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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Geo Gregor of Portage la Prairie Mr and Mrs John Gregor of Winnipeg and Mr Wm Lawrason of New York USA were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Hodge on Sunday.
The death occurred Monday June 14 in Beaver district Manitoba of Mrs. Robert Small age 64 born Norwood Ontario moved to Manitoba in 1907 with husband and family. Survived by husband and four sons Arthur Russell Bruce Milford and Laura predeceased in 1928. Funeral held Wednesday in Beaver cemetery pallbearers listed with local names.
Portage Hospital welcomed a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stone on June 5. Beaver church services resume July and August at 11am. Mr. and Mrs. GE Harris return from Winnipeg and stay with Barton Bros. WMLS and Ladies Aid meet at Mrs. A Fraser's on June 24. Lawn Social Tuesday starts at 6 30 pm with 10 cent tea ice cream produce table music programme admission 15c. Members to bring cakes and sandwiches.
The community gathered Tuesday to restore Beaver cemetery and prepare it for a memorial service on the 20th. The article urges participation in floral tributes to honor those who served in the Great War and reminds readers to decorate graves and monuments on Decoration Day.
The family of the late Billings expresses gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and the kindness shown during their bereavement. They appreciate the flowers, visits, and comforting support from friends and neighbors. The card notes the warmth of the community during their loss.
Classified notice states a seven room dwelling for rent in MacGregor. Contact Gregor Apply to John Green at Beas Mat Phone 82-3 MacGregor for details and viewing.
Southend church service will not be held next Sunday but at 30 o clock the following Sunday. Note time change. The next meeting of the WMS will be at Mrs E K Cox home on July 2nd. Change of date noted.
Katrime event at RO McKelvy's farm in Ross Thompson area set for June 18 with Glow Club music by Merry Makers of Brandon. Attendees include Beatrice McKelvy Winniper Leta O'Brien and local residents. Dance features lunch and admission 35 cents.
The record lists numerous students by grade who competed in field day events and the prize results. Names include Helen Lechinsky Lois Harkness Florence Venn and many others with grades 1 through 8 noted along with drawings and baking contests and placings like 1st 2nd 3rd in various categories.
The document lists numerous prize recipients across categories such as Raisin Bread Dark Cake Tea Biscuits and Maple Cream with winners including Evelyn Kelly Ken Smith Myrtie Kerr Lilian Fox Ena Lamb Beatrice Davis Swen Lewis Beverley Mackinnon Evelyn Borton Violet Davis Beatrice Davis Evelyn Borton Joyce Mackinnon Florence Hartnoll Evelyn Borton Grace Lawrence Alice Giles Joyce Innon Ena 4 Gwen Lewis Emily Lawrence Lillia Fox Grace Rakrerd Beth Dow Douglas Lamb Mice Giles Arthur Stone Ruby Finegan Bernice Vena Dorothy Datmer Nelie Jones Ruby Finegan Phyllis Lye Betty Mc Williams MacGregor Arizona Clair mont Margaret Sheridan Rosie Scora Florence Snaith Mac Gregor Springbrook Charlotte Hyde Edith Dexter Kay Towerzey Mildred Scott Kay Towerzy Beatrice Davis Dorothy Dahmer Annie Nobigren Jean Machon Marion Schneider Erle Duncan Nellie Anderson Olive Dow Isabel Dow Ray Lowe Beatrice Davie Nellie Jones Mabel Sheridan Grace Loren Dorothy Dahmer Annie Belous Enid McCullough Jean Davis Dora McCullough Ena Hotell Dora McCullough Gladys Carroll Dorothy Dahmer Miss Rutledge Bila Anderson Harold Turner Dick Dow Harold Steich Maurice The Girls Softball competition was won by Bagot with Currie in second. The Boys Softball event split between Bagot and MacGregor due to darkness. An exhibition game featured Austin and MacGregor. Judges included Mr H. Giffin Miss W. Weber and Mr. Robert Mr. Wray Youmans. Cooking judged by Mesdames Muir Hay Booth. sewing by Mesdames McIntosh Roberts Fraser. singing by Mrs A B Fallis and Mr H A Lye.
The teachers of Norfolk Irish schools show appreciation through the Herald for Mr J A Gray who has served many years as Field Day secretary. He has consistently coordinated the extensive tasks of planning and executing a successful Field Day program.
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