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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
4
Bagot district residents report guests from Oberon Winnipeg and Killarney attendings. Weddings at Glenella and Rossendale noted with bridal parties including Mrs Parynuik and Rob Moffat. A Mission Band formed at Elsmith with leaders and fifteen members enrolled.
About 600 paid at the gate on Bagot Sports Day with all children 12 and under admitted free bringing total attendance to roughly 1000. Twelve ladies softball entrants saw St. Paulo take first, Portage Army and Navy second, Edwin third while Southend won in school softball with Orangeville and Elsmith Edwin also placing. Twelve hardball teams competed with MacGregor first Portage Juniors second and McDonald third. Mrs. M Kostennik won the married women’s race. A large crowd attended the night dance with Machan’s Orchestra. Meals served to the local W A committee with receipts near 170 dollars. total receipts from gate and dance around 600 dollars.
A Monday farewell at Rossendale Church honored Mr and Mrs Wm Moffatt who plan to move to Portage. Moffatt long served Elmwood School trustee and Mrs Moffatt led Ladies Aid. J B Dow read an address while L Joine and F Paisley made presentations. Fay Crocker gave Mrs Moffatt a corsage as the crowd gathered outside due to size.
In loving memory of Mrs W G Young who passed away June 26 1947 A token of love and remembrance Of one we shall never forget Her memory a treasure Her loss a lifetime regret Ever remembered by her husband Fred and Melvin
The notice recalls a mother known as Lamb-in roving who died June 23 1944. It mentions two women named Margaret and Dorothy as related individuals.
Allan Nobleren thanks the W A and 10 O F Lodge for fruit flowers and kind neighbors who visited during illness. Auctioneering by Bob Douglas licensed auctioneer at one MacGregor. town or farm sales offered.
Insurance and money to loan terms announced for a ferme and village property for sale. Officials outline loans and coverage options available to potential buyers. Priority given to buyers seeking agricultural land and village homesteads with favorable financing.
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