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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
A historic note describes an early drive in bank facility called Canal US First Drive In Bank Trac Model with a special pram parking area for baby carriages in the backside room.
Bank of Montreal becomes Canada’s first to offer a drive in facility in Vancouver on June 6. The new branch features a bulletproof wicket with intercom, indoor parking for baby carriages, a car park and rear entry for wheel in service, plus modern vaults and a safety deposit area reflecting the Westward expansion of Canada.
Mrs J M Baskier reports several residents visiting Winnipeg and Brandon areas last week including Mr and Mrs H Lougheed and Mrs A Barth. Edna McIntosh returns to Portage from vacation. The Bagot Mission Band earned a Certificate of Recognition presented by Mrs B L McKenzie. The regular W A meeting at Mrs G Mc Lachlan’s home on June 21 covered routine business, lunch, and reports from Mission Bands and Presbyterial delegates.
The MacGregor Cubs claim first money at a village picnic featuring seven baseball teams including All Star Golden Stream Orangeville Mae Cubs Southend Katrime and MacGregor with Katrime third and All Star second. Four school softball teams Beaver Golden Stream Orangeville Katrime played with winners Golden Stream over Orangeville and Katrime, and the big gate totals topped 170 dollars. The day closed with Telford's Orchestra, a busy food tent earning 40.50 and door receipts of 82.90. Residents planned voting for a new school and a Back Home celebration in Killarney July 1 through July 7 with hospital opening, parades, fireworks, and open-air events.
Mrs Bott of Currie spent the week end at her Oakville home. Mr and Mrs Ed Calder of Portage spent Sunday with J M Baskier. Arlene Dick of Winnipeg visits Mrs J Lamont. Guests at Towerzy's include Winnipeg residents and Pratt folk. Bagot and MacGregor Calf Club members met A Vallance farm June 23 for a dairy beef talk by Portage Agricultural Representative Forbes followed by a judging contest and lunch. Manitoba Flood Fund appeals for donations via Baskier or A Grants receipts.
Manitoba Betene Service, a Winnipeg machinery specialist, provided vital pointers on maximizing performance from diverse machines. Lunch was served by members of the Bagot Calf Club.
Fragmentary notice from Austin lists a recurring Friday event or service labeled lephone 23 and attributed to MacGregor, a man. The readable text suggests a routine contact or schedule but lacks full details or addresses.
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