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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald announces its weekly printing from the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor Manitoba. Issued as second class mail under Post Office Department guidelines with SHAW listed as publisher.
A visit to the fair grounds on Tuesday night highlighted extensive work in progress despite limited funds. Attendees noted new sheep and ally setups, loading areas, and a revamped arena with ongoing water works, along with plans to improve facilities for unloading and the east doors access. The event showcased the scale of changes ahead and teased further progress by next Friday.
A fragmented caption lists participants in a local event or theater piece with names and towns. Back row includes Mrs A McDonald Winnipeg Olive Collier Scotty Manns Annie Emerson Shilo Mrs W Dal Hubbell Selkirk Mrs Stewart Olive Morris Austin era Collier MacGregor Mrs RJ Shaw Mrs Ho Goodridge. Front row shows Era Criteri Annie Poser Austin Mrs J Mrs W J Wenham.
The Lake July celebration featured a rusty but rugged girls team playing baseball with era gear like mitts masks and balls. Umpires were chosen for courage with men such as James Elston Dr Camsell and Mr Fred Worth guiding the games. J T Collier and Reuben Poyser stood out for the home team, with Collier setting a new hat record after each game.
Special reduced railway fares announced by R H Powers Vice-Chairman Passenger Association. Fares valid July 2 to July 8 for Brandon trains by 5 00 pm with return ok until midnight July 9. Low rate is single fare and one half for the round trip from all stations in Manitoba Saskatchewan.
The public school week closes with a lively year in review. Students recall elections, yearbook staff setup, carnival efforts, and class activities amid a bustling campus week. A shoutout to Lyle Hay's hospital stay and thanks to Mr. Shaw for space to print the Chatter ends the column.
Bargain priced new stock includes Joycycles Joyriders and Wagons electric radios battery radios heat control electric irons gas irons electric toasters plus a nine foot garnage rex cleum and MacGregor items from Currie's Bargain Store.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned to remodel the Lavenham School during summer holidays. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the treasurer Mrs George Blagden. Tenders close July 190, 148. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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