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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
2
A fragment notes Herela Printing Office in McGregor involved in a local matter. Details are sparse but indicate a business site with historical printing activity.
The Manitoba Winter Fair at Brandon will crown Canada’s Barley King on April one. Twelve provincial winners from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta compete for four interprovincial cash prizes totaling 2240 with the champion earning 1590 plus provincial and regional awards. The Dominion title carries 100 and 160 for regional prizes, plus an allotment of 10 bushels of Montcalm barley seed at 3.00 a bushel. The contest renews in 1347 under similar rules with requisitions available at country elevators.
Mr and Mrs Russell Carroll of Portage visited with the Carrol ls and Thos Carrolls. Mary Thompson recovers from surgery at Alf and Mrs G McMillan returns from Salem. Red Cross ladies quilted at S Coult hard home after a windmill pattern quilt. Farm Forum Bagot North met at Adolph Kaiberg’s with lunch and social hour.
The masquerade dance held last Wednesday and sponsored by the Bagot Curling Club drew a large crowd in costume. Music by Machan's orchestra. lunch by the committee. Prizes went to Margaret Lamont Scotch Lassie, Murray Burch Robin Hood, Edith Thompson and George Burton as Negroes, Wilma McVety Formal Gown, Alvin MacMillan Clown.
The wedding of Howe and Mrs TC Raven of Se ferry was held with music including Ave Maria. The bride wore a fingertip veil and heart shaped coronet, with carnations and garlands. bridesmaids in blue gowns, maid of Greening of Libau wore lace and net pink veil. Groom’s party included Peter and Mike Mocaluk. ushers Ronald Howe and C Greening. Reception at The Cave. couple to reside in Flin Flon.
The district mourns Mrs. James Moore, longtime Southend resident. The March MLS meeting at Mrs I Billings drew 12 members with Miss Marion Chant guiding. regret voiced at Mrs Bogue’s departure. Lunch followed, and the next gathering is set for Mrs W Pennell's home.
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