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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
2
The February issue of the MacGregor Herald states authorized second class mail from the Post Office Department and lists Shaw as publisher with a $250 United States amount.
The February 16 meeting of the Macaregar and Distt Memorial Runs notes small attendance but continued work. Reports through December 1948 show receipts 1 907 with expenditures and a total of 10 782 52 including bonds and unpaid accounts listed as of December 1948.
The top electoral officer, who has presided over Dominion elections since 1903, is ready to oversee an election at any moment. He notes that introducing the Dominion system into Newfoundland should be straightforward, given Newfoundland’s 300 years of local elections and predicts about 60 days are needed from action to issue.
Card thanks friends and organizations for cards letters and fruit sent during a hospital stay at Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg. Expresses gratitude to all for thoughtful acts and support from Temple Lodge and friends.
Budget news notes lower prices for earrings, purses, lipstick, rouge, powder and chocolates. Earrings drop from 125 to 110 dollars per pair. lipstick and rouge cut to 85 cents and 2.20 for powder. a box of chocolates around 7 cents. Meat, flour and bread prices may rise, flagging inflation and Easter shopping.
New York March 7 Dr Winston Churchill said the western world has gone beyond the ideas he expressed in his Fulton speech of 1946. He told reporters on the Queen Elizabeth that he read the Fulton speech recently and advocated a strong western bloc opposed to Russia. He added he would not backtrack on the policy.
Mrs. G A Stirling notes social visits in Southend and MacAulay including Mr and Mrs Alex Frank, Mr and Mrs E Maxwell and Donna from Winnipeg, and Miss Marjorie Chant. Mrs Barber slowly improving. Hoeppner attends mother’s funeral in Modren with sympathy extended. Linda wins a Waterman pencil set at the Carnival fundraiser, with thanks to volunteers and sellers.
Ha Struthers advertises a fine Easter cards selection for 1949 with new samples of Every Day Cards Hasty Notes Stationery and Kiddies Cards. Orders encouraged by phone and mail with box or delivery options.
The article notes a one cent rise in bread prices by week’s end due to the withdrawal of a 62 cent subsidy on domestically consumed wheat announced in Mr. Abbott's budget speech. The outlook is unpredictable, with potential effects on mortgage costs and broader consumer prices.
Mrs Maurice Smith Mrs Maurice Smith Mrs Walter Kelly spent several days in Winnipeg last week Mrs J W S Russell of Wilkie Sask is a guest at the N Johnson home Mr Glen Harkness spent a few in Winnipeg last week Guests at the M E Harkin home over the week end included Miss Lois Harkness Miss Jean Thompson and Ronald Lye all of Winnipeg.
Mr. Hardarouser has collected 91.00 for the Red Cross. Miss Beryl McConachie stayed at Mr week end guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Leckie. A carnival drew a good crowd in MacG on Friday night. Art Ed and Roy Leckie drove to Brandon on Saturday to attend a hockey match Neepawa versus Melville. Week end visitors include Miss Isabel Ducklow of Winnipeg and Mr James Meffen of Macdonald.
An itemized display lists Currie's Bargain Store Wakefield offering various goods and agencies including Aursory Gun Grease and Gear Oil, C.C.M. Bicycles and parts, Rexoleum, Bugs-yardage 1, a China Cabinet, Electric Motors Belts, Mew Bicycles 2, Used Bicycles, Alarm Clocks and Pocket Watches 1, Renfrew Washer, Wringer, Mew Electric Hot Plates, and a MacGregor phone line.
Unwanted hair removal claim promises instant results with a harmless formula leaving skin soft and smooth. Satisfaction guaranteed with quick refund if hair regrows, directing readers to KAPEX PRODUCTS in Montreal for purchase or refunds.
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