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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
2
MacGregor Herald established February 1897 prints every Thursday from the Herald Printing Office. Authorized as second class office by Ottawa. A M Shaw serves as publisher.
Satisfied visitors underpin Manitoba tourism, with the Manitoa Government Travel and Publicity Bureau promoting the province to encourage repeat visits. The second annual Tourist Service Educational Week runs May 1 to May 7, sponsored by the Canadian Association of Tourism and Publicity Bureaus. The week aims to emphasize fair dealing, accommodations, and prepared services, noting the visitor industry was worth about ten million dollars in 1940-41. An pamphlet The Visitor Industry has been produced for general circulation.
The Portage United Church Young People presented The Valiant and Curse You Jack Dalton before a full crowd. The event, directed by Rev. A. Martin and Lorne Carter, featured 30 attendees and raised 11.70 for the church fund.
Mary Thompson and about 20 friends hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Arthur Kalberg’s home to honor the bride elect. Isabelle Kalverg led the Bridal Chorus as pink and white decorations framed a tea and luncheon scene with gifts presented by Nancy Wallace and Bessie Lawton.
Portrait of a deceased woman, a former Bagot citizen, who died at Belmont. Funeral plans by McKillop's Funeral Chapel Portage la Prairie. Rev C A J King led the service with interment in a local cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs W A Briscoe and several grandchildren. predeceased by husband J Farncombe and another daughter.
Southend and MacAulay area notes record visitors and small events. AE Chant couple spent Thursday. Sid Hay visited Winniper. Geo Giles returned home after a year away. Blair's Boy Scouts had their first try and reported a fine week. Art Scott returned from a motor trip through south Ontario and Minnesota. Pennell family trips and WMS meeting set for May 7 at 2 30 p.m. Southend softball beat Macaulay, next game planned. Congratulations to Jack Keith on his marriage. farewell sermon by Rev C King noted with regret. Junior Red Cross whist drive and dance a success. winners Violet ONeill and S Whalen. proceeds $20.00.
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