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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
8
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion hosts its second annual Softball and Horseshoe tournament at MacGregor on Thursday May 21 with games during the day and a big dance in the rink at night. Posters advertise the event.
The MacGregor Curling Club met in the rink Tuesday night with a financial report presented and several matters discussed. A plan was approved to build a summer floor in the skating rink for dances and it will be ready by May. Officers elected include Patrons Wm Cairns and D A Shaw. President ME MacKinnon. 1st Vice President W Ireland. 2nd Vice President Ladies Club head. Sec Treas H A Lye. Chaplain Rev G L Armstrong. Executives S R Lamb H T Trethewey K R D Muir J M McPhee and G E Turner.
The Legion Bridge Tournament was held at the Masonic Hall on May 2 under the direction of Mr. SM Macdonald with seven Portage la Prairie helpers. A luncheon was served by Britannia Chapter LODE. Finalists included Mr and Mrs Ge Belton and others. district results list multiple pairs and winners across Katrime and Southend divisions.
Miss Fthel Taylor of Winnipeg and several locals visited others at various homes over the weekend. Katrime W.A. stages its annual plant sale and produce sale at John Barber’s home on Wednesday May 16 from 2:30 to 5:30. Bring racquet for tennis or croquet and enjoy a short programme with an angel cake for the lucky number holder.
A Mother's Day programme will be presented during the United Church service next Sunday afternoon. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
Weekend visitors and residents share news from Bagot Manitoba with updates on upcoming events. A Sports Day meeting is planned for Monday May 11, while a dance features the "Rights of Knight" orchestra on Friday May 1. Mothers Day service is set for next Sunday at 1 pm with a special program.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large Bagot barn and stock at a farm owned by Charles E. Lamont. Ten fine work ponies a colt and a steer perished. Total loss estimated at several thousand dollars with hay and harness also ruined. Fire noticed shortly after 10 p.m. neighbors saw the glow but could not save the animals or prevent spread amid high winds.
A loving memory note honoring May Sims who passed away May 13 1933. The message from Hazel Nicholis expresses affection and sorrow, describing the enduring heartache and remembrance from a dear one.
Tenders will be received by the local branch of the Canadian Legion up to Thursday May 17 for two booths on the Fair Grounds for May 24. The highest tender may not be accepted. Apply to Bux 71 MacGregor.
The 60th anniversary of the 10 F. will be celebrated at Edrans with a Sports Day on Monday June 4 featuring baseball softball horseshoes and tug of war for all ages. A dance will follow in the hall. posters note further details.
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