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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 15, 1947

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Stan Firth Elected President Of MacGregor Board Of Trade

Stan Firth was elected President for 1947 48 at the annual meeting of the MacGregor Board Of Trade. Fred Snaith AM Shaw RB Lye and M Kirshner were named executives with other officers to serve. The group approved affiliation with the Manitoba Associated Boards Of Trade and outlined plans to boost membership and town improvements including cleanup of nuisance grounds and plantings at grade level.

MacGregor Board of Trade Ening Stan Firth R. E. Lye Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade Board of Trade Memorial Hall Stan Firth Fred Snaith A.M. Shaw H. Harvey RB Lye M. Kirshner G. Fotheringham K. Lamb F. C. Borton

Engagement of Frances Marion to Douglas John Me Gregor

Mr and Mrs Al Es Chauyis announce the engagement of their elder daughter Frances Marion to Douglas John Me Gregor second son of Mrs Me Gregor and the late Mr John Me Gregor of Pratt Manitoba. The wedding is planned for May.

Airs AL Es Chauyis Frances Marion Douglas John Megor Me Gregor John Me Gregor Pratt Man

Fashion Show and Tea at Masonic Hall May 20

An An 1.C.D.E. Fashion Show and Tea will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday May 20 from 3 06 p.m. There will be two showings at 9 15 and 4 30 featuring kiddies junior girls senior misses and matron spring and summer styles in suits dresses and accessories. Courtesy of The Style Shoppe. Admission 35c.

Masonic Hall

Greek Relief Fund Tag Day Saturday

The Ine Women s Institute and Britannia Chapter 1 0 D E will conduct a Tag Day on Saturday May 17 in aid of the Greek Relief Fund. Anyone desiring to aid this cause who is not contracted please leave donations with any member of the W I or at the Bank of Monreal.

Ine Women’s Institute Britannia D.E Greek Relief Fund W.I. 10.D.E Bank of Monreal

Preachers Tour MacGregor United Church May 18

Rev. John W. Ridd of Winnipeg fills pulpit duties in May and June. He will preach Sunday morning at Beaver and Sunday evening at MacGregor on Knowing Best through Experience. He also speaks at Bagot at 2 p.m. on The Question of Questions. All are invited.

John W. Ridd Winnipeg MacGregor United Church Beaver MacGregor Bagot

Farewell Gatherings Honor Cecil and Elsie MacGregor

More than two hundred friends gathered at Robitratton's Barn last Wednesday to bid farewell to Cecil and Elsie MacGregor. Cecil, who ran the local Pool Elevator for five and a half years, and Elsie, active in the Young Ladies' Society and curling circles, will be missed by the community. A ceremony featured a coffee table, a lamp, money, and a tea spoon, with blessings for their health and happiness as they move to Oyen Alberta to run a theatre. Russel Gilbert assumes the Pool Elevator duties.

Robitratton MacGregor Cecil Field Elsie MacGregor Cec Fred Snaith G. C. Fotheringham Cyril Palmer Ruth Warner Ladies’ Curling Club Oyen Alta Mr. Russel Gilbert Ma- 3

Applications for Police Constable in MacGregor

The undersigned will receive applications until May 17 1947 for the position of constable in MacGregor. Duties include Saturday nights and special assignments to control parking. Remuneration to be stated. Duties to commence June 1 and end September 30.

MacGregor

Card of Thanks From Ninette Resident

John Dankesre extends sincere appreciation to Beaver Lodge Temple Lodge MacGregor and friends at Ninette for fruit, cards and letters received during his stay.

Beaver Temple Lodge MacGregor Ninette John Dankesre

Mrs Melvin McGowan Dies After Operation At 46

Sudden death of Mrs. Melvin McGowan of Golden Stream after a late operation in Winnipeg General Hospital. She was 46. Funeral set for Friday May 19 at 2 30 p m from Golden Stream Church.

Melvin McGowan Golden Stream McGowan Winnipeg General Hospital

Community Visiting Weekend and Portage Players Show

Local residents visited relatives in Brandon Orangeville Portage and Winnipeg. Portage Players performed at Katrime with good crowd response and the Good Neighbors Club hosted a dance and lunch after the show.

Geo. Weiss Brandon

Thanks and condolences from Suffield family

Mr and Mrs Douglas of Suffield express sincere thanks to the people of MacGregor and district for kindness during their daughter May’s illness and death at Medicine Hat Hospital. Cards letters and sympathy messages were consoling and cherished. Gratitude also to the MacGregor Womens Institute for floral tribute.

All Douglas Suffield MacGregor Medicine Hat Hospital Womens’ Institute of

Notice to Creditors Estate of Henry Charles Hammond

Take notice that all claims against the estate of Henry Charles Hammond, late of MacGregor, Manitoba, must be filed verified by statutory declaration at the executor's office on or before June 15, 1947. Dated MacGregor May 2, 1947. HLA. Lye, KC. Executor.

Henry Charles Hammond MacGregor North Norfolk Manitoba Hla. Lye, KC

Friends Honor Bride at Social Shower for Miss Lillian Ki noyle

About sixty guests attended a Friday evening shower for Miss Lillian Ki noyle at Mrs. R H Harvey's home. Hosts Mrs. Lisle Patterson and Harvey led the event with gifts, a decorated chair, and a basket of presents.

Lillian Kinoyle R.H. Harvey Lisle Patterson Robert Harvey Lillian

Nellie Jones Graduates From Misericordia Nursing School

Nellie Jones and twenty six other nursing students graduated from Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing on May 7 at the Winnipeg Civic Auditorium. The program featured remarks by James Skaling M D and Professor Grant MacEwan of the University of Manitoba.

Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing Nellie Jones John Jones Austin Winnipeg Civic Auditorium James Skaling Misericordia Grant MacEwan University of Manitoba Florence Nightingale J. E. Cahill Jones

In Memoriam R C McKelvy Remembrance Note 1945

In memory of R C McKelvy who died May 18 1945 his wife Mary shares a brief remembrance recalling their life together and ongoing affection.

Public Notice of North Norfolk Electors Roll Revision

Rural Man North Norfolk issues a public notice declaring the voters roll for HT North Norfolk will be open for thirty days. Persons may file complaints ten days before the court sitting at Community Hatch Austin on Tuesday the 17th at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Dated MacGregor May 11 1847 See Treas RM of North Norfolk.

Muni North Norfolk Hatch Austin

Trusts notice under the Trustee Act for Olive M Tarr and William Orchard

The administration of Olive M Tarr and William Orchard seeks claims against the estate of a deceased resident of MacGregor Manitoba under the Trustee Act. Notice requires responses by June 20, 1947, to the solicitors for the Administrators at their office in MacGregor Manitoba.

Ireland Manitoba Hampton MacGregor St MacGregor Manroth A.D. Mon & Mi Olive M. Tarr William Orchard

Loughs Gardens Flower Catalog Items and Prices

A damaged listing shows various plant names such as Asters Delphinium Pansies and Cauliflowers with prices like 3c per day 58 per dozen and 1.50 per doz. It notes postage charges and mentions perennials and Monts. The text is fragmentary and scattered with archaic spellings and incomplete quantities.

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Stan. Firth St. Paul’s Church Rev. A. Morgan United Church J. W. Ridd R. Lamb Etary Og Sat L. B. Vatterson Young Ladies’ Society King Sage Macy Siter Katrime News Roberta Sears Portage Francis McLaughin John Sigurdson Cundor Bert Forbisher Duncan Hamilton Poplar Point Francis MiLaughlin Harold Barber C. R. Barber Harold Stone R. A. Clarke Lindsay 3Orton Russell Gilbert Donna Gilbert Russell Wora Katrime Theng Good Neighbors Muir Mutr School of Nursing Memoriam Lough's Gardens Neepawa, Manitoba Alora Ting The
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