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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
3
The Lode Chapter invites entries for the Wold Amateur Contest. Call or mail Dre Hardy at 68 MacGregor to enter. Prizes will be awarded for popularity and judges awards in each class.
Miss Verna Craig spent the week end at the Glover home. Several Winnipeg visits are noted among residents, including Mrs E Anderson and Mr C Towle. Shrine Circus in Winnipeg drew Mrs A Stirling and boys and others from the area. A baptism occurred at the school service. Keith Patterson funeral was held at McAvey. Bobby Emeror was ill but recovering.
Alex Beauchamp known as Big Alex in MacGregor died at Portage la Prairie General Hospital on May 13 at age 64 after a long illness. Born March 15 1885 on Ebb and Flow Reserve he married in 1900 and moved to MacGregor 29 years ago. Survived by wife Mary Jane two sons Norman daughter Eva and sister Mrs Pierre Rowlette. Funeral at MacGregor Cemetery followed by burial in the Indian section.
A Hindu lecturer is announced to speak on May 25 at the local venue. The speaker is described as educated, with ties to Brahmin lineage and a background in education and religious study.
With sincere thanks I express gratitude to those who sent flowers fruit cards and letters during my hospital stay and after returning home Mrs R W Gilbert assisted me and my family appreciate the kindness
The Payne and Morris families thank friends for acts of kindness after their loss. Expressions of sympathy helped ease the burden during this sad time and are deeply appreciated by Joe Payne and the Morris family.
Bargain selection includes two like new beds, rugs, a 9x12 floor rug, a roadmaster wagon, dressers and washstands, dining room chairs, a heavy bath tub, a toilet set, a new lawn mower, an ice cream freezer, step ladders, clothes horses, and a phone listing for MaCGREGOR.
Posters announce a Big Barn Dance by Telford's Orchestra at George Snaith's new barn near MacGregor on Wednesday June 1. A Memorial Hall MacGregor dance follows May 24 with Telford's Orchestra. Admission five shillings. Hardwood floor slated for the May event.
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