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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
8
Students at MacGregor School held their second Track and Field Meet on May 17 starting at 11 AM and finishing at 4 PM. Howard Ireland and Alice Giles were named individual champions for their races, while Grades 9 and 10 room won the banner for the highest scoring room amid a small crowd.
Katrime church leads Sunday service at Katrime at 3 pm. Katrime Sports Day set for Friday, June 21st. Watch for posters and further details.
The funeral for Mrs Gordon Kane of Rossendale district took place May 20 at Morden funeral chapel, with Rev Ren Watson of Calvary Temple officiating. She is survived by two daughters and a twin, mother and several siblings. Floral tributes and names of relatives appear in the extended list of mourners and friends.
A wartime piece catalogues brutal German actions against civilians to prevent revisionist denial. It cites Heinkel raids on Belgian refugees, incendiary bombing, and Rotterdam casualties, urging Canada to act against these murders and rallies support for accountability after the war.
Tenders will be received up to Monday noon May 27 for the two east booths. Cheques for the amount offered must accompany tenders. J P MacKinnon secretary.
A cricket match an exhibition of pupils hand work and a weaner roast will be held at Southend school on Thursday May 30. Everyone is invited to attend and support the activities and displays by the students.
Over eighty ladies from Beaver and nearby communities attended the Beaver WMS 50th anniversary at Mrs. J. Barrett’s home on May 15. Charter members present included Mrs. Wm. McLachlan, Miss Tena Menzies, and others from Calgary, Mayfeld, Rocanville, and Vancouver. A literature reading, historical minutes, and musical selections framed a social hour with a decorated birthday cake.
Eddie Pears disposed of his farm north of the station to Charles Rodgers in the past week.
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Margaret Green who passed away May 22 1952 to the memories that never fade of one we loved but could not save Always true unselfish and kind Time shall not blur from our mind
A memorial note honoring Martha McKelvy mother and grandmother. It speaks of enduring love and memories shared by Pete, Annie, and the girls, and the hope of reunion in heaven beyond farewell.
A Roan Hell red and white yearling strayed from the property about a week ago. Any information or return will be thankfully received by JOHN GREEN, Beaver. Phone 9 and 2 MacGregor.
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