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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
8
Gregor presents a minstrel show and dance in the Katrime Community Hall on Wednesday June 1 at 8 30 p m under Community Club auspices. A four piece orchestra provides music for the concert and dance. Admission 35 cents for concert and dance 15 cents for concert or dance 25 cents for lunch served at dance.
Christina M. Young of Austin wed James Wilbur Ormiston of MacGregor in a May 7 ceremony at Portage la Prairie. Officiated by Rev J. W. Cruikshank. The couple now reside in MacGregor in the house west of A. Shaw’s residence.
The anniversary meeting of the W.M.S. was held at Mrs. J. Barrett's home last Wednesday. Mrs. Mc Rae of Portage chaired. M. Atkinson of Portage spoke on Disarmament, with a well received address. A solo by Mrs. MacDonald of MacGregor was enjoyed. Lunch and social hour followed.
A Monday night meeting at the Hall featured D Campbell MLA Lakeside Dr Alfred Oakville and Mr Shinbane Winnipeg speaking in support of Bracken policies. Campbell highlighted farmers relief through the Debt Adjustment Board and Shinbane defended current administration while opposing high tariffs. J Barrett acted as chairman.
Letter from a Gilbert Plains farmer sent to Powell Equipment Co. Ltd. praises the Caterpillar tractor for seeding 177 acres of wheat. He details daily runs from April 19 to 21 with a 28-run drill, noting 42, 65, and 70 acre daily totals and a 40 mile travel distance, highlighting efficiency and a likely standing record.
Article on a six year crop rotation used at Katrime to study soil and weed control. It outlines rotation sequence from summer fallow to wheat, hay, pasture and WK, oats, with emphasis on cleaner fields and better farming. Readers urged to contact Mr AE Walker or the Brandon Experimental Farm for more details.
John McKelvy, born in Carlton County Ontario, traveled west in 1874 and settled at Squirrel Creek Portage la Prairie area. He spent one summer in Winnipeg, then farmed the same tract for 57 years. Now in his 83rd year, he remains actively engaged in farming and recently sowed his crop.
Edrans L O L advanced two members to a higher degree at Wellwood Lodge on Friday evening. Anglican Church services are planned weekly at 8 pm in Edrans. Rev G L Armstrong will speak on Tuesday May 17. Bros Barton and Anderson of Lavenham Lodge visited and were hosted with a luncheon and reflections on fraternal visiting.
Mrs Margaret Ann Green died at Beaver on Sunday May 22 after a week of illness at age 72 years 8 months. Born in Cullen Scotland she came to Canada in 1889 and married Peter Green at Beaver. She helped on the farm after her husband’s 1901 death and was noted for hospitality kindness and service. Survived by son James and four daughters including Mrs W A Niblock and Mrs G R Lamont. two brothers in Scotland and Saskatchewan. Funeral held Tuesday at Beaver Creek cemetery with Rev R H Fotheringham officiating.
The family of the late Mrs. M A Green express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes sent.
Mrs Fraser expresses sincere thanks to the Ladies Aid United Church Choir and friends for flowers and many acts of kindness during illness and hospital stay from neighbors and friends.
Rev R H Fotheringham leads Sunday worship with MacGregor Sunday School and Evening Service. Choir practice in the church Thursday at 8 p.m. Beaver church holds service at 2 30 p.m.
Rev G L Armstrong Rector announces services on May 29 First Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 a m Evensong and Sermon 7 p m Subject Why Sund
A three year old steer weighing about 1100 pounds strayed from the premises around May 1. Information leading to recovery is welcome by IIC Sealey, MacGregor.
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