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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
1
Local CPR agent seen with a new dog on the main street. Quiet Halloween night with no arrests, one resident claimed sixty visitors. Finds include an 1876 ledger item list of prices and a lost and found set of items. Town notes aging style slang and a riddle on gravel weights.
Mrs Lizzie White expresses gratitude to kind neighbors for helping with fall plowing sale and other assistance during bereavement. She thanks those who donated cash toward the subscription list and offers sincere thanks for the support received.
Bethel Chapel invites all to Sunday School at 2 30 p m and evangelistic service at 3 30 p m on Sunday November 6th. Concluding Bible Bill leads the service. A friendly welcome awaits you at Bethel Chapel.
Judge Fahrni recounted ballots in MacGregor after a tie vote of 119 for Wm Montgomery and W Wenham on October 21. Returning Officer G E Lewin cast the deciding ballot in favor of Montgomery, making him mayor starting January 1, 1990.
Our Mail Box To The Editor from MacGregor Herald quotes John Steen urging Manitoba Federation of Agriculture members to attend Monday Farm Forum broadcasts on CBC at 930 CST. He notes MFAC and CFA influence on freight rates and tax forms, stresses rural urban understanding, and promotes local group reports and leadership training through Folk Schools.
Mr and Mrs J A Denault of Kenora Ont announce the engagement of their only daughter Marceline to John Roberts of Winnipeg Man younger son of Mrs A C Roberts of MacGregor Man The wedding will take place at Keewatin Ont on November 26.
Beaver couple Mr. and Mrs. W H Telford announce the engagement of their elder daughter Marjorie Estelle to Harvey Frederick Gilbert son of Mr. and Mrs B W Gilbert Katrine The wedding is set for Saturday November 19 at 3 pm in MacGregor United Church.
The Curling and Hockey clubs toasted Fred Orchard for decades of sport work in MacGregor. A trilight lamp was presented at a recent meeting in gratitude for his leadership from 1910s hockey to curling, with tributes by club members and Mrs. J L Lamb. The Orchards moved to Portage la Prairie last month but are asked to visit.
Margaret Annie Giles of MacGregor married William S. Longstaff of Cardale at St. Matthews Chapel Brandon on Saturday October 22 at noon. Rev F G Ongley officiated with Alice Giles as bridesmaid and Douglas Longstaff as best man. The couple plans to reside at Cardale and travel west.
Premier D L Campbell, Lakeside MLA, re elected by acclamation in Portage Hon Chas Greenly also acclaimed on nomination day no polling needed next Thursday November 10 remains a quiet electoral region with no voting required for these constituencies
The Tuesday meetings sponsored by the WMS at the United Church drew a large audience. Dr Merle Patterson of Bonswara India was the guest speaker and delivered an excellent talk with slides. Further details will appear next week.
Curlers accept the tender of John Emerson & Sons for rink caretaking at a monthly salary of 120.00. The meeting reviewed winter activities, remodeling progress, and fundraising impacts while planning to flood the rink and invite interested curlers to join.
Mr arne England and Mrs Birkett travel to visit kin in Lancashire aboard the Empress of Canada. They last saw their native land forty years ago and plan six months of holiday with Mr Birkett’s mother in Penwortham. They have siblings in Parbold and Penwortham, and friends here wish them a joyful stay.
North Norfolk Branch of the Canadian Legion votes to combine Armistice Day with the Memorial Hall dedication at MacGregor on Sunday November 13. The 11th service is canceled the dedication starts at 8 PM with members meeting at 7 20 PM to march to the cenotaph wreath the monument then return for the service at the hall.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting in the Legion Room, Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday November 8 at 8 30 pm Delegates will be appointed for the Provincial Convention to be held in Winnipeg December 6 and 7.
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at Memorial Hall on Thursday November 10 at 7 p.m. Directors and interested persons are urged to attend.
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