Old Halifax shop ads and window break mark grand opening
An old accounts book from 1804 shows meat prices as low as five to nine cents a pound, with bargains on straw berries and cheese. A window was broken at Normal Pogue’s place during hens tending. the Imperial Oil building opened with speeches, a lucky draw, and perfume gifts for ladies, followed by films for school children and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Yesteryear
Jou
Norman Pogue
Imperial Oil
J. Budge
Brandon Sales
C. Swanton
J. Aquin
Mr Erickson
C. Williams
J. Beswitherick
M. Wright
Albert Schaitel
H. McMillan
E. Dahmer
Barn building chat and town humor from Mr JR McNeely’s garage
In a reminiscence Roy recounted finishing his barn and AM’s quip about wooden heads from Ted Irwin. A joke about Irwin on the farm followed. The Red & White store drew a lucky ticket for two silver tea services. Cairns predicts more summer, perhaps next June. The writer closes with thanks for newsy items and a civic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vother
Mr JR. McNeely
Ted Irwin
Roy
Ted
Irwin
GW. Croucher
Hockey Meeting Chooses New Imperial Oi Building C
The MacGregor Hockey Club held its annual meeting on October 28 in the rink with President Clare Tarr in the chair. Discussions covered finances and fundraising for the coming season including a large 10 Day All-Expensa Trip to the Pacific Coast. Garf Lindsay will not be returning. new roster faces expected as the season approaches. Officers chosen: President Clare Tarr, Secretary Glenn Lye, Treasurer Dennis Lamb, Executive Nelson Olson Duncan Lamb George Little Allan McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hockey Club
Clare Tarr
Pacific Coast
Garf. Lindsay
Bank of Montreal
Swan River
Tarr
Dunc
Lamb
Women Will Be Women In Small-Town Anecdotes
A humorous roundup from Austin features Mrs. Gordon Hay misplacing a shoe and a conniving paper incident ending in one shoe found amidst torn paper. Stories recall local mischief and tall tales from Chris Sanderson in Winnipeg, a mule anecdote, and two farmers who burn roadside growth only to lose two flax straw loads and two rocks, with mention of Alf Snaith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hay
Austin
Here
Local events notice November schedule at Memorial Hall
You Have a Date The Pantry Shower in aid of the local Hospital will be held in Memorial Hall Thursday Nov 10. Hall opens at 2 30 pm and tea from 3 to 5 pm. The Mac Gregor Curling Club semi annual meeting for Nov 14 watch for notices. Posters for Gladstone Male Voice Choir concert Nov 18 Katrime sponsored by Good Neighbors Club. United Church W A Bazaar Memorial Hall Nov 24 Cafeteria Tea Supper Fancy Work Produce Candy Table Pathfinders Hospital Aid silver tea Produce Table at Mrs MR Little Friday Nov 4 3 to 5 pm Britannia Chapter LODE at Mrs H A Lye home Monday Nov 7 8 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
MacGregor Curling Club
Gladstone
Katrime
Good Neighbors’ Club
United Church
W.A. Bazaar
Memorial Hall
Pathfinders Hospital
MR Little
Britannia
Lode
Pheasant Season Extended in Manitoba to November Fifth
The pheasant hunting season in Manitoba is extended by one week to November 5, 1955. Minister C. E. Greenlay announced the extension, noting the season would end October 29 previously and that hunters have not yet achieved expected cock pheasant totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
C. E. Greenlay
Remembrance Day Service Planned for November 11
The Canadian Legion announces a Service of Remembrance on Friday November 11 at 11 am in Memorial Hall. Ex service personnel LODE and others may assemble at 10 25 am at the school grounds for a parade with students to the cenotaph. Wreaths will be placed and the main service held at Memorial Hall. public attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Legion
The
Poppies Sold This Saturday in MacGregor
Canadian Legion sponsors a Poppy sale by school children in MacGregor this Saturday November 5. The symbol honors World War I and II fallen heroes and serves as a reminder of sacrifice for freedom. Wear a red poppy next week to remember those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Flanders Fields
Empire
MacGregor
Canadian Legion
Snowy Weekend Weatherman Again Faces Snow
After a warm Sunday the region woke to a weekend snowfall, about two inches by nightfall. Temperatures plunged Tuesday and Wednesday with brief flurries continuing. The question remains whether the snow will stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesay
Hospital Aid notes honor October meeting at Mac Gregor
The Mac Gregor Hospital Aid met October 24 in Memorial Hall with 10 members and President Mrs. Fotheringham present. They arranged help for the Pantry Shower and Tea on November 10 and approved purchasing an asbestos mat for the hospital kitchen. The group plans to sponsor the Quaker Fund Raising Plan and urges saving Quaker certificate tops and box tops for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montly
MacGregor Hospital
Memorial Hall
Herald
Mrs Halley Dies in Portage at 68 in Brief Illness
Friends in MacGregor district learned of the sudden passing of Mrs Martin Haley, a former Rose Hill resident who moved with her husband to Portage la Prairie around 1950. She died Sunday at her Portage home after a brief illness, aged 68, survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs Saddington of Winnipeg and Mrs Russell Pugh of Portage. Funeral held Tuesday from Portage United Church with interment in Hillside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaregor
Martin Haley
Rosehill
Portage la Prairie
Haley
D. Saddington
Winnipeg
Russell Pugh
Portage
Portage United
Hillside Cemetery
Reports On Fowl Supper Proceeds
The United Church Fowl Supper and Lunch, run by the YLS members, drew good attendance at Memorial Hall on October 19 evening and October 20 noon. Gratitude is expressed to all helpers. the event featured a turkey dinner and efficient service. A financial statement follows detailing proceeds and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Y.ls
Memorial Hall
YLS
Council candidate corrects home address in Herald
In the recent Municipal Elections Herald articles misidentified Ward Two candidate Har old Armstrong as Edwin district resident. Armstrong states he has lived in the Hartford district for 30 years with Bagot as his post office, noting Edwin lies in the RM of Portage while Hartford sits within North Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Harold Armstrong
Edwin
Armstrong
Hartford
Bagot
Portage
North Norfolk
Scout and Cub Corner Parents Night Reminder
After a successful Cub and Scout meeting we invested three more boys into the Cub Pack and four into the Scout Troop. Reminder for November 10 Parents Night to welcome all parents and interested attendees.
Halloween Parties At High School Charters Celebrate With Fun
Students in Grade III and IV along with visitors Jimmy Snaith Valerie Little and Darlene Palmer enjoyed a Halloween party with games outside and lunch inside. Prizes went to Bruce Borton and Lynne Zimmerman for best costumes. The Grade 1 class had a party with 35 young costumed children and a visit from an “awesome witch” giving suckers. Sadie Hawkins dances are planned for November 16 with Walter Machan’s Orchestra and tickets at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Snaith
Valerie Little
Darlene Palmer
Hallowe'en
Bruce
Harvey
Grade 1 & UM
Anderson
Room I
Sadie Hawkin
Walter Machan
Sidney couple celebrated by community friends
In Sidney, a Friday evening gathering at the Community Hall honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Calvert who wed October 15. Recitations and songs preceded an elimination contest won by Ron and Phyllis. A welcome address, a platform rocker and lamp gift, and thanks followed as guests left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ronald Calvert
Douglas Tyreman
C. Williams
Ron
Phyllis
Philip Stephenson
Hugh McGregor
Donald
McMillan
Proudfeck
Thorn
Toman
Maben
Lintott
Thief Breaks into Building Ends Up In Army Office
A would be thief climbed a drain pipe to break into a building but fled empty handed after entering the army recruiting office, surprising authorities and ending the caper with no theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oy Pss S Fp
UC Umaples
Cairns
Rob’j. O’neill
Dave Kennedy
Chris. Sanderson
Austin Way
Alf
Snaith
Tivoli
NG Crosby
Danny Kaye
Clooney Ellen
Ingre
Y.S
Lancheon
U.L
MacGregor United Church Board of Stewards
Scout and Cub Corner
Gail Nicholls
ST. Paul's
W.A
Fish Pond
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!