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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
4
The Herald issues publication in MacGregor Manitets with Shaw as publisher and Thursday release noted. Readable fragments indicate a weekly newspaper format under Shaw's oversight.
Nomination day approaches for five public offices as Reeve S C Duff and Councillors Geo Thompson Johnson and Chas Wallace face terms expiring. Ward 5 councillor Geo Goulding resigns to move to Winnipeg, with nominations received in the afternoon. Election day set for the 23rd.
Education Week will be observed from November 11 to 17. MacGregor school will follow its regular curriculum while hosting open house Friday afternoon November 16 inviting the public. Regular classes continue with short classroom programs as time and facilities permit.
Sgt Norman E Bergquist arrives home Friday after four years with ECCS serving in France Belgium Holland and Germany. He earned the Commander-in Chief Certificate for good field service amid congratulations from friends. Naval Airman Bob Jolliffe returns Sunday night after serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm training overseas before pending discharge.
A retrospective on the Canadian Pacific Railway tracing six decades of expansion from the Last Spike in 1885 to a world spanning transport empire. It highlights steamships, hotels, air service, and the shift toward modern passenger and freight innovations shaping peacetime travel and global reach.
Olive Florence Myrtle Holliday wed Rowland Wilbert Grove at the Holliday home with Rev. Bewell presiding. The bride wore powder blue crepe with talisman rose corsage. Dorothy Grove attended in soldier blue crepe. Groom’s brother Garnet Grove served as best man. A three tier cake completed the reception before the couple departed by train for a Winnipeg honeymoon.
Remembrance Day will be observed on November 11 with an annual service at the MacGregor Cenotaph at 1 am. The North Norfolk Air Cadet Squadron will assemble at HA Lye’s office at 10:80. Veterans from both wars, men and women, will parade from the school grounds meeting there at 10:30 am.
Jemima Vardon a long time MacGregor Bagot resident died November 1, 1943 at age 83 after years of ill health. Born Jemima T Menzies in Ontario she came to Manitoba and lived in Bagot and MacGregor about 69 years. She married R Vardon in Portage la Prairie in 1884 and they settled in MacGregor until his July 1910 death. The first MacGregor postmaster’s family and a church member she was noted for Christian character and kindness. Survived by daughters Catherine and Christina Menzies. Funeral Saturday at MacGregor United Church with Rev King officiating. Interment in MacGregor cemetery. Pallbearers Milton Matthews Chas Lamont Eph Pogue H Ritchie J P MacKinnon G E Lewin. McKillop's Limited conducted arrangements.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Joseph McAskie who died November 2 1943. Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered with sweet memories around your name. Your wife and family hold you in enduring affection and remembrance in death.
Sgt Ted Hay and Symn Frank Hay express deep gratitude to Rev Adams Rev King LO D E Ladies Aid and many friends for years of parcels letters and support through their service.
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