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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
1
The extra sheet carries the Neepawa Liberal Progressive Convention advertisement and numerous local advertisements alongside council meeting reports and church notices.
The Girl Guides will collect magazines on Saturday November 18. Miss Hattie and Miss Betty Smith of Portage la Prairie visited relatives in town Sunday. The Women's Institute annual meeting is set for Thursday November 23 at 3 p.m. at Mrs F C Borton's home. Coal sale advertises McLeod River Hard Stove Coal for heaters and ranges with orders to be placed soon.
The United Church unveiled an Honor Roll with over 100 names of parishioners serving with His Majesty's forces. Mrs. B W Cook and S R Lamb spoke at the ceremony, with John Woodin inscribing the names. Petty Officer Geo A Carroll of Bagot earned the Distinguished Service Medal in Navy service.
Mrs J D McKay of Webb Sask arrives in town traveling with her sister Mrs G A Hay for a brief visit.
The 1.0.C.E. dance at the Masonic Hall, originally set for November 2, is postponed to Friday December 1. A cedar chest draw will be held that night. Local residents Mr and Mrs W S Edgar of Redvers Sask and their son Sgt R S Edgar of Kingston Ont visited town.
Mr and Mrs A A Anderson spent a few days in Winnipeg on business and visiting the latter's mother and sisters. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs R Ward on their recent move to Winnipeg after selling their town home to Mr and Mrs Smale. Mrs G L Armstrong renews her Herald subscription and sends warm greetings, noting her fond memories of friends here.
Birth notice from Portage la Prairie announces the Nov 13 1944 birth of twin sons to LAC and Mrs Evelyn Kelly Thompson. WMS hosts Mothers of the Baby Band Friday at 2 30 p.m. in United Church Annex. United Church Ladies express gratitude for hometown and countryside contributions to their canvass.
Mrs W Maggey of Whitton Sask is visiting her brother Mr Robi Small. She will accompany him home this weekend for a few weeks visit.
Having disposed of my business I thank my customers and solicit a share of your patronage for my successor Tremain. C A Lowes signs off with appreciation and best wishes.
A dated notice warns that no person will be allowed to leave bottles out, signed by ATRNS MacGregor. The terse order establishes future enforcement against improper bottle disposal.
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