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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
4
An exhibit at the Olympia Engineering and Marine Exhibition features an aluminium alloy funnel for the cross Channel steamer TSS Brighton. The aluminium funnel saves 14 percent weight versus steel and provides vitality to the ship. The funnel stands 22 feet high, 26 feet long and weighs 2.88 tons.
The Katrime district notes travel, social visits, and a forthcoming annual Katoline Community Club meeting on Tuesday November 18 at the hall with a whist drive and dance. War Work report via Mrs Heselwood shows last year’s officers re elected. Mrs Hodgins of Portage suffered a severe stroke and is in Portage Hospital in fair condition.
The Katrime hockey meeting was held last Tuesday with large attendance. Officers chosen include President Consrugger and Vice President N. McLachlan. Secretary Smith and committee members Harvey Gupert and v. Clarke. A. Grove and R. Barber were appointed to run the team and arrange games.
Bargain store advertises an empire of items including a white enamel range, two doll carriages, bone china dishes, curling brooms, skates, bed lamps, Aladdin lamps, an electric radio, a drop side couch, blue denim wear, a Beatty gas washer, an electric range for 69.95, and Beatty head and pump jack. Phone 10 MacGregor.
W G Weir J P says a federally funded project to build a near million dollar facility for mentally defective children at Portage la Prairie will be paid in installments as construction progresses with the final payment upon completion and occupancy. The program includes a $317 000 federal grant and work is slated to begin early next year. Cenwal Mortgage and Housing awarded the contract for sewer and water services at Shilo Manitoba to Mid West Engineering of Winnipeg.
News notes from Portage report visits by Mrs Stieben and families from Winnipeg and Clear Water. A calf club dance Friday night drew a large crowd with first prizes awarded to Mrs Olive Towle, Donald ONeill, Mrs Art Chant, and J J Turner.
The Fair Board outlines preparations for an early 1950 exhibition, seeking a worthwhile midway and coordinated effort by two calf clubs. The report commends managers and directors including Bagot MacGregor Calf Clubs delegates and notes that Lady Directors will be chosen by the women and other committees formed at the spring meeting.
A meeting at Southerd School on Monday night reorganized curling for the season. H. E. Orchard and Earle Muir lead this year and invite anyone wishing to curl to contact them promptly. Each rink will include at least one beginner, so all interested are welcome to join.
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