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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
9
The Co op Elevator at MacGregor will close December 11 to 15. Members who hauled grain before October 1, 1944, are asked to call at the office to pick up cheques for the two cents per bushel spread adjustment. C Mansfield, agent.
At the Masonic Hall on November 14 the Mobile Recruiting Unit staged Kapers in Khaki. Capt. W. A. Leary MC, Lt. F. McClelland pianist, Sgt. H. Johnston comedian, Sgt. C. Holdsworth projectionist, L-Cpl. Flora Scarth speaker, Pte. Mary Young vocalist. L-Cpl. Scarth urged more recruits. Capt. Leary spoke on public relations aims. 1.C.D.E. members served, followed by a dance.
Beav er residents and neighbors report travels to Winnipeg Brandon and Portage la Prairie After a week of illness Mrs Kereama learns of husband promotion to Pilot Officer A Christmas tree concert is planned for Friday Dec 22 A funeral mass for Mrs James McCartney was held in Beaver A social evening hosted by the Ladies Aid featured lantern slides and an autograph sale raising funds with Mrs Kereama bidding the top amount.
Auction items include a $500 solid walnut Davenport suite in eight pieces, various dressers and chairs from 15 to 300, Parkhill Davenport sets, enamel ranges at 27 50, spring mattresses 1 24, lounge and bed stead stock, trunks from 4, buffalo coat 30, and harness sets priced to move. Local buyers can find many preowned and new pieces across a broad range.
Public notice states Herd Law under By law No A.186 is in force all year and prohibits letting stock roam in areas covered. Dated MacGregor the 15th.
Purity bred roosters hatched in April offered by J Morris for sale at 1.75 dollars each. Includes details on breeding line and availability.
Raymond Birkett left Monday for the East Coast. Miss Lillian Burkett accepted a position at T. Eaton Co Store Winniper. Mrs. G. Englefield and Hughie Hand visited Katrime residents Sunday. Ronald Ritchie is reported missing. The Willing Workers set an annual meeting and quitting bee for Wednesday November 29 at Community Hall. Katrime Community Club held its annual meeting with a strong financial report. 1945 committee includes FE Duncan Laurence Smith H Gilbert J Heselwood C Brugger Elsie Grow Dorothy Grow.
Mr. R. E. Wemp of Toronto will speak at a public MacGregor gathering on December 6 at 8 30 p m. The subject is More Imminent Things. Posters provide details.
Edgar Ritchie recently acquired a motorcycle. Miss Maude Pogue spent the last weekend with Mr and Mrs James Pogue. A daughter was born at Portage la Prairie General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ernie Smith. Mr and Mrs James Pogue with Merlyn and Curtis visited Clarence Bell of Harding. The Ladies Red Cross next meets at Mrs Hector Lamont’s home on December 7.
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