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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
1
The report notes this municipality held no councillor election in 1921 or 1931 and shows very limited voter interest. Friday’s election results reveal a small turnout with only a single additional vote compared to 1921 as the Local Option By-Law measure drew scant participation.
Joy Saunders bride elect was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. H. I. Collins and Mrs. J. P. MacKinnon at Collins home Tuesday night. About thirty five guests from town and country attended lively games and gifts were arranged for Joyce. She thanked her friends and the event ended with singing and a pleasant lunch.
A banquet at Carberry where F C Barton praised U N unity and atomic power caution. Speakers urged reform in farm policy and price controls while local clubs announced rink and curling season plans and invites for entrants.
The Churchill Helpers, a wartime club serving Southend and Macaulay districts, completed their activities placing inscribed Bibles in the hands of veterans returning to reside there. About 25 Bibles were presented. Great credit is given to this faithful group for wartime service and comfort to servicemen.
Mrs Mabel Wil expresses sincere thanks through this paper to the Ladies Aid and friends for flowers fruit letters and cards sent during her hospital stay.
The Mac Gregor Athletic Association annual meeting elected officers for 1947 at the rink on Tuesday night. The retiring treasurer RB Lye reported the club’s finances as sound. A $150 vote supported curling club equipment and upcoming hockey practice will start when ice is available. Several players from last year’s intermediate team will be absent, with younger players filling in. Officers: Hon. President SR Lamb, President GC Fotheringham, Secretary George Little, Treasurer B L Patterson, Executive L Laboisiere Allan een Duncan Lamb Harvey McIntosh F W Orchard.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Amos Deacon at Grace Hospital Winnipeg on November 20 after a lengthy illness. Born 1874 in Lanark County Ontario, she lived in MacGregor then Winnipeg, married to Amos Deacon who died in 1911. Funeral in Winnipeg with graveside service at MacGregor Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and two sons in Canada and California.
The death of Mr Frank H Radclyffe was announced from Winnipeg last Thursday after months of ill health. Born in London he moved to Canada in 1890, lived in Sidney Man then Bagot for thirty years and later Winnipeg. Survived by daughter Mrs W G Burch and sons Jasper H and Edward F. Funeral at Gardiner's Chapel with interment in Brookside cemetery. Mrs Radclyffe predeceased him in February. He served as a director of the North Norfolk Agricultural Society and elder in United Church.
The Hartford W A mecetir held at the home of Mrs. D. Land ers, Jr., on Nov. 1 with eleven members present. An election of officers will occur at the next meeting at Mrs. W. C. Charlton’s home on Dec. 5, one week earlier than usual.
The Bank of Montreal's annual report for 1946 highlights record deposits totaling 1,736,000,000 and total assets of 1,813,000,000, the highest in its 129-year history. Commercial loans rose to 1,659,000,000 with holdings in bonds and stocks at 56,022,000, illustrating broad financial strength amid Canadian prosperity.
United Church Annex announces a community bazaar for Saturday November 30 at the church annex. Proceeds support local missions and outreach programs. Vendors include handmade crafts and baked goods with activities for families. Event hours and contact details available at the church.
The National Barley Contest warns competitors who have barley on farm seed to file judging applications by the last mailing day, Saturday November 30. Grain judging forms must be completed on the bottom portion and mailed to the Barley Committee at 206 Grain Exchange Winnipeg. Carload entries have until December 15 to mail their forms.
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