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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald printed weekly on Thursdays at the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor. Acknowledges mail service and Ottawa postal authority. Publisher annual cost listed as $250 for Canada and United States distribution.
The Mutual Life of Canada reports life insurance in force topping one billion dollars with 98 percent on Canadian and Newfoundland lives. Now in its 79th year, the company cites rising in force since 1869 and increasing benefits paid totaling 369 thousand dollars. Assets surpass 19.8 million, with government provincial and municipal bonds and mortgage investments supporting housing construction.
Local notices report residents visiting from Winnipeg and moving plans to Portage la Prairie and MacGregor. The Bagot Curling Club hosts a dance October 27 with Machan's Orchestra. The Bagot Local Poultry Pool meets November 1 to discuss disposing of equipment and a bond. A cancer talk and relief fund lecture occurred, with thanks for support and cancer campaign boxes.
Social notes report K Scott and H Pogue traveling to Winnipeg and visiting local families including Mr and Mrs Lamon and Tom Vennell. Mrs C Mansfield of Owen Alta and Mr and Mrs Pennell host guests. George Wells of Courtney BC visits Stirling family before Coast departure.
Executors offer Parcel 1 and Part SW of 12-11 about 400 acres with 35 under cultivation 110 acres fallowed 300 acres cultivation 72 acres barn frame good water supply fenced lies miles northeast of Austin 2-W 23-11-11 submit offers cash or cash with 5 percent interest to George R. Hay and Chas. R. Wallace Austin executors or to Sactmnena Marticra
S Duff announces a series of farm stock sales with detailed locations near Pratt Store, Austin, and Gateside. The schedule includes Hodgins farm implement stock, Loeppky stock near Austin, and Patterson farm sale with tractors and machinery, highlighting horses, cattle, harness, and household effects.
Property listings announce loans and insurance options for farms and village properties. Details indicate financing terms and available coverage aiding buyers and landowners seeking rural assets.
In the matter of the Estate of Ann Trethewey late of the Village at MacGregor Manitoba widow deceased all claims against the estate must be sent to the undersigned at their office on Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before November 20 1948 DATED at MacGregor Manitoba this 12th day of October 1948 MacKinnon MacKinnon Solicitors for Robert S Edgar and George E Lewin Executors
The bride's brother Mr Duke Marks of 153 St greeted guests with the phrase For They Are Jolly Fellows as lunch was served by Miss Joyce Bowes and Mesdames Harry McNish and George Sutton. Duke Marks and Johnson Marks hosted the event, and the young people later attended a dance at Bowes Barn.
A surprise shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Sheridan, married in July, was hosted by Miss Joyce Bowes at the bride’s parents home, 30 Cochrane St. A decorated wagon of gifts arrived drawn by the bride’s niece and nephew, Si and Cameron McNish, with help from Elsie Towle, and the couple sat in two themed chairs as guests escorted them to their places.
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