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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
4
The note reflects on Manitoba harvests and general good weather as farmers finish fall work. It links Thanksgiving and Armistice Day observed on November 1 with memories of Plymouth Colony and the first Thanksgiving in 1621, asserting the holiday’s enduring national harvest festival role and personal gratitude.
Sam Larcombe of Birtle, a former world champion wheat grower, received a two story gift home with furnishings to replace his fire-destroyed homestead. Presented by Lt Governor J. D. McGregor before about five hundred attendees from Manitoba and Birtle, the 77 year old English-born farmer began in roots and vegetables, later pioneering rust-resistant wheat and winning the 1912 world title in Peoria.
The annual St. Pauls Church W.A. dinner and concert was held Wednesday with many attendees from Portage la Prairie and Austin. Mrs. W. T. Bertrand directed a Brandon company in a three act comedy and the Masonic Hall packed with applause. Proceeds totaled 250 dollars. ladies thank all helpers for the event’s success.
The Young People's Societies of District No 9 of Portage la Prairie held a rally at United Church with delegates from Oakville Portage la Prairie Burnside Poplar Point Bagot Edwin Beaver Sidney and more. Rev H T Smith led devotional period. evening Rev RE Weaver spoke. topics included Bible Study The New Canadian Community Clubs Peace International Relations Organization of Societies and more with several speakers from Winnipeg and local leaders. Delegates were hosted at MacGregor homes.
Jack Blair, a Portage Hospital patient, is able to be around again while still receiving medical treatment. Earl Thompson supervises his truck and oil business during Blair's illness.
The notice urges subscribers to settle overdue Herald dues, noting about one thousand dollars remains unpaid. It invites in-town payment and mailing for distant subscribers, acknowledging some may find the amount small but stressing the collective total.
The Herald invites readers to share news of organizational activities parties and visits for a fresher paper this winter Readers asked to act as secretaries and report events to help create a more newsy issue.
In the matter of the Estate of Mary Elizabeth McLachlan of North Norfolk Manitoba a married woman deceased all claims against the estate must be sent to MacGregor Manitoba on or before November 2 1929 dated October 10 1929 MacKinnon and MacKinnon Solicitors for Daniel Gordon McLachlan Stewart Hunter McLachlan and George Alexander Dickson Executors
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