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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald notes a Post Office Department issue from Ottawa affecting mail service. It lists the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor and mentions Shaw and Pebiinder MacGregor in the context of local postal affairs.
Miss Helen Chalmers visited Neepawa while Mises Forrest stayed in MacGregor with her sister. Mr and Mrs HL Bower returned from a recent event. Ray Long is at Stevens Ontario after surgery. Mr and Mrs G MacMillan Alvin and H Robinson attended the wedding of Wilber MacMillan and Ace Gething in Winnipeg on October 22. The week brought warm sun, wind, sleet, and finally snow with poor roads.
Reports from Bagot and Elmwood Mission Bands raise funds with a $26.63 candy sale and a total $106.14 to be split between WA and WMS. Oct 3 MFAC Youth and Farm Forum Rally in Bagot Hall 6 pm with speakers. Nov 7 Community Club Annual meeting at Mrs Crealock’s home. Elections spark debate on roads and franchise access. residents note transport issues on No. 1 Highway and impact on turnout.
Philip Towarzy and Nan Russell exchanged vows in a Gladstone United Church ceremony on October 20 at 3 30 P M Reverend Bewell officiated Mrs J D Rogers played the organ and Kay Towerty was bridesmaid The bride wore white beorgette over taffeta with an orange wreath veil and carried pink carnations The groom was attended by Allan Green and Gerald Cobbe Ushers included Colin Milne and Pratt A reception followed at the Dewar home The couple honeymooned in the United States and will reside in Vancouver
Mrs. Elsie Hounsome of Hartford visits at the John Dankesreiter home. Harkness-Thompson wedding guests attended. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Graham celebrate the birth of son Bruce Alfred at Portage Hospital on Saturday October 22.
A Monday evening miscellaneous shower for Beatrice McLachlan bride elect of October 20 was held at Mrs. John Dankesreiter home. Pink and white streamers and pink yellow rose decor framed gifts placed in a decorated truck. Beatrice thanked guests after viewing gifts and luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Dankesreiter with Mrs. H Dankesreiter, Mrs. W Nichol, and Mrs. M Pogue assisting. Portage la Prairie grandmother Mrs Gordon noted.
Evelyn H. Peque tte Pegue recovered from illness and now seen well at Carberry and Neepawa. Mrs J W Matthews and Sterling drove to Regina and other Saskatchewan points. School closed Friday October 15 for municipal elections. Of 86 votes for councillor, Mr W G Burch received 84.
Mr E Duncan notes Margaret Jenkins visiting Winnipeg and Mrs W M Fe Church service set for Sunday at 3 pm. Congratulations to Mr P Alderson on a birth October 23. Mrs H Edgeworth's eye operation successful. she and Mrs Edgeworth home in recovery. Elsie Groves had a tonsil operation at Gladstone Hospital and is recovering well. The Cooper family reports Glenda Cooper fell ill and underwent major surgery in Winnipeg, with steady improvement and family at her bedside.
Good electric washing machines and buffets. heat lamps for lumbago and arthritis relief. Trilight and torchiere style heaters, cheap electric heaters in like new condition. Winter overcoats, electric and battery radios, bargains on suit cases, kitchen sinks, and more. MacGregor sale.
Agent for Western Producer McGregor Manitoba offers land and business opportunities in St. Orton area. Local broker connects buyers with agricultural parcels and commercial ventures seeking development or investment. Contact details provided for inquiries and scheduling viewings.
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