Local snippets and notes from the Herald 1931
Roundup of small items including price drop at gasoline stations, a wind mill autogiro sighting near Regina, the first talking picture in town, local horse shoe rumor about Clarence Sparrow, upcoming duck season notes, odd tomato find, odd weather affecting traffic and detours on highways, a joke about pants pressed by a steam roller, and a reminder to keep the threshers in mind.
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Rkum the Herald
Jasoline
Pitcairn
Century City man Fred Smith stars in Port Arthur contest
The man pictured is Fred Smith, formerly of MacGregor and now in Port Arthur, dressed for Port Arthur’s Centennial Celebration. He won eight dollars in the contest “Brothers of the Brush” and plans to keep his whiskers for steel wool. He will be in Austin and MacGregor visiting relatives.
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Fred Smith
MacGregor
Port Arthur
Stolen $1000 From Local CPR Station
The Canadian Pacific Railway station was the scene of a daylight robbery around 12:30 pm Wednesday. A parcel containing about $1000 in currency was taken when agent B. L. Jelly set down a leather pouch to unlock his office door and briefly stepped away. RCMP from Carberry are investigating with no arrests yet.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
B.L. Jelly
Woalk
R.c.msp
Carberry
First Day at MacGregor School Welcomes 22 Beginners
Twenty two young pupils began their schooling last Thursday at MacGregor under Mrs. Jean Anderson. The class includes Allison Cameron Lynnh Cathcart Glen Cathcart Robert Dewser Isaac Giesbrecht Esther Mmm Barbara Harmon Betty Jean Hay Patricia Hay Diane Hodge Kenneth Hodge Elaine Loewan David Lloyd Bryn Manuelak Lawrence Neufelt Brendy Olson Mary O'Neill Dutty Quinn Richard Sheppard Cleene Sparrow Jimmie Smith Robert Yeryk.
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Sike
Schoo
MacGregor
Jean Anderson
Allison Cameron
Lynnh Cathcart
Glen Cathcart
Robert Dewser
Isaac Giesbrecht
Esther Mmm
Barbara Harmon
Betty Jean Hay
Patricia
MacGregor Hospital Aid Seeks Nominations For Officers
The August 26 meeting of MacGregor Hospital Aid notes Central Aid funded a hospital kitchen air conditioner for 100 dollars. Members are asked to contribute 58 dollars each. A Nursery flannel bolt is planned, and events include a Pantry Shower and Tea on Sept 26 and a Fun Fair on Oct 9. Nominations for next year’s officers are due Sept 14 by the Nominating Committee: Mrs. W Roberts, Mrs. Duncan Lamb, Mrs. Dennis Lamb.
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MacGregor Hospital
Central Aid
MacGregor Hospital Aid
C. Kitson
K. Stanway
Dennis Lamb
A. Butterfield
J. J. Lamb
Albert Bergquist
C. R. Barber
Fred, Snaith
Local Group Meetings and Pantry Shower Planned
The Mission Band holds a meeting on Wednesday September 11 for children ages 6 to 12 in the annex. United Citizen W A meets September 9 at 8 15 p m at Mrs Frank Bogue’s home. WMS gathers September 10 at 8 p m at Mrs J Fargey. St Paul’s W A meets at Mrs G E Lewin’s home. Pantry Shower and Silver Tea set for Memorial Hall September 26 from 2 to 5 p m.
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Mission Band
Ater
Annex
The
United Citizen
W.A
Frank Bogue
WMS
St. Paul's
G. E. Lewin
Danksreiter Farmer Dies After Long Illness at 38
J Dankesreiter, a well known Beaver Bagot district farmer, died Monday after a long illness. He was 38. The funeral will be Friday Sept 6 at 2 30 pm in Beaver United Church with interment in Beaver Cemetery.
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Nir
Dot Deembesreiter
Beaver-Bagot
Iushore
Hee
Beaver United -Chasch
Beaver
Hospital Aid Seeks Nominations by Sept Fourteen
MacGregor Hospital Aid invites nominations to be left with Mrs W Roberts Mrs Danankamb or Mrs Denevis Loum by Sept 14. Rec Sowsatony.
Collegiate Charter Opens New School Year
Jennifer Olito notes the school welcomes two new teachers Miss Walley and Mr Bramada and many new students from the country. The year starts with work focus and Thursday opening followed by a holiday and a return to full progress as posters celebrate diverse worth. Student Council elections set for Friday. Initiation plans may follow.
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Miss Walley
Bramada
Two New Teachers Join MacGregor Collegiate and Austin Staffs
The Secondary Area Schools announce full staffing with two remaining vacancies filled by Mr K Bramadat of Altamont Manitoba Science teacher at MacGregor Collegiate and Mr G Raymer of Killarney taking a similar post on the Austin staff. Both families are welcomed to the communities.
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K. Bramadat
Msc
Altamont
Man
MacGregor Collegiate
G. Raymer
Killarney
Austin
Bride of Saturday Feted At Shower
Miss Louise Brown bride elect was feted at an early autumn shower in the United Church Annex. Friends, gifts, and light entertainment including a Bride's Contest highlighted the evening hosted by her mother Mrs. C Brown and aunt Mrs. Howell. A later birth notice announced the arrival of Raymond and Evilyn Smiths’ third son Jen Clarke weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces.
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United Church
Louise Brown
Louise
C.brown
Howell
Gladstone
Dennis Lamb
J. Ormiston
W. Dorrigal
Eileen Marsh
C. Lament
G. Hicks
E. L. Irwin
Wm. Pennell
Sports quotes and opinions from a bygone era
A jumble of offhand remarks on sports culture and figures. Mentions Stan Musial Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle and Jackie Parker. References to Calgary Stampeders Edmonton Eskimos Milwaukee Yankees and various sports views. Captures layperson takes on football hockey curling and racing.
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Stan Musial
Mickey Mantle
Babe Ruth
Canada
Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton
Yankees
Milwaukee
Edmonton Eskimos
Jackie Parker
Batk
Pantry Shower Item List From Hospital Journal
A hospital pantry shower lists items NOT wanted in the first paragraph and items WANTED in the second. NO includes Rhubarb Jams Jellies Pickles Home Canned Vegetables Cocoa. YES lists Jelly Powders Pudding Powders Tea and Coffee Sugar Cake Mixes Ice Box Pie Mixes Soups Juices Soap Wash Cloths Tea Towels Ash Trays Tinned Fruit Tinned Vegetables Klik and Prem.
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Prem
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Clarence Sparrow
Russ Thompson
Bagot
Howard Westman
Brandon
Portage
McTavish
C.P.R
J. Dankesreiter
Hospital Aid
W. Roberts
Danankamb
Denevis Loum
Freasuser
BY Jennifer Olito
Smith
Raymond
Evilyn
Jen Clarke
Simmie
Torry
MacGregor United Church
Glen Hotel
MARS
Alex Frank
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