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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
5
320 acres offered in the Melvin district with 110 acres of summer fallow. Prospective buyers may contact H. Thomas at Box 23 or by phone 12 21 in Austin, Manitoba.
Community notices describe a dinner, births, and upcoming religious services in Austin. events include a United Church dinner October 15, a baptism September 1, hotel notices, a Manitoba College minister visiting October 16, and fraternal visits by Masons. Also listed are dances, minstrel show plans, a memorial service September 26, and evangelistic meetings at Austin Baptist Church through October 3.
Thieves entered Taylor and Gabels jewellery store at Portage la Prairie on Sunday night and escaped with jewellery and diamonds worth about 2000 dollars. A safe in the lumber firm’s office was opened and some cash taken.
Ottawa reports from the International Institute of Agriculture show nineteen European wheat producers, including major exporters, produced 960,694,090 bushels in 1926 compared with 1,023,823,000 in 1925. Yugoslavia’s crop is pegged at 7,000 bushels. Argentina’s crop condition is satisfactory and Australia’s forecast is favorable with a promising yield if weather remains good.
David Henry, 3 years 6 months shy of his 64th birthday, died suddenly September 1 at Portage la Prairie hospital. A Clinton born wood carver turned Lavenham shopkeeper in 1906, he served as United Church superintendent and public school trustee, also ran the post office. Funeral held Monday, Rev Hambly officiating. Survived by widow, six sons, two daughters, two brothers, three sisters.
The Herald asks residents to help by sending news from their circles. Merchants stock new fall and winter goods while the paper explains its role in recording district events. News should reach the office by Tuesday noon for Thursday Preston delivery.
The United Church reports a Mam Sunday service with an evening gathering noted for worship and reflection.
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