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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
8
For sale the old Grand View House in MacGregor. For further particulars apply Mrs C W Burrows phone 99 MacGregor.
T D Lamb, a licensed truck driver, is prepared to undertake diverse trucking tasks and to haul grain to grist mills at Holland or Treherne, demonstrating versatile service options for regional freight needs.
The Harvest Thanksgiving Service for Katrime was postponed due to weather and will now be held on Sunday October 4 at 3 pm. A bean supper and sale of work arranged by Katrime W.A will follow at Katrime Community Hall on Friday October 9 at 8 30 pm with admission 25c and 10c.
Parties in Manitoba prepare for an upcoming provincial vote with R A Hoey nominated for St Clement as Progressive candidates mount early campaigns. Conservatives report about twenty nominees with Norfolk convention in Carberry next week and Liberals led by Dr Murdock McKay contesting in Springfield along with Selkirk and Morden Rhineland races.
The Overseas Agricultural representative warns Canadian shippers to maintain strict selection of fat and store cattle as British demand weakens. Cattle quality, previously high in shipments, must be preserved to keep prices attractive for shippers during the current season. Six children aged up to 13 years died in a Hague Saskatchewan farm home fire, with three other children escaping as parents were away.
Miss Clara McNeil spent the weekend in Brandon. Mrs. Green visits with her daughter Mrs. R J Shaw. Mr and Mrs Howlett of Elgin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J Billings. Despite bad weather a sizable gathering attended the Thanksgiving service led by Rev R H Fotheringham with vocal solos by Mr J Woodin.
Bagot and McAllister shipped a car of stock from here on Tuesday. The Bagottow supper in the Hall is set for October 7 with doors opening at 5 30 pm. The WMS held the monthly meeting with thirteen members present and planned an evening service on Sunday October, with a lady speaker expected. all welcome.
Miss Sarah Ethel Thompson and Robert Orvis Forrest of Bagot were married at the Manse Forrest Manitoba on September 16 with Rev. R G MacKay officiating. The bride wore azure blue crepe and was attended by Mrs G W Foster of Rivers while Mr Foster supported the groom. G M Forrest of Bagot, brother of the groom, attended. The couple left by train for Winnipeg for a few days then will reside at Knox Mas.
Mrs C Bredin of Carberry reports trends in the Edrans district over the week. Mr Doneghy of Helston preached at Edrans United Church on the last two Sundays. The Edrans Brick Yard resumes work, employing several men. Early summer saw new machinery installation, promising a short brick season but good prospects for next year.
In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth McRae who passed September 24 1929. Loving and kind in all her ways upright and just to the end of her days. Sincere and true in heart and mind. A beautiful memory left behind. Inserted by her husband and family.
A memorial notice from Mother, Father, and Brothers honoring A C Lye. The poem laments a silent room, a needlework canvas of life, and God’s plan through dark threads and gold and silver. The fragment reflects WWI-era tribute language and familial posting for a deceased relative.
Rev. R. H. Fotheringham pastor leads Sunday services on September 27 in MacGregor with Sunday School at 1.30 pm and evening service. Choir practice is Thursday at 8 pm. Beaver church hosts a service at 11 am.
Rev. G. L. Armstrong rector invites attendance for Harvest Thanksgiving at 7 30 pm with anthem The Lord is Loving Unto every Man and hymns. Come and return thanks unto the Lord.
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