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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
5
Rain sleet and heavy snow blanketed Saskatchewan and Alberta yesterday as a strong south westerly wind whipped through. The blizzard-like weather caused widespread damage and disrupted communications with many telephone and telegraph poles toppled, cutting lines between the provinces.
At Hamilton Ontario swimmers set new marks boosting Empire unity. The Exapress of Japan completed its maiden Pacific voyage Yokohama to Victoria in 22 minutes faster than the Emperor of Canada record. Duchess of York cut travel time between Greenock and Quebec City in 5 days 17 hours 20 minutes. Princess Helene service launched Saint John Digby route. Beatty lauded Canada’s growth amid unemployment concerns as Acadian celebrations restore historic ties with France Britain and the U S. Telephone usage in Canada leads world with 242 phones per 100 inhabitants. 18 02 scams reported in 1929, telegraph lines robust.
North Norfolk Council met at Foresters Hall in Austin on Friday September 19 with most members present. The by law to cancel taxes was passed and talks addressed road hole repairs between sections 4 and 5 11 11. Discussion on funding transport for Jas Hood if he returns to Ireland. Payment of $5 for Garnet Dobbin’s road rent across SW 410-10 for 1930. Inquiry on diphtheria inoculation for North Cypress union school children. Auditor Burch presented 254.47 for last audit. council approved paying Hare Burch Co 50 to settle 1929 audit. Interims audit for 1930 declined.
Births report a daughter for Mr and Mrs A Webber and twins for Mr and Mrs T Carruthers on Sept 19 and Sept 18 respectively. Residents visit Winnipeg and Moose Jaw. Auction posters announce Miss Mary Madill sale in Austin Oct 3 with S C Duff as auctioneer. United Church Ladies Aid meet Sept 26 at Mrs Lorne Campbell’s home. Harvest service in Austin Anglican Church with St Paul’s MacGregor choir. Large farm stock and household sale by S C Duff Oct 8 at NE 910-11 113 miles north of Pratt. Lunch, cemetery grant, and council finances discussed with MacGregor meeting Oct 22.
The Annual Harvest Thanks will be held on October 3rd. Mr and Mrs A Ingram and daughter Audrey visited Winnipeg. No arrangements yet for services. The Boys and Girls Club Fair occurs Friday in the Orange Hall with the executive aiming to make it the best yet and inviting attendance.
An October 1 advertorial from Niblock's Hotel MacGregor invites readers to seek life advice on finances and future prospects. It promises guidance on worries and aspirations, offering sessions for $1 and $2 fees.
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