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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1947
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald notes mail service details and Post Office Department matters, mentioning Ozawa A.M. Shaw. Publisher listed with a 5 50 in United States reference.
At a Town Committee meeting the proposed sidewalk from the Drug Store east to the Bank of Montreal was discussed. Officials plan to contact a cement contractor for prices to rebuild or repair the worn stretch to restore safe pedestrian passage amid labor and material shortages. The group also highlighted the school bridge’s unsafe condition and argued for timely safety measures to avoid costly damages and further injuries.
The Red Shield calls attention to frail elderly individuals facing illness and loneliness. The appeal urges active sympathy and generous giving when Salvation Army volunteers seek aid next week, highlighting the need to assist those in the evening of life.
John Cobb of London shattered his own world land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats on September 16 by averaging 394.196 mph over two miles in the Railton Mobil. On the second run he first exceeded 400 mph on land, driving a Railton powered by two Napier 12 cylinder engines totaling 1,250 hp. The car design features a body that lifts off the chassis for easy entry and engine access.
A weed buling demonstration was held at the home of M. E. Harkness last Thursday with good farmer attendance. Sunday service time changed to the afternoon with Sunday School at and church service at 3.30. Rev is organizing a senior and junior choir with practice on Wednesday evenings.
Classified line shows C Pallister contact in Portage with phone number 176-263 and address 382 Wes St W C. Pallister provided for local listings.
Friends and relatives visit across Portage Winnipeg Seaforth Belmont and Toronto with gatherings at Katrime Hall featuring Telford's Orchestra. Notables include Mrs Harry Edge Mrs Gertie Melverry Mr and Mrs Barber Mr and Mrs Chanman Fred Lake and families. Local dance planned for Friday Sept 26.
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