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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
1
WE Harmon visits with a hoard of old coins including an 1867 silver fifty cent piece and an 1882 twenty cent piece. Town notes mention snow, damaged thermometers, stray lawn mowers, and local chatter about a potential flood, plus April planting delays and a horticulture prize.
The regular meeting of the Village of MacGregor council on April 3rd, with Mayor Wenham presiding, approved minutes and discussed bids for an 83 ton crash truck from Crown Assets Disposal. Sand bags were stocked for flood defense and various accounts and salaries were approved for payment. The council planned to inspect the truck before April 12th and may submit an offer if suitable.
Mrs. D A Shaw learns of the death of her younger brother Chester Southworth in Buffalo New York. He was struck by a car while crossing a street after being driven downtown by his daughter and died in hospital at 86. Mrs. Shaw and friends extend deep sympathy. He had planned a visit this summer.
The CBC Board of Governors recommended licensing Portage la Prairie’s first radio station. Richard Digby Hughes of Dauphin seeks a 250 watt outlet at 1570 on the dial with plans to start construction soon and open in fall 1086. The station would focus on local clubs religion civic and sports. Hughes, born 1917 in Dauphin, served six years with the RCAF and has been CKDM Dauphin’s engineer for three years.
About 6700 coathangers are to be used aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain as part of its outfitting. The count reflects planned interior arrangements for the new flagship formerly under construction in Canadian yards.
The legislature announced a record 27,086,315 outlay for highway construction and maintenance. Federal funds total about 4 million toward the Trans Canada route, with 18,400,000 for trunk highways and 1,169,000 for natural resources and tourism roads. Minor but notable local works include concrete extensions on the Trans-Canada near Portage la Prairie and substantial maintenance on No 1 and No 34 routes.
A regular MacGregor Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held in Memorial Hall next Tuesday night April 10 at 7 pm The program includes a guest speaker who is versed on the subject of Secondary Schools The meeting aims to inform all local residents and invites both members and nonmembers to attend
The local flood situation remains dormant despite a thawing week. Record snowfall has largely disappeared in the country, with danger fading unless Arctic cold breaks and warm April air arrives quickly, potentially bringing much more water through MacGregor.
A special Easter service took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Dyck in Lavenham on Friday March 30. presiding was Mr. H Toews who read scripture from Matthew 27 and led in prayer. The program featured children’s musical selections, a story by Mrs John Towes Steinbach and songs by Henry and Eddie Klassen and Elmer and Abe Wiebe. The Marten family and Mr. John Toews led prayers and stressed teaching children God’s word for future happiness. Lunch followed, with thanks to the Dycks for hosting and efforts in planning the event and best wishes for Mr Dyck’s health.
Manitoba citizens may buy liquor without a permit as of Monday when stores reopened. The permit system started in 1928 and permits expire March 31. Customers still use a green order form for amounts and prices, not for checking purchases, while the commission uses it to track liquor inventory.
Israel reports the third oil well brought in in southwestern Israel. The government said the well should yield about 1,500 barrels daily, nearly five times the output of the nearby first well.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Council plans a meeting in Austin on Friday April Sth to discuss local governance and community issues with attendees expected to include council members and residents.
Charlotte Elaine Pogue and William Albert Udell were married at St Pauls United Church Brandon on March 17 with Rev Cronin officiating. The ceremony featured pink and white carnations and tulips, music by H W Thornborough, and Mrs M Shrub singing. The bride wore a nylon net gown with lace bolero and a fingertip veil, carrying American Beauty roses, and left for a motor trip to the United States with the groom. Out of town guests included Ernest Pogue Harvey Jones Valerie Udell and Lorraine Young.
An Hee Tip reserves April 18 for Bagot WA and WMS annual Spring Sale at Bagot Hall 2 p.m. United Church WA to meet April 9 8:15 p.m. Y.L. to meet April 9 at Mrs. Frank Hay home. St. Pauls W.A. to meet April 11 8 p.m. at Mrs. A. Weber home. WMS to meet April 10 8 p.m. at Mrs. H. I. Collins home. Mission Band to meet April 12 after four in church annex for Easter Thankoffering. Mrs. H Dankesreiter guest speaker. Gladstone Male Voice Choir to present music April 26 at MacGregor Memorial Hall, sponsored by MacGregor Hospital Aid.
Fifty residents gathered at Edrans Orange Hall on March 27 to honor Charles Paterson for his eightieth birthday. A longtime citizen since 1902, Paterson received a framed motto, a Westminster home clock, and birthday cake after a night of bingo and dancing hosted by the Independent Order of Foresters.
A United Church service this Sunday and next Sunday April 8 at 7 pm will welcome new members and rededicate existing members renewing vows. Communion will be observed during the service.
Wir and Mrs Peter Kamarchuk announce the birth of Beverley Jean at Carberry Hospital on Thursday March 29 weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Mr and Mrs Howard Cobbe announce the arrival of Jeanne Faye at MacGregor Hospital on April 1 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces.
In Ottawa on March 31, 1949 observers note little formal observance for the seventh anniversary of Newsounaiana becoming Canada’s 10th province. Some say it may take a generation for residents loyal to their island to fully accept being Canadians.
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