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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
1
Sportweek by Breeesen notes an apology for omitting Lyn Butterfield in the fathers versus fons hockey write up. The piece hints the 58 59 season nears its end as fans shift to the NHL finals with Montreal poised in the final for the ninth straight year and Toronto facing Boston in the semifinals.
The North Norfolk Agricultural Society met in the Legion room on March 24 with 20 members. They decided to haul earth to level the show ring, add two large five tier bleachers around the ring, and build a center judges stand. R Chant to prepare stalls. Wm Bennett thanked for mowing last year. The group voted to renew Home Grounds Beautification efforts and boost fair interest. The Fair Book updates set light horses classes in line with 9 and 10, add three jumping classes for the fair evening, add a commercial sheep class with hand shown entries, and create three pen calves with prizes of 25, 20, 15, 10, and 5 dollars.
A plan to reach at least 60 calves was agreed with a sale arranged by club. The calves would be sold in order of Bagot first, Arizona second, Bever Katrime third, and MacGregor ath, aiming to optimize bidding and pricing at the event.
The Bri tannia Chapter 1.0.D.E. met at Miss E. Marsh home with ten members. Regent Mrs H. A. Lye led the business session and called for clean used clothing for overseas shipment. Leave garments with Mrs R Stratton by May 1. Lunch by co hosts Mrs C Pennell and Mrs R Lye. Next meeting May 4 at Mrs R Stratton’s home.
The Hockey Club announced a 20 game bingo to be held in Memorial Hall on Thursday April 30 at 8 30 PM to cover a small season deficit. Tickets will be sold beforehand by club members or the executive.
Village of MacGregor council meets April 6 with Mayor Wenham in chair. New member A E Chant sworn in. Minutes approve building permit and Old Age Pension application. Auditors report discussed. Budget talks note no school tax figure. mill rate to stay at 46. By law cancels hospital accounts since 1948 incorporation. Wenham reports CPR delegation in Winnipeg. CPR to abandon pipeline by 1961 and may sell line and tank. Utility Board caps debt at 172000 with potential 18000 via other means. Water project uncertain, PFRA, Dept of Agriculture involvement discussed for future rural water supply. Major issue remains securing reliable water for village and surrounding area.
Collegiate Chatter reviews a lively period after a ten day break. Students return to classes with a new summer schedule including longer lunch, four o clock dismissal, and frequent recesses. The Brandon Winter Fair drew many as spectators and participants. Brian Cramer won a calf in the calf scramble. Ed Douglas and Earnest Beaudin excelled in 4 H judging with top and mid placements. Scouts travel from Austin to Winnipeg for Queen Scout awards. Gloria Ariss attended youth leadership week at the University of Manitoba. Miss Hampton spent Easter in Vancouver. Rosie Hildebrand and Edna Gibbs toured Winnipeg 4 H sites. A new Grade 10 student, Paul Bondar, joins MacGregor Collegiate.
Four Lye Motors technicians earned Silver Seals and three achieved perfect scores for Gold Honor Seals in the GM Technician's Guild program. The awards were presented at a monthly meet with product service bulletins shared, recognizing exam performance and ongoing participation in 1959.
Benjamin Charles Peterson 70 of 320 Sharpe Boulevard St James died Thursday April 2 in Selkirk Infirmary. He was born in Portage la Prairie and moved to MacGregor Manitoba as a child. He received his...
Three hundred thirty teachers from across the province attended a three day Winnipeg convention last week. Delegates discussed over 90 resolutions urging merit rating study before action, division associations to negotiate salary, higher teacher training standards, and centralizing training under the University of Manitoba with added French instruction and language director. Area delegates included G. Desrosiers of MacGregor and C. J. Whyte of Austin.
Last Sunday evening players from PeeWees Bantams Midgets Intermediates and the Fathers team attended a church service at MacGregor United Church. Rev Fargey preached on sports advantages for children and participants, noting it was pleasing to see a good turnout despite not all players being able to attend.
The Assiniboine river at Portage la Prairie officially broke up Sunday at 4 23 28 PM as ice moved in the river past the pumping station. W A Fraser of 3 Maplewood Apts Portage won 500 in a Rotary Club contest after predicting 4 22 PM on April 5. Ice movement began around 10 45 AM Monday with clear stretches reported along the course.
Blustery Tuesday gives way to a milder, chilly day with grasshoppers expected to slow. Lost wallet with some cash to be returned if unclaimed next week. finder may reclaim it. Readers share memories of hard times, wages, and big changes since then. Bingo numbers update. tickets available at local stores.
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