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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
1
The Lake Manitoba fishing scene shows heavy pickerel runs. mullets and jacks noted by local anglers. Town activity includes a spring grain haul by trucks and a lively ball diamond with many enthusiasts. Local seniors share memories of Winnipeg's early days. anecdotes mix with community updates and thanks for lamp gifts.
Britannia Chapter LODE held April meeting with sixteen members present including two guests. Officers discussed postwar and Red Cross work, distribution of sewing and knitting, and preparation for a Bloody Diner Clinic in MacGregor on May 19. A coffee party with Wendy Warren is set for April 30 in Memorial Hall to promote the Royal Tour.
The MacGregor Tractor Club held its first annual meeting on April 1 at Memorial Hall. Twelve members total elected officers Jim Cox as President Henry Unger Lee as Vice President Glenn Thompson as Treasurer and John Steen Glenn Hotel and Stan Firth as Managers. New term begins April 15 at 8 pm with lunch served and new members welcome. Tivoli Theatre schedules weekend shows.
Wayne Sharp, second son of Mr and Mrs Reg Sharp, won a 15 jewel wrist watch and a Gold Star Pin in the Eaton Good Deed Club event at MacGregor last Saturday. His swift action saved John Lloyd from a possible crash with a westbound flyer near the CPR crossing, earning him Honor list recognition as a Gold Star Member.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk met in reguleion at Austin with all members present and Reeve R J Shaw presiding. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. A delegation from the Bagot Calf Club urged inoculation against Bangs Disease for heifer calves as a condition to forming a new area, requiring two thirds of cattle owners to sign a petition for effect. The council approved in principle a move to form a municipality where all heifer calves aged 4 to 10 months would be inoculated and urged residents to support the petition circulated by the Agricultural Society. A delegation from the Austin Chamber of Commerce urged main street improvements. council agreed to assist with grading, cindering and culverts on the north side. The council requested lowering of speed on No 1 Highway at the Austin corner to 30 mph. The Sec Treas to contact the Land Titles Office regarding discharge of a lien on Joseph Chambers as it has been satisfied. No old age pension applications were approved. Prairie Farm Assistance noted 35 sections received aid due to bail last year. A letter of resignation from H North as machine operator was read. Other applications were received. one was accepted from a former Good Roads Dept operator in Brandon for 14 years. Accounts totaling 18 080.59 were approved. The council adjourned to meet again on May 2 in Austin.
A double wedding report from MacGregor Manitoba records Rev R Milburne tying Loreen Pearl Fartuch to Johns H Patton with Dorothy McGregor as bridesmaid and A Fisher as best man. Attendees include C Forrest and Ada Forrest of Mani tou and Miss Dorothy McGregor of Winnipeg. A Brandon ceremony at First United Church united Anne Jesnewesmi and Frederick William Whitley with Ronald Smith as escort and Edna Smith as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside in Hayfield after a short wedding trip.
Sunday events include Church of England services at 11 am and 2 30 pm with 7 pm MacGregor service led by Mr O Lamb. Bethel Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 am and a 11 am devotional, with Revivaltime notes. Good Friday services at 8 pm feature Rev R Christoe. United Church observes Good Friday at 7 pm with communion and Easter Sunday 11 am sessions and 7 pm MacGregor Easter service. Beaver 11 am and Bagot 2 pm Easter services follow.
Posters announce an auction sale by R Douglas for Wm Pennell on Tuesday April 1568 at 1 o'clock. Items include cattle pigs and machine 33. Located two miles east and one and a half miles south of MacGregor. Auctioneer R Douglas.
Bethel Chapel invites Easter revival services led by Rev Ronald Christopher a Bermuda Evang elist with Gospel solos and chorus directing He studies at Estevan Saskatchewan and will tour Canada this summer Details on page four advertisement for dates and times.
In Holberg BC a raft town named for lumberjacks hosts two feature items. John Payre and Rhonda Jening star in a lusty Sea adventure filled with raw thrills while Forrest Tucker headlines a separate action tale of two men fighting for gold. Tomorrow Is Another Day stars Steve Cochran and Huth Roman in a world against two people.
High School Easter exams wrap up as holidays start tomorrow. Classes resume April 21. Students prepare for next paper set due at the department by May 5. Junior Red Cross Tea in Public School, Yearbook photos at High School, evening dance with Robert's Orchestra. Howard Cobbe to move to British Columbia. Sewing Club notes Lorain Fox 15 set for MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Achievement Day. more details to follow.
A meeting of the Cubs Baseball Team is set for next Monday April 14 at Cobbe's Hardware Store. All persons interested in junior baseball are invited to attend.
An event titled You Have a Date vortee Party With Wendy Warren is listed for April 30 in Memorial Hall. It notes an upcoming Country Club Hospital Aid Baking Sale in Lye's showroom on Saturday April 12 at 8 30 p m and announces a U S S meeting under Mrs Vv McKelvy on Monday April 14 at 8 30 p m for the Eastern Thankoffering. The MacGregor Hospital Aid hosts a Canada Packers Food Clinic in Memorial Hall MacGregor on April 22 at 2 30 pm with a Silver Tea for the Hospital Group and says to watch for more details.
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