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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
1
The MacGregor area reports cold windy weather and a long-awaited spring. The Junior Ball Club prepares for the season with plans for better ball action. The article notes railway arrival in 1882 and mentions local curling anecdotes from Scotland. A cheerful tone covers local humor, editor notes, and requests for news items.
The combined choirs of St. Agnes and other local churches presented Handel's Messiah with solos by D G Meachlan Donna Lye and others under Rev C H Wright and Rev J Shaver. Easter services at St Pauls and United Church featured ensembles and soloists including Mrs D McLachlan Mr H Lye and Miss Una McKelvy, enriching Good Friday and Sunday observances.
A meeting of the Mac Gregor Senior Baseball Club will be held next Monday night April 17 at 8 pm in Lye's Hardware Store. All players and interested persons are requested to be present to assist with laying plans for the forthcoming season. Remember the day and time Monday April 17 at 8 pm.
The annual anne concert is scheduled for Wednesday April 26 with a prepared program and audience treats promised. The U L plans a Pot Luck supper and social in the United Church annex on Wednesday May 4 described as a congregational family get together.
The Junior Baseball Club aims to form a league with Hortige Oakville and Neepawa and holds an annual meeting where officers were elected. President Norman Bi Secretary Ronald Tarr Treasurer F Hammond Manager Walter C Coaches Glenn Lye and Murrs Executive Garry Cobbe Garnet Critchlow Murray Co. The season opens after favorable weather with a dance scheduled for Memorial Hall on Friday April 28.
The U S held its monthly meeting with twenty four members present. Donations included 15 to the Children's Aid Society and 100 to the annex committee for chairs. April 26 was set for the annual annex concert with a program by school children and YLS members. A Pot Luck on May 3 at 6 30 pm is planned to boost family interest in the church. Plans also cover WMS supper during the Presbyterial conference in May.
Manitoba led all provinces by going over the top in the Red Cross annual appeal. More than 3800 dollars was over-subscribed toward the 300000 dollar objective as the drive closed for the year.
Dr Clark spoke on Easter Thankoffering night at United Church Portage la Prairie. Mrs Shaw presided with Mrs Woodin organizing the music and devotional portion. A duet by Mrs Fotheringh and Mrs Allan closed the program. Rev Dr Clark urged using God's gifts to help others. Rev C D Rupp gave the closing benediction.
W. G. Wer MP Neepawa is a resident here. The father of the local member of Parliament died at the Carman district home of his daughter Mrs J F Blanchard of Winnipeg on Thursday last after fifty years in the district. He came to Manitoba in 1897 and with Mrs Weir celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary on January 15. He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters, one son having died twelve years ago, with twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pastor L. Usexinson leads Bethel Chapel Sunday programs on April 16 with Sunday School at 2 30 PM and Gospel Service with special singing at 3 30 PM. Everyone is warmly welcomed.
Last Thursday evening Dave's Lunch hosted the curling winners and runners-up of the winter season. About 25 people attended a turkey supper with ceremonies led by Vic Palmer and Mr Brow. Club presidents, rink caretakers, and guests praised the event and its hosts.
Winter storm sweeps across Manitoba starting Saturday evening. Snowfall reaches three inches with high winds creating deep drifts blocking many plains. Temperatures fall near zero as north winds continue and sun shines over a stubborn, lingering snow cover.
A consolidation meeting will be held Monday April 17 at Memor Hall at 8 p.m. C K Rogers from the Department of Education and Mr Cuddy provincial president of the Trustees Association will attend to address the gathering.
MacGregor club officials announce annual meetings for curling enthusiasts and the community. The Ladies' Club meets Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs Leis Fotheringham’s home to elect officers and review last year’s activities. The Men's Club meets Wednesday at the rink at 8 pm to hear statements and elect officers.
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