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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
1
A local column notes a print shop upgrading to Heidelberg press and invites readers to view the new equipment. It touches on old coins, spring chores, museum plans in Austin, potato outlook, a CPR station claim, a horn cow with a 114 pound calf, and quirky notes about Ugandan monkeys and ocean liner statistics for the Empress of England.
James W Briscoe a Belmont resident and longtime local business figure dies after a stroke at 69 Born in 1888 in Renfrew Ontario he moved to Manitoba in 1896 and Belmont in 1916 He helped establish Belmont Garage and was active in United Church and Masonic groups The April 1957 funeral in Belmont United Church featured memorials by Rev W C Robinson and Strathcona Lodge members with numerous pallbearers and many floral tributes
Ed Smee of Neepawa was chosen as the CCF candidate for Portage la Prairie federal seat at a convention in Portage la Prairie last Thursday. Mary Macintosh was nominated but withdrew, moving that Smee's nomination be unanimous. Smee, 42, has chaired Manitoba CCF for two years and previously ran in the 1953 provincial election in St. Clements.
A grasshopper control meeting convened in Carberry on Friday April 12 with 65 farmers. Dr R D Bird and Mr W Romanow of Brandon Entomology spoke on rising infestations from 1 200 to 6 600 square miles and outlined early cultivation and leaf surface spraying as key controls while noting safety for cattle and residues. The discussion covered timing to spray near eggs, costs about 60 cents per acre plus 15 cents for application and local pickup at the Carberry Agricultural Office.
Gregor will stay open on Saturdays until 10 30 P M in Mac business locations continuing the weekend hours.
The Mac Gregor Ladies' Curling Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. Lois Fotheringham's home with 19 members present. Officers elected for the coming season include Honorary Pres G Booth, President Doris McCarlist, Vice Mildred Roberts, 2nd Vice Beverley Lamb, Secretary Marion Frank, Treasurer M Montgomery, Press Reporter Muriel Swaithick, Visiting Committee Margaret McKelvy and Mabel Palmer, Lunch Committee Connie Nohlgren and Mary Stratton.
Easter Sunday features no evening service. United Church holds Good Friday service at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Easter service begins at 7 p.m. This schedule reflects local church observances for Holy Week.
Britannia Chapter members hosted a successful supper in MacGregor and the annual Red Cross drive raised funds. Mrs. H A Lye organized the canvass with nine members present at Mrs. H Collins home. The group reported over six tons of clothing and 348,000 swabs for Blood Transfusion service among Red Cross activities in Manitoba in 1956.
The MacGregor Hockey Club has published its financial report showing bank balances in November 1956. General fund 2.54, reserve 217.80, Grey Cup Pool 207.43, and total gate receipts for 1956 amounting to 1956.57 leading to a grand total of 1201.79.
A University of Manitoba graduate and Austin native Edward A. Poyser joins the province's soils crop branch under Hon. C. J. Shuttleworth as soils specialist. He will work with R. A. Wallace and Hayden Tolton on soil conservation programs, after prior service from 1946 to 1980 and later work on soil surveys for the federal government. He earned BSA and MSc degrees and studied at Emmeline and Austin schools before university.
Robert Chant of MacGregor received the Skinner Trophy in Hortulture for top standing in Horticulture during the Diploma Class in Agriculture commencement at the University of Manitoba on March 29. Thirty five graduates received diplomas as Dr Victor Sifton presided and Dr H Saunderson presented prizes.
At the regular Mission Band meeting last Wednesday a letter was read from Mrs. C. W. Gordon nee Maud Murgatroyd of Royal Oak BC. She shared a two dollar donation and listed Mission Band officers. The Easter Thankoffering is set for April 30 after four, inviting mothers and WMS members to attend. Mrs. Gordon, MacGregor Mission Band life member and former first secretary in 1902, expressed warm regards.
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society directors will meet at Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday April 23 at 8 pm to discuss spraying for warble fly and lice. Stockmen and orchard or shelter belt owners are urged to attend. a department sprayer is available if interest supports the project.
No show in the Tivoli Friday night due to the Good Friday holiday. The program billed for Friday will be run tonight and as usual on Saturday night.
Collegiate Chatter reports that graduation is set for Friday May 24 with a dance after the exercises. The piece notes exams begin seven weeks after return from Easter and wishes readers a Happy Easter.
The Bank of Montreal announces weekend hours due to Good Friday and Easter. Manager Mr. Hay says the branch opens Thursday April 18 from 9 am to 3 pm and is closed all day Monday April 22 for Easter Monday.
A. Defort announces no milk delivery on Good Friday due to the holiday tomorrow. Service resumes Saturday and Easter Monday with normal deliveries restored.
Community notices announce You Have a Date MacGregor 4H Calf Club sponsoring a Pot Luck Supper at MacAulay School May 1 starting 6:30. Other WI and W.A. meetings set for April 24 25 22 with reports displays and fashion garments. Memorial Hall events include 4H Achievement Day May 1 and a Rosehill Hall film April 25 at 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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