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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
1
The column notes a tournament update with two per event and a trophy for the winner. Interest centers on Art Roulette potentially winning as Milf is sidelined, while mild spring weather and weekend warmth invite outdoor activities. Citizens enjoy the holiday, gardens near planting, and local business chatter from the billiard hall to the Rainbow Inn remodel plans.
The babysitting safety course in the Collegiate auditorium, organized by Portage Health Unit, has been postponed until a later date. Notices will announce the new schedule. The rest of the items note fishing trip results and a maple trees inquiry with contact Mur ray Lamb.
North Norfolk Rural Municipality keeps general municipal mill rate at 96 mills for the third year running as school costs rise by about 1700 dollars. The council authorized approval letters for a six inch natural gas liquids pipeline, granted 500 dollars to the Agriculture Society, and set holiday pay policies for road operators. A by law with Manitoba Hydro for street lighting across several communities was passed.
Temple Lodge No. 49 MacGregor hosted its annual at home at MacGregor Memorial Hall drawing about 175 members wives families and friends. Whist winners included Mrs Wolfe Mrs Lamb Fred Clarke and Bob Anderson. A musical program followed with local singers and dancers, lunch and dancing by Wright's Orchestra concluded the evening.
The Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League postponed finals because ice was unsafe. On artificial ice in Brandon Arena the 15 and under final saw Gladstone win the Ed Chant trophy as Wellwood edged their rivals. The 13 and under final between MacGregor and Gladstone ended 2-2 after overtime with no winner yet. A league meeting will decide the trophy placement while both clubs’ names are expected to be entered.
Mrs. G. C. Fotheringham returns from Vancouver after three months with the Ipson family. She notes a good winter and early spring with crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, blooming plum, tulips, and camellias. Capilano Winter Club hosts curling and hockey. figure skating lessons run afternoons and evenings.
A roundup of town residents and relatives visiting MacGregor area over Easter weekend. Names include Mrs. Jack Barber of Winnipeg and Mrs. Connie McSelvy, with many others from Portage, Dauphin, Winnipeg, Rocanville, Silverton, Treherne, Holland, and North Battleford. Bill Shaw discharged from hospital and moving to new home. Larry McDonnell and sons of North Battleford toured town en route home from Ontario holiday.
North Norfolk Rural Municipality will close its municipal office on Saturday afternoons instead of Wednesday afternoons. The change was approved by councillors at the recent monthly meeting to alter public access and administrative hours.
Thieves broke into the Co op store and H A Lye's office in MacGregor last Wednesday night, smashing rear windows. The Co op store lost about 300 dollars in merchandise and change after failed attempts to open the safe. H A Lye's office was ransacked with papers scattered and no money taken. authorities report no arrests yet.
A Katrime school gathering on Wednesday April 10 honored Olga Finkewich a bride elect for April 19. Mrs Marjorie Gilbert led songs while Olga her mother Mrs G Finkewich and the groom’s mother Mrs Henry Duncan received friends. Children presented a gift basket as Linda Gilbert Launa Birkett and two others dressed as a bunny carried the basket. The group sang Our Best To You and a lunch was served by teachers and volunteers.
A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Critchlow home in honor of Mrs. A Briscoe turning 80. About 25 old time friends and neighbors, including members of the W I, enjoyed reminiscing and visiting. A lovely lunch was served by Mrs Briscoe's daughters and thanks were given to the Critchlows for their hospitality.
The hospital board met April 9 with W. F. Sims J. Lambert H. J. Dankesreiter G. E. Hay H. S. Lamb R. O Neill R. C. Muskett Miss M. Wiebe Mrs 3. Hay and Dr. E. R. Ford present. March bills totaling 997.72 were approved. February income and expense summary from Associated Hospitals received. Gravel ordered to fill road holes. Miss J. Spenser LPN resigned and was accepted.
A large crowd filled MacGregor Memorial Hall on Sunday April 14 for the Easter Festival of Choirs. Beaver Choir performed the Introit Easter Carol while Rev. E Hamm gave the invocation and Rev. E Armistead read the Scripture. Choirs from MacGregor United Church and United Church Ladies Ensemble joined Mennonite and Calantice ensembles along with a ladies quartet. Hymns echoed as the service closed with benediction.
The Village of MacGregor Council announced tender ads for sewer and water works in leading Winnipeg newspapers. The work includes sanitary sewers mains and a sewage lagoon with tenders closing April 26. Construction is planned to start thereafter.
Parents and friends are urged to attend the Boy Scouts going up ceremony on Monday April 22 at Austin College at 7:30. Boys from Bagot Austin and MacGregor who have progressed from Wolf Cubs will join the Boy Scouts in a significant rite of passage promising fuller understanding of the Scout program.
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