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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
1
A new youth baseball club named the Gopher Hole Dodgers forms, with Norm Birkett as chief coach. Players aged four to ten practice nightly on vacant lots as winds blow in a backward spring.
Catherine Menzies age 82 died in Vancouver BC on April 7 after a life spanning Bagot Manitoba Elora Ontario and Vancouver. She was the last survivor of her Bagot family, taught in Beaver Portage MacGregor Katrime and worked 25 years in a Vancouver law office before returning to Bagot in the 1920s and Vancouver in 1947. Burial occurred April 10 in a Vancouver cemetery.
The Rover Motor Company showcased the world's first gas turbine car at Silverstone track near Towcester. It earned its Royal Automobile Certificate and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 14 seconds. Test fuel was kerosene and consumption was very high, with hopes for large improvements soon.
A Vampire Jet piloted by Flying Officer Vic E Barber crashed while attempting an emergency landing behind homes on College Street in MacGregor. Prop shooter Lorimer Fairhall, 391 College St, died as the wreck damaged a garage and house. Barber, hospitalized in critical condition at Deer Lodge, is a Manitoba Power Commission employee and RC 402 Squadron member. A free moving picture show with No Char’s Liquid Fertilizer is sponsored by K Harvey at the Tivoli MacGregor for April 29 at 2 30 pm.
The annual Annex Concert on the upcoming Wednesday features items from junior school rooms a minstrel show by YLS members and a one act play. The event is described as an enjoyable yearly affair and invites attendance.
Neighbors offered kind wishes and a lovely box of fruit. Jack Giles expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gestures and assistance received.
The United Church calendar lists events from April 23 to May 10 including Ladies Aid Fire Side Hour after service on April 23, Women's Association meeting April 26 at Mrs J Jeffries 2 pm, Women's Institute April 27 at Mrs W Corrigal 2 30 pm, YLS Pot Luck social in the annex on May date, and a May 10 address by Rev SR McLeod with a 35 cent admission. Choir of about 35 voices and a reader will participate.
Deputy Willis introduced a $100 000 plan for a bridge across the Assiniboine River linking Austin and Holland as the first unit of a north south trunk highway. The route would connect No 4 Highway to the north and extend to Pilot Mound, with the Austin site seen as central between Winnipeg and Brandon.
A near full Memorial Hall heard CK Rogers of the Department of Education and Cuddy Sanford of the Manitoba Trustees Association discuss school consolidation. They cited benefits from larger schools, improved teacher quality, more activities, and broader access to high school education, with local discussion and questions concluding the evening.
Four former well known citizens, now living with his son at Pilgrim Ave St Vital, mark Sam Tumer born near Omemee Ontario in 1860. He has ruled between Portage and MacGregor and moved to Winnipeg. An Orangeman for 15 years, he remains in good health as friends offer congratulations and best wishes.
Vic Palmer again chairs the senior baseball club as officers are named for the coming season. Hon. President S. R. Lamb, President Vic Palmer, Vice President Leo, Treasurer Glenn Lye, and Executive Vern McKelvy and others were elected. Emerton re elected manager with Walter Allan as coach and Gordon Collins as mascot. A caps and new glove set were discussed, uniforms planned for purchase later, and a district tournament set for Wednesday June 25. Practice to begin when weather allows and teams may join an area league soon.
Room IV pupils and their teacher thank helpers for the Junior Red Cross Tea which netted 51.50 in new proceeds. Also notes communication cables linking Canada and England and several far flung territories.
The Juniors start their twelve game schedule Tuesday in the newly organized Central Manitoba Junior Baseball League featuring Gladstone MacGregor Oakville and Portage. League ends June 18 with training for players under 21 this weekend.
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