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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
1
A collage of small town items mentions a fishing mishap and wet water, fox bounty on a farm, a Jacob Stainer violin found in the McCain family, and Mr. Hodgins born in Simcoe Ontario now aged 72. Also notes a lamp from an old railway switch, a home trip to Manitoba, and a baseball meeting in Critchlow Bros. garage at 2:30 pm Sunday.
Mrs Harland of Austin delivered the Easter service message for the United Church Women’s Missionary Society at the Easter Thankoffering meeting. The gathering included opening devotions led by Mrs Harvey, Junior Choir performances under Miss Roberta Allan, and remarks urging focus on spiritual aims over material concerns.
The Scout Group Ladies' Auxiliary met at Mrs Lena Brow's home with eleven members. They discussed a concert by the First Portage Scout Troop at Memorial Hall on May 27. New officers were elected: President Mrs Gladys Moore Vice President Mrs Margaret McKelvy Treasurer Mrs Vickiesmith Secretary Mrs Winnie Briscoe. The bake sale raised $21.00.
The MacGregor curling club annual meeting elected Harold Orchard as president for 1955 56. Officers include Frank Sims 1st vice president Glenn Hotel secretary Vern McKelvy treasurer H A Lye executive and a rural club representative. The group approved repairs insurance and plans for the Bonspiel two weeks after Winnipeg event.
Una Darlene McKelvy wed Raymond Alexander Karan in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls vestry Winnipeg. Dr. SR McLeod conducted the service as Hope Olson served as bridesmaid and Donna Parrat sang with M Toohey accompanying. A reception at the Business and Professional Woman's Club followed with daffodils and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Kelowna after a southern trip.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk met in Austin on April 14, 1955 with full attendance. The council approved pension claims, set per diem and mileage for the Reeve and three days in court, considered a land sale transfer for Harvey Dunton of Sidney, passed a street lighting by law with Manitoba Power Commission, hired Rob't Arnott as road operator at $1.00 per hour, and announced the spillway east of 24129 would be reopened to ground level by the RM. Delegates discussed Jansen ditch drainage and plans to offer the quarter section for sale, while a lease with Mr. Dahmer expires in December 1955 and will not be renewed. The council adjourned to meet in MacGregor in May.
A Beaver School social evening supported Mr and Mrs John Martinnizen and family after their home and contents were lost to fire. Chairs for the couple were headed by Charles Rodgers and others from MacGregor. Norman Johnson read an address while a purse and numerous household items were presented. Mr Martinnizen expressed gratitude for the community’s generosity as neighbors sang and shared lunch.
The MacGregor Ladies' Curling Club will hold its annual meeting at the rink on Friday April 29 at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend. A Well-Baby Clinic is set for April 26 in MacGregor from 1 30 to 4 p.m. Second polio shots will be offered May 16 from 9 to 12 a.m. in the Health Unit Office MacGregor and 1 30 to 4 p.m. in Austin Community Hall.
Mr and Mrs N E Wright of MacGregor Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Allison to LAC Kent Weatherby son of Mr and Mrs Roland Weatherby of Truro Nova Scotia The wedding is set for Westminster United Church Winnipeg May 7 at 2 30 in the afternoon.
Local church and community groups announce bake sales teas bazaars and meetings in MacGregor and Southend. Events include St. Pauls WA Bake Sale April 30 at 4 pm, Beaver WMS 65th Anniversary Tea June 1 at 2:30 pm, Southend Spring Tea and Bazaar May 26 from 3 to 5 pm, and 4H Sewing Club Achievement Day April 25 at 8 pm with lunch provided.
Lye Motors says the new Thunderbird exhibition planned for MacGregor this weekend is canceled due to circumstances beyond their control. The Thunderbird will now visit MacGregor in the latter part of May with further announcements to follow. The note adds that Canada now has over 50 different household electrical appliances compared with 19 in 1990.
The district saw a heavy early rain that drenched roads and fields, following a winter of heavy snow and unusually high moisture. Farmers note lingering wet areas and frost boils, but roads are drying as temperatures rise and weather shifts toward warmth.
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