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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
7
A collage from a small town notes fox bounty on a farmer's land, a lens on an old railway lamp burning fish oil, and a Jacob Stainer violin found in the McCarl family. It also records a Manitoba origin tale, a birthday milestone for RK Hodgins, a light verse on sobriety, and a call to a baseball meeting in Critchlow Bros. garage.
The Wie or united Carren Z Easter Thankoffering service at the United Church featured Mrs. W. Harland of Austin as guest speaker. She urged Easter reflections on Christian responsibility and urged renewed church efforts at home and abroad. Mrs. RH Harvey led the meeting with Mrs. Critchlow and Mrs. Collins assisting. The Junior Choir performed, Miss Roberta Allan presiding at the organ, and offerings were dedicated by Mrs. M. Marsh after reception by Mrs. A. J. Struthers and Mrs. F. Venn.
The Scout Group Ladies Auxiliary met in April at Mrs Lena Brow Home with eleven members and planned a May 27 Memorial Hall concert by First Portage Scout Troop. Officers elected include President Gladys Moore Vice President Margaret McKelvy Treasurer Vickie Smith Secretary Winnie Bristoe. Bake sale proceeds totaled $21.00.
The MacGregor curling club elected Harold Orchard as president for 1955 56 at a Monday meeting chaired by Dane Lamb. Officers include Frank Sims 1st vice president and Glenn Hotel secretary, with W C MacWilliam reporting a season balance and repairs planned for the rink.
Una Darlene McKelvy and Raymond Alexander Kuran exchanged vows in a four thirty ceremony at St. Pauls United Church Winnipeg with Dr. R McLeod officiating. The reception followed at the Business and Professional Woman's Club with a three tier cake and daffodil decor. The couple will reside at Kelona Apartments after a honeymoon trip south.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held its regular meeting in Austin on April 14, 1955 with all members present. The council adopted minutes, accepted two disabled pension applications, and discussed payments for attendance, a land sale offer, street lighting, spillway work, and water problems on the Jansen ditch. Delegates heard updates on local water issues and authorization to pay Reel as indicated.
In London, a health check of police stores found many guns dated from the Boer War. New modern weapons have been ordered for all London police stations to replace outdated stock.
A sad evening at Beaver School last Friday honored Mr and Mrs Martinnizen and their family after a fire destroyed their home and contents. Neighbors presented a cash purse and numerous household articles while Mr Norman Johnesa read an address and local residents gave thanks before a community lunch and singing.
The Mac Gregor Ladies' Curling Club will meet at the rink on Friday April 29 at 8 pm. Members are urged to attend. A Baby Clinic is scheduled for Tweedy Ward on April 26 from 1 30 to 4 pm. The second polio shots will be given May 16 from 9 to 12 at the Health Unit Office MacGregor and 1 30 to 4 pm at 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 on May 7 at 2 90 in the afternoon.
Local groups schedule bake sales teas and meetings in MacGregor and area. April 25 8 pm Memorial Hall Van group St Pauls WA April 30 4 pm Lye showroom bake sale 3 30 drop off. Beaver WMS bake sale same time. May 11 presidential update. Other gatherings include Thimble Fumblers 4H Achievement Day April 25 8 pm Memorial Hall and Southend WMS Spring Tea May 26 3 5 pm United Church Annex. Donations encouraged.
Motors regret to announce the Thunderbird exhibition scheduled for MacGregor this weekend has been canceled due to circumstances beyond their control. The car will now be shown in MacGregor the latter part of May with further announcements. There are more than 50 household electrical appliances to use in Canada today compared to 19 in 1930.
The district saw the season’s first rainfall on Wednesday with heavy showers, wind, lightning, and thunder. Roads remain greasy but farmers expect minimal damage if warmth returns. fields and creeks show rapid runoff after a winter of heavy snow and wet conditions.
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