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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
1
A string of town-centric vignettes covers home improvements, residents’ daily tasks, and oddities. Highlights include cedar maple leafing around the avenue, Mrs. Croucher learning to ride, muskrats spotted by the CPR reservoir, and local talk of a Model T purchase.
This Sunday Pacific trains switch to summer schedule at MacGregor with two notable changes. West bound Local No 53 arrives daily except Sunday at 10 09 am, one minute earlier. Eastbound No 2 arrives at 6 51 am, five minutes earlier. Varcoe train times adjust Mondays and Thursdays and Wednesdays and Saturdays for departures. Contact local agent A J Stevenson for details.
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Donna Elgert on April 26 at 127 Royal Road North. Hosts were Mrs. Pearl Brown, Mrs. C J Metcalfe, and Mrs. Elsie Elgert. She received a red rose corsage as the wedding march played.
Notice restricts truck parking on main street after 7 p m on Saturday nights due to many cars arriving in town. Only trucks of less than one ton are allowed. larger vehicles are prohibited from the main street during this period.
At a combined meeting of the Bagot Beaver and MacGregor Official Board Rev C D Rupp tendered his resignation as resident minister. The board received it but could not officially accept until presented to the three congregations. A joint committee was elected to handle the pulpit vacancy and the United Church Manse is to be offered for sale with final decision by the congregation and Presbytery. He came to MacGregor July 1 1947 and was inducted July 17 1947.
The Portage WMS Thankoffering meeting at United Church on Tuesday featured Mr McLean principal of Portage Indian Industrial School sharing an engaging address on his work and inviting visits to the school. Musical items by local girls and Mrs Collins were enjoyed. proceeds totaled 29.60. Mrs R Harvey hosted post meeting at her home for Mr and Mrs McLean and WMS executives.
The MacGregor Cubs held their annual meeting on April 14 electing R W Cobbe as President and Garry Cobbe as Secretary Treasurer. An executive committee includes Ken Gair Nelson Olson Dennis Lamb Howard Cobbe and Walter Critchlow. They plan to join a league with Douglas Chater and Brandon and may enter Manitoba League pending arrangements. A doubleheader with Elmwood Giants is set for May weekend and a May 23 Memorial Hall dance with Machan's Orchestra is planned.
The Pathfinders Hospital Aid hosted an old time dance at Path head School last Wednesday. Ronald Tarr won the raffle prize the "Bugs Bunny." Gordon South organized the bunny bit. Proceeds from the dance and Bunny tickets totaled 65.00. The piece notes a UK National Health Service drug bill of 132000000 as a real national headache.
Central Regional Council of the Manitoba Hospital association met in Minnedosa last week with executive members at Beaver. Clancy reported purchasing cotton and vinelette. Volunteers are sought. Socks by Mrs. V C Hardy of Dominion City brought in 36.50 and Dennis Lamb won them. Mrs Himmerman donated a rug to be raffled later. The group received 97.90 from the Legion carnival and 16.00 from the local Wi. Donations were widely received.
Alfred Henry Elliott 72, a well known Austin citizen, died April 20 at Fox Memorial Hospital Carberry. Funeral was held yesterday at Austin Anglican Church with burial in Austin cemetery.
The Church of England holds 11 am and 2:30 pm services led by Mr. O. Lamb and MacGregor with Bethel Chapel listing Sunday School at 11 am and Missionary Service 7:30 pm Revivaltime. Beaver Church offers 11 am and 2:30 pm services with Bagot at 2:30 pm and MacGregor at 7 pm.
A local blood donor clinic is scheduled for May 13 in MacGregor, organized by Britannia 10D.E. and regional hospitals. The Red Cross supports the effort, offering free blood and administration, with volunteers canvassing MacGregor and nearby rural areas to register donors and issue appointment cards.
The MacGregor Tennis Club plans its annual reorganizational meeting at Bank of Montreal tomorrow night Friday April 25 at 8 o'clock. After years of lull tennis showed renewed growth last year with many young players and more members. this year aims for broader participation and stronger club spirit. All interested persons are invited to attend and help underwrite the reorganized club's activities.
Broadway musical Two Tickets to Broadway stars Tony Martin Janet Leigh Gloria DeHaven Ann Miller and Eddie Bracken with Smith and Dale in a gay tuneful color show April 25 and 26. The Law and the Lady arrives April 29 and 30 featuring Greer Garson Michael Wilding with Marjorie Mein and Fernando Lamas in a delightful court comedy.
Observers in Molson report a mysterious light in the sky Monday night, with Winnipeg residents reporting similar sightings Tuesday night. The events appear connected though details remain unclear and no official explanations have been released.
Hope Olson notes the third term begins with many events still ahead. Graduation is set for May with Marjorie Giles as valedictorian. The Gladstone Musical and Arts Festival comes May 8 and 9 including the high school choir and a vocal duet. The Year Book staff race to finish, and football program planning continues for both boys and girls as the school nears year end.
Bill Muir reports the Tractor Club will sponsor a masquerade dance on May 28 at MacGregor Memorial Hall. Prizes will be awarded for comic, homemade, and rented costumes with the Neepawa Black Hawks in attendance. A five man committee was elected to handle dance logistics. The next meeting is May 19 at 8 p.m. Posters will share further details.
The Memorial Hall operational committee announces Johnny Bering and his orchestra will perform Monday May 5. The popular Clear Lake summer band from Winnipeg is known for good music and fine dancing, promising one of the season’s better dances.
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