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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
1
In a lively village column, residents note summer weather, gardening, and social chatter. Ev Longstreet returns from a five month DEW line hitch while locals discuss fishing on White Mud, a growing pipeline debate, and the town’s spring changes. A joke about the new minister and light community humor appear amid reminiscences of Ed win subscribers Grant Lamb and Grant Wood.
Miss Joy Hansell from Liberia West Africa returns on furlough to speak at Bethel Church MacGregor on Tuesday April 30 at 7 pm. She works with Annie Cressman in translating Bible portions into Tehren and promotes literacy and gospel work among Liberian communities in Manitoba under the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
The letter writer appeals to parents and others to support the Ladies Auxiliary to the Scouts and Cubs. It urges more volunteers to attend meetings and contribute tutoring and fundraising efforts, noting a value of time and help forthcoming at future gatherings. CONTINUED ON PAGE six
The MacGregor Curling Club re elected Frank Sims as president for 1997 58 term with Vernon McKelvy continuing as treasurer and Hoss Thompson joining the executive. Receipts totaled 3701 18 and expenditures 4700 37 including dues insurance and repairs. The club discussed rink repairs and praised the Ladies Curling Club for their lunch bar donation while Vern McKelvy thanked the Ladies for support.
Theatre News promotes Alfred Hitchcock thriller The Man Who Knew Too Much starring James Stewart Doris Day and Chris Olsen at the Tivoli Theatre May 2 and 3 with admission 50c 35c and 25c.
Patricia Kidd of Winnipeg married Pryce Alderson son of Mr and Mrs Percy Alderson of Katrime Manitoba on April 6 at St Stephen’s Broad Way United Church Winnipeg. Bride wore powder blue suit with pink and black accessories and pink sweetheart roses. Guests included Lyall Stone and usher Ron Tarr. Reception at Rae and Jerry’s Banquet room. Honeymoon in USA and home to Yorkton Saskatchewan. Card of thanks from couple for gifts.
An army of 70 000 enumerators begins door to door work Monday to collect names of those eligible to vote on June 10. The eligible voter total in 1953 was 8 401 691 and the lists are expected to reach a record 9 200 000 by the end of six days. Printed lists will be posted in public places across 263 constituencies by mid May, with final revision 13 days before election day. Rural areas may use a single enumerator appointed by the constituency returning officer.
Stan Giles expresses sincere thanks to the Canadian Order of Foresters MacGregor for a lovely fruit box and to numerous friends for treats visits and inquiries while he stayed in Carberry hospital. He greatly appreciates the kindness shown.
The Juvenile baseball club, coached by Pete McGregor, Dennis Lamb, and Charlie Town, held a dance at MacGregor Memorial Hall on April 12 to raise funds and unveil new grey flannel uniforms with red trim. About $65 was donated to the Youth Club, with Mrs. Weber celebrated for leading the effort. A photographer captured the event and the boys presented flowers to Mrs. Weber, who thanked them. Prizes awarded included oldtime waltzing to Mr and Mrs Steve Thompson, square dancing to a group, and rock n roll to a Portage couple.
William George Harding aged 36, longtime Sight Hill Austin resident, died April 15 after a brief illness. Born in Maple Grove Ontario, he moved to Manitoba in 1889 with family to farm Light Hill. He retired in 1919 and lived in Austin most of his life, active in the community. He leaves a sister Mrs Jos Robinson and brother Wilson Harding in Austin, plus eight nephews and five nieces. Funeral at Austin United Church April 17 with Rev W Harland. Burial in family plot Austin Cemetery.
You Have a Cats MacGregor 4H Sewing Club hosts Achievement Day May 1 at Memorial Hall. Rosehill Hall hosts a Thursday film April 25 sponsored by 4H Garden Club. Mission Band Thankoffering meets April 30 after four. Bring pennies jars. Also film April 29 in Masonic Hall basement. Easter Thankoffering April 29 at United Church. 4H Calf Club hosts Pot Luck Supper May 1 at Macaulay School with slides by Mr Stonehouse and a talk by C Swanson about the Toronto Royal Fair. Please bring cutlery. Rarest Venezuelan orchids is a mountain variety jet black with four red centers.
We extend thanks to friends who visited Mr. Harding during illness and those who facilitated hospital visits. Gratitude is due to Mr. A. J. Stevenson for transporting him home, and to pallbearers flower bearers and those who loaned cars and sent floral tributes. Relatives of the late Wm. Harding.
Ed Anderson and his Manitoba rink won the Dominion Students bonspiel at the RCAF Recreational Hall in Clinton Ontario on April 11. Teammates La Verne Bracken Jim Hill and Bob Enns received trophies and their names were engraved on the Students Championship Trophy this season. All provinces represented though Newfoundland and Quebec combined. Ed and Laverne first curled while at Clandeboye High School.
iN MEMORIAM WIMSETT saving memory of my husband Richard B Wimsett who passed away April 27 1656 It was Gods will and he knew best to call him to his eternal rest Remembered by his wife and family
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