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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
1
Mary Salina Shipway daughter of Mrs Shipway and the late J E Shipway of Kenora Ontario married Gordon Murray Billings son of Mrs Billings and the late Mr J J Billings of Portage la Prairie formerly of MacGregor. Officiating Rev A A Hamilton at Third Avenue United Church Saskatoon April 11. The couple will reside in Saskatoon.
Manitoba’s Education Minister Stewart MacLean spoke for 55 minutes at a Progressive Conservative campaign meeting supporting Ben Comeault in Emerson. The article notes Emerson borders align with a proposed Boundary division, one of four defeated in the February vote on the new education plan. Voters fear higher salaries and taxes as outside areas pay their share under the plan.
Local notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. C McKelvy in Brandon, U S S meeting set for May 4 in United Church Hall, Mrs J Billings and Mr R Loakes of Portage visiting C S Brown home, Beaver Women’s Federation bake sale May 16 at Lye’s showroom, Winnipeg visitors E G Bover weekend at Brown home, Mrs R Moore home April 22 after west coast trip, train delayed by a landslide. C G I T tea and bake sale May 2 in Church Hall, Mrs Matt Little wins CFRY Lucky Chance Electric Range, Bagot Calf Club social May 8 with speakers and lunch, Mr Struthers finds potatoes and beets after winter, Mr and Mrs G E Lewin to return to mainland by April 30 after a cool winter.
Voters in the 40 Emerson constituency gathered in Vita to seek answers on education funding and potential boundary changes amid a provincial plan to raise taxes. Mr McLean urged restraint, saying voters had already decided, while critics urged one year of targeted aid to cover extra salary costs and a possible second vote. The Liberal candidate benefited from McLean’s remarks, seen as boosting support in Emerson.
The United Church Sunday School met in the Christian Education Building after morning worship. Classes from Primary to Adult Bible Class gathered then dispersed for study with staff led by Mrs. Woodin and others. Donations of toys and classroom equipment are welcomed to expand the nursery and beginners program as plans include storage and learning aids.
The entry notes a new Matron Miss Kearney arriving from Glasgow. A bursary tag day was moved to Saturday May 23. Pathfinders Aid disbanded and donated 91.08 to Central Aid. Southend Schemers served lunch at Carl Holidays sale raising 5465 and bought a water filter for 44.95. They seek perennial roots or bulbs for hospital beds. MacGregor Aid will mend for May.
On Thursday April 29 a Progres sive Conservative Poll Captains meeting was held at the Masonic Hall in MacGregor Manitoba with 35 attendees. Candidates John F. Bate and provincial organizer Mr Gurr spoke on platforms and organization. A public meeting was also held at MacGregor Memorial Hall. a full write up is promised next week.
Students plan to attend the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival on Thursday and Friday. They will compete in singing piano public speaking spelling and verse recitation. Boys report practicing hardball and hope for a future game.
Two year old Lorraine Alverson suffocated in Manhattan when a small plastic bag covered her head while her mother was away from the apartment. Police reported no foul play and are investigating the incident.
The MacGregor Curling Club held its annual meeting at the rink on April 22 with 17 members present. New officers include President Bill Roberts 1st vice president Jim Kelly Treasurer Grant Fotheringham and Auditor Vern McKelvy. New executive members are Glenn Lye Bob Sims and Charlie Townsend representing the Hockey Club. The club will buy crests for champions starting with Colin Shaw rink winners 1958 59. Acknowledgments were given to past president F Sims Treasurer McKelvy and the promotion committee of the 50th Jubilee Bonspiel. Appreciation notes went to the Pipe Band and Bill Mac Williams. A committee was formed to study heating system costs for waiting rooms.
Mrs Christina Pilkington died Wednesday morning April 29 in the MacGregor district. A lifelong Hartford native, she was 74. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Catherine Flora McEachern 64 died April 17 at MacGregor Hospital after a life in Pine Creek area. She was born in Disia Craig Ontario in 1894 and moved to Pine Creek in 1896 with Duncan Livingstone family. She married John Duncan McEachern in 1920. he died 1937. Survived by sons Hugh and Douglas Pine Creek. daughter in law Mary Dykes Vancouver. more relatives in Edmonton Brandon The Pas Winnipeg and Portage. Funeral April 21 at Austin United Church with Rev W Harland. interment in Austin cemetery.
The MacGregor Hockey Association hosts a bingo event in Memorial Hall MacGregor on Thursday evening. Twenty prizes include five cash prizes five poultry prizes and ten more items such as a Kennedy sport shirt a clock a carving set ham lamp heating pad and kitchen stool. Remember April 30 plan to attend with family.
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