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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
1
A rough town roundup notes six helicopters heading west and two large trucks moving from New York to Regina. It mentions curling talk, seed work on farms, local jokes, a comment on limestone boasts, and daily life vignettes from neighbors, with playful regional humor and casual observations.
The Central Aids to North Norfolk and MacGregor Hospital mobilizes district women to fund essential equipment and comforts. A recurring fall event, including a bingo or fair, raises money for items like an electrocardiogram and a cedar chest prize. Tickets for the fall fair are sold by Aid members to support patient care and hospital needs.
Rev J L Fargey announces MacGregor United Church Field will close after Sunday August 5 for three weeks August 12 19 and 26 Services resume September 2 with Mr Fargey in charge There will be service this Sunday at the usual hour.
MacGregor High School releases grade IX and X results with names in alphabetical order. IX passes include Perry Allan and Gloria Gibbs. X passes list several students with clear and two supers and three supers noted. XI and XII results pending from the Department of Education.
A proclamation by Mayor Wenham observes Monday August 6 as a civic holiday in MacGregor. All places of business will close or adjust operations for the day per the notice.
The Winnipeg Tribune obituary notes William Mellwraith died at Deer Lodge military hospital after enlisting shortly after World War I began and sustaining severe wounds. He was a farmer in the Orangeville district before moving to MacGregor, where his parents lived for years.
Former Bagot district farmer Hugh McKay died in Vancouver on Tuesday July 24 He had lived there for several years and his funeral was held in Portage la Prairie on Monday with burial at Burnside Cemetery.
The Herald announces no issue next week for a few days off as staff plans holidays. The publication resumes on August 16 and asks correspondents and advertisers to send copy as in prior years.
The Boy Scout troop will suspend activities for August and resume in September with a date to be announced. Advanced trainees have nearly completed their second class badge. Gratitude is given to communities for peanut week support and to the ladies auxiliary for their fair booth. Five scouts depart for a ten day camp at Delta, wishing all scouts happy holidays.
The Anguat council meets to note Canada wide data on hunting and angling licenses. In 1955 revenue from licences and trophy fees reached 7,692,304 with 2,024,744 licences sold, while 1,010.08 residents and 37,576 non residents hunted. Resident anglers numbered 481,072 and nonresidents 489,618 paying 3,506,458 in fees.
Miss Joyce Lake was honored at a Katrime district miscellaneous shower with ninety guests from Katrime and surrounding areas. The event featured mauve and yellow decor, a three tier wedding cake, gifts, and musical moments including songs and a reading, ending with lunch and photos. The hostesses and guests conveyed thanks in a card of appreciation.
Maudiana Gapany and Ralph Alder married at St. Margaret's Anglican Church in Winnipeg on Saturday July 21. The bride, given by her stepfather, wore white paper taffeta with a rhinestone high neck. bouquet of red roses. Bridesmaid Therese Gapany wore cream lace. best man Lyall Stone. Parents and relatives wore blue, red, and pink corsages. couple to honeymoon at eastern points and reside in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
In MacGregor action the Senior Cubs defeated the Portage Terriers 2 1 with Ralph Critchlow pitching a complete game. The day also featured a midget league schedule where Portage RNAF Braves kept pace as Oakville and MacGregor split two extra innings games. Oakville and MacGregor loom in the playoff chase as the Civil Air League playoff picture forms.
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