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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
1
The column reports harvest progress with wheat yields near 21 bushels per acre on light land and notes drought-tolerant girt land. It mentions CPR yard welding work for smoother rides, a 6 acre Argentine rape crop, old timers returning home for holidays, and a memorial for Norman Stanley Irwin, a longtime Beaver district resident and community worker.
The document lists promotions from Grades IX to X and XI to XII as received by the Secretary-Treasurer, with names including Ester Core, Leoha Steen, Glen Andersen, Howard Cobbe, Betty Grove, Ronald Tarr, and others. It notes subjects such as Mathematics, History, Composition, Drama, and Physics and mentions revisions to bracketed items to be rewritten in September.
North Norfolk and District of the Cana agrees to open a fund to furnish the Memorial Room in the new hall. Donors may contact G. E. Lewin, John Heselwood, or C. F. Kitson. Contributions will be solely for furnishing the room and listed in this paper periodically.
Teddy McIntosh six son of Helen McIntosh suffered a severe leg injury after falling from a tree in the school yard last Friday. He climbed high, the branch broke, and two bones broke between knee and hip. He was taken to Portage Hospital where he remains a brave patient as friends hope for a quick return.
Rev. M McLeod officiated at St Pauls United Church Winnipeg on July 30 as Florence Gertrude writer from MacGregor wed Roy Downing Wakefield son of Fort Garry. The ceremony drew forty guests with music by Mrs J Leighton. The bride wore white satin with heart neckline and lace panels. a finger tip veil with seed pearls. The reception featured a wedding cake with pink and white tapers and gladioli. The couple will reside in Winnipeg after a Lake of the Woods honeymoon.
Mrs John Martunnzen return from New York after a trip arranged by Min Jean Mackie of Winnipeg. Patsy Pears visited her aunt Mrs Wm Lusignan. H Dankesreiter family vacationed in Kenora Fort Incis and Detroit Lakes. Barbara Jr welcomed July 23rd daughter. WMS and WA meeting at H Dankesreiter’s Aug 4th packed eggs for Gianti Camp. next meeting Aug 25 at church. Mackenzie river noted as Canada's longest and longer than St Lawrence.
Audrey Marion Poyeer Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ry Poyeer of Austin and Angus Morrison, wed Rev. C D Rupp MacGregor on August 6. The ceremony featured pastel summer flowers, crepe gown with lace trim, and Briarcliffe roses, with reception followed by a trip to western points. couple to reside in MacGregor after marriage.
The Returning Officer Mr H A Lye KC releases vote totals for Portage Neepawa. Albert C Matthews 2269 Harold A Nelson 6209 W Gilbert Weir 9202. Weir defeats Nelson by 2393 votes.
A Portage la Prairie Health Unit half year report covers Portage la Prairie City and nearby areas. It notes immunization, preschool care, maternal services, and disease control with 3 090 children examined and substantial public health improvements. The budget totals 21 190 80 with two thirds funded by the Province and one third by municipalities.
Rev C D Ruby presided at MacGregor United Church on August 6 as Tina May Stirlin eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stirlin married Francis Horton of Hagersville Ontario son of the late Mrs Horton of Bayrance. The bride wore white satin with lace and a sheer veil while a pink net gown and yellow rose bouquet complemented her attendants. Guests from Winnipeg Cameron Falls Portage and Lavenham joined local friends for the ceremony and reception. The couple will reside in Hagersville Ontario.
A reader brings in a ten year old pair of child shoes found in Southend. They belonged to Mrs Stephenson of Sidney and were left in care until Saturday. The handmade, fully lined shoes use wooden pegs to fix the sole and remain well preserved after 378 years.
Manitoba music association reports Grade VII First Class Una McKelvy and Grade VI First Class Donna Lye. Grade V Honors Janice Fotheringham and Grade First Class Heather Fothering. TheMiss Betty McLachlan praised the pupils for their fine achievement.
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