MacGregor News Roundup and Local Developments
In March 1938 a steel fire bell tower near the Herald Office was replaced by an electric siren, now owned by the Austin Village Council. MacGregor reports twin head barley stalks, church rebuilds, new homes, and ongoing hospital work with local trades contributing. A train passenger quips about an antique Panama hat and a young couple's date, closing with a humorous note.
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Herald
George Shaw
Herald Office
Austin
MacGregor
Local Girls Start Nursing Careers After Graduation
MacGregor High School graduates four local girls heading into nursing. Esther Core, Ruby Wong, Janice Fotheringham, and Hope Olson joined Winnipeg General Hospital and Winnipeg General School of Nursing this August into the profession.
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Ruby Wong
C. Wong
MacGregor
Ruby
Winnipeg General Hospital
Janice Fotheringham
S. Olson
Hope
General Hospital
Janice
Recent Bride Honored at Mixed Shower Hosted by Mus. J. vinu lak
Mrs R Wakefield and Misc dean adverse hosted a miscellaneous shower at the former’s home on August 1 in honor of Miss Doreen Thompson. A gift basket was presented after a social hour, Doreen thanked guests, and a light lunch for twenty followed.
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Misc Dean Adverse
Mus. J. Vinulak
Immunization Clinics Cancelled By Health Minister Order
Immunization clinics are halted until further notice due to a Health Ministry instruction. The pause aims to avoid a slight risk of paralysis if a child receiving a needle is incubating polio. Well Baby Clinics continue as usual for health supervision of children.
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Minister of Health
J. H. Eadie
Portage Health Unit
Crops Excellent As Harvest Gains Momentum
Harvesting is the order of the day in Manitoba as elevator workers stay busy. Mr. Trader of Pool Elevator here says the 1952 crop looks best in years with wheat averaging 25 to 30 bushels per acre and grading No. 2 Northern. Oats and barley show good weight and sample, flax appears strong though not yet ready, and stands are heavy and clean. However the 8 bushel quota hurts producers as most of the crop will be stored in granaries and other buildings.
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Manitoba
the Herald
Local Friends Honor Betty McLachlan At Shower
Miss Betty McLachlan of Winnipeg attended a pre-bridal shower in the United Church Annex hosted by several local ladies. Guests included Mrs. R. E. Lye and other neighbors, with Betty accompanied by her mother sister and close family members.
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Betty McLachlan
Winnipeg
United Church Annex
R. E. Lye
Dune Lamb
H. A. Lye
Harvey Gilbert
C. Kitson
Glenn Lye
Eleanor Lloyd
Merlin Lamb
H. Briscoe
Gene Kitson
Gwen Lewin
Louise Brown
Diana Lye
Donna Lye
Betty
Wedding Tea With Homemade Songs And Gift Exchange
Betty received a corsage and gifts while the McLachlans hosted a bright reception. The room’s yellow mauve motif and summer flowers set a cheerful tone as guests sang and shared a hearty lunch after the toast and musical numbers.
Local School Set to Open Tuesday After Redecoration
The rural and MacGregor schools plan openings around the start of September with MacGregor giving students until Tuesday, September 2 to finish holidays. The local building has been redecorated, new hardwood floors laid, and the principal Mr. Norman Wright with staff listed. The Wrights will move into the teacherage soon.
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MacGregor
Owever
Norman Wright
A. J. Struthers
Crickard
Lola Coltart
L. Stewart
Ruth Graham
K. Varee
Wright
Local 4-H Talk Links U S and Canadian Clubs
Joyce MacKinnon, home agent with 4 H Clubs East Park County Minnesota, compares local 4 H groups at Memorial Hall MacGregor and Bagot with Canadian clubs across the border noting shared goals yet distinct project focus. She urges parent involvement and emphasizes prize value versus project success as the aim.
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MacGregor
Joyce MacKinnon
Bagot
Memorial Hall
East Park County
Minnesota
Joyce
United Church Services Cancelled for Aug 24 31
There will be no service in the United Church or Sunday School for the next two weeks August 24 and 31. Rev W R Welsh and family are on holiday.
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United Church
W. R. Welsh
United Church Slo
Caretaker Wanted for Memorial Hall and Rest Room
Memorial Hall Committee invites applications from a married couple for caretaking. Includes living quarters with heat and light. Duties to start about September 1. Applications accepted until noon August 26. Mrs V A Palmer, Secretary.
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Memorial Hall
V. A. Palmer
Prime Minister St Laurent to visit Portage on Sept nine
W. G. Weir, MP, announced at a Portage Liberal Progressive meeting that Prime Minister St Laurent will visit Portage la Prairie on September 9 after attending the Canadian Bar Association gathering in British Columbia. Final plans to be announced as information becomes available. Local details are with the Portage Liberal Progressive Association under Dr. M. G. Elliott.
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St. Laurent
British Columbia
Portage la Prairie
W. G. Weir
Portage-Neepawa
Portage Liberal Progressive Association
M. G. Elliott
MacGregor United Church Candlelight Wedding in Manitoba
Anse Doreen Thompson and James Dilworth wed at MacGregor United Church on August 5 in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev. W R Welsh. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with redingote lace and carried Garnet roses. the bridal party wore blue and green taffeta gowns and daisies. After a reception in the church annex, the couple planned a motor trip and will reside in Sudbury Ontario with many out of town guests in attendance.
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MacGregor United Church
Anse Doreen ‘Thompson
SG. S. Thompson
Beaver
Man
James Dilworth
R. S Burns
Winnipeg
W.R Welsh
Gladys Thompson
Anne Kerr
Florence Wakefield
Jean McKie
Maxaret Coulthard
Bagot
Bill Burns
Glenn Thompson
Bob Cobbe
Syd Coulthard
Orillia
Sudbury
A. R. Graham
Dennis
Humbolt
Sask
B. F. Cooper
Tugaske
Margaret Lamb
Snow Lake
W. R. Burns
D. Adams
R. Cobbe
A. Mackie
J. Pihuak
Bryce Powel
Vancouver
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Jim Smith
Edwin
Jim
A. L. Nohlgren
Nohlgren
Albert Blair
Perkins
Mrs. Williamson
Panama
Janice Foineringham
MacGreer High School
Esther Core
Jas. Core
Esther
Brandon Mental Nursing School
U.S
St. Paul
Margaret Coulthard
Nelson Hulme Jr
Miss MacKinnon
Canada
Portage
Burns — Thompson
Church OF England
Katrinne
Bethel Chapel
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