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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
1
Mrs Wm Anderson brings a nine cob ear of corn from Golden Bantam with eight small cobs around the main. travelers share tales of Calgarys boom, milk routes, and busy streets. Readers recount visits from Earl Rodgers of Toronto and old friends, plus a farewell thanks from Mrs Audrey Switzer.
Mrs Audrey Switzer was honored before moving to Portage la Prairie with a no hostess party in the United Church annex. Flowers, gifts, and a piano singalong followed a luncheon as friends expressed best wishes. The 4H Garden Club event at MacGregor Memorial Hall showcased strong showings with Path Head winning overall, Dennis Lewis named top gardener, and clubs from Clairmont Southend Austin Rossendale and Westbourne competing with judges from agriculture and local societies.
News arrives from MacGregor of Gordon McGregor 20 dies in a highway crash near Kenora Ontario Monday night. Son of Mrs Duncan McGregor Pratt he drove a Winnipeg freight truck and his vehicle burned after losing control. Survived by his widow and two children. Funeral details pending.
Plows moved on fields in southwestern Manitoba as a severe hail storm last week damaged farming, with machinery dealers reporting about $100,000 of goods cancelled. The area had been preparing for one of the best grain crops in years and swathers and combines were to be used for harvest.
The Herald unveils an Addressograph system to print name and expiration dates on each paper, address and dispatch 1000 copies per hour, reducing mailing errors. It will remind subscribers of renewals, and if unpaid, the system may reject plates, keeping the paper's operations businesslike.
Isabel Mary Bennett of MacGregor and John Edward Matthews of Bagot wed at St John’s Church Portage la Prairie on August 18. Rev. Macdonell officiated as the couple, with Barker Thierman as organist and Dorothy Josling singing Ave Maria during the register signing. The bride wore white nylon marquisette over taffeta, with a fingertip veil and a red rose bouquet. her sister-in-law and bridesmaids wore white and pink gowns. After a reception at the Portage Hotel, the couple left for a honeymoon to Regina and western points, planning to settle in MacGregor.
Jamieson Knox aged 92 years and 8 months died at Fox Memorial Hospital Carberry after months of ill health. He is survived by two sons and his wife preceded him. Funeral held August 21 at Gladstone United Church with Rev L Dickson. burial in Gladstone cemetery. McMaster Funeral of Prairie in charge.
Deep appreciation is expressed for the kindness shown during illness. Thanks are extended to those who sent flowers and fruit or visited, and to the doctors, nurses, and staff of MacGregor Hospital. Mrs. W. Dolejsi.
Oakville clinched the Civil Air League finals by defeating MacGregor Cubs 10 to 1 in two straight games. Orville Thomas pitched well for Oakville, with six safeties off Nelson Olson backing him. Kenny Blight starred with two extra base hits and a walk, while MacGregor’s defense struggled, managing only two hits.
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