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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
1
Four men with a combined 150 plus years of service at the Canadian Pacific Railway were honored at a retirement dinner and dance in MacGregor. The event celebrated decades of dedication and railroading careers.
Large gathering attended the funeral of Mrs. Lenora Scott aged 69, who died August 14 after a short illness in MacGregor Hospital. Born Lenora Berry in 1894 at Carberry, she married Kenneth Scott in November and lived in Pathhead, Macaulay Southend, then MacGregor retirement in 1952. Survived by four sons and three daughters, and one sister, services held August 16 at MacGregor United Church, with Knights of Columbus hall gathering in Portage la Prairie.
James Turner will open a new billiard hall in MacGregor occupying a former Dan McDougall building just west of Dave's Lunch. Turner and Jack Emerson are remodeling the cement-floored hall with four tables and expect a near-future opening. The community notes the local pool hall spirit and wishes Turner luck.
William Cook of Estevan Saskatchewan died Wednesday evening after the passing of his uncle. He lived in Sask since 1926 and formerly in MacGregor district. He was predeceased by three sisters and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs Gibbs Mrs Terry and Mrs Walter Scott of MacGregor are named among relatives.
William Blaikie Stewart aged 61 died August 6 at General Hospital Abbotsford BC after a two day stay. Born in Scotland November 8 1892 he came to Canada at 14. Survived by wife Emma Moore daughter Maude granddaugher Velma Jean brother John of MacGregor. Funeral August 10 at Henderson's Abbotsford chapel officiated by Rev Norman Calland. interment Hazelwood cemetery.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk plans releasing all held grain by October 1 1961 with oats and barley available for immediate delivery from local elevators. The Rossendale elevator requested space for 1961 wheat and rye and the council agreed to release 2900 bushels of barley held there. The United Grain Growers were advised to release 2900 bushels of barley at Rossendale.
North Norfolk council, met at Reeve Hotel, rejected joining the provincial Fodder Feed Bank. With few farmers holding surplus feed, the panel chose to buy about 3000 bales of WH Simpson Portage la Prairie hay at 35 cents per bale plus transport, to sell at cost on a cash basis to local farmers for distribution across the municipality.
A retirement celebration in Austin honors Peter Waters for 33 years serving as postmaster and prior years as assistant postmaster. Friends present a leather writing case and honey purse. daughter Mina Stewart hosted tea and cake as Waters, age 70, marks August 1961 retirement with a commemorative address praising his courtesy and community service.
In Haney BC, Meyer regre tes met at the Masonic gathering where Const Art Anderson, part of an RCMP Degree Team, met Jack Hem ming, a Haney resident and lodge member. They recalled school days and wished to be remembered by friends in MacGregor and district.
Views of MacGregor and Dnstrict note that daylight saving time ends at midnight Thursday August st. The MacGregor council approved a two month DST trial for July and August. Citizens mostly favor DST but farmers face confusion. Debate suggests a municipal or provincial vote to resolve future practice.
Monday August 28 marks the Dig tag for 4H Garden Club members from Rossendale Springbrook and Pathead as they join at MacGregor Memorial Hall for a 1 pm start and 2 pm judging. Participants compete in vegetable tidying a questionnaire and exhibits while top Junior and Senior from each club are interviewed for the Aggregate Award. Doors open 7 30 pm with exhibits on view and an evening program at 8 pm.
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