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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
1
The season closed at sundown with few accidents and many hunters returning with game. Weather delays rink work but promises quick ice once cold. A motorist damaged a bridge railing after glancing back at hunters. Bounty on wolves rises. CPR reservoir ice remains thick for skaters. Mel McRae named curling draw master as townsfolk share small town anecdotes.
Morley Wright a Portage la Prairie resident for over fifty years died at Portage la Prairie General Hospital on November 27 at age 66. Born in Orillia Ontario on July 3 1886 he moved west with his family in 1899 and farmed locally. He worked as a food worker at service camps during World War II and later lived with his brother Fred in MacGregor. He is survived by two brothers George and Fred and was interred at Hillside Cemetery after a funeral at Mc Killop's Funeral Chapel.
The December meeting of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk in Austin approved two by laws including land transfer to John Wiebe Doerksen and acquiring additional land for Beaver Creek Cemetery. The Reeve and Treasurer were authorized to pay the 1982 Municipal Commissioner’s Levy of 3 155.53. A grant of 50 to the Sidney Curling Club was approved for a new rink and roadgrading projects across six wards were funded with about 12 000 dollars total. Two old age pensions were approved and bids to purchase land at 23-10-10 and 19-10-10 were accepted with conditions.
The council approves the finance committee's accounts for payment and schedules adjournment to meet on Saturday December 20. The minutes reference an allowance of fifteen dollars for expenses and Tarr-North is noted in the discussion.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in Memorial Hall. All members and others interested are urged to attend.
Merchants in the city decorate shops with Christmas themes and arrange gifts attractively. Shop at home efforts grow as merchants urge residents to visit local stores and begin holiday shopping early.
Canadians Legion invites donations for a Xmas tree drive to cheer veterans in hospitals across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Donors may leave gifts at Hudson Bay Store Winnipeg or at Lyeid MacGregor or Merin Lampin Austin offices with names on parcels. gifts forwarded to Winnipeg.
Roy Barber wins $25 in this year’s Grey Cup pool amid East to Win bets as Toronto Argo’s quest spurs interest. Bantam Boosters thank supporters for Tag Day on Nov 22. Possible new league may feature Minnedosa Shilo and Gladstone, with Steve McLean joining Beaver area staff. veterans Moffatt Lamb Telford Palmer Hay may return. Ice illness and aging players loom as season debates begin.
Arnold Elliott, once a Victoria Junior and Commercial Hockey League star, earned a berth with the Calgary Buffaloes of the Western Canada Junior Hockey League. A product of the Victoria Minor Hockey Association, he moved through junior and juvenile levels before joining Individual Cleaners last season. Buffaloes coach Art Somers sees Elliott as a fast skater and promising talent.
Pathhead Curlers held a December 1 meeting at Pathhead School to elect officers for the season. President Herb Borton and Sec Treas Ross Thompson were chosen, with Mrs P Alderson appointed district reporter to the Herald.
Bethel Chapel Assembly in MacGregor plans opening services December 10 in the new Bethel Church building. The interior is incomplete so events will occur in the lower auditorium with guest pastors and neighbors attending. A dedication will follow after final completion. the church will be known as Bethel Church and branded MacGregor's Full Gospel Centre.
A series of December meetings are announced: You Are a Date will meet at Miss Eva Cooper’s home on Tuesday December 9 at 2 30 pm. St Paul’s holds annual W A meeting with officer elections at Mrs W Trinder’s home. Sunday School changes include 12 pm start on December 7 for a special service, and the U L will meet at Miss Eilene Marsh’s home December 8 at 8 30 pm. United Church Sunday School’s White Gift Service is December 14 at 11 am with a call for gifts or money.
The Beaver W A and WMS held annual meetings the past week. The W A opened with hymn motto and prayer, nine members answered roll. Officers for 1983 54 include President Mrs J Dankesreiter and Vice President Miss Irene Shaw. Donations planned for Korean children and a Christmas gift drive were announced. Meeting adjourned with benediction. next event December 10 at Mrs Harry Dankesreiter’s home.
Viola McDougall reports on the Sadie Hawkins Dance with corsage prizes and social notes. The Student Council plans a crib and mattress donation to the hospital. Welcome to Gary Grant, and announcements of skating party, students transferring, and a poetry piece by Jennifer Olita.
The MacGregor Calf Club held its annual meeting at Macaulay School on Friday November 21. New officers include President Eddie Hulme Secretary Eva Fawcett Local Leader Mr Ed Chant Assistant Leader Mr Bob Douglas Reporter Ed Douglas. Five new members joined: Bobbie Hulme Dougie Stirling Billie Anderson Ronnie Anderson and Ronnie Critchlow. Mr McNair agricultural representative spoke on Calf Club Reports.
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