Fire antics and small town headlines from The Herald
Fire at Harmons Electric shop stopped before spreading. Austin house fire quickly tamed. A Southend farmer sold four steers for 211 dollars. Horsedrawn run at Hamp ton Street ends with minimal damage. Henry Farman tests new speed aero machine in 1910. Jolly Pulls crowd at Masonic Hall faced rough moments. Curling clubs brace for lighter winter participation. A barber notes an 80 year gap in a hair cut. Manitoba joke column and elk incursions near Riding Mountain Park. Police chief plans activity around festive season. MacGregor oil use for hosting grows to 60 65 establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Herald
Southend
RE. Lamb
Walter Little
Hampton Street
Mr. Lamb
Paris
Henry Farman
Wright Cowie wedding in MacGregor with elaborate vows
Large yellow and white mums bathed in candlelight framed the exchange of vows between Carole Elizabeth Cowie and Donald Wright of MacGregor Manitoba. Rev Douglas Rupp led the double ring ceremony with famous fashions, attendants, and a reception in the church auditorium attended by 146 guests. Ontario Hockey Association directors at a 41 year old meeting decided to divide play into three 20 minute periods, shifting from two halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Elizabeth Cowie
Fraser Cowie
Donald W. B. Wright
Norman Wright
MacGregor
Manitoba
Douglas Rupp
Jean Young
Ann Errington
al. Dyregrove
Winnipeg
John Grenon
Flin Flon
Bob, Wright
Rosemary Pickworth
Gordon Brownridge
Val. and
Laurie Wright
Ontario Hockey Association
Mrs A Bishop of B C Reaches 90th Milestone
Mrs A Bishop of B C is celebrated on her 90th birthday with an open house hosted by daughter Mildred Bishop on Sunday November 27. Friends including former MacGregor residents and daughters in California and Montreal sent greetings as the “grand old lady” receives continued peace with family in later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bishop
7Th Ave
New Westminster
B.C
Mildred Bishop
MacGregor
Jack Smith
J For
Jim Lamont
Jim Martin
Eva Cox
Hockey and Curling Start Rink Open in MacGregor
The MacGregor rink opened this week with curling and hockey under way. Ten rinks exist now, with more planned as inter mediate hockey and junior curling begin. The South Central Hockey League season starts with MacGregor hosting Treherne on Saturday December 17 at 9 15 p.m. Road conditions hamper country attendance while organizers seek a fuller line-up and rink assignments. Harold Orchard can place interested curlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curling
Loca
Mgn
Pete Dewis
Ralph
Smoky” Lefreniere
Portage
Pete McGregor
Denny Lamb
Orland McGillvray
Lawrence Heselwood
Nelson Olson
Garry Emerson
Don McCulloch
Freddie Amann
Charlie Townsend
MacGregor
Ron Inglis
Treherne
Harold. Orchard
Former Kaitime Farmer Dies In Portage Hospital
John James Hodgins 92 died Friday morning December 2 at Portage General Hospital after a short illness. Born May 8 1863 in Quebec he moved to Manitoba, farmed in Kaitime district, retired to Portage la Prairie in 1946. Presbyterian church member survived by nieces Mrs James Wilson Gladstone and Miss Myrtle Hodgins Deer Lodge. Funeral services held Monday at McKillop's Funeral Home burial in Hillside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Hodgins
Portage General Hospital
Quebec
White Gift Service Scheduled by United Church
The Annual White Gift Service of the United Church Sunday School will be held on Sunday December 11 at 11 am. Gifts of clothing food and cash will be gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Sunday School
Carolers Invite You To Evening Service And Hospital Aid
A local item invites residents to a carol singing event on Wednesday evening at 7 30 with Christmas tree lighting. A hospital aid fundraiser follows the carols, with the venue to be announced on site.
Lavenham Railway Foreman James Knox Dies After Illness
James Knox of Lavenham and former CNR section foreman died in MacGregor Hospital on December 1 1955 after a brief illness. Born April 28 1801 in Ireland, he moved to Canada in 1913 and served in World War I. Survived by widow, two sons and four daughters, two brothers, and several grandchildren. Funeral held December 5 from McKillop's Portage funeral home with burial at Hillside cemetery.
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MacGregor Hospital
James Knox
Lavenham
Knox
CNR
Ireland
Canada
Portage
Rignold
Masonic Order
The
the Treherne Lodge
Orange Lodge
Cof
Winnipeg
Marjorie
California
Alex
Carman
William
Montreal
McKillop
Portage la Prairie
Hillside Cemetery
Katrime Pool Elevator presents 165000 bushels grain and new board
The Katrime Pool Elevator annual meeting for 1955-56 saw 19 members hear Lorne Jarier of Winnipeg present the financial and managers reports. Grain handled reached 165000 bushels, with a net dividend surplus of 3800 and December dividends of 11000. Roy McLaughlin chaired, recounting district history, while a new board was elected.
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C. Cooper
Lorne Jarier
Winnipeg
Stewart Lind
Fred Beaudau
Roy McLaughlin
Katrime
Pool Elevator Association
Western Milling Co
Jos. Reid
Village Council Winds Up Year's Work At Regular Session
The MacGregor village council held its regular meeting with all members present. Items include payment of J L Lamb’s creek clearing, future work approvals, building permits, tax relief for Edith Fraser, estate payout details, and bylaw readings. Several accounts were authorized for payment and thanks expressed to Councillor Clancy.
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MacGregor
Wendham
Messrs
Frank & Tarr
J. L. Lamb
Hotel Fotheringham
High School Curling Opens Season and Christmas Concert Planned
Chatter notes curling brooms in use as the High School curling schedule begins after four on Tuesday. The Christmas Concert and Dance is set for Thursday December 22 with Walter Machan to perform. Merlyn Pogue and Rose Hildebrand earned special 44 club awards after attending Winnipeg Week, chosen from MacGregor Clothing Club and Bagot Club for outstanding yearly club work.
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Walter Machan
Merlyn Pogue
Rose Hildebrand
Winnipeg
Merlyn
MacGregor Clothing
Rose
Bagot Club
Pathhead Garden Club Dec Meeting and Xmas Party
Pathhead Garden Club gathers at Pathhead School on Dec 9 at 8 o clock. The United Church W A sponsors David Morrow Concert from Portage la Prairie on Dec 16. United Church WA meeting set for Dec 12 at Mrs Winnie Critchron's at 8 p.m. sharp. WM S to meet at Mrs R Harvey's on Dec 13 at 8 p.m. WS to meet at Mrs R G Birkett's on Dec 15 at 2 30 p.m. Annual Xmas Party to follow at the close of this meeting.
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Pathhead Garden Club
Pathhead School
United Church W.A
David Morrow
Portage la Prairie
United Church WA
Winnie Critchron
W.ms
R. Harvey
R. G. Birkett
Pam
W.A
United Church
Children’s Aid Canvas Raises $128.17
Mrs. W Allan reports the recent Children’s Aid canvass collected 128.17 for the organization. Mr Allan thanks all who contributed generously and the ladies who volunteered their time to help with the effort.
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Harmon's
Johnny
Blue Bird Cafe
Bill Makinson
Austin
Bill
Masonic Hall
Fred Course
Xom Rod & Gun
Riding Mountain
Norm Smith
Imperial Ou
Robert
Bob) Stratton
MacGreggor
Issa Sharon ‘Cowie
I Pride
A. Bishop
Kaitime
Portage Hospital
White Gift Service
Bruce Freeporn
Albert Walker
Dick Birkett
Walter Gilbert
Alex. Edgeworth
A. E. Stapleton
Con. Brugger
Norman McLachlan
Fred Jenkins
Garnet Grove
Lawrence Smith
Albert Heselwood
Art. Grove
Harvey Gilbert
Jack McRae
Jim Butterfield
Andy Stone
Clancy-Fotheringham
Lamont-Hotel
MacGregor and District
Clancy
Beauchamp
Health
MacGregor School
MacGregor Hos l
H. Becker
Bates Nursing Home
Leech
Ken Smith
Gravel
E. Schettler
Roy Cook
Public Works
G. Critchlow
W. Wenham
G. E. Lewin
Hydro
N.beauchamp
N. W. Smith
N. V. Smith
Camlow
RW. Cobbe
L. Smith
SR Lamb & Son
Harriett
Geo. Ardagh
L. Quinn
Critchlow Bros
Wayne Moore
West End
Willson Stationery Co
Norfolk
H. R. Hotel
E Lamont
J. Clancy
G. C. Fotheringham
MacGregor Hos's
MacGregor Hos
L Lamb
Gail Nicholls
Children’s Aid
Ada Booth
Tivoli
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