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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
7
A column recalls a Christmas tree theft, a steak mishap, and long readers’ questions about a 1921 March storm. It recounts Manitoba blizzards of 1904 and 1921, rail and road disruption, and frostbitten immigrants, ending with a holiday wish for readers.
Elizabeth Margaret Neale and Herman August Weber wed at St. John's Church Portage la Prairie in a December ceremony. Rev A K Macdonell officiated with Laura Sutherland singing, attendants wore white net over taffeta, and a reception followed at MacGregor Memorial Hall. The couple will reside in MacGregor after a brief honeymoon.
The MacGregor Juvenile hockey team traveled to Carberry for an exhibition game. MacGregor opened with a goal about ten seconds in but then failed to score as Carberry struck eleven times to win 11 to 1.
MacGregor Intermediates beat Macdonald RCAF Rockets 14 to 4 in front of 236 fans in the South Central Manitoba Hockey League opener. Ken Blight led scoring with eight goals, Don Blight added assists, and Peter Dewis shined in relief including acrobatic saves.
Anglican church notices list Christmas Eve service at 11 00 p m in Austin and Christmas Day morning service at 10 00 a m in MacGregor ready for parishioners and readers.
Merchants in MacGregor announce all stores will stay open all day Tuesday December 27 with Sunday and weekday hours restored. The Wednesday half holiday will be observed on December 28 as usual.
Airmen returning from a MacGregor hockey game were injured when their car collided with a westbound CNR freight in a blizzard near Portage la Prairie. Three named injured are LAC Lorne Simpson Cpl Dale Armstrong and LAC Robert Oliver. four in Deer Lodge Winnipeg and two at Macdonald base hospital.
Christmas decorations brighten the town with several outstanding displays. Notable efforts come from Dr Parker RE Lye August Weber Fred Wright Fred Snaiths Coop Store Harmons Electric Glen e and Ed Chant with a Santa Claus and moving reindeer lighting effect. More displays are expected later in the week.
Starting on Monday Dec 26 a Novelty Bonspiel will get underway here with each rink comprising two ladies and two gents. Entry fee is 3.00 per rink. Participants should submit their rink lineups to Rob in Harvey Russ Tarr or Alex Frank.
An eastbound CNR freight train derailed near Deer trapping mainline traffic from Sunday morning until Tuesday. Twenty cars left the track. one loaded wheat car suffered severe damage but no injuries occurred as a Portage la Prairie wrecking crew cleared debris and restored the main line.
The final Rural Municipality council meeting was chaired by Reeve Shaw on December 1 with all members present. Items included travel expenses for Union of Manitoba Municipalities delegates, refunds to Jacob Braun, tax cancellation by-law, grants to the Childrens Aid Society, and hospital deficits funded. A luncheon honored retiring members with torchiere lamps.
Albert Defort informs customers in MacGregor that no milk will be delivered Monday December 26. Regular delivery resumes Tuesday December 28. notice emphasizes the one day delay.
High School notes recap preparation for the annual Christmas Concert on December 22 at 8 15 in Memorial Hall. Walter Machan will perform at the dance after the event with admission set at 50 cents for students and 75 cents for adults.
The Women's Institute Christmas gathering was hosted at Mrs. R Birkett's home on December 14. A brief meeting preceded the social hour, $25 was donated to the Dental Clinic, and long-serving officers Mrs. E. Graham and Mrs. W. Corrigal were thanked. New officers for 1956 were elected, and the gift exchange concluded with Mrs. Graham winning a hand painted cushion top.
The Herald announces no issue next week and will return January 5 1956. The brief pause allows clearing 1955 balances and readying machinery for another year of work.
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