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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
1
A rambling rural column relays local mishaps and jokes about farmers and townsfolk. Highlights include a Beaver farmer breaking ribs after a hay loft incident, the Carberry Spiel crew winning their share of bacon, cafe bill antics with Garry Cobbe and companions, a jolting car accident, and community events like John Deere Day, Bingo Night, and a hospital checkup.
A 101st birthday celebration for Mrs. Laura Woodward drew relatives and friends to Lav enham hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins. The event featured a birthday cake, photos, messages from dignitaries, and a card from Rev. W. Harland. The gathering included many locals and a note of best wishes from Queen Elizabeth II. The Herald extends congratulations and wishes for continued health and happiness. Canadian institutions report 61,018 students in attendance for 1953-54 year.
MacGregor holds first place in the league and faces a demanding two weeks. Upcoming games include away rounds against Rivers and Glenboro, a home exhibition night, and a trip to Holland. The club also notes key players and recent results as it pursues top standings.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for cards gifts fruit visits and other remembrances during stay at MacGregor Hospital. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses.
Winnipeg obituaries report Dr Solomon Kobrinsky died last Friday January 28 at age 50. A well known district physician who came to MacGregor in 1917 and served through the flu epidemic, he later lectured in obstetrics gynecology at the University of Manitoba and was Chief of Staff in Grace Hospital. He held life membership in the Winnipeg Medical Society from 1951 and is survived by four children and a widow.
Manitoba appoints cE Greenlay as deputy premier replacing Justice Ivan Schultz who left for the Manitoba Court of Appeal. Premier Campbell says the post goes to the cabinet’s senior member, but health forced a change making Greenlay the deputy premier and MLA for Portage.
The annual meeting at the rectory chaired by Rev Lamb heard reports from several church groups led by G E Lewin and H A Lye. Officers for 1955 were named including Rector's Warden E L Irwin and Peoples' Warden H A Lye. A social hour followed with lunch served by the Women’s Auxiliary.
Monday night minor hockey at the local rink featured Pee Wees vs Holland and Neepawa Midgets against our Midgets. Neepawa led 3-2 at halftime of the third before tiring and dominating the late minutes to win 7-2 as Referee Bob O Neill kept penalties low.
Last week's curling matches saw Stone beat Taylor and Schellenberg prevail over Rintoul while Booth defeated Ron Anderson. Saturdays draws featured Taylor over Rae Anderson and Stone over Weber with Booth beating Rintoul. no 3 o'clock draw due to electricity issues. A bonspiel banquet and dance is planned for Friday February 4 with Mac han's Orchestra and 65e admission. students invite surrounding schools and prepare for a gala home event.
Last Saturday night drew Portage la Prairie area dancers in a large jamboree at the Elks Hall. Clubs from Portage, Macdonald, Oakville, MacGregor and High Bluff joined in a well represented event announced and called by Al Rutherford of Winnipeg.
MacGregor curlers Garry Cobbe Colin Shaw Dane Lamb and Fred Snaith won two first prizes in the Manitoba Hydro and Citizens secondary events at Carberry Bonspiel after a rough start. They beat 52 rinks to claim the honors and praise the event as one of the best in years. Gerald Cobbe of Portage, a former MacGregor standout, skippered his Portage four to victory in the Gladstone Bonspiel but later required an operation at MacGregor Hospital. The Portage Ladies Bonspiel entries include three MacGregor rinks with Skips Lois Fotheringham J L Lamb and Arnold O'Brien and their teams both at Portage and Kenora. Continued on page six.
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