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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
1
The community notes a weather-driven cold wave akin to the Pacific Coast. The Legion plans to push a new carnival in February with input welcome from residents, while locals recall past carnivals and share various town happenings and light civic updates.
King George VI died in his sleep at 56. Elizabeth, the elder daughter, will become Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Philip accompanies her after a royal Africa Asia tour while Kenya, London, and imperial duties shift as the crown passes.
MacGregor built a ten goal margin entering the second game of the first round home and home series after a 13 3 victory Tuesday. Bob Smith and Art Scar each scored three. Dane Lamb had four assists. Frank Hay tallied twice for MacGregor. Shilo’s Rundy Kasakoff each scored with other helpers recorded.
Men start Monday as 37 rinks enter the Ladies Bonspiel record field. Drawmaster Bob Harvey says play begins at 9 am with six sheets and aims to finish Saturday night. Ladies banquet at Memorial Hall Friday evening. Outside entries from Portage Donald Westbourne Austin and Sidney push totals toward last year's 102 rink record.
News reached here Saturday that Nels Anderson died in a Vancouver hospital after several weeks illness. A respected farmer living north of town, he retired four months ago and moved to Vancouver for health. He was 61. Funeral, attended by his brother Karl, was held Monday afternoon with burial in the coast city.
William McVicar Richardson, 81, of Beaver Creek died February 2 1952 at his sister’s home in MacGregor. Born January 10 1871 in Wisconsin, he moved to Canada as a child and lived much of his life as a farmer and gardener. Deaf and dumb from youth, he attended the School for the Deaf in Winnipeg and earned affection through photography, knitting, and cheerful fellowship. Survived by sister Mrs M Annison. service conducted by Rev C D Rupp at MacGregor United Church. Interment Beaver Creek Cemetery. McKillops of Portage in charge.
School news covers curling teams from MacGregor High with two rinks chosen for Portage Collegiate, Student Council plans for a MacGregor High Bonspiel, and Cancer Relief Campaign totals. Also notes Valentine preparations, dog display in Miss Vance's room, Junior Red Cross tea and bazaar, and a piano class ending after 27 years in MacGregor.
Call for contributions of wool to make hospital blankets. Donors asked to leave fibers at Mrs. R E Lye’s residence promptly.
A series of coat thefts at Memorial Hall dances prompts readers to push for a check room. The RCMP investigated last Wednesday’s incident in which six wagon coats and overshoes disappeared. The notice argues a formal coat check would deter theft and protect patrons, warning dances may dwindle if unchecked.
The article critiques MacGregor line's play vs the Monarchs and Brandon College Capitols with mentions of Garnet Critchlow Pete McGregor Jack Roscoe and Ken Gair Kramarchuk. Vic Palmer returns aiding the team while Frank Hay Moffatt Gilbert and Collins are noted for uneven nights. Don Johnston leads Manitoba scoring with five goals for Regals and Murray Banks Jim Zaine also contributing.
Allan McGregor scored from Roscoe for the locals lone tally as they won under lights with over 1 000 spectators. Blair Mitchell added a third period goal while Frank Hay and Peter Kramarchuk contributed two others. Penalties were handed out to several players including Roscoe and Hay as the night ended with continued play on page two.
Classified notice seeking a young woman for general housework duties to start immediately. Apply by phone at 32-2 in Austin.
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