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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
1
Curlers across Portage la Prairie report 62 rinks entered the MAPLES Open Bonspiel with a smaller field than last year due to weather. Local clubs, notably MacGregor, host most games with teams from Portage, Austin, Bagot, and surrounding towns. Draws pushed to midweek, steady ice and a social bonspiel atmosphere accompany competition.
A severe blizzard from the US hit southeastern Manitoba causing 50 mile per hour winds and ten to twelve foot snow drifts. MacGregor and surrounding towns faced closed highways, zero visibility, and widespread isolation as the storm moved east into Ontario and gradually quieted by Monday.
A regular W I meeting is set for Thursday at Mrs. R Birkett's home. AY P A concert and dance is planned for tomorrow night in Memorial Hall. MacGregor Hospital Aid meets Monday at 8 pm in Memorial Hall. Phe LO meets Tuesday Feb 1st at 8 pm in Orange Hall MacGregor. All members urged to attend.
The Woman's Work Day of Prayer Service will be held at MacGregor United Church on Friday February 25 at 3 pm. All women are invited to share in this annual service of prayer. The service location has been changed to the United Church.
Doug Grove scored a three goal hat trick and added an assist as MacGregor defeated Erickson 6-4 in a decisive third game of a best of three series played at Minnedosa. The win followed an 8-7 overtime victory by MacGregor in Erickson.
Obituary notes the death of George Carter with details unclear due to damaged text. Survivor information mentions a daughter and potential family relations, with phrasing scrambled. Further legible lines reference Wellwood and personal ties missing full context.
The United Church W A held a Feb 14 meeting at Miss Eilene Marshs home with ten members. Devotions led by Hazel Allan and Ada Booth used the Missionary Monthly. A partial reading of Face to Face with India followed. A motion passed to donate 300 to the Church Board.
A severe nonstreamlined blizzard stranded motorists along No 1 Highway and left eight to ten foot drifts. Fern Green was rushed to MacGregor Hospital with appendicitis as rescuers Murray Burch and Ed Nichol helped transport her. No fires or serious mishaps were reported.
New figures show 1500 bull moose and 144 cow moose have been shot since the season opened along with 22 caribou. This tally reflects ongoing hunting activity at Saint John’s area and surrounding regions.
The MacGregor Ladies Curling Club wrapped up its 30th Bonspiel with 35 rinks after weather caused draws to be cancelled on Thursday. Banquet hosted by the Woman's Institute followed by awards for four events led by Mrs Thelma Kelly and Mrs Vera Lamb sharing the Hard Luck prizes. Winners included Mrs Betty Walker and Mrs Jean Harkness among others with teams from MacGregor Beaver and Sidney. Continued on page six.
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