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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
1
A Tonkin farmer shoots at a thief, killing 14 chickens after a noise at night. Road work by Frank Bogue finds Maple and Beaver roads deteriorated. Bonspiel delayed by soft weather. locals hope for cold to finish. Community notices include found mitts, mink ranch updates, boat building, and a creek shortcut waterlogged for MacGregorites.
Portage Lite Theatre and Teen Town Theatre stage three one act plays in MacGregor on Friday March 5 sponsored by MacGregor Hospital Aid. Teen Town offers Three Taps On The Wall or My Cousin From Sweden directed by Mary Duncan and David Morrow with casts listed. Little Theatre segment includes Sunday Costs Five Pesos directed by G B Key and The Valiant directed by Alex Craig with a noted cast. Portage Little Theatre has earned regional acclaim including a Kenora Festival selection in Ontario.
The Lord Bishop of Brandon will visit St. Pauls Anglican Church this Sunday Feb 28 at 7 pm. After the service of Rites of Confirmation two films will be shown The Power Within and Coming of the Light.
The 45th Mac Gregor Bonspiel faced repeated washouts due to unseasonably warm weather. After a week of delays and sleepless late night draws, the event stalled again as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees. Organizers report ongoing disruption to the Grand Challenge and Merchants events with no immediate resolution.
The MacGregor Village Council met on Monday February 18 with Mayor Wenham presiding. Councillor Fotheringham took the oath to fill the late Councillor Borton's unexpired term, amid a two minute silence for the recently deceased Councillor Barton. Business included road resurfacing funding for Victoria Street, old age pension approval, a pool room license for F. W. Turner, and by law amendments for the CPR water supply and other municipal matters. Preliminary 1954 budget discussions led to instruction for the clerk to prepare the budget.
A large audience filled the Legion Room at Memorial Hall Monday to watch films sponsored by the North Norfolk Film Council. C. R. Barber spoke briefly and Cecil Zheamerman served as projectionist. The program included Songs from Acadia and Canada at the Coronation, with attendees expressing that the evening was worthwhile and hoping for more screenings locally.
A large crowd attended Open Night at Memorial Hall Tuesday to see a square dancing demonstration sponsored by Court Hampton Canadian Order of Foresters. Portage Square Dancing Club performed two sets and registrations continued with a March 2 deadline. The first instruction class will be held the following Tuesday under Mrs Snider of Portage la Prairie.
The MacGregor Aid expresses gratitude for help collecting All Sweet Margarine box tops. The fundraiser realized 611.25 dollars. Tickets are on sale for the Silver Three-piece Tea Service display at Montgomery's window. Draw to be held at the Legion Carnival on March 12.
Buckingham Palace says Prince Charles aged five and Princess Anne aged three will accompany their parents to Tobruk Libya on May 1 for the final stages of the earth circling royal tour. It will be the children's first trip from Britain aboard the royal yacht Britannis.
The Neepawa Press showcases a 15 inch replica of the Wilcox Trophy donated to the Central Manitoba Hockey League. Teams included this year are Neepawa Carberry Poplar Point and MacGregor with Poplar Point leading and MacGregor in the semi finals ahead of Carberry as weather delays linger. The trophy is crowned by a hockey player statue and laurel columns at the base.
MacGregor and Carberry tied for second behind Poplar Point in the Central Manitoba Hockey League race with Neepawa close behind. MacGregor defeated Carberry in the semi finals and await the Neepawa Poplar Point final winner for the F C Wilcox trophy. Art Lear of Carberry topped goals and assists with 21 goals and 17 assists. Pete McGregor of MacGregor had 30 points. Serious injuries slowed MacGregor later, as Hamiota beat MacGregor 7 2 with McGregor and McEachern hurt.
The North Norfolk Branch of the Canadian Legion will meet in the Memorial Hall MacGregor next Tuesday March 2 at 8 pm.
Katrime and Austin bonspiels were delayed as weather hampered the MacGre gor spiel last week and again this week. Openings moved to March 1 for Katrime while the Austin event awaits clear weather to complete play.
The Austin High School Bonspiel was postponed due to weather with a note of apology to Rae Quinn Ronnie Anderson Shirley Derksen and Audrey Alderson for missing attendance. Grade IX exams will include Language Social Studies Mathematics and Science tests set by the Department of Education. The AYPA presents The Adventures of Grampa on Friday at Memorial Hall with a dance to follow. Admission 50c children 1.00 adults. Booster shots given by Dr Eadie and Nurse Anderson. Norman Beauchamp away with a nose injury and expected back soon.
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