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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
1
A lighthearted town column recalls four inches of snow over the weekend and a string of odd happenings. Vignettes include misidentified hunting gear, decorated front lawns with plywood deer, a license holder in a wallet, and humorous tales about neighbors and local events.
William Bryce a longtime Light Hill District farmer died December 20 in Winnipeg General Hospital after a heart seizure in his hotel room. Born in London Ontario in October 1872 he moved to Manitoba with his parents and lived in St Boniface Portage la Prairie before settling on the Light Hill farm now operated by William Bryce Jr. He was a founder member of Austin United Church forester and active in school and community affairs. He is survived by a son and a daughter four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held December 23 at Austin United Church with Foresters and flower bearers assisting.
Dean Frank Zimmer, born January 2 at MacGregor Hospital, is named the first 1955 baby. He weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and is the son of Frank and Grace Zimmer of the Orangeville district. Dr Kozol attended. the family recently moved from Dropmore, Manitoba. The first baby honor brings gifts and cash from local businesses as part of the First Baby Contest.
The January gathering at Mrs. RJ Shaw's home hosted nine embers and one associate member with Mrs. Art Chant presiding. New members Mrs. C Chant and Mrs. C Tarr joined, and Mrs. Pennell led a program review of Growth of the Church in India. Proceeds from a produce table supported the Prairie Christian Training Centre. Lunch followed.
The Nipawin car bonspiel is short of entries with only a few paid and officials optimistic for up to 30. The event will proceed only if entries reach about 60 to 65, with Monday noon figures showing the current situation.
In the South Central League opener on December 18 MacGregor edged Swan Lake 6 4 with six players scoring led by Murray Lamb Pete McGregor Gary Critchlow Ridley Brian Bell and Bud Brown. The locals lost 5 3 at home to Holland next Thursday with Heselwood scoring twice and McGregor once.
The Mac Gregor Midgets host Carberry in a league game Friday at 8 15 p m. A good game is expected as the season opens with this matchup in Mac Gregor.
The annual meeting of Image Hill School No 884 will be held in Memorial Hall MacGregor on Monday January 10 at 2 pm All ratepayers are urged to attend The Birmingham School District No 2086 meeting is Friday January 14 at 8 pm at the secretary treasurer KH Andersons home All ratepayers invited Pathhead School District No 675 meeting is Friday January 14 at 2 pm in the school house All ratepayers urged to attend
The Young Ladies will host pot luck suppers at various homes and offices. Dates include January 10 at Mrs G C Fotheringham, January 11 at Mrs Bernice Haskett 7 p.m. January 7 MacGregor Seed Club 8 p.m. in Pool Elevator office, January 10 at Mrs H A Lye, and January a.Ms Collins home at 9 p.m.
In Toronto a prowler climbed to a second floor bedroom window using a ladder, struck a 14 year old girl three times with a hammer as she slept, then fled the same way. Police seek tips as investigators describe a violent break in and assault.
Southend and MacAuley Mrs. A Hulme spent last week with the Bowes family at Portage. Mr. and Mrs. L Kreitz spent Christmas at Dominion City. Mr. and Mrs. A Stieben and Iam visited at Dominion City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jones and sons of Brandon spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. D Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. B Moore and family spent Christmas with relatives at Austin. Mr. and Mrs. E Laurence of Kenora Ont were Christmas guests at Stirling home. Mr. and Mrs. M Borozny and family of Vancouver have been holidaying at the Borozny home. Mr. and Mrs. C Holliday and family were Brandon visitors this week. Marjorie and Clittora Chant of Winnipeg spent the holiday season with their parents, Mr. and Mrs Art Chant. Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs A Stieben were Miss Gladys and Mr R Edinger and Mr and Mrs J Stieben and family of Winnipeg. Christmas visitors with Mr and Mrs K Larson included Mr and Mrs T Bohay and family, Mrs A Sytehuk and Mr and Mrs Silver, all of Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs S McGregor and family, Mr and Mrs G Hay and family of Austin, Mr and Mrs Wm McGregor and family, Mrs E McGregor and Charlie were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs D McGregor. The draw for the whist bonspiel has been made. There are thirty four entries and two competitions. A week is given for each game to be played and there is a fee of 25e per couple per game, the winners to collect the fee each game. Play commenced this week. Continued on page six.
MacGregor gleams with Christmas lights as homes, businesses and main street glow. Ten festoon strings and a large tree at Hampton and Victoria mark the display funded by a Chamber of Commerce drive of 116.50 plus cost, installed by Hydro two days before Christmas. Lights will shine six nights monthly after Christmas, with a full donor list to appear next week.
The annual Charity Draw and Dance sponsored by Court Hampton Canadian Order of Foresters was very successful. Prizes included a Deep Freeze Clifford Blagden, a Chrome Kitchen Suite Ralph Critchlow, and a Floor Polisher Fred Snaith. Foresters thank all who supported the event and helped ensure its success.
The Dragnet show stars Jack Webb as Sargent Friday and Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. The film presents police work from the viewpoint of officers, tracing the long, meticulous process from investigation to conviction with stark realism.
MacGregor calf club held its fourth meeting at Macaulay School on December 17. The club plans a display for fairs and sent a Christmas card to Mr. McNair and Mr. Arbuthnott. Members will be told the date of the next meeting, and those desiring a gate sign should leave their names with a member or leader.
Joyous post holiday mood at the High School as two rink teams compete in the Winnipeg Bonspiel. Rae Anderson skip with Laurence Heselwood Ken Smith Ron Anderson play alongside David Booth skip with Raymond Weber Ron Stone Innis Harvey. Though no prizes, players enjoyed the event and curling soon resumes locally.
Florence June Ferguson and Kenneth Harry Ritzer were married at First Baptist Church Port Arthur on December 18 at 2 00 pm Rev S D Trites officiated Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with high neck Peter Pan collar and lily pointed sleeves Maid of honor Carole Davies wore Capri blue gown with lace bolero Flower girls and attendants wore matching blue outfits Reception followed with a buffet luncheon at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 358 Pearl Street Port Arthur Destination included Duluth and other US points Out of town guests included relatives from MacGregor Winnipeg and Rainy River
Four rinks from MacGregor to Portage competed in the Foresters Bonspiel last weekend. One rink won the Grand Challenge, securing four $5 Barrett's Shoe Store certificates. The winning team included A. Robert Lamb Raymond Weber Herb Barton and Elaine Borton.
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