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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
1
A long reminiscence lists 1950s prices for Chevrolets and shirts, notes a 1926 dog derby winner and speeds, recalls Manitoba weather and jokes, then traces radio and TV evolution from headphones to wristwatch radios. Mentions Jean Fox, Portage Ladies Spiel, and local humor.
Annie Louisa Lamb aged 72 died suddenly January 8 1957 in MacGregor Hospital after long illness. Born May 28 1864 in Meadow Lea Man she lived in Pathhead District since 1808 and married Adam Lamb in 1907. She left four daughters two sons ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren with brothers Howard and Reg Scott. Funeral January 11 at United Church MacGregor with Rev J L Fargey. interment in MacGregor cemetery. The Lamb family thanks all for sympathy and assistance.
Tivoli Theatre announces no Tuesday or Wednesday performances until further notice after a midweek show. Robt Harvey states only one Saturday show at 8 pm will run, starting January 26.
The MacGregor Herald changes hands with The Vopni Press Ltd of Portage la Prairie taking over effective January 1 1987 and continuing operations from MacGregor with same staff. Publisher A M Shaw remains until April 1 1957 and the new owners promise uninterrupted publication and local service.
Britannia Chapter LODE members met in January at Mrs A M Hay home. Nomination committee formed with Mrs C F Kits on presiding. They will draft a slate to post in Lamb’s Store for Feb annual meeting at Mrs S R Lamb home. Jan 18 is withdrawal deadline. Committees will support March of Dimes campaign Jan 31 to Feb 2. Clothing donations for Hungarian relief sent to headquarters. Continued on page three.
The Manitoba Teachers' Society held a January Workshop at Technical Vocational High School in Winnipeg on Saturday January 12. Leaders were trained by C Bergen of MacGregor and Mrs Willis of Worby. The event offered an instructive program focused on leadership.
Drought in Southwest Africa killed an estimated 100000 farm animals last month. The disaster threatens to halt butter production across the territory, impacting local agriculture and food supplies.
Jennifer reports on Collegiate Charter events and high school dances with ticket sales, raffle prize of a TV lamp, and music by Brocker's Bombshells. Dance runs 9 30 to 1 30 with admission one dollar. Also notes curling results and that Dave Booth remains undefeated until potential upcoming match.
SPRINGHILL NS CP The mine near Springhill will reopen at 5 am next Friday after the November 1 explosion that killed 39 in No 4 Nine of the Cumberland Railway and Coal Company A three member royal commission led by Donald Melnis will probe the disaster with hearings starting February 11 in Springhill to assess any mine defects and compliance with the Coal Mines Regulation Act.
The MacGre or WMS annual meeting was held December 11 at Mrs Gilroy's home with Mrs D McDougall elected president for a second term. Sixteen members answered roll call with Bible verses. A candlelight service impressed attendees and the year was declared successful. The first meeting of the new year was January 8 at Mrs Rite Harvey's with seventeen members, one new member joining. Mrs R Critchlow and Mrs Fraser led devotional and study, followed by lunch. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fargey’s. In London, Reuters reports panic buying after rumors of rationing caused a temporary sugar shortage in Britain.
In Carberry 12 day night action, the Blueshirts defeated MacGregor 124 to 63 before about 200 fans. Carberry moved to first in the Central League, ahead by one game. MacGregor’s Bud Kelly and Wes McGillivray each scored twice, with Barry Barber and Pete McGregor adding singles. Denny Lamb broke his right ankle early in the second period and was hospitalized overnight, expected to miss time.
The Carberry intermedates defeated MacGregor 53 to 3 in MacGregor on January 12, drawing the season's largest crowd despite subzero temperatures. The win leaves Carberry undefeated at 6–0 and in first place, with MacGregor second at 4–2. The Red and White opened scoring in the first period.
Announcement reveals The MacGregor Herald will be sold to Vopni Press Ltd of Portage la Prairie. The plan aims to keep the weekly operating, maintain community service, and continue Pat Gilroy’s staff role while partnering with current publisher Alex Shaw amid concerns over ownership change.
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