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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald established February 1897 under A M Shaw prints weekly at the Herald Printing Office in MacGregor Manitoba. Subscriptions list $2.50 per year in Canada and $3.00 per year in the United States.
Special correspondent notes that crowds influence players through referees and rules. When fans back officials, clean play rises. when they mob the decision, rule breaking follows. Loyal support is urged, as hazards persist in the sport. A Calgary police trial of white night uniforms is planned after Montreal supply checks.
Mr H Kelly of London Ontario stayed with the Walter Kelly home for a weekend. Church services in Beaver will be held every other Sunday until further notice, omitting January 27. Miss Isabelle Taylorson of MacGregor visited Maurice Smith. Miss Agnes Torr spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Wright. Mr Harry Dankesreiter attended a Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperation board meeting in Winnipeg. The board briefed the Provincial Cabinet on last summer's annual convention policy. Later, the Western Agricultural Association held a two day conference with delegates heading to Montreal for the National Conference. Local citizens joined portage bonspiel efforts featuring Allan Miller with Maurice Smith Fred Snaith of MacGregor and George Lamont of Portage, Earl Thompson and Bob Sims with Laurie Smith, Walter Kelly and Alf Graham with Glenn Lye and Harry Dankesreiter with Walter Critchlow.
Friends gathered at the school Friday evening to honor Mrs. Oscar Domke formerly Lois Harkness. Lois was escorted to a decorated chair with her mother and sisters-in-law present. Mrs. Vernon McKelvy read an address and Mr. James Irwin gave a glass top walnut coffee table as a gift. Lunch followed.
One annual school meeting was held Tuesday evening of last week. Retiring trustee Maurice Smith was replaced by Alf Graham. The board now includes Chairman Aly Graham, and trustees Clarence Smith and Roy Stone with Maurice Smith serving as secretary-treasurer.
The Children’s Aid Society of Central Manitoba received a cheque for $500 from the Manitoba Brewers and Hotelmen’s Welfare fund last Saturday. The donation brings the campaign total to $12,000. Executive Director Charles R. Fraser and secretary Frank G. Mathers expressed thanks, noting the money will be put to good use.
Katrime news notes social events school updates and travel. Miss Joyce Lake visited Miss Gay Lambert and Miss Betty McLaughlin returned to MacGregor after mumps. Mr Lawrence Smith attends Trustees Convention in Winnipeg. Mrs Francis McLachlan visits Winnipeg with Vic Rehill. Harvey Gilbert attended MacGregor Beausejour hockey. Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Fleming celebrated. Joan Steen and Margaret Brooks visited Katrime. Dorothy Chambers returned to school. Good Neighbors Club completed two quilts. next quilting planned. Skating party at Fink followed by group supper at Heselwood home.
Mr Roland Corrigal visited at Shoal Lake last week. Mr Matt McQuiston attends the School Trustees Convention in Winnipeg this week. Mr and Mrs Clarence Martin visit Morris home in Gloria. A Whist Drive and Dance at Orangeville School drew a large crowd with prizes won by Lovina McQuisten and Rod Fox and consolation by Mrs W Sparrow and rank Gertsen. Music by Henry and Mrs Loney of Pine Creek. lunch served. An event is planned again Friday February 1 at the school.
The Orangeville annual school meeting approved the past year’s report. Russell Cairns, retiring trustee, was reelected. School Board members named include Les Fox as secretary, Matt McQuiston, and ill Cairn.
A. R. Henry Auctioneer and Valuator advertises sales conducted anywhere with satisfaction guaranteed and a Portage la Prairie phone listing 117 for inquiries.
Anderson Block in Portage la Prairie lists real estate for auction through Metheral Auctioneers. Phone numbers show contact for bidding details at 730.
Under the Trustee Act the estate of John Percival MacKinnon late of MacGregor Manitoba is advertised for all claims to be sent to MacKinnon & MacKinnon solicitors for Gladys Mary MacKinnon and Malcolm Edey MacKinnon executors. The deadline is March 1, 1952. Dated January 7, 1952.
In loving memory of Annie Tait who died January 28, 1948. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger daily, Remembrance keeps her near. Lovingly remembered by husband Andrew Tait and family.
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