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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
1
Local notes recount farm gaffes and town humor from Katrime and area. Residents swap stories of a hog on the loose, curling week banter, and a lively rink crowd. Obituary honors Mrs Frances McLachlan of Katrime with community praise and funeral details.
Britannia Chapter LODE sponsors the March of Dimes drive in MacGregor with a Mothers March on Polio. A door to door canvass will be held Wednesday February 1 from 6 30 to 8 30 pm. Residents are asked to have porch lights on and donations ready.
Mrs. Thomas A. Woodward of Lavenham turns 102, a long and notable life. Surviving relatives include her sons Tom Charles and Phillip Woodward and daughters Mrs. Sam Henry and Mrs. Tillie Henry. Her brother Mrs. Philip Hamel died last summer at 99. A reception for Mrs. Woodward is set for Saturday with friends welcomed to call.
Government members of the Manitoba Legislature studied a draft liquor law prepared by Attorney General MN Hryhorczuk and Premier Campbell reported that a weekend caucus approved the general principles. A final draft will be reviewed by another caucus before the bill goes to the legislature at month’s end. Further changes may occur before presentation to the house.
MacGregor overwhelmed Neepawa 19 to 4 in an exhibition game as Pete McGregor sparked a fast start with a first period equalizer and Don Blight led MacGregor with four goals. The Intermediates then edged Carberry 13-11 in a tight league clash, despite Herman Weber’s injury, with Pete McGregor and Bob Nelson among top scorers.
A plan to raise 100000 for Manitoba Agricultural Memorial Museum was presented with a four member committee including J J Hambley Winnipeg and Mayor Henderson Portage la Prairie. The campaign aims 50000 by donations and provincial matching, to build and operate a provincial museum on a 20 acre site near the Holland Gladstone junction. The project received support from the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and public works officials, with a building plan from Smith Carter Katelnikoff and a Winnipeg exhibit to follow.
St Pauls Congregation held its annual meeting in the church on Monday January 16 with fair attendance despite weather. Rector Rev Father Patrick presided. reports from church organizations were approved and thanks given to Mrs Kitson and Sunday School staff. Heating discussed and a stove installation planned. Vestry elected for 1986: Peoples Warden C F Kitson Rector's Warden E L Irwin secretary treasurer G E Lewin and vestry members H A Lye A E Chant B Jelly R E Lye EA Hay F T Moores N J Hulme and Mrs C Brown. The Rector thanked parishioners for their kindness since arriving in MacGregor. The meeting ended with the Benediction.
Work started Monday on the West End Service Station lunch bar and bus depot renovation. The project, led by Aylmer Duncan, will remove walls to create a larger waiting room and lunch counter with kitchen on the east side and an office in the northeast corner. A Sneak Preview at Tivoli Theatre is set for Wednesday night February 1.
A glimpse into MacGregor School records lists past students from 1907 to 1996. The 1996 graders included Bev erley MacKinnon and Allan Noblgren among others. The upcoming MacGregor High School Bonspiel is set for February 3 and 4 with outside rinks invited and Walter Machan scheduled for a dance on February 3. Curling results show several matchups including Ron Anderson and Walker, Rintoul and Rodgers, and Booth and Smith.
Tivoli Theatre announces a Sneak Preview program beginning February 7 at 6:30. Patrons will view an unknown film not announced to the public, with no title revealed and secrecy about the picture kept until shown.
Wasi Hie Dey announces that The W. will meet at Mrs A Perkins home on Thursday January 26 at 2 30 p.m. Also St Valentines Tea held by St Pauls J A at Mrs B L Jelly home on February 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.
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