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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
6
In the matter of the Estate of John Franklin Southworth late of MacGregor Manitoba retired farmer deceased all claims against the estate must be verified and sent to Malcolm E MacKinnon solicitor for the Executrix at his MacGregor Manitoba office before the 18th day of February AD 1956.
Agnes Mather died at her parents home in Rosehill on Wednesday January 18 after a period of ill health. She leaves her father Alfred Sheard, mother Mrs. Sheard, sister Marion and brother William. Funeral by Rev J L Pargey at Rosehill Community Hall on Friday January 20. Pallbearers listed. Card of thanks from Alfred and Dorothy Sheard thanks friends and neighbors for floral tributes and help during bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Angus Lawrie of Brookdale visited Mrs D Bos cow. Born at MacGregor Hospital on Jan 18 to Mr and Mrs Norman Birkett a daughter Laura Allison. A daughter Louraine Helen born Jan 17 to Mr and Mrs W C McDougall Fort William Ont weight 8 lbs. Miss Irene Merrick of Winnipeg visiting with sister Mrs EL Irwin. W I to host a Whist Drive Feb 1 at 8 pm Masonic Hall basement with aggregate prize. Law Week winners at WL Whit Drive listed. Mrs G Street and Mrs H Gilroy consolation prizes. News of R W Cobbe fracturing left wrist after slip, hospitalized. N E Wright and Miss A Crickard of local Collegiate staff attended a Winnipeg High School Workshop. They served as President and Public Relations officer for MacGregor Sidney Austin Local, with Dometrack from Sidney. Recent loss to Bagot district, Mr R E Walden, who slipped on icy streets in Winnipeg, broke his right hip and is in Winnipeg General Hospital. Wishes for speedy recovery from many friends.
The MacGregor Juveniles played Neepawa last Thursday, losing 20 to 3 though the score misrepresents the game. Eddie Anderson, Ray Weber, and Gary Shaw scored for MacGregor. Westbourne defeated MacGregor 14 to 2 with Kelvin Palmer and Eddie Anderson scoring. MacGregor then fell 9 to 4 at Carberry, with Ed Anderson and Laurence Heselwood among the standouts. An exhibition against Carberry Juveniles is set for Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the MacGregor Rink.
Miss Patsy Pears of Portage spent the weekend at her home. AM Graham and Earl Thompson are at the Portage Bonspiel this week. Mrs. Howard Cobbe of Portage visits Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin stayed in Winnibeg with Jarvis and Rosling families. Emma Kelly left for Vancouver to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law Charles Snowden who died Sunday January 22. Further particulars are unavailable.
Pine Creek News records a week of social visits in Portage area with many families hosting or visiting relatives. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Sid Knox of Portage, aliss Margaret Livingstone, Walter of Fir dale, Mr and Mrs Paul Uhrin in Winnipeg, MP and Mrs Elmer Nelson and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford Chambers, and others attending funerals and school events.
Manitoba will not open a special winter deer hunting season. Hon. C. E. Greenlay cites southern deer shortages, blizzards, and restricted movement as reasons. Improved weather has wildlife distribution, but roads to deer country remain closed, making open hunting likely to harm already thinned areas.
A correction clarifies an omission in last week’s card of thanks listing organizations. United Church W.A. is now acknowledged among the names, with apologies for the oversight.
Portage la Prairie hosts the annual bonspiel with 84 rinks. MacGregor sends three teams including skips Jack Hill Morris Hay and Laurie Smith with players Glenn Lye Walter Allan Ralph Lye and Dr W Parker. Sidney tops British consols playdowns by defeating Bill Scheltenberg's MacGregor entry.
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