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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
1
The school held a skating party at the rink with a large turnout despite subzero temperatures. Highlights include MacGregor Midgets beating Austin Midgets 5 1 with Emerson Towle and McDonald scoring, curling results, and classroom notes on student progress and courses.
Mrs. Margaret Annison expresses gratitude for cards letters fruit and flowers and visits while a patient at the Postage General Hospital.
The MacGregor United Church annual meeting in the annex covered finances, governance, and active committees. Reports from the WMS, YPU, Sunday School, and Annex Committee showed strong participation and a focus on upkeep and outreach despite severe weather.
Thomas Seaman, longtime Edrans resident and former leader of the Edrans Brass Band, dies at age 96 after living with his son William. He recently moved to Brandon Hospital and his funeral is held at the Edrans Anglican Church with interment in Edrans Cemetery.
Mrr. Vienna Lye of Marshall-Wells at MacGregor plans to attend the giant convention in Winnipeg on February 1 to 3. He expects the event to provide market insights and the latest merchandise trends from across Canada to benefit his customers and community.
A fire near the east counter of Max Kirshner’s store was spotted by Mitchel Hay as he headed to a hockey game. He alerted Kirshner, who returned, opened the store, and, with iron bars in place, halted the blaze before it spread to clothing on the east counter. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm near the Post Office with several bystanders nearby.
St Pauls Angi e parishioners plan their annual meeting at Mr H A lye home Friday evening January 28 at 8 pm. Reports from organizations will be heard and year end business conducted.
Jr. and Mrs. W. R. Shaw visited friends in Winnipeg. Bert Heselwood of Muir ent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Walker. A new library books box arrived at Katrime Pool Elevator. Lorraine Green returned to Portage after visiting Blanchard home. Don Palinsky injured his knee with a hay fork while alone. N. McLachlan and Lorna traveled to Portage last Thursday. Mrs. Blanchard visited Portage during the week. Ir. Brugger went to Winnipeg on business and a medical check-up, resuming duties at the elevator last Monday. The annual School meeting elected L. Smith and E. Duncan to the board, with Duncan as Secretary-Treasurer.
Mrs Clarence Smith visited in Portage last week and Mrs Cecil Cooper returned Monday after time in Winnipeg. Mrs B W Cook of MacGregor visiting at Clarence Smiths. P Birkett of Winnipeg visiting brother Roy McLaughlin. Zimmerman improves though still in hospital. mother Mrs Zimmerman could return home. Community mourns Katherine Neu he, 27, who died at Misrecordia Hospital Winnipeg. funeral at Altona today.
Fireside Service conducted by Y N weather and Rev C D Rupp featured favorite hymns. Mel played piano while Moore’s vocal solos were canceled by illness. After the service YLS members served tea and enjoyed a social hour.
A crowded Saturday night saw MacGregor edge Brandon 8-6 after a wild opening, with Allan McGregor scoring and Vic Palmer sealing the win. The SouthEnd team pressed back in the third, while Jim Armitt troubled Brandon and Ross in net.
Mrs Mildred Strang was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs A V Jubb before her upcoming marriage to Mr Frank Hay. Hostesses included Mrs Enid Moore Mrs Mabel Palmer Miss Mildred Rowlatt Mrs Muriel Snaith and Mrs V Weber. Snaith gave a corsage and Rowlatt spoke for all, presenting a gift of Revere Kitchen Ware disguised in a mail bag. A luncheon followed during which Mrs G A Hay served coffee. Watch for the annual carnival dates MacGregor Rink late February to early March.
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