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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
1
Merv Cronk in Austin notes a 1701 dated coin said to be from King George era brought by Fred Salmon from England in 1905. The item, milled edge and metal not copper or silver, sparks local curiosity about historic finds.
The men's curling standings as of January 23 show 24 rinks in play after one joined post start. Through Saturday, 107 games completed with a total of 276 needed to finish the schedule. Colin Shaw quartet leads with 9 21, Laurie Smith with 8 2, Alf Graham 8 2, Cyril Palmer 7 2.
A young man attempted to cash a cheque at a local merchant on a Saturday. The cheque, signed by a well known farmer from the Katrime district and for wages, appeared legitimate but proved to be a fake when deposited the next Monday. The RCMP are investigating the incident.
Frederick Charles Borton known as Fred, died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness while resting on a Blue Bird Café counter stool. Councillor Borton, beloved in local civic life, passed away before medical aid. Funeral services were held at St Paul's Anglican Church with interment in MacGregor cemetery.
You Have a Date squad Chapter will meet at the home of Mrs. 8. T. McCulloch on Monday February 1 at 8pm for the annual meeting and to encourage good attendance. St Pauls JA plans a St Valentine Tea and Produce Table at Mrs C F Kitsons home February 13 starting at 3 pm.
Despite extreme cold a fair crowd attended MacGregor United Church annual meeting on Monday evening January 16. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. W. R. Welsh and chairmanship was provided by Mr. S. R. Lamb with secretary Mr. John Wood. Various reports were presented including the Board of Managers noting all obligations met in 1953 with a balance. Other reports covered WMS, YLS, M and M Fund, and senior organizations awaiting changes as junior W.A. grows, with notes on financial statements and local support. The session clerk reported eleven services, twenty one baptisms, eight marriages, and new members. dissolution of Senior W.A. was discussed with transfer to Junior W.A. and the need for greater spiritual interest emphasized. A vote reaffirmed retirement of specific members and a letter to Senior W.A. commended their service.
The CGIT girls hosted the Women's Missionary Society at the United Church Annex on Tuesday evening January 19. Florence White led the meeting assisted by Norma Stratton and Margaret Zimmerman. CGIT members explained their initials and shared poetry music and a social lunch with WMS visitors.
Gladstone Bonspiel featured Mac Gregor rink taking top honors as Harvey Jones led his team of Pat Quinn Herman Weber and Vern McKelvy to first place in the Beaver Lumber Event, earning a silver trophy and four GE irons. Jones faced clubmates Norman Smith Co twice, splitting games 7 6 and 5 4 while nine matches yielded two losses.
Ada Giover expresses deep gratitude for the acts of kindness from organizations, friends, and neighbors during Harvey’s long illness and after his passing. She thanks Dr Koziol hospital staff and the district for the cash gift and messages, noting the lightening of a heavy load.
Mrs Mary Hunt 86 died January 14 1954 in Winnipeg after long illness. Born March 8 1867 at Thedford Mines Quebec she lived in Pathhead MacGregor and Portage la Prairie. Survived by daughters Olive Kennedy Toronto and Ida Collier Portage la Prairie. husband died 1953. funeral January 16 at First Presbyterian Portage with local pallbearers and burial in St Marys cemetery.
The Count of the rural municipality of North Norfolk will meet in Austin on Friday February 5.
The High School Bonspiel opens Friday with entries from Portage Austin Westbourne and Sidney. Prizes bought by local businessmen include sweaters pens and pencils cigarette cases and compacts wallets and show passes lamps cameras gift certificates brushes. A social and dance follow the banquet. Admission 3 cents per person or 50 cents per couple. Curling participants enter free. Kent McDougall Walter Smith and Linda Hodge return to the event.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. W. R Welsh in United Church for Frederick Charles Billings who died Saturday in Portage la Prairie General Hospital at 63. Born in Ontario, he moved to Manitoba 58 years ago and farmed the Southend district before retiring in 1951 to Portage la Prairie. Survived by brothers George and John. pallbearers listed. interment at MacGregor cemetery with McKillops in charge.
The Tivoli reports cancellation of all Tuesday and Wednesday shows starting February 2 and continuing through February and March. Friday and Saturday nights will maintain their usual schedule.
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