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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
5
Expresses sincere gratitude to friends for cards and visits to Janice and me during our hospital stay. Thanks to doctors, nurses, and hospital staff for care and support at Saas, WMS, Teder Me WA, and Violet Hesetwood.
A pasted set of rural listings shows multiple sales and rental offers from MacGregor and area. Highlights include a New Zenith coal and wood range at 98.00, a large farm with 40 acres cultivated and rest hay, a good stock farm for rent near Austin’s section, seed prices from Bennehom Seed & Grain Co, and a 12 inch Gehl Hammermill with trade-in offer. Also listed are a Nay 161212 Pine Creek district property and a room house in MacGregor with 220 volt wiring and farm buildings.
Notice to creditors under The Trustee Act. In the matter of the estate of John K. Friesen, late of the Post Office of Austin, Manitoba, farmer deceased. All claims must be filed with Malcolm E. MacKinnon solicitor for the administrator at Hamp ton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before February 9, 1957. Dated at MacGregor Manitoba January 7, 1957.
Mrs x. ourmwene and Mrs H Strain of Carberry visit relatives in town. Mr R Wallace confined to his home. wishing him a speedy recovery. February Christ Church WA meeting at Mrs H Atkinson Web on the 6th at 3 pm. Whist winners: Ladies High Mrs A Blaine. Low Mrs H F Johnson. Gent’s High Howard Westman. Low H Kewlesky. W.C. United cittizen February meeting at Mrs Chambers 2:30 pm on the 6th. Red Cross sewing or knitting by request to Mrs K Outhwaite. Ladies Curling Club bonspiel postponed. Men’s Club bonspiel Feb 25. Sympathy to Russell Cairns family of Orangeville after fire. Ladies’ Aid United rear at Mrs T Poyser. Valentine Supper Feb 14 5:30–7:30 pm in Community Hall.
The annual Christ Church meeting was held at Cyril Randall home on January 21 with fair attendance. H F Johnson presided and Mr Elliott Brandon in charge of the parish invited Johnson to serve as Rector's Warden for 1967. Officers include Peoples' Warden Cyril Randall, Secretary Mrs H Gray, Treasurer Mr O Mays, Missions Sec Grace Russell, Vestry N Kowalchuk J P Dodwell Geo Bull Mrs J Halkyard Mrs G Russell Mrs R Outhwaite, with J P Dodwell elected delegate to Synod and O Mays as alternate. Launch was served at the close.
Last Saturday at Austin High showcased high school curling with Darwin Anderson breaking his winless run by beating Edwin Wicklund. Elaine Thomson and Jim Randall led defeats in a separate match, Thomson prevailing. Hartle Harland defeated Campbell Makinson, Rodney Ewen beat Ann Lamb, and Ron Russell defeated Ron Hotel. Portage rink picks include Jim Randall leading Elaine Thomson, Ian McMillan, and Myrna Bull. MacGregor selections list Farin to go, with Williams facing Makinson and Anderson. A post exam lull follows, and Austin High’s biggest bonspiel is set for Feb 22 and 23 with a Friday dance featuring the Neepawa Blackhawks.
Jedel of Austin led K K Jedel Gordon Hay H Gilmour and T Lowe to triumph over Kitson of Portage in an extra end at the Portage Bonspiel. Final ends featured a dramatic rally and precise last shots securing the winning counter. Also notes on curling events, socials, and attendees in Firdale and nearby clubs.
Sidney residents share weekend plans and visits as Mrs H Thorn attends a Winnipeg trustees convention. Gertrude Sims and Winnipeg guests stay with Miss Carrie Hall while Dirs Dankesreiter travels to Dauphin to be with a ailing mother. Bonspiel Week set for Feb 4 with six events. entries via M Ham.
The Firdale Norfolk Zippy Zippers Sewing Club held its second business meeting at Mrs. H Manns home last Friday January 18. Eight members and two visitors attended. Miss Coulthard explained the 4 H Council and plans were made for an amateur contest candy sale and dance on March 15 in Norfolk School inviting neighboring clubs.
The Worby Clothing Club held its third meeting before Christmas with Miss Rowlette present. The group and Arizona Calf Club caroled to twenty two farm homes, collected Christmas gifts, and sent them to a Children's Home in Brandon, Manitoba.
Sponsored on the Carnival Saturday January 19 at Worby the event drew a good crowd. Bob Owens led as Master of Ceremonies with colorful costumes judged by Mrs. Keith Bickford and Mr. G McGregor. Races and a closing broomball game followed. clubs cleared 27.90 and thanked helpers for the ice and good weather boosting a very warm year.
Canadian agriculturalist Grant MacEwan previews a forthcoming Dominco Commentary radio program on soil erosion. He recalls historic loss of fertile land, cites global and North American examples, and notes significant soil deterioration in the United States as a warning for Canada.
To combat erosion Mr Macwan postlisted Mining and Seating Company of Canada Limited manufacturers of Elephant Brand high analysis fertilizers. The fragment mentions land erosion and fertilizer producers but lacks event or outcome details.
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