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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
1
Local movers relocated the Lucas residence to Sidney last Friday. Under the house, a quill pen dated about 1910 was found with a handle inscription reading "compliments of J. Ross." Residents note a string of community tidbits from camping trips to nearby events and town humor.
After years of debate the town placed the new electrically operated siren on a forty foot pole behind the post office. Mayor Wenham says final switch approval rests with the Telephone Engineering department and a temporary emergency hook up will be ready this weekend. He plans a public signals code and calls for three volunteer firefighters to join a paid brigade under the Fire Chief with duties assigned as needed.
Ernest F. Burton 71 passed away at his farm home after a long illness. He served in the Veterans' Guard during World War II and leaves wife Margaret J. Fox Burton and six sons and five daughters. Burial details not fully recorded.
Five years after arriving from Bal moral Man to lead MacGregor Beaver and Bagot charges Rev. C. Douglas Rupp preached his last sermon on June 20. Parishioners from all charges honored him with appreciations, gifts of music, a school choir tribute, and farewell addresses in MacGregor and Bagot.
A social gathering within the church life concluded a memorable evening, leaving attendees with lasting impressions of fellowship and communal activity. The event reflected the community’s spirit and devotion, highlighting shared experiences and quiet moments of reflection.
Postponed Decoration Day services due to wet weather last Sunday will be held this Sunday at Westbourne. The service begins at 2 20 PM with the same order of service as planned.
The United Church plans a Sunday meeting after evening service to consider the Property Committee report on building a new manse. Rev. W. R. Welsh leads the service. A July 10 meeting of the Property Committee and Board of Stewards will discuss each committee’s findings, with date changes noted for July 9.
Mr and Mrs J Patton were honored by family at a dinner on Sunday June 29 to mark forty years of marriage. Fourteen guests gathered around a lace covered table with a three tier cake and a gift presentation followed the meal. Guests included Mr and Mrs A Fosher of Winnipeg and Miss M Munroe of Portage.
Reader asks why memorial flags and flowers for British servicemen were kept secret and urges the village council and veterans to establish a yearly observance. He condemns the apparent neglect of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and warns against erasing memory. A note about a TB clinic appears at end.
The following promotions from MacGregor Public School are announced by Principal T. D. McKie. The report covers Grades 1 to VII with numerous pupils advancing, including seniors Kirby Outhwaite and Gary Buchanan among others.
The Fair Grounds bustle with last minute preparations for the 5th annual Exhibition and Sports of the North Norfolk Agricultural Society set to open tomorrow July 4. Secretary H S Collins handles entries and grounds work as rains boost harvest prospects and livestock classes are cancelled this year.
Regular meetings of the Rural council in Austin and the Village council in MacGregor are set for July 7th. The notices call for attendance by council members and relevant officials to discuss local matters.
Mary Joan Steen and Douglas Murray Grove were married June 21 in MacGregor Manitoba at United Church. Rev C D Rupp officiated. Attendants included Joyce Steen and Leona Steen. Garnet Grove was best man. Out of town guests from Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Oakville Minnedosa and other towns attended. The couple planned a motor trip east and will reside at Katrime.
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