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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
1
Community column recaps a successful local fair with a missing horse and gloves incident, playful jokes about a Scotsman and a talking horse engine, racehorse chatter, and plans for an Orange Celebration in Carberry. It also notes first bearded wheat, street photo nostalgia, and upcoming Picnics and sports results at Portage Fair and Beaver events.
Fifteen members of the MacGregor 4-H Clothing Club attended the Portage 4-H Jamboree and earned first prize of 30 dollars for their parade display. The group impressed with grooming and self made uniforms featuring white mandarin blouses royal blue skirts red polka dot bags. Other Portage area clubs also competed with forty girls in the clothing judging.
Cowan, 97, a former district engineer of the provincial Good Roads Department stationed at Brandon, drowned last Friday evening at Clear Lake after leaping from a motor boat to save four others. Unable to swim, his body had not been found by yesterday afternoon. He is remembered for engineering work on the new highway through MacGregor.
The 64th North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society Exhibition and Sports on Friday July 6 drew a moderate crowd but was financially successful. Highlights included a new Stock Parade, strong horse and cattle shows, and notable prizewinners from MacGregor and Burnside. Poultry was cancelled due to Newcastle Disease. proceeds from hospital rides amounted to 225 dollars, with MacGregor Hospital adding 210. Softball saw Katrinne win and MacGregor lose in the final. prize lists to be published next issue.
Frances Hobin daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hobin wed Benjamin Claude Peterson son of Mr and Mrs B C Peterson of Woodside Manitoba at St Andrew's United Church Moose Jaw on June 16. Rev Allan Martin conducted the ceremony with attendants Mrs Robert Beattie and Mrs Neil Smith. The bride wore a white organza over taffeta gown with train and veil. A reception for eighty followed at Grant Hall Hotel with family and out of town guests from Regina Winnipeg Calgary and more. The couple will reside at 30 Omnica Street West Moose Jaw.
Anglican church services will not be held on July 15 and July 22 as churches cancel holiday schedules. No services will be conducted at the parish during these two Sundays.
About 278 attended the Achievement Day event at Memorial Hall MacGregor on July 4. Sewing groups from Southfield Melvin Macaulay Southend Katrime and town displayed coats suits and children s clothing with a style and material cost commentary. Performers included Larry Moore Diana Stevenson Mrs Duncan McGregor and Bonnie Hay while Miss Sarah Stephenson Miss McKay and Mrs Ames spoke. Tea and a hospital fund silver collection of 20.12 concluded the program with thanks to the MacGregor School Board.
Calendar of events lists You Have a Date Mard annual Children’s Vacation Bible Crusade at Bethel Gospel Chapel August 6 to 10. United Church Vacation School runs July 23 to 27. MacGregor Hospital Aid meets July 16 at 8 p.m. Rural aids asked to send a representative. Annual eperal for Fresh Air Camp cookies eggs and money set for July 21 at United Church Annex Gimli.
Volunteer workers from a twenty mile radius converged on the hospital site last Wednesday afternoon to clear ground of trees using tractors trucks and muscle. Another crew unloaded gravel and hauled it to the site showing local support for the Few Hospital project. The property south of the current building is ready for excavation once blueprints receive Department of Health acceptance.
Mr and Mrs Harry Walker Marlene and Diane leave MacGregor for Portage la Prairie after six years of community involvement. Harry, CPR section foreman, served with the United Church Choir and local sports supporters. Marlene joined United Church and High School Choirs. both helped Sunday School. The Walkers contributed to U L and curling. Their home’s flower show was a MacGregor delight. Best wishes follow as Harry becomes Roadmaster and the family starts anew.
The article promotes two shows. Lullaby of Broadway stars Doris Day and Gene Nelson with supporting cast Sakall and De Wolf, promising laughs and music. Blossoms in the Dust returns July 17 and 18 featuring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon in beloved roles, billed as heart warming family entertainment.
ALODE members hosted a farewell event at Mrs S McCulloch's home for Mrs V C Hardy who leaves after three years of LO D E membership. An engraved silver spoon was presented and an address praised her chapter service before a luncheon.
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