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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
1
Lively notes from the village recount arrivals after holidays and talk of harvest soon. Local incidents include prize hints, a hay shortage near a fence, a police-like pig pen joke, and a green slime filled reservoir mishap.
More than 70 campers aged 10 to 14 from Carberry to Portage attended the United Church Jubilee Camp in Delta for ten days. Activities included nature hunts, crafts, swims, songs, campfire programs, daily chores, and a Sunday visitors day led by Rev. RK MacLean with Miss Betty Carkeek as director. A storm knocked down trees but the group recovered quickly and resumed activities.
The MacGregor Girls 4-H Club shone at the Portage Fair with Donna Lye chosen as Fashion Queen after a district contest held in East Central. Shirleen Hawkers and Isabelle Kalberg earned Eaton prizes. other club members won clothing and foods awards and trip opportunities to Toronto and Minnesota. The group, led by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Frank, contributed to a strong parade with 27 clubs represented.
Two amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act take effect July 14. Top benefit for dependents rises to 4.00 dollars a day, single rates to 2.85, with waiting days reduced for days after July 14. Supplementary benefits extended to April 15 each year. No discrimination in placement based on race, color, religion, or politics.
Three local exhibitors led by Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. K Anderson shone at Portage and Carberry fairs. At Portage, Nelson won 46 prizes including 18 firsts while Anderson took 16 prizes with 6 firsts. Nelson earned a 96 pound sack of Robin Hood Flour for best loaf and a second prize for a fruit cake. At Carberry Nelson claimed 32 prizes in baking and canning. Alex Borozney and Stathers also won in dairy products and tableware categories. Local horsemen Wm. Moore, W. R. Shaw, Preston McIntosh, Ted Critchlow and Geo S. Thompson were among exhibitors.
The text notes that the practice is now recognized by statute through the amendment. It explains that the principle previously followed informally is formally codified, giving it legal standing and official acknowledgment.
Construction of the new hospital wing south of the Lye residence advances rapidly with a two story addition 40 by 38 feet. The basement will house the Doctors Office District Nurse and Health Unit while the upper floor will hold Wards. Volunteers removed the old roof Tuesday afternoon and a flat roof will raise part of the structure. Grounds are being leveled and Jarman Plumbing and Heating Company begins plumbing and heating work.
Date specific items announce a dance in Katime Community Hall on Friday July 18 with Walter Machan's Orchestra providing music. A meeting at Mrs Corrigal's home Thursday July 24 at 2 30 pm. Gimli Fresh Air Camp annual appeal Saturday July 19 in United Church Annex seeking eggs cookies and cash gifts.
The Church of England changes Sunday services with a 10 am start for Sunday School and an 11 am devotional service at MacGregor and Beaver locations. The Orange Lodges will attend a 2:30 pm service in MacGregor, shifting revivaltime to 7:30 pm, with 11 am Sunday School and 2 pm Bagot noted.
In Christ Church The Pas July 5 Rev R Milburn unites Lorna Kathleen Watts and Gordon Axel Nohlgren. The bride wore a Noor lace gown with long gloves and carried red roses. Attendants wore yellow and pale green gowns with net mitts. The reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Flin Flon after a Detroit Lakes trip.
MacGregor village council met with most members present. Actions include street lamp cost requests, railway crossing stop sign discussions, building permit approval for Fred Archer, one Old Age pension grant, auditor remarks to be published, and multiple council payments and grants.
The Fat Calf Clubs from Bagot MacGregor and Portage districts sold forty calves at St Boniface Stock Yards on July 16. Nelson Hulme Jr of MacGregor Club claimed Grand Champion with a 900 pound red Shorthorn bought by Eaton's. Top MacGregor placings went to Hulme Moore Valance Hulme. Bagot winners included Kalberg Coulthard Valance Coulthard. Frank Bowman judged the event and Draper of Elgin Man conducted the sale.
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