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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
Region President outlines plans for forming two secondary school areas. The statement notes conditions in many schools suggest creating one area may be insufficient, signaling an approach seen as the best solution in the region. He emphasizes efficiency and coverage for students.
The column humorously chronicles local life in MacGregor Portage la Prairie and nearby areas. It mentions new residents Harry and Mrs. Lawson, a CPR dispatcher at Kenora, a hot week with a heat wave, a wolf chasing a jack rabbit, and light notes about local gardens, sports, and family antics. It also covers a Manitoba school area plan proposing a Regional Secondary School system with taxes, grants, and potential impact on local districts, plus a formal submission from Mr. K Griffiths.
Mrs Edith Lloyd dies in Clevedon England at age 96. She is survived by sons Harry of MacGregor Reginald of Vancouver and daughter Maude of Clevedon. Her husband predeceased her.
Local exhibitors at Carberry Fair last weekend posted strong showings. W. J. Moore and Wayne and Valerie led with seven horses including heavies ponies and a saddle mare. Allen Miller and Beaver entries earned multiple firsts. W. R. Shaw showcased purebred Clydes, while Gilbert Street dominated poultry and flowers with numerous firsts and top points.
Local fairs coverage on 4H activities submitted but withheld due to space. The paper plans to publish the full articles in the next issue, presenting the items in their entirety.
The Cub and Scout Corner lists boys planning to attend the Royal Lake Ontario camp and names a July 25 meeting at the United Church Annex. Two Group Committee sessions at 8 p.m. discuss final plans and transportation, emphasizing parent attendance.
In Flint Charles Simms aged 22 sneezed Monday causing his car to collide with a police patrol car. Both cars sustained about $300 damage each. Two officers were injured with a broken arm, and Simms received a ticket.
Mrs Gordon Stewart hosted a July 6 trousseau tea for her daughter Vivian Telford at Vivian's aunt Mrs E Graham's home. Attending were the bride elect’s mother Mrs Stewart and groom’s mother Mrs R McGregor, with tables decoratively arranged and staffed by a long list of helpers. About 110 guests attended the afternoon and evening event including many relatives and friends.
Gail Nichols spent a week in Winnipeg attending the Cane Nations Seminar for High Said Stadents. Students from Manitoba and northern regions heard speakers on world peace and global work. They aired views at the UN and enjoyed social events at venues like the Capital Theatre and Hudson’s Bay Co. Sponsors and teachers received heartfelt thanks for making the week possible.
Miss Vivian Telford was guest of honor at a surprise shower June 27 at Macdonald Airport at Mrs L Graves home. The Macdonald School staff presented a starter set of Silver Birch Chinaware wrapped in a miniature train. An evening of cards followed by lunch. On June 28 a kitchen shower for Vivian in Miss Telford's class was hosted by Mrs Neilly. Gifts in a baby carriage were given and Vivian thanked her friends for the pleasant surprise.
Gail MacGregor, a member of the Sweeger Thible Fumblers Watching Club, is selected as one of eight Gil Members of the Province to travel to Jefferson, Iowa for the State Fair. The trip, coordinated with local officials, will depart Winnipeg and return with speeches and public service emphasis.
Pathhead school hosted a mis cellaneous shower for Miss Irene Alderson bride of last Saturday. Mrs R Thompson, Mrs S Thompson, Mrs H Lamb, Mrs H Barton and Mrs No Noblgren organized the event with pink and white decor. Irene received corsages, guests presented gifts, and a luncheon followed. A baptismal service is planned for Sunday evening July 24 at MacGregor United Church with Rev J L Fargey officiating.
Irene Gertrude Alderson and Gerald Patrick Moran were married in a double ceremony at St John’s Roman Catholic Church Portage la Prairie on Saturday July 16 at 10 30 am. The bride wore a white nylon net and lace gown with a fingertip veil and lily point headdress. Bridesmaids wore pastel blue and yellow gowns with daisy bouquets. Groom’s attendants included Bruce Muir and James Moran. Soloist Lois Lambler organist Yvonne Weiderbolt participated. A reception followed in West End Hall and the couple honeymooned eastward.
The WI plans a meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Wright on Thursday July 28 at 2 30 pm. Beaver Hospital Aid hosts a bake sale in Lye's showroom Saturday July 30 with donations welcome. MacGregor Hospital Aid sponsors a bake sale and draw on Saturday July 23 at 9 pm in Hazel's Dress Shop. Donations welcome.
A severe heat wave across Manitoba worsens drought like conditions while grain crops show stress from aphid infestation. Agricultural officials report high humidity and patchy fields with ripening grain lacking fill. A spray plan using malathion and 2 4 D is advised, costing about two to two fifty per acre, with immediate treatment if infestation is severe.
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