Maples Herald reads like small town miscellany
The article offers a holiday pause for the Herald and a collage of town notes. It recalls a husband’s quips about wives’ hats, a camp stove banter line, reflections on life’s crosses, local trades and items, a minor robbery, praise for Mr. Birkett’s flowers, and community updates. Fifteen Boy Scouts depart for Royal Lake Ontario, while others plan doubles and horse shoes. A barn fire destroys J. C. Jensen’s shed. Lye buys a new Ford coupe, and readers are urged to keep little moneys for when the paper returns in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omemera Se
Pete
Bagot
J.C. Jensen
Jensen
RE. Lye
E.R McNeely
Wedding in MacGregor Unites Vivian Telford and Allen Gilchrist
Blue delphiniums and white stocks frame a United Church ceremony in MacGregor as Vivian Anne Telford and Allen Gilchrist unite in marriage. Rev J Le Fargey officiates, with Laura Sutherland and Norma McMaster in supporting roles. Guests from Portage la Prairie Glenboro Winnipeg and Swan River attend. couple to reside in MacGregor after a train honeymoon to Vancouver and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
MacGregor
Vivian Anne Telford
GW Stewart
New Westminster
Allen Gilchrist
RW. McGregor
J. le Fargey
Norman Johnson
Laura’ Sutherland
Crystal City
Boyd Telford
Vivian
Marjorie Gilbert
Norma McMaster
Westourne
Sybil Bergman
Gimli
Valerie Telford
Daryl Ihlert
Valerie
Jack McGregor
F Wishering
Bill McKeeor
Garnet Critchlow
Tom Telford
Bri
McGregor
Khantt
Vancouver
Victoria
Rene Earles
Howard Cobbe
Five-Legged Calf Adds To Ontario Farm News
A five legged calf in Palmerston Ontario thrives on two farms. The extra limb grows between its shoulder blades and hangs loose across its back as the animal gains weight and life progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston, Ont
Vacation School Climaxed By Sunday Achievement Day
Vacation school ran July 18 to 22 with about eighty children from MacGregor Beaver Pathhead Emmeline Macaulay Southend and Bagot districts. Classes for kindergarten primary and intermediate groups included Bible stories music crafts and handwork. An Achievement Day on Sunday featured songs a choral reading Bible quiz and crafts display with ice cream donated by Mrs Leonard Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmsew Church
Cation School
MacGregor
Beaver
Pathhead
Emmeline
Macaulay
Southend
Bagot
Frank Hay
Russ. Tarr
Lamb
Stan Moore
Ian Henry
Heather Fotheringham
Normal Stratton
Wenty
Fargey
Walter Allan
Roberta Allan
Viola McDougall
R. H. Harvey
Margaret Zimmerman
Gloria Gibbs
F. Clark
Leonard Lamb
Baptismal Services at MacGregor United Church
Sunday evening baptism at MacGregor United Church conducted by Rev. I. L. Fargey. Recipients include Susan Elizabeth Lamb, Kimberley Laurie Smith, Thomas Harold Lamb, Marcia Lee Lamb, Donna Mae Martin, John Morrison Hay, and John Russell Wood, children of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
I. L. Fargey
Susan Elizabeth Lamb
Duncan Lamb
Kimberley Laurie Smith
Norman Smith
Thomas Harold
Marcia Lee Lamb
Harold Lamb
Donna Mae Martin
C. Martin
John Morrison Hay
A. M. Hay
John Rus ‘Wood
J Wood
Fires Destroy Theatre And Grain Elevator
Weekend fires at Langruth and Golden Stream caused damages exceeding 100000 dollars. Langruth saw a modern theatre and adjoining quonset building burn on Sunday afternoon, estimated at 35000 dollars, while Golden Stream lost a grain elevator and two annexes to a blaze last Saturday morning, about 75000 dollars, with 48000 bushels of grain at risk and no water to fight the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langruth
Golden Stream
Sam
George Holt
U C Sunday School Cancelled In August
United Church MacGregor suspends all August Sunday School and Sunday services. No sessions on the first two Sundays. on August 21 Wellwood pastor Mr Ehurch will lead the 7 p.m. service. plans for August 26 remain undecided. Rev Fargey and Mrs Fargey take August holiday.
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United Church
MacGregor
Ehurch
Wellwood
Man
Servce
Fargey
Friends Present Torchier Lamp to Mr and Mrs Trinder
A Thursday visit by friends honored Mr and Mrs Trinder at their town home before their move to Brandon. Miss Joyce MacKinnon delivered a poetic address and Mrs Har Lamb presented a torchiere lamp. Corsages were pinned by Mrs C Palmer and Mrs A Butterfield followed by a luncheon.
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W. Trinder
A. Butterfield
Vacation Bible School at Bethel Church August 1 5
Vacation and Bible School activities planned for Bethel Church August 1 to 5. Morning roll call at 9:30 am, afternoon sessions 1 to 3 pm. Lessons from Word of Life series Our Place in Gods World. Includes story, world and craft, music periods. Directors M Piniuta and Kay Giesbrecht. Beginer Dept supervised by Mrs L Dickinson. Achievement Program Friday at 8 pm for parents and friends.
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Bethel Church
M. Piniuta
Brandon
MacGregor
Kay Giesbrecht
Lavenham
Giesbrecht
L. Dickinson
Freak Storm Devastates MacGregor Area After Heat Wave
Last Thursday a severe storm hit MacGregor area ending an extreme heat spell. A mini cyclone formed as dark clouds, heavy rain, and high winds uprooted trees and damaged buildings. Power lines fell and shingles tore from roofs, but there were no reports of hail. Farmers anticipate harvesting soon as cooler nights return.
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Mac
Gregor
Grandmothers Gather for Community Hall Celebration
Twenty two grandmothers from Natrime MacGregor Gladstone Fort William and Mission B C visited the Community Hall last Wednesday for a Good Neighbors Club event. Florence Gilbert welcomed guests, Norma McLachlan read Grandmother's Perfect Day, a musical contest was won by Mrs J Reid and Mrs Don Brugger, with Daryl Ibert performing. Prizes went to grandmothers farthest away in New Zealand and Los Angeles, and for smallest feet and waistline. A social chat and luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs Birkett, amid warm comments and pleased remarks despite the heat.
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Rom Natrime
MacGregor
Gladstone
Helston
Ft. William and Mission
B.C
Florence Gilbert
Norma McLachlan
Neighbors Honor Mrs. M. R. Little With Surprise Party
Neighbors held a surprise hostess event for Mrs. M. R. Little recently. About sixteen friends including Pathfinders and Hospital Aid members gathered at Mrs. N. Nobigren's home in Pathhead to honor her ahead of moving to MacGregor. A chrome Lazy Susan was presented, a corsage pinned, and Mrs. Olson spoke. a singsong and light lunch followed.
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N. Nohoren
M. R. Little
Pathhead
MacGregor
Pathfinders
Hospital Aid
Nobigren
Mrs. Little
Ross Thompson
Local 4-Hers Make Fine Showing At Portage Rally
Portage rally showcases Portage area 4-H members with multiple prizes. JoAnne Graham wins grand aggregate gold watch from Eaton’s for girls, Doug Gray wins joy section gold watch, Yorna Dankesteller earns grand champion calf prize. Calf clubs MacGregor first and Bagot third. a detailed prize listing follows with multiple club members noted among tractors and showing events.
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Carberry
Portage
Joanne Graham
Wellwood Sewing Club
T. Eaton
Doug Gray
Portage Seed
Joy
Yorna Dankesteller
Bagot Calf Club
MacGregor Calf Club
Don Coubrough
Bagot
Ralph Cibula
Orangeville
Mike Parynnik
Clarence Hillebrand
Henry Goestzen
Larry Cibula
Orangevile
Dairy cattle and swine awards listed from Ravenshoe region
Dairy cattle winners aged 10 to 12 include 1st Sarah Strohman of Brookdale and Lois Joan Hay of Arizona with 4th place Dick Snaith of Ravenshoe. 16 years and over 1st Bill Hulme of MacGregor, Margaret Fawcett of MacGregor. Swine results show 3rd, 2nd Bert Alton Ravenshoe, 3rd Jonnie Anderson MacGregor. 1 13-15 years old 2nd Doreen Bagnall Ravenshoe. Continued on Page Four.
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caLe Cuss
Herbie Bagnall
Arizona
Bill Hulme
MacGregor
Mona Swanson
Brookdale
Charlie Swanson
Sarah Strohman
Lois Joan Hay
Dick Snaith
Ravenshoe I
Margaret Fawcett
Bert Alton
Ravenshoe
Jonnie Anderson
Doreen Bagnall
Rural Council Brief Meeting in North Norfolk
A regular Rural Municipality of North Norfolk council meeting at MacGregor on July 1 gathered all members except Councillor McLachlan with Reeve Shaw presiding. Items approved include minutes, finance chair appointment, nursing unit funding, tax refund for Beaver section house fire, pension for John James Nickall, and travel expenses for delegates to Neepawa meeting.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
McLachlan
Reeve Shaw
McCullogh-Hotel
Tarr-Willis
Chas. Hotel
W. C. McLachl
John James Nickall
Sidney
McCullogh Hotel
General Judicial District
Neepawa
Village of MacGregor and Rural Councils Meet Schedule
The Village of MacGregor and Rural Councils announce meetings in August. Village session set for Tuesday August 2 and Rural council session scheduled for Friday August 5 in Austin.
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MacGregor
Austin
No Herald For Next Two Weeks Theme Park Holiday Skip
The office will close from August 1 to 13 inclusive and reopen Monday August 15 to allow full staff holidays. This annual pause avoids printing a half staffed paper.
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The
Herald
Bake Sale and Fresh Air Camp Appeal in Gimli
The WMS sponsors a Bake Sale in Lye's showroom Saturday evening July 30 at 9 o clock with donations appreciated. The Gimli Fresh Air Camp annual appeal will be held at Mrs. Grahams home Saturday July 30 from 2 30 on all donations of eggs money and cookies gratefully received.
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Weaver Ospital Aig Wut
Lye
Gimli
Graham
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Herald Office
Clarence Smith
Joe DuVal
Arthur Carr
RCMP
R. Birkett
Birkett
Moscow Radio
Canada
Royal Lake
Ont
D. Kennedy
Weber
Telford
Vacation Bible School
U.C
Mrs. Trinder
Katrime
Ay Wes Rene
Rural Council
MacGregor School
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