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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
1
A local column blends town happenings with a humorous Minneapolis Star Journal essay on boys. It describes boyhood, boasts about durability and appetite, a wallet return anecdote, a lynx sighting relayed by Ronnie Borton, and a mystery parcel found in Murray Collins’ car near Nobigren's.
Mrs J Woodin, who retired in March after years of teaching, oversaw pupils taking pianoforte exams. Lauraine Smith Grade VI passed, Elvira Hamm Grade V earned Honors, Denis Snaith Grade II passed, Jean Kerr Grade M earned Honors, Marjorie Hotel Grade 1 passed, Norma Stratton Grade 1 First Pass.
Mr and Mrs J L Fox completed a 3600 mile Western Ontario Minnesota Michigan and Ontario tour visiting Emo Long Lac Port Duron Goderich and Niagara Falls. On a return drive near Wakefield Michigan they collided with a large black bear, sustaining no major damage except a rattled ride. The only proof of the incident is a licence plate carved to fit the bumper. The trip remained otherwise uneventful and enjoyable.
By request of village businessmen I proclaim Monday August 4 1952 a holiday for the village. Governing bodies and residents are advised to observe the day accordingly and adjust schedules and operations.
A Sunday hail storm swept through Orangeville and Edwin areas driving in rain and wind with ice. Fields on multiple farms including Sea Fox Rus Sairns Clarence Sparrow Art Anderson Bill Moore Earl Muir and Edwin district faced 10 to 90 percent losses. Insurance covered some but compensation falls short of total crop value. Despite the disaster growers expect a better overall harvest with some combines already in fields and Fall Rye deliveries starting at Lake of the Woods on Stan Carrothers farm.
United Church friends held a bee yesterday in the manse yard to uproot and remove excess fir trees. The work aims to tidy the area before construction begins on the new manse.
Neighbors gathered at the Austin Community Hall on July 22 to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs S C Duff who leave after over fifty years in the Austin district for Winnipeg. They are lauded for service to church, town affairs, and municipal work with thanks from Rev J Shaver and local groups.
Iringer reports 325000 bushels of grain passed through the Pool Elevator since August 1951, shipped in 169 box cars. At 40 feet per car, this equals about 6400 feet of cars, nearly a mile and a quarter of train. Adding Lake of the Woods, Beaver, Katrime and Austin elevators could reveal the district’s total grain production.
The local school lists promotions from Grade IX to X provisional for Mary Alton Douglas Barber complete list Joyce Buchanan Shirley Derksen Heather Fotheringham Jack Giles Ronald Kirsh Lauraine Smith Shirley Tay. Accelerated promotions for Irene Alderson Robertin David Coulthard Garry Lewis Betty Halroyd Margaret Wedel. Non accelerated include Maureen Cooper Joyce Dankesreiter Murray Lamb William Muir. Grade XI XII results not yet received.
Garry Coove and his brother Gerald, both in town for vacation with parents, received a Carman Cardinals invitation to play in a Minot North Dakota tournament on Wednesday. Their MacGregor supporters praise their skill, though the tournament result remains unreported at press time.
Oakville jumped to a 1-0 series lead beating the Cubs 6-4 Monday night. Ken Blight earned the win, Nelson Olson took the loss, and MacGregor drove in three runs as Oakville rallied with three runs in the sixth to seal the win.
Neighbors, friends, and Sunday School teachers hosted a farewell at Mrs. Stan Moore's home for Mrs. D. Pearson who is moving to Austin. A presentation and lunch marked the evening. Pearson, long a United Church Sunday school teacher, was active in church and community work and will be missed by her local circle.
The Village of MacGregor will hold a regular session on Tuesday, August 5. The Municipal Council will not meet until the latter part of August.
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