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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

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Memorable Graduation Exercises Honor 14 MacGregor High Grads

Fourteen graduates of MacGregor High School were honored on Friday June 1 with graduation exercises in Memorial Hall and an evening graduation dance. Speakers included Rev McLuhan of Deer Lodge United Church and H A Lye. Britannia Chapter LODE and the Women’s Institute presented scholarships and pins to the graduates.

MacGregor High School Memorial Hall H. A. Lye K.C W. C. Hardy A. J. Struthers C.D. Kipp R. T. Milburn M McLuhan Winnipeg Marjorie Giles Tomered MacGregor and District O Canada C. D. Rupp MacGregor School Board R. J. MacKenzie Gladstone Mr. Rupp Donna Lye Diana Lye Heather Fotheringham Marlene Walker Gwen Lewin Fone Clifford Chant Clifford Britannia Chapter LODE Women's Institute RE. Lye M P. Venn Vivien Dankesreiter Louise Brown Patricia Clancy Esther Core Isabelle Kalberg Janice Fotheringham Ruby Wong Joyce Lake Hope Olson Dennis Kitson Ronald Tait Garnet Pennell Garry Cobbe V. C. Hardy MR. McLuhan Deer Lodge United Church Roberta Allan Gary Lewis David Coulthard Marjorie Chant Betty McLaughlin Cliff Chant Margaret Coulthard

Local Theatre Scene Highlights June Showings

Cheatre News Stars in My Crown featuring Joel Mc Crea Ellen Drew and Do well brings peace to his parishioners. Born to Be Bad with Joan Fontaine Zachary Scott Joan Leslie and Robert Ryan screens June 12 and 13. Annie Get Your Gun runs June 28 29 and 30 at the local theatre.

Joel McCrea Ellen Drew Dowell Isa Joan Fontaine Joan Zachray Scott Joan Leslie Robert Ryan Annie Get Your Gun

Special Prizes Added to North Norfolk Fair List

The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society adds three more Special Prizes to the 64th annual Exhibition and Sports prize list to be held in MacGregor on Friday July 6. Dr Arbuthnot of Portage donates a $50 watch for Showmanship and All-round Proficiency in Calf Handling. Robert Douglas offers 5 for Best Showmanship. A E Chant gives 5 for Best Home-Raised Calf and 5 for Best Shorthorn Bull for MacGregor Club members.

North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society MacGregor Fair Board Arbuthnot Portage Bagot Robert Douglas MacGregor Club A. E. Chant

Chamber of Commerce to Meet Next Monday

The regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held next Monday in the Memorial Room at 8 pm. A good attendance is requested.

Chamber OF Commerce

High School Sports Pace Ahead Then Provincial Ribbons

Two weeks remain in regular classes before final exams as School Sports Day looms weather permitting at 9 am with a lunch booth run by the social committee. Girls and boys softball results against Murray Collins Trail Rangers and Austin, plus MacGregor showings, highlight a busy week. Pat Clancy placed third in the Senior High Jump and Garnet Pennell took third in the Broad Jump 220 yard Dash and Shuttle Relay at the Provincial Sports Day in Winnipeg.

Murray Collins Trail Rangers MacGregor Austin Girls Vivien Dankesreiter Gwen Lewin Anne McGillvray Austin Marj.Chant Winnipeg Pat Clancy Garnet Pennell Garnet Page Six

Doctor Koziol family to arrive in MacGregor soon

A telegram to Mayor Montgomery states Dr Koziol his wife and baby have landed in Quebec and will arrive in MacGregor Friday on Canadian Pacific Train No 7 at 1241 noon. They plan to stay at the Hotel until suitable living quarters are found and the district welcomes the new physician and family.

Montgomery Koziol Quebec MacGregor Mrs. Koziol

Ladies Hospital Aid Society Formed In Memorial Hall

An evening meeting established a Ladies Hospital Aid Society with officers elected. A follow up meeting is set for Monday June 11 at 2 30 PM in Memorial Hall to elect committees and expand town representation. Officers named include President Mrs F Bishop Vice President Mrs A J Stevenson Secretary Mrs G C Fotheringham Treasurer Mrs W Montgomery.

Memorial Hall Ladies’ Hospital Aid Society F. Bishop A. J. Stevenson G. C. Fotheringham W. Montgomery

Pre Bridal Shower for Miss Mary Hay

A large gathering honored Miss Mary Hay at a late May bridal shower in the Annex of the United Church. Guests filled a decorated chair for the bride to be and presented Mary with many gifts while her mother Mrs. G Hay of Ausin and Mrs. H R Hotel of MacGregor looked on. Mary thanked hosts and friends, concluding with a lively brides design contest and a delightful lunch.

Mary Hay The United Church Mary G. Hay Ausin

Manitoba Red Cross Campaign Totals Reported

Manitoba Red Cross campaign totals reach 398807 dollars by May 30, exceeding the minimum goal by 98807 and surpassing last year. The province lists MacGregor Austin Beaver and Firdale with specified contributions and notes other local points contributed to the drive without singled out names.

Itoba Red Cross Manitoba Winnipes MacGregor Austin Beaver Firdale Britannia Chapter Lo.d.e

Tennis Club To Reorganize This Summer

The Mac Gregor Tennis Club held a spring meeting on May 20 in H. A. Lye’s office. H. A. Lye was elected President with Roy McPhail as Secretary Treasurer. They planned to restore one court, discuss future improvements, and set membership and fee levels. The Trail Rangers Group will receive a cut rate on a blanket ticket in exchange for maintenance work.

MacGregor Tennis Club H. A. Lye MacGregor Roy McPhail Trail Rangers

Tea table hostesses named at social gathering

Mrs Hay and Mrs Hotel presided over the tea cups at an attractively arranged tea table. Honor guests included Mes dames R Lamb, R H Harvey, S McCulloch, W Graham, J P Mac Kinnon, E Wright, H Lye, A Weber, A Nohlgren, F Snaith, M Gilbert, R McKelvy, A Roberts and Misses E Jones, Elsie Jones, and J Ariss.

Rededicated Beaver United Church Service This Sunday

The Beaver United Church marks completion of interior renovations with a rededication service led by Rev. C D Rupp this Sunday at 9 am. Decoration Day events include Memorial Hall service on June 24 and cemetery ceremonies with the Legion and LODE participation. Local towns Austin Westcombe plan multiple observances.

MacGregor, Beaver and Katrime Collins Lode Legion Austin and District Austin Cemetery R. T. Milburn Legon Austin Westcoume Rev C.D. Rupp Beaver

Freedom weekly prints quip on old quotes and local notes

The Wellington New Zealand weekly Freedom corrects common quotations and shares rural tidbits. It recounts buffalo skull finds, education jests, local gear upgrades, missing athletic equipment, a town marriage license tale, a new Ladies Soft Ball team, a lake trip by Eric Pogue, and a 50 year old June snow memory.

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J. McCarl H. I. Collins W. Trinder Cheatre News Hospital Aid Manitoba Red Cross Beaver United Church BNDER Wellington New Zealand Colley Cibber Pete Magnolian Smokey Mountains Pete Wolf Aylmer Duncan Art Stinson Murray Collins Glenn Lye Eric Pogue Westbourne Lake Manitoba Raymond Sheldon Archie Fleming
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