Local notes from town and court cases in 1924 column
A long, humorous community column recounts local events from Macdonald and Kilonan including Herman Weer's home run, a municipal clerk buying goat clubs, and a rainy season causing garden floods. It mentions two police court cases, one dismissed and the other adjourned, plus odd anecdotes about a school ride with a hen and repairs on town roads and culverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Bercy
Allies
Kilonan
Gealt With
Local student shines at provincial track meet in Winnipeg
Five MacGregor High School students competed at the Sargent Park provincial track and field meet in Winnipeg on Saturday June 2. Robert Rodgers posted strong times in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, winning the 100 yard heat before a faulty final, finishing third. He then placed second in the 220, narrowly missing the day’s fastest time. Eddie Anderson ran well in the 680 yards with a time close to the Manitoba record, finishing second as the winner held a lead. Perry, Ron, and Frances also had creditable showings but did not reach finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rodgers
Sargent Park
Winnipeg
MacGregor High School
Frances Topler
Perry Allan Ron Anderson
Ed Anderson
Manitoba
Robert
Eadie Anderson
MacGregor
Eddie
Princes
Perry
Ron
Card of Thanks from Mr. Thos Wark
Mr Wark expresses sincere thanks to The Canadian Legion The LODE The WI and WA and all friends and neighbors for cards fruit cigarettes and kindnesses shown during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Wark
Canadian Legion
Lode
W.A
Thank you for cards and flowers from Will and Mary Pennell
We thank the W A and W L for cards, fruit, and flowers and the doctors and nurses, and everyone who remembered us in any way. We are very grateful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenas
W.A
W.L
Will
Mary Pennell
MacGregor Records Lowest TB Survey Point in North Norfolk
The 1956 X ray TB survey for North Norfolk and MacGregor shows MacGregor at a record low compared with 1954, falling exactly 150 points. Other areas rose, with Bagot only two over 1954. Weather good but farmers busy seeding likely reduced detection. Technicians Simeon Joyal Barrett led the MacGregor survey and provided figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Bagot
Gor
Albert Simeon
Lionel Joyal
Patrick Barrett
Sidney
Austin
Chamber of Commerce to Meet Next Tuesday
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will meet next Tuesday June 12 at 8 p.m. in the Legion Room of Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
Baseball league expands with three new teams this season
Three clubs Portage High Bluff and Oakville join MacGregor South Port and Macdonald Airport to form a six team Civil Air Senior Baseball League, replacing Macdonald Town which drops out. A Macdonald Airport win 128 to 0 was noted with a return game set Sunday in MacGregor. Midget play saw Portage Braves defeat MacGregor 7 6 in Portage last Friday and a rain cancelled game in MacGregor against Portage RNAF. Next midget game Friday in Oakville and home game Tuesday June 12 as Portage Braves visit. Not a single tree grows in Canada between the tree line and the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Senior Baseball League
Portage
High Bluff
Oakville
MacGregor
South Port
Macdonald ‘Airport
Macdonald Town
Macdonald
Portage Braves
Portage Rnaf
Village Council to Try New Garbage Pick-up System
Council approves bylaw to establish a municipal garbage collection area and considers a second-hand truck bid. Reports show tender inspection planned, an engineer estimates 6200.09 for Victoria Street work, and relief aid to a local resident’s family. Several accounts were paid including health, public works, and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fehr
Edrans
Camlow Motors
Frank & Tarr
Lye Motors
Highways Branch
Victoria St
Hampton
Memorial Hall
North Norfolk
Billy Daniels
Sun Insurance Co
N. Beauchamp
Reg Cook
Hoeppner
Wayne Sharp
A. Horton
Health
Hydro
GE. Lewin
N. V. Smith
JL. Lamb
Harriett
Red & White
Land Titles Office
DL. Smith
Friends Hold Surprise Party For Departing Couple
A surprise party was held on May 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sparrow to bid farewell as they move to Coombs BC Vancouver Island. Guests enjoyed singing, Crokinole, and a lunch as Mrs. Roy Glover presented luggage and cups and saucers, while Mrs. Glover and Mrs. C. Cockram hosted. The Sparrows thanked friends and invited MacGregor neighbors to visit in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sparrow
Coombs
Vancouver Island
Sis Beverley Glover
Roy Glover
Pyne Pade
MacGregor
Worry Clothing Club Achievement Day Honor 4H
The Worry Clothing Club held its Achievement Day in the Arizona Hall on May 30. A large crowd attended despite bad weather. The program included a pledge, secretary’s report, readings, a speech, a short play, a tap dance review, and a crochet gift demonstration. A fashion show showcased aprons. awards announced by Miss Sheila Rowlette recognized interior decorating, demonstrations, skirt modeling, and exhibits at provincial and Red River Ex fairs. Leaders praised members and community support. lunch closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Hall
O Canada
Betty Enns
Evangeline Pea
Glenda Peck
Joyce Willis
Melvin District
Isabelle McGregor
Helen
Bette Enns
Katie [Enns
Portage Rally Pi
Portage
Beatrice Lauder
Katherine Penner
Helen Enns
Red River
Katie Enns
Gimli
Joyce Wills
Evangeline Penner
Hudson
A. McIntyre
E. Hudson
H. Loewen
1956 Fair Prize List Now Being Distributed
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society prepares the prize book for its annual exhibition and sports in MacGregor on Friday July 6. Secretary H Collins is mailing copies to exhibitors and those who do not receive one can request a copy from him. A limited number are available at the Herald Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
MacGregor
H. Collins
Local Church and Club Notices From June Gatherings
Community groups list upcoming events in June including bake sales bike sales meetings and socials. Activities span St Pauls WA Beaver WMS Mission Band Southend Garden Club and Pathfinders Hospital Aid with times from early evening to 9 pm at Lye’s Showrooms homes schools and church locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s WA
C.F. Kitson
Beaver Wms
Lye’s
Mission Band
Annex
Southend Garden Club
Southfend School
Pathfinders
Hospital Aid
M. R. Little
WMS
Karl Anderson
The
United Church
High School Charter Sports Day Scrambles Toward Noon
About 180 students gathered Wednesday to attend the school sports day in Gladstone, then returned by noon due to poor weather. Saturday morning five athletes Frances Taylor Perry Allan Ron Anderson Ed Anderson and Robert Rodgers traveled to Sargeant Park Winni eg to compete in the Provincial Track Meet with strong showings. Don Sparrow suffered a severe leg cut when a plow fell on it recently. A student named Jimmy tried to explain to his father about a poor card received this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Schellenberg
Sargeant Park
Winnieg
Frances Taylor
Perry Allan
Ron Anderson
Ed. Anderson
Robert Rodgers
Morning and Night Trains To Stop On Flag Here
Canadian Pacific announces June 3 changes to morning and night schedules at MacGregor. Trains 58 eastbound and 57 westbound will resume flag stops after being discontinued. Other arrivals and departures remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Jelly
Canadian Pacific Ent
MacGregor
Fectire
MacGregor Hospital Aid Plans Fall Fun Fair Project
The MacGregor Hospital Aid met May 28 in Memorial Hall with five members. Reports showed nine pillowcases and three night shirts completed. The group proposed paying redecorating costs for Ward 4 and dry cleaning hospital drapes. Members are invited to join at the fall meeting and consider a cedar chest raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital Aid
Memorial Hall
E. Hay
Central Aid
Aid
MacGregor Aid
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Herman Weer
Carberry
Kenny Kane
Currie Auster
Kenny
Merrick
United Church Corner
Caretker
T.B
Canada
Northwest Territories
Nor. Pole
Wacerejor Council
Cotey
Mbces
W. J Wenham
Counc
MacWilliam
Te Hentoaite
Parkeningham Tament
Ettelor
Cleek
Ikea
Romerngham
Sue
Dept of Baucation
Rea
Bethea
Tueeday
Westbourne
Sted
Council
Jack and
Bernice
Worry Clothing Club
Isebelle mcGregor
Paul's
Willoid
COF
Court Lang
Lye
Order of Foresters
United Church WA
Means
Man
H. A. Lye
BY Gail Nicholls
Manitoba Text Book Bureau
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