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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
1
Weather threats gave way to spirited events as Grades IX and X led the field day with strong showings from Allan McGregor and Joyce Steen. The juniors and seniors competed for ribbons, and the IX X group earned the MacGregor School Field Day Trophy for next year.
Rev J J McKinney of The British and Foreign Bible Society will preach at United Church Sunday evening at 7 30. After the service a film titled The Heart of India will be shown. All are cordial invitees.
The Women's Institute sponsors a dance in the rink on Wednesday June 23 to support the Children’s Hospital Fund. Machan's orchestra provides music. Admission is 50 cents. Donations can be left with S. R. Lamb or Lisle Patterson.
A letter argues against removing mature trees along the Bank area in MacGregor. The writer warns that felling the big trees would destroy a cherished town feature and urges protection for beauty and public enjoyment.
Registrar R B Baillie reminds motorists under the Highway Traffic Act that a seller may not transfer the license plate to the buyer. The plate and registration card should be returned to the Motor Vehicle License Department for a 50 percent refund of the unearned portion of the license fee after the vehicle is re registered in Manitoba.
State officials propose transferring vehicle registration to a new owner instead of refunding license fees. The plan requires plates stay with the owner, not the sold car, aligning with practices in other jurisdictions for public safety and licensing departments.
Mildred Martha Anderson wed Gilbert McTaggart at MacGregor United Church on May 29 in a candlelit ceremony. Rev. C. D. Rupp officiated with soloist Mrs Orland Patterson and organist Mrs. J Woodin.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Denning Beatty died May 29 in Portage Hospital at 60 after years of illness. Born in Richmond Ontario she moved to Carnduff area with parents, married William Beatty in 1912, later farmed near Austin. She leaves husband two daughters Jean and Mrs Wm. Makinson one son Claude a sister and a brother and five grandchildren. Funeral June 1 at Austin United Church officiated by Rev. J Shaver with floral tributes from local groups. Interment in Austin cemetery.
Portage area advertises one way discs sharpening by W C Pallister at 234p with phone numbers 476 2 and 3. Services include durable sharpening for discs and related items.
At a June 3 regular meeting of the Incorporated Village of MacGregor with Mayor J. Lamb presiding, council approved grants to the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society of 100 dollars and to the Rest Room upkeep of 60 dollars. A petition signed by 74 electors urged a beer sale vote at the next municipal election, and a bylaw draft was ordered. The council discussed parking space and decided to remove certain trees on the main street to improve lighting, with notifications to Mrs. C Booth, J P MacKinnon, and the Bank of Montreal manager.
Mrs Ben Arnold extends thanks to the ladies of Austin United and Anglican Churches Ben and George and Mrs Hodgins of Pratt and to all who sent gifts and cards while she was a patient in the hospital.
On May 27 at 2 p m East Kildonan Collegiate held graduation for seventy Grade XI students at King Memorial United Church Elmwood. Valedictorian Bob Jendson, grandson of R E Walden, received the Governor General's Medal and a $50 award. Rev Dodgson delivered the address and other trustees attended.
In a home and home series, MacGregor Athletics won both games despite 25 errors. Austin struggled with eleven miscues in a 12-1 loss and a 19-6 win for Gary Cobbe. Key hits came from Beresford, Snaith, Shaw, Hay, and Ralph Lowe, with standout pitching from Shaw and Cobbe. Russell Gilbert hit a bases loaded homer for Austin in one game.
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