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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
A reader recalls a 9th Platoon 107th Battalion sergeant from World War I who signed a Union Jack at MacGregor before overseas. He asks the community to share any knowledge of the flag’s current whereabouts. The item also notes spring weather, fashion chatter, crop moisture, a Whitemud River fish derby, and local fair preparations.
This week notes exam time and a nine am start on Wednesday June 18. Reports from the Provincial Track Meet in Winnipeg show Kelvin Palmer placing third in both the 220 and 100 yard events, while Johnny Gross took second in the half mile. A Manitoba Temperance Alliance speaker spoke on Alcohol Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs W Macdonald and Mrs Peggy Campbell of Glasgow Scotland returned home after a week with the Hay clan and Grant Fotheringham. They left April 10 aboard the Queen Elizabeth, toured the United States to San Francisco Vancouver and Winnipeg before rejoining BowVoyage workers.
Portage la Prairie United Church presbytery met at Carberry United Church on May 6 with a capacity crowd. Mrs. J. Paxton chaired sessions. Mrs. L. E. Brownell assisted. Reports were encouraging though treasurer Schooley noted a deficit. Rev. Barbour spoke on What doth the Lord Require of us. Officers were installed. In Memoriam honored Sommerville Auxiliary. C Bramadat spoke on The West Indies and Trinidad. Carberry ladies were praised for catering. next meeting planned for Neepawa.
Hollywood AP reports singer Gloria Wood renowned for a four octave voice and extensive radio and television work is engaged to Eddie Garrett, a New York songwriter and actor. The announcement notes her career spanning African Gold Coast era and Portu commercials.
J esiah Glen Lye was named president Clare Tarr vice president and Chas Townsend secretary treasurer. New executive includes D Lamb W Harmon A M Hay and J L Lamb. The group aims to contact Ford and International Harvester for local agency representation and to back village water efforts. A fairgrounds rest booth will be set up and monthly meetings scheduled for the second week.
A Portage fire tore through a modern building causing about $40,000 in losses. Firefighters from Portage and Justin joined the effort, protecting adjacent structures as explosions and a dry well hampered work. A 1958 model car, machine parts, tools, and municipal equipment were damaged, but volunteers were praised for their rapid response and coordination.
Mr and Mrs Herman Kowlesky celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering in Island Park at Por tage la Prairie. About fifty friends and relatives attended a gift set of pots and pans, a corsage for Mrs Kowlesky, and a luncheon featuring an anniversary cake and a birthday cake for Tom Telford and Daryl Jilbert.
Fleet-footed local athlete Ed Anderson wins the 2 mile 220 yd and 100 yd races at the RC AF track meet held last Friday near South Airport Portage la Prairie. NATO students also contend as top rivals while an enthusiastic crowd cheers the victors.
Margaret Agnes Kennedy and David Mathew McQuiston wed in a double ring ceremony at Gladstone United Church on May 28. Rev C L Barbour officiated. reception followed and a dance ended the celebration. The couple will reside in Portage la Prairie Manitoba.
Pauls W A will hold a bake sale in Lyes showroom on Saturday June 14 at 3 p m The Mission Bana will hold their June meeting on the lawn at the manse on Thursday June 12 after four The mite boxes will be turned in at this meeting Southend Macaulay picnic changed to Monday June 30 Southend Schemers bake sale in Lye s showroom Saturday June 21 at 9 p m Court Lady MacGregor C O 0 F 11815 will hold their meeting Wednesday June 18 at 8 30 p m All members please attend if possible The Ladies Auxiliary to the Cubs and Scouts will hold a bake sale on Saturday June 28 at 9 p m in Stan Firth s show Farmers Union meeting to be held in Legion room Friday June 20 at 8 p m R Usick vice president Manitoba Farmers Union will be special speaker A good attendance is required if possible.
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