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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
1
The town reacts to a change in government with mixed emotions as conservatives gain control. Locals discuss votes and future policies while civic steps include paving a sidewalk from United Church to Currie’s Bargain Store and new homes and repairs around MacGregor. Community life centers on elections, construction, and local happenings.
The Progressive Conservatives won a sweeping victory across Canada led by Dr. G C Fairfield in Portage Neepawa with 7 882 votes to Liberal W G Weir 6 512 as Liberals suffered losses in Manitoba and across the nation. The party failed to secure an overall House majority though led in the Maritimes and moved strongly through Ontario and the West. Rideau Canal now hosts pleasure cruises and a neighboring lake resort.
The Rossendale United Church celebrates its 50th anniversary on June 23 at 3 PM with guest preacher Rev John Dunnett from Rouleau Sask and greetings from Rev Dr George MacMillan of the United Church Home Missions. Thomas Ferguson will recount church history and honor its founders. Roger Lowe leads the service. soloist Mrs A Heatherington of Selkirk will sing. congregation invites all to join the celebration.
A gospel team from Prairie Bible Institute of Three Hills Alberta will perform at MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church on June 20 and 21 led by Rev. James M. Murray. Cliff and Audrey Olson and Esther Mumford are featured singers with Mumford as accompanist. The Prairie program highlights sacred music as part of the Institute’s interdenominational outreach.
You Have a Date Orangeville school picnic on Friday June 28. Westbourne annual Sports Day on July 3. In the evening a dance with McDunaird’s Orchestra. The Pathfinders Hospital Aid hold a Holiday Bake Sale and Produce Table Saturday June 29 at 9 pm in Lye’s showroom. Joint meeting of Ladies Auxiliary to the Scouts and Cubs and Group Committee at Mrs. Stan Moore’s home Monday June 17 at 8 pm. Court Lady MacGregor COF holds regular meeting in Legion Room Tuesday June 18 at 8 30 pm.
Collegiate notes report a postponed girls baseball game with Austin and no make up yet. The new high school project progresses, examinations start Wednesday, and summer holidays of two months are anticipated. Two students David Booth and Tennifer Olito will attend a Winnipeg seminar the week of July 8.
MacGregor council met June 3 with all members present. Norman Smith chosen as Utility Man at 200 dollars per month after two applications. A volunteer fire brigade was formed with ten named members and a request to Workmen’s Compensation Board for coverage for twelve brigade volunteers. A pension applicant was approved and a fire official from Winnipeg conducted a short course. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6.
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