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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
1
Patchy coverage of weekly life with notes on grasshopper infestations, community events, parrot stories, Winnipeg celebration, politics calm before a storm, and near-term school holidays. Mentions ripe tomatoes, a 75 to 100 year parrot, and a reservoir project north of Montgomery's Drug Store.
Citizens of MacGregor, Beaver and Katrime districts honor war dead with Sunday services led by the Canadian Legion and Rev. C. D. Rupp. MacGregor starts at 1:30 pm at the cenotaph, gathering at 1 pm at the Fair Grounds, then to cemeteries. Beaver follows at 3:60 pm and Katrime at 2:45 pm.
Mrs. Stewart born 1884 Isle of Skye Scotland married 1905 to Robert Stewart. They moved from Spy Hill to Mellville then Austin about thirty years ago where she died after long illness. Survived by husband three sons Norman Robert John and four daughters. Funeral at Austin United Church June 11 conducted by Rev J Shaver with pall bearers and flower bearers named. Interment in family plot cemetery.
Herald launches a new weekly feature titled The Loom of Life by Dr. Robert Harvey of Wawanesa Manitoba. The first piece Let Glasgow Flourish reflects on current news and notable anniversaries, linking present events with the past.
The Church of England schedule lists MacGregor Hiam as Sunday School superintendent. No service is planned at Chetch with Secrice wer and Bagot noted as officials.
Grateful hearts express thanks to friends for their kindness to Mrs Stewart during her loss. Appreciation goes to neighbors for floral tributes and messages of sympathy received by the family, including Nobert Stewart and relatives.
Verna May Jeffries and Jack Sparks married in United Church MacGregor Manitoba in a candlelit ceremony. Officiant Rupp led vows as pink and white floral decor highlighted the altar. Edith Melsted served as matron of honor, with R E Insch as groom’s escort and Winnipeg ushers Larry Meisted and Bob Guy. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home for about eighty guests.
The North Norih and District Agricultural Society completed its annual Exhibition prize list last weekend. All books were handed to Secretary H I Collins. Those not receiving a copy and wishing one should contact Mr Collins.
In the past week two political meetings were held in the Masonic Hall MacGregor with fair attendance. Liberal Progressive candidate for Portage la Prairie was main speaker, introduced by F. Ferg of Glenboro. Harold A. Nelson of Carberry and Garfield Case spoke visited during a western tour. A Young Ladies' Society meeting discussed charity and local clubs. officers and attendees are listed with plans for September 12.
William Roberts elder son of Mrs Anne Roberts of MacGregor was among 91 ex air force personnel honored at a ceremony at the RCAF station Winnipeg. The 1945 DFC for distinguished flying service was awarded during World War II and presented by Lt Gov R F MacWilliams.
Camera crews and newsreel men will explore Manitoba this summer, per R J Bower. Numerous newsreels on Winnipeg birthday celebrations will circulate in Canada and the United States. Dudley Picture Corporation will start production in a standard length color short titled This Work of Ours, following travelogue style. The project will be produced in conjunction with the provincial Travel and Publicity Bureau.
Britannia Chapter LODE suspends the Amateur Contest. It is moved to September due to insufficient seating in the Memorial Hall and High School examination commitments.
MacGregor Calf Club hosted a June dance at Memorial Hall with Telford's Orchestra. door prize winner was Miss Carol Clark an electric lamp. candy prizes went to Mrs Ho Borton and Mr E Muir. club thanks attendees and invites all to the MacGregor Fair.
The MacGregor Calf Club plans a Tag Day on Saturday June 24 to raise funds for MFAC activities. Katrim remember event features a picnic next Friday with Passi and other attractions.
MacGregor council meets to organize a battle against a grasshopper menace. Councillors may appoint three spray machines per ward to treat pastor lands at five cents per gallon plus application. The aim is to reduce infestations this year and next with farmer cooperation at minimal cost.
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