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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
1
Old cycles and lessons fill a local page with farm humor mention of Cy and Sara, a widow and farmer, plus notes on school pupils big day, a swimming hole, and crop reports. The item lists events: MacGregor Ball Tourney, July 6 and June 27, a Mennonite church project, new houses, and back-then recalls of Wheat prices and local moves and births.
The community mourns Simon Wilmot Henry who died at Winnipeg General Hospital at age 48. He had been ill for months. Funeral services are held at MacGregor United Church with interment in MacGregor cemetery, Mc Killops in charge.
Andrew Brown longtime Bagot resident died at Portage General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon June 19 after a lengthy illness He was 68 funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Bagot Memorial Hall with interment at Beaver Cemetery Remains to rest at Mc Killop's Funeral Home Portage until Friday Temple Lodge officers and members will meet at 1 pm to attend the service.
A 57 year old Oakbank Manitoba woman Mrs James Duffey was killed when a car driven by her husband collided with a truck Saturday evening. Mr Duffey was uninjured. Mrs Duffey formerly taught at Beaver about thirty eight years ago as Miss Isabelle Jacklyn.
The Bagot Sewing Club will hold its Achievement Day and Tea in the Bagot Memorial Hall on Thursday. The Wi will meet on Thursday June 28 at 2 30 pm at Miss Mary Snaiths home with a report from the delegate to the Provincial Convention.
This Sunday June 24 Decoration Day will be observed jointly at Memorial Hall MacGregor starting 2 p.m. Ex service personnel to assemble at Fair Grounds 1 30 p.m. for a parade to the Hall. After the service the procession proceeds to Cenotaph for wreaths and to MacGregor Beaver Katrine cemeteries to decorate graves of fallen comrades.
The Rural Council of North Norfolk will hold its next meeting in MacGregor on June 29 replacing the former July 9 date. The Village of MacGregor Council will meet on July 9. The Great Lakes hold half of the world freshwater supply.
A pretty wedding at Weading Austin United Church on Saturday June 16 at 3 pm united Mary Estelle Hay and Glen Andrew Hotel in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. J. Shaver. The bride wore a floor length white satin gown with lace and pearl trim and carried a cascade of American Beauty roses. Guests included out of town relatives from Winnipeg Vancouver Grande Prairie and more. After a buffet luncheon at the bride’s parents’ farm, the couple left for Kenora and eastern points and will reside in MacGregor.
Wet nights trimmed schedule but action continued with MacGregor beating Shilo 3 0 last Saturday. The seniors won 5 to 2 at Brandon against the Clover Leafs, who visit here tomorrow. Cubs split results at Bagot sports day against Portage Club while Ladies softball schedule urged readers to page four.
The Manitoba School Trustees Association Region 10 held a well attended convention at Memoral Hall in MacGregor on June 18. Speakers included Minister Miller, Chief Inspector Rogers, President Tweedie, and Inspector MacKenzie. Elections kept last year’s slate. a banquet followed with trusteess hearing talks on education, democracy, and the need for more teachers.
Gerald Cobbe of MacGregor joined with Peter Chyz of Roblin and Wm Emard of Roblin to form Chyz Construction Company under the Companies Act. The trio, comprising a general contractor, an electrician, and a plumber, plans a Winnipeg head office to bid on future building contracts.
Herb Borton's farm hosted the Foresters annual picnic last Sunday in aid of the Hospital Fund. About 550 attendees enjoyed games for all ages, horse shoe finals won by Steve and Ross Thompson, and a prize drawing with Art Randall of Austin holding the winning ticket. Proceeds totaled about 60 dollars for the fund.
A token stating the company has tendered to construct the new Stonewall Hospital. With three major contractors in the firm, the entire building can be erected under a single contract.
On Monday June 18 Mr and Mrs Steve Kalberg now of St Vital Manitoba celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Both born in Sweden they married in Kenora Ontario, June 8 1895. They later farmed near Bagot and Erickson before retiring to St Vital. They have three sons and one daughter and were present at granddaughter Isabelle’s MacGregor graduation.
A gathering celebrated Mr and Mrs Alex Borozny on June 17 marking their 44th wedding anniversary. Married in Portage la Prairie in 1907 they moved to a MacGregor area farm in 1915 and became noted for local fair involvement. Gifts included Coronation pattern silver ware and a silver cream and sugar set. Family and friends from Winnipeg Brandon Hayfield and local areas attended, noting six children Steve Alban Katie Mike Matt and Anne. The Herald joins in wishing many more happy occasions.
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