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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
1
Wm Williams of Manitou won the provincial angling title at the White Mud River derby with an 8 pound 9.5 ounce fish. Runner up in the Dominion Event was J Lemerick of Portage with an 8 pound 3.5 ounce entry. Both winners received boats and motors.
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society plans for the 8th annual Exhibition and Sports scheduled for July 8 with livestock horticulture and a $200 invited baseball tournament. MacGregor Plumas Carberry to compete in 7 inning first two games and 9 inning final. Little Leaguers play an exhibition. Stanger Midway returns. dance at Memorial Hall closes the day. Portage la Prairie resident Harry Pallister secures the first entry.
Cobbe pitched a one hitter for MacGregor in a weekend game, fanning 12 and walking 2 as North Ports fails to score. Gerald Cobbe doubled for MacGregor's second run in the sixth, while Smith also struck out 12 with one hit for North Ports.
A large Manitoba dispersal of 42 purebred Shorthorn cattle from Neil Muir of High Bluff fetched 13200 dollars under bright sunshine. Auctioneer J W Dunno of Calgary led the sale to a crowd of about 300, with Muir noting prices were about half of three years ago but pleased with the outcome.
The Image Creek Beef Ring hosts a Saturday picnic at H. Ritchie farm despite rain threats. About 500 attendees enjoy barbecue fare, pies, ice cream, and drinks with a short program noting history and 25 bundles of meat removed from the pit. Speeches by S Coulthard and Milton Matthews followed a history read by A Pogue.
Friends in MacGregor hosted farewell events for Dr. Koziol and his wife and Mrs Laycock as they prepare to move to Vulcan Alberta. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H Clancy and Mrs. A Weber with corsages, gifts, and a luncheon. The Koziols have served at MacGregor Hospital and intend to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Portage la Prairie reaches 10 109 residents in city census led by H R Eade of Winnipeg. The figure shows growth from 9 250 two years ago and notes 6 227 eligible voters in the city.
This Sunday June 26 Decoration Day activities are planned in MacGregor and District. LO DE and Canadian Legion will decorate MacGregor cemetery graves at 1 30 pm then proceed to Westbourne for a 3 pm joint service. Beaver and Katrime Cemeteries hold similar private decorations.
Miss Jeannette Turner elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Turner died in Port Coquitlam British Columbia she would have been 32 in October a veteran of the Women’s Royal Canadian Navy in World War I funeral planned for Saturday at New Westminster cemetery with family and friends traveling from Molson Manitoba and Vancouver to attend.
On Wednesday June 29 an induction service for Rev J L Far ey will be held at United Church at 8 p m. A reception in the annex will follow to welcome Rev and Mrs Far ey.
The WI will meet at Mrs. A. Carr’s home on Thursday June 23 at 2 30 p.m. The MacGregor Hospital Aid joins in Memorial Hall on Monday June 27 at 8 p.m.
Ten Scouts have been invested with more to come. A June 15 meeting discussed sending troops to Royal Lake near the Manitoba Ontario line, in partnership with Portage and MacDonald Patrols. A Church Parade is set for June 26 assembling at the CPR station at 10 30 am, then to St Pauls Anglican Church before a Decoration Day service in Westbourne.
Local Bank of Montreal branch will open from 4 30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday June 30 due to a legal holiday on Friday July 1. The change affects customers planning Friday banking.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Borozny celebrated their 48th anniversary with many friends and neighbors visiting at home on Sunday June 19. Their children presented two end table lamps and guests included bridesmaid Mrs. Scora and numerous local couples from Brandon and Winnipeg.
Mr and Mrs A Pouty express sincere thanks to all who called on them in person and sent gifts flowers and cards for their 48th wedding anniversary received Sunday at home from friends and neighbors.
The Melody Square Dancing Club hosted its first open-air street dance in MacGregor on Monday night under a clear starry sky. About eight squares performed across two hours as Steve Thompson, newly elected president, welcomed visitors from Circle C Portage Club and a large audience.
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