MacGregor district memorial hall holds annual meeting
The MacGregor and District Memorial Hall Committee met on June 11 with twelve attendees. President Mrs. Edna Critchlow presided and Acting Secretary W. O. McKelvy handled duties. Treasurer A. M. Hay reported May 1 1956 to May 1 1957 receipts totaling 1747.17 with balances and grants, and expenditures of 1747.17. A five day rent free use of the hall for United Church Sunday School 1956 1957 was approved. A 300 kitcken improvement fund was set and a plaque mounting committee formed. officers and an operations committee were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaregor and District Memorial Hall Committee
Edna Critchlow
W. O. McKelvy
A.M. Hay
R. MN
United Church
United Church Sunday School
Hazel Allan
Wm. Montgomery
S. R. Lamb
Legion
Ruth Muirhead
A. M. Hay
Glen Hotel
W. Roberts
Revolvers and Pistols Must Be Registered Law Change
The law requires every person except dealers to register revolvers and pistols. A new registration certificate has been in use since January 1, 1952. Owners who have not registered are asked to forward certificates issued prior to that date to the Commissioner, RCMP Police, Ottawa, Ontario.
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R.cm. Police
Ottawa
Ontario
Decoration Day ceremonies honor war dead this Sunday
Decoration Day events will pay tribute to World Wars I and II dead with exservice members, service personnel, IODE, Scouts, Cubs and the public. Graves at Mac Gregor cemetery are decorated at 2 pm, parade forms at Memorial Hall at 2 30 pm, wreaths laid at the cenotaph, and the main service begins at 3 pm.
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MacGregor Cemetery
Bergen Family Honored By Friends
A small farewell party for Mrs. C Bergen was held in the United Church annex this week. About forty neighbors gathered to wish her luck as she leaves for Stonewall this weekend. The room featured roses and peonies while gifts and a corsage were exchanged. Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Thompson spoke of Mrs. Bergen’s kindness and the community tea concluded the evening with music and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bergen
United Church
Calgary Wedding Unites Phyllis McIntosh and Albert Miller
On Thursday evening June 6 at 8 o'clock in North Hill United Church manse Calgary Alberta, Phyllis McIntosh of Calgary and Albert Miller of Calgary exchanged vows. Rev J L Pottruff officiated with Olive Chatel at piano during the register. Bride wore bilge and brown jacket dress with green and yellow accessories. corsage of yellow roses. Matron of honor Olive Chatel wore blue with pink roses. best man Ken McKenney. A small reception followed at Linda Maes Lotus Garden. The couple will reside in Calgary.
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North Hill United Church
Calgary
Alto
Phyllis McIntosh
A. F. McIntosh
Winnipeg
Albert Miller
A. Miller
Miller
J. L. Pottruff
B. Estes
Bill Chatel
Olive Chatel
Ken McKenney
Linda Mae
Mrs. Mary Annison Dies In Winnipeg
The Beaver district loses Mrs. Mary Jane Annison 79 as she passes away in Princess Elizabeth Hospital Winnipeg after a stint in MacGregor Hospital. A long-time resident, she was moved to Winnipeg weeks before death. funeral held at MacGregor United Church with Beaver cemetery interment.
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Beaver District
Mary Jane Annison
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Winnipeg
Annison
MacGregor Hospital
MacGregor United Church
Beaver Cemetery
High Bluff Defeats MacGregor 10 7 In Senior Exhibition
High Bluff beat MacGregor 10 to 7 in a senior exhibition at MacGregor before a good crowd. Both teams totaled twelve hits. Wayne Owens went 4 for 5, Vic Wolfe hit a triple, Ed Bieferdorf doubled twice, Garry Cobbe had three singles, and MacGregor made eight errors. Lefty Buck Carlson earned the win for High Bluff. Nelson Olson took the loss for MacGregor. MacGregor's game was continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Bluff
MacGregor
Vic Wolfe
Wayne Owens
Ed Bieferdorf
Garry Cobbe
Nelson Olson
Enviable Public Service Given By Mr. G. E. Lewin
The council accepted the resignation of G E Lewin as Secretary Treasurer ending an era of faithful service dating to 1892 of both his father and himself. Lewin joined in 1912, served overseas 1915, and after 1920 ran the office until his retirement due to ill health in 1951 and final resignation in 1951 with years of steady guidance noted by all.
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MacGregor
G. E. Lewin
Lewin
George
F. E. Lewin
T. R. Vardon
North Norfolk
Hospital Aid Holiday Bake Sale and Bible School Event
You Have a Date events announce a Holiday Bake Sale and Produce Table on Saturday June 29 at 9 pm in Lyes showroom with donations welcomed. A Vacation Bible School runs July 21 to 27 for children aged 4 to 12 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhe Ratminners Hospital Aid
Lye
United Church
Fair Day July 5 Marks 70th Exhibition in MacGregor
Next Friday July 5 is Fair Day in MacGregor marking the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society 70th annual Exhibition and Sports. Secretary W C MacWilliam says entries are coming in, with the main bulk next week for entertainment. A four team baseball tournament invites clubs from High Bluff Carberry Gladstone and MacGregor along with Men's and Ladies Softball. The midway rides return with added attractions. Mel Davis provides sound and a Memorial Hall dance closes the day with Walter Machan's orchestra. Entries close Thursday July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
W. C. MacWilliam
Alex Paul
Bagot District
High Bluff
Carberry
Gladstone
Mel Davis
Memorial Hall
Walter Machan
Local Cubs Attend Jamboree at Portage
About 20 Wolf Cubs from Portage la Prairie attended the third annual Portage District Caboree at Island Park. The First MacGregor Pack, with 25 of 26 members present, impressed leaders and parents with keen competition, a strong effort, and a clean area, earning an A rating and praise for community spirit and duties to God, the Queen, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Island Park
Portage la Prairie
Austin
Bagot
MacGregor
Thanks and Guests at MacGregor Farewell and Gifts
Cards of thanks extend from Mrs Phyllis Vermeulen and Mrs Mary Reshaur for farewell tea gifts and fruit parcels. They express sincere gratitude to MacGregor friends Southend W.A. and Southend-Macaulay W.M.S. for parcels and to neighbours for cards and gifts during illness and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southend W.A
Southend-Macaulay W.ms
Geo. Gibbs
MacGregor Hospital
Phyllis Vermeulen
Katrime Good Neighbors’ Club
Winnipeg General Hospital
Mary Reshaur
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Onder
Henry Mason
the Herald
Herald Office
Art Palmer
H. Dankesreiter
CPR Statin
Ford Garage
Bergen
Miller — McIntosh
Mary Annison
Fred H. Rosger
A.R. Henry Auctionesr
Stonewall
Votre Berge
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