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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
1
Tag Day for the Ladies' Hospital Aid promotes funds for the hospital at the MacGregor and District Fair on July 6. The committee organized activities including a car midway and games for older residents to boost participation and support.
Local farmer Cecil Zimmerman reports heavy losses from dogs killing many chickens at Highway Poultry Farm on June 15. He later shot at two dogs seen near the run. The piece also notes wandering horses, new signs on a corner lot, local political mood after by elections, rains improving crops, and a quirky exchange about birds in Trafalgar Square.
Elizabeth Arlene Grove and James Andrew Morris were married at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor on Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev R T Milburn conducted the ceremony with peony decor and organ music by Mrs H A Lye. The bride wore traditional white satin with lily point sleeves and a coronet tiara. she carried red roses and received a rhinestone necklace and bracelet as a gift. The reception followed at Katrime Community Hall for about sixty guests. The couple will reside on the groom’s Macdonald farm after a east-ward honeymoon. out-of-town guests attended from Winnipeg Lavenham and Portage la Prairie.
Mrs. L Labossiere and Edward of Winnipeg visited Roblin Manitoba during the week end. They expect to make their home in Roblin where Mr Labossiere has been appointed School Inspector. Local friends extend congratulations on his appointment.
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society plans for MacGregor Exhibition and Sports on July 6 feature garden blooms and prize lists amid Newcastle Disease cancelling all Poultry and Egg Classes. A child, Arlene Derksen, narrowly escapes serious injury after a Saskatchewan car strike on Main Street as families brace for fair events and a hospital board midway.
Simon Henry Wilmot Henry, aged 48, died June 18 at Winnipeg General Hospital after illness. Born in Rossendale, Manitoba, he moved to MacGregor in 1937, married Jean Glover in 1939, and worked for Critchlow Bros. for five years. A member of the Orange Lodge and United Church, he left a wife, son Calvin, and six siblings. Funeral at MacGregor United Church noted by many relatives. graveside service conducted by the Strangemen with Rev. C. D. Rupp delivering the comforting message.
During the re ent illness and loss of our loved one our many friends and relatives expressed kindness to us in ways we shall never forget Their messages of sympathy the use of their cars and all other thoughtful deeds were a source of comfort.
Baseball notes from Brandon and MacGregor recount a 5 to 3 win by MacGregor Seniors over Brandon Clover Leafs last Thursday. A postponed game ended tied at 3 after five, called due to darkness. Dennis Kitson drove in three runs in a Cubs win at Selkirk. a nine-team draw opened MacGregor's annual tournament with results to follow next week.
Funeral services for Andrew Brown were held at Bagot Memorial Hall with Medillops in charge. Born November 25, 1882 in Dunlop Scotland he moved to Manitoba in 1907 and lived on a Bagot farm until his death June 19 1951. He was a church member a North Norfolk Legion and a past master of Temple Masonic Lodge MacGregor. He served four years overseas in WWI. Survived by sisters Minnie and Margaret in Scotland brothers Robert and John. Rev C D Rupp MacGregor T conducted the service and interment was at Beaver cemetery with Temple Lodge graveside rites. Pallbearers J Kerr W D Machan J Dankesreiter W Wenham M Kirshner R W Cobbe. Flower bearers J Arnold M Buren S Crealock L Loughheed. Mr Robert Brown expresses thanks to friends neighbors and Temple Lodge for sympathy and special thanks to those who loaned cars. Rural Council North Norfolk will not meet June 29 but will meet June 30 in MacGregor.
The theatre presents Annie Get Your Gun on June 28 29 30 with Betty Hutton and Howard Kiel in leading roles. The production promises Jerome Kern music and a blend of comedy and drama sure to delight audiences. A film titled Trio starring Jean Simmons and James Hayter screens July 3 4, adapting a story by Somerset Maugham author Somers et al.
The Canadian Order of Foresters plans a joint initiation at Memorial Hall in MacGregor on Friday night June 29 at 8 p.m. The Brandon Degree Team will lead Austin Sidney Portage and MacGregor members through the rites, with about forty Brandon members and twenty five Portage Lodge attendees. A large crowd is expected and Foresters are welcome. a program and events are set for the evening.
The term ends with summer vacation approaching as MacGregor School bids farewell to departing students and staff. Teachers like Mr Well and Mrs Hay are leaving, while the yearbook goes on sale. Field Day honors Alma Stewart Garnet Pennell Jack Giles and Evelyn Kennedy shine in public speaking with ongoing achievements.
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