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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
1
MacGregor Bantams defeat Winkler 87 in a tight MAHA 4 playdowns opener before a sizable crowd. The match stayed close all game with scores 4-4 after the first period and 8-7 final.
Reginald C. Muskett will assume the MacGregor branch managerial duties at the Bank of Montreal succeeding Edward Hay who departs to manage the Rimbey, Alta. branch. Muskett, born in Norwich England, arrived in Canada in 1920 and has held B of M posts in Winnipeg Brandon Saskatoon Nipawin Carberry and Limerick. He has served as secretary treasurer of the Limerick Board of Trade and director of the Saskatchewan Arthiritis and Rheumatism Society. Hay, a longtime local banker since 1954, leaves with his wife and two children for Rimbey amid Chamber of Commerce and Legion ties.
Last Thursday the Curtis magazine selling campaign wrapped up with Marilyn Leckie top seller at 53.00 earning a trophy and 5.00. Norma Stratton finished second receiving 4.00. Draws rewarded Sally Graham 4.00 Ed Douglas 3.00 Glendale Holliday 2.00 and 1.00 to Holliday. Tiger mascot won by grade twelves who sold 114.00 of the 230.50 school total. Open house is set for Friday March 6 from 3:00 to 3:30 with goals for 100 attendees.
The council notes budget matters for 1959 await School District approval. February payments are approved to numerous departments and services including Public Works, Hydro, Health Unit, Cemetery grant, unemployment insurance, and salary disbursements. A Winnipeg meeting with Canadian Pacific Railway and Municipal Public Utility Board regarding water and sewer is scheduled for March 5 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively.
The regular meeting at Mrs. H. Clancy’s home drew 12 members and one visitor. The chapter will oversee the annual Red Cross canvass this month and elects Mrs. H. A. Lye as Regent to finish the year with Mrs. Ralph Lye as first Vice Regent. The April gathering will be at Miss S. Marsh’s home.
Council met in the Municipal Office with Mayor Wen ham presiding. Minutes of the last meeting were adopted as presented. The Business Tax Assessment Roll for 1959 was approved and returned to Council. Letters of correspondence were dealt with and accounts discussed.
In a rural pasture a family confronts the sudden death of their brown and white dog. Blood on the highway, a quiet tribute to a faithful companion who guarded the home and shared joyous puppyhood, maturity, and protection. The piece laments how a pet's life, though simple, was rich with memory and love.
The Women's World Day of Prayer service was held last Friday at Bethel Church with Mrs. L Dickinson delivering the talk Lord I Believe and He Worshipped Him. Dirs E Thompson sang Take Time to be Holy with piano by Mrs H A Lye as leaders Mrs Dickinson and Mrs R E Lye and Mrs A J Struthers. Other readers prayed including Mrs E Wright Mrs N Smith and several others. Offering received by Mrs Gilroy and Mrs C McKelvy totaled 17 dollars 65 cents.
A March wind of reminiscence as residents note a February crow sighting, discuss Al the first train through in 1882 or 1883, and recall early railroading from Seaforth to Carberry. Letters from Estevan and Neepawa highlight immigration, local place names, and the origin of Neepawa meaning The Land of Plenty.
The February meeting of the W M S was held at Mrs Charles Hammond's home with members and one associate present. Mrs Hammond Mrs Farr and Mrs C Pennell led the worship service. Guest speaker Mrs Ticks shared an engaging talk on her life and work among the actions. The March meeting is scheduled for March 12 at Mrs C Tarr's home with hostesses Mrs Shaw and Mrs C Pennell.
The February Home and School meeting at the Collegiate drew a smaller crowd. Mrs. Zimmerman announced the Winnipeg convention dates March 18 19 20 and urged attendance. Inspector Diehl spoke on Do's and Don'ts for a successful School and Home association. Election of officers is planned for next month. The session closed with the Queen and a social hour.
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