Spring signs and small town notes in MacGregor area
Local columns describe signs of spring, community happenings, and quirky events in MacGregor. Mentions long-time subscriber Mr. Sam Emerson, carnival plans, a fire bell, town trades, cattle vet visit, and a brisk freeze with 20 below temperatures. Also notes on bonspiel trips, local residents, and a court incident involving an intoxicated man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porky
the Herald
B. J. McCormick
Burlinton
Ont
Norman Smith
Glen Lye
Colin Shaw
Earl Thompson
Austin Bonspiel
MacGregors
G.W
Norfolk
Red Cross Drive Sponsored by 1.C.D.E. Chapter here
The Britannia Chapter LODE will sponsor the Red Cross fund drive in the community with a goal of 5220000 nationally and 330000 for Manitoba. Mr J McCulloch of the bank Montreal acts as treasurer and volunteers will canvass the town and rural areas starting early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Canada
Mantoba
Lode
8.J. McCulloch
Montreal
Duppaiis
Denk
Rev Milburn to Leave for Devon Mission The Pas Manitoba
At a Vestry meeting St Pauls Anglican Church announces Rev R Milburn’s appointment as Priest in charge of the Devon Mission The Pas Manitoba He will remain until April 6 and depart after that date planning holidays He will miss Sundays March 6 and 23 Dir C Spencer to conduct services on those Sundays Easter celebrations to be held April 6 with Holy Communion.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church
HA. Lye
J. A. Nortis
R. Milburn
Devon
Pas
Manitoba
Q. Lamb
Ot John’s College
Milburn
MacGregor
Apia
Dir. C. Spencer
Card of Thanks for kindness after father's death
The Nelson Smith family expresses deepest thanks to friends for sympathy, help, loans of cars, and acts of kindness during bereavement. They thank Rev. C D Rupp, the choir, Mrs Collins and Dr Koziol for kindness throughout dad's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Rupp
Collins
Dr. Koziol
Dad
Nelson Smith
Real Purposes Of Education Week Discussed In MacGregor
Public meeting Thursday night urged thoughtful reevaluation of education aims, facilities, teachers, and governance. An Education Week discussion at MacGregor School will explore school community roles and the effort to improve Manitoba’s educational system for future citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anere Wii Penea
MacGregor School
Little Johnny
Johnny
Manitoba
Poplar Point Advances In Semi Final After 6 1 Win
In front of 1200 fans, Poplar Point crushed MacGregor Intermediates 6 1 to level the series at midplay. Jack Burnett and Alan McGregor provided early pressure, while Pete McGregor and Edmond Hogue drew penalties. Gordon McPhail replaced the injured McGregor as the Point closed strong, with George Little again rising to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Point
MacGregor
Pilot Mounds
Jack Burnett
Harv
Gilbert
Pete McGregor
Edmond Hogue
Hextall
Frank Hay
Critchlow
Pete Kramarchuk
Hay
Alan McGregor
Ward
Peter
Vick Palmer
Tom Telford
Floyd Blight
Guibert
Gord McPhail
George Little
Leon Hogue
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Village Council Sets Mill Rate At 60
The Village of MacGregor council met in regular session with Mayor Wenham. They approved the previous minutes, discussed CPR crossing at Victoria Street, and authorized H A Lye to notify CPR. They asked the Manitoba Assessment Commission to approve the 1952 and 1983 assessment rolls, kept the mill rate at 60, and approved the annual budget totaling 18 705.74 with 2 819 allocated to the MacGregor School receiver. A siren purchase and new asphalt sidewalk were debated with no decision. accounts were approved for payment.
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MacGregor
Marchard
Wenham
H. A. Lye
CPR
Victoria Street
Stevenson
C.P.R
MacGregor School
Lamb-Criterilow
Lamb-Stevenson
H.R Hotel
Portage
Harriet Dejarlais
Stevenson-Lamb
Bank of Montreal
Hydro
Percy Templer
M. Hay
Treas
Koziol
Harriet
Daniels
H. R Eade & Co
C. W. Lye & Son
West End
S. R. Lamb & Son
Aid
Six Sons Pall Bearers At Father's Funeral
Nelson James Smith aged 74 of MacGregor died February 26 1952 after years of steady farm work in Portage la Prairie Bagot and MacGregor. He left a wife six sons and four daughters with 47 grandchildren. Funeral held March 1 1952 in MacGregor United Church with six sons carrying the casket and interment at Hillside cemetery Portage la Prairie.
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Nelson James
Smith
MacGregor
Nelson Smith
Portage la Prairie
Hudson Bay Company
Shetland Islands
Mr Smith
Jessie Hird
Treherne
Kinesota
Bagot
Mr. Smith
Bagot District
Hartford
Laurie
Norman
Ernie
Fred
Port
Arthur
Douglas
Dryden
Jim
Flin Flon
Ruth
Ottawa
F. J. Price
Betty
Toronto
S. J. Booth
Ada
D. Pearson
Hattie
W. S. Coutts
Nanaimo
W. L. Smith
F.H. Smith
Vancouver
C. D. Rupp
MacGregor United Church
H. J. Collins
Janice Fotheringham Nominated Queen at Austin Carnival
MacGregor High pupils chose Janice Fotheringham as Queen candidate for Austin carnival on March 21. Votes will be sold by students to aid the Austin Patriotic Club. Crest orders cost 1.90 with Margaret Coulthard. Bonspiel results noted with several matches listed and a note on prize plans for rink wins. Mrs. Webster hospitalized recently. Mrs. Fred Clarke assisting in her absence. Magazine subscriptions scheme proposed to fund a Film Strip machine and projector, pending Student Council ratification. Four sewing girls attended a Winnipeg fashion show with Mr and Mrs Fox.
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Janice Fotheringham
MacGregor High
Janice
Austin Patriotic Club
Aso
Margaret Coult Hard
Southend
Howard Cobbe
Ron Kirshner
Bill Muir
Donna Lye
Mr. Struthers
Jance Rotheringham
Murray Yam
Mr. McKie
Ralph Snitchlow
Dennis Lamb
Wen
Webster
Fred. Clarke
Intersted
T Hat Gladstone
Winnipeg
48. Fox
Farm Equipment and Cattle Auction Near Austin
Auction sale posters announce property of Win Sparrow and D Thun to be held Wednesday March 26 north of Austin and Friday March 28 south-west of Austin. R Douglas is the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Sparrow
D. Thun
Austin
R. Douglas
Two Local Pioneer Ladies Pass Away This Week
Two longtime community residents died this week after long illnesses. Margaret Jane Speed, 84, passed away Saturday March 1 with services at Austin United Church and burial in Austin cemetery. James Little, 91, died Sunday March 2 with funeral services at MacGregor United Church and burial in MacGregor cemetery. Obituaries to follow.
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Margaret. Jane Speed
James Little
Speed
Austin United Church
Austin Cemetery
Little
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Emerson
Herald
Jim Turner
Kicking Horse Pass
Jack Patton
George Albinet
1.C.D.E
RED Cross Drive
McKie
Ninespa
Hockey News
Glenn Tye
Sy Hope Olson
Sewing Club
Lorraine Fox
BIG Legion Carnival
Gwen Lentz
The
Portage Figure Skating Club
Ren
Sd.m
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