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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
1
A discussion in the meeting room touched the sunflower seed industry as it nears the $100000 milestone. Mr H Steen and the chair led the session outlining prospects and next steps for growers and traders.
Hope Olson reports on a High School carnival with queen candidates Vivian Telford of MacGregor High and Heather Fetpermnehan. The event included intermissions skating at hockey games, folk school dances, and Neighbor Night. Students head to Regina as grade HI and T depart. curlers return after a tough Citizens event.
Mr Steen outlined a plan to form a corporation with 100000 capital for a sunflower based by product factory. Budget lists 12000 buildings 40000 equipment and machinery and remaining for purchase. J P MacKinnon spoke on legal points and temporary executive committee named.
February Sunday School meeting discussed improving pupil enrolment and plans a faster program. Teachers seek cooperation from families noting February was a mute Sunday School Month and inviting participation in the Freedom of Religion observance.
The Biggest Little Bonspiel of Manitoba completed Saturday night with six finals in MacGregor. The 78 rinks event ran smoothly despite mild late week weather. Grand Challenge went to Glennie, Portage and others claimed Victories in Citizens Merchants Curling Club events. A tribute to ice-men Harvey Jones and Norman Smith honored the team effort.
The Rural Municipality held a February meeting in MacGregor with Reeve C. Wallace presiding. The 1949 mill rate stood at 38 for weed inspector and road work funding, with other allocations for Langley Raven Shoe S Rossendale Birmingham and Image Hill districts. The council discussed buying another Caterpillar tractor and authorized further action. The meeting adjourned to April in Austin. Easter card sales and local notices follow.
Local hockey report recounts a rough game with heavy ice and referee tensions in Pilot Mound. Players battled fatigue from travel and pace, with MacGregor fading in the third period and officials blamed for disputed calls amid tense moments.
The piece reflects on a recent hockey night and a key turning point involving Tolo and Collins from Pilot, noting a near score of 4-1 that became 3-2. It anticipates a bigger next year, cites weather and crowds, and praises Watson for proving Manitoba dominance in curling while predicting western Allan Cup contenders Regina and Winnipeg Canadiens.
Fragmented note lists local individuals Beaver Ne J Sims and Cecil Cooper with illness at Deer Lovie Hospital Winnipeg. Mentions Red Cross Drive canvassing and World Day of Prayer. Next regular meeting set at the home of Mr Join Martinnezen on April.
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