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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
1
A local school caretaker, EL Irwin, reveals a two century old Masonic watch he describes as heavy and double-cased. The watch bears Masonic engravings from Entered Apprentice to higher degrees and is engraved with Jno Yewdall Bradford, with only the number 1139 visible.
On St Patrick Day both MacGregor and Austin High students prepare for a High School Bonspiel with eight rinks and listed skips. Home Nursing Course reports boys in bandages from a First Aid period. Janice Fotheringham is absent ill this week. health films begin at 2:45 with mothers invited to attend.
Donna Graham of Aus High School was crowned Carnival Queen for the 1949 Swanee River Carnival during the Austin rink event held March 25. Miss Dorothy Weber crowned the queen as Vivian Telford, Helen Remple, Marie MacShannock, and Margaret Holloway were named princesses. Proceeds reached about 255 dollars with races and skating entertainment closing the program.
Mrs Maurice Smith and Mrs Key Marxness spend days in Winnipeg this week. Mr F T Graham visits MacGregor relatives. Mr and Mrs A L Smith Burnside guests of RG Smith. Archie Cook returns to MacGregor from Clarence Smith home. Rodgers Sr Oakville 15 spends weeks at C E Rodgers home. Congratulations to C E Rodgers on birth of a daughter March 7 Portage General Hospital. Alf Graham and Sally visit Portage la Prairie with in laws J A Munro. Vivian Rusk Pierson and Lloy creary visit Mrs RG Smith.
The Plymouth car line debuts a new range described as lowest priced with many big car features. Public showing is set for March 19 in MacGregor at McLachlan's Garage. Cars boast safety rims, redesigned bumpers, larger wheelbase, reduced length, and improved ride. seven models including a DeLuxe Four Door and a Club Coupe. A Portage show adds the St Andrew's Troop Minstrel Show on March 25 at the Masonic Hall with 40 performers, tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
Local visitors include Mrs G A Stirling and Miss Joyce Pennell of Winnipeg. Brandon hockey trip and Fort Youth Rally attended by residents. Deer starvation noted with efforts by A E Chant Holliday and J J Turner to aid feed. Whist at Southend School sponsored by WMS. prizes awarded and proceeds listed.
Over 600 fans attended the MacGregor annual hockey tournament on a clear day with many roads open. Fifteen teams entered across Class A and B. In Class A Austin beat Oakville then Poplar Point upset Austin. Arden beat Langrath. Arden later defeated Langrath to reach the final, which Poplar Point won. In Class B Orangeville defeated Southend. Sandy Bay beat Katr. MacGregor B defeated East Prospect. Portage Indian School advanced by defeating Orangeville. Sandy Bay edged MacGregor B to reach the final, but the final could not be played as late hour and Sabbath rules prevented play. All games were officiated by the Intermediate team. The Ladies Curling Club sold many hot dogs.
The season finale tournament wrapped with fourteen teams enjoying the event despite generally below average hockey. Portage Indian School and Sandy Bay reached the B class final, Pilot Mound beat M.Auley in the final series, and questions arose over an alleged illegitimate goaltender for Pilot Mound. Local clubs faced fatigue and blamed the previous bonspiel for poor form, while Austin and MacGregor drew a 1-1 tie in a late Friday game.
The article notes a sighting of a crow reported by Nellie Holliday and confirmed by her husband Mrs. Carlton Holliday. The morning appeared chilly but the crow was seen during the early hours.
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