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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
1
This column surveys 1918 1919 records with mentions of wheat oats and inflation values. It recalls social changes such as Canada’s idle work law, town purchases for fire protection, local gossip, and light humor about crows robins and goober peas. It notes a Legion Carnival upcoming and local quips about parades and residents.
Regular session of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk at MacGregor on March 10 saw full attendance with Reeve Kishaw presiding. Transactions include approving an Old Age Pension, transferring Sec.28 and 2, Tp.13, to Squirrel Creek No.76, road requests for Market Road System, relief sought for CMP fence maintenance along Carberry Subdivision, sending a letter to an Ontario veterinary college for local veterinary needs, and PFA A records on land classifications. Council adjourned after approving several accounts, to reconvene in April.
Portage Figure Skating Club with about 160 members will headline the Ninth Annual Legion Carnival at MacGregor rink this Saturday night March 19. Senior Members under Miss Marie Eamer will perform, followed by a grand Costume Parade and races for children.
St Pauls W A will host a St Patrick s Day Tea at the home of Mrs A E Chant on Thursday March 17 from 3 to 6 pm. A produce table will also be available.
The North Norfolk Agricultural Society and the Department of Agriculture jointly sponsor a March 22 meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall at 8 pm. Dr J C Gilson of the University of Manitoba will speak on farm organization and business methods, inviting local farmers to discuss efficient management. The Orang e Lodge postpones its planned dance and draw to a future date due to road conditions and competing town events.
I wish to extend a sincere thank you to the W1 LODE St. Pauls W A, the United Church W A and the Hockey Club for gifts received while I was in hospital plus all friends who sent cards gifts of fruit and candy who visited me or remembered me in any way and to the doctors nurses and staff of MacGregor Hospital for making my stay more pleasant.
Pilot Mound defeated MacGregor 2 0 to capture the Intercity "B" title before about 900 fans. Lindsay and Inglis scored the goals as Pilot Mound dominated from start to finish with steady goaltending and decisive play throughout the night.
MacGregor officially became the South Central League champion on March 6 after Swan Lake defeated Glenboro ending Glenboro’s title hopes. Playoffs begin with a two game total goals series, semifinalists advance to finals. MacGregor could play six or seven games and still face Glenboro if needed. Road conditions halted Holland’s visit, so MacGregor’s schedule moved to Carberry Friday.
Mary Gwendolyn Lewin and Raymond Cameron Longstreet wed at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor in a ceremony officiated by Rev Lamb. Attendants included Miss Diana Lye and Miss Donna Lye with a reception for about one hundred guests in Memorial Hall.
A bride wore a tailored black suit with white flecked splash weave, a white hat and accessories, and a corsage of white mums for the going away celebration. Mr and Mrs Longstreet departed that evening for Winnipeg, and after a honeymoon will settle in MacGregor.
High School notes report Monday morning exams and nine o clock start while illness keeps about twenty percent absent. Manitoba Temperance Avancé speaker addressed grades seven to twelve on alcohol effects. Includes a humorous hen joke and thanks from the MacGregor 4H Club curling team for Bagot Bonspiel events with Rae Anderson and teammates listed.
Portage Figure Skating Club members will be showcased at the carnival this Saturday night. Photos loaned to The Herald by the Portage Skating Club through the Enterprise Press of Portage, with gratitude from the Legion Carnival Committee and The Herald for the cooperation.
The Pee Wee Hockey Team did not lose to Flea Island as reported. They actually won the game with a 5 to unspecified score, and readers alerted us to the mistake prompting a correction.
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