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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
1
The column surveys Saint Patrick’s Day cheer with jokes on heritage and weather, mentions a hospitalized friend Herman Weber, and notes a local rink result and quirky items. Rumors swirl about a man-made lake south of the Manitoba Museum with plans for a dam, cabin lease plots, and a summer resort potential.
MacGregor crushed Stonewall 8 to 4 to reach the Armstrong Series semifinals on Tuesday March 11. Pete McGregor led with four goals as Stonewall tied late before MacGregor pulled away in the final period. Bud Keily Alvin Ritchie and Jim Dorman added singles for MacGregor while Priesen Isbester Milord K Craig and Stonewall players scored for Stonewall.
Plans are underway for the final service in the present United Church building on Sunday April 13. Special features are planned for the service. The annex used as a church hall since 1939 has been sold and will be moved the following week. The old brick building, erected with locally manufactured brick from MacGregor, will be demolished.
Portage la Prairie election scene erupts as Mayor H. Lloyd Henderson wins Liberal Progressive nomination for the March 31 federal vote with 99 votes to Thordarson's 72. Henderson pledges a “time limit” campaign and backs the common man while paying tribute to former candidate Weir amid party turnover and hopes to beat Diefenbaker.
Members of St rauls wa and the United Church WMS invite all to a lecture and slide show by Dr. Dorothy Jefferson medical missionary on furlough from Vellore India. The event at United Church annex Friday March 28 at 8 pm includes a collection. She is highly recommended and sister of Mrs Jean Henderson. Everyone is welcome.
The Forresters announce an Amateur Contest on April 18 in MacGregor Memorial Hall to raise funds for cancer. Entry contact Mrs D Pearson or Mrs Ethel North, with entries closing April 9. Prizes total 15, 10 and 3 dollars. Watch this paper for updates.
McMurdo Sound authorities report a dog overstock as 11 male and 10 female canines face potential de greasing needs. Females may bear two litters yearly with seven or eight pups each. Dogs are tethered in snow and prone to leash failures despite handler George N. Gagnon efforts.
The MacGregor WMS gathered eighteen members and one visitor at Mrs Fargey’s on March 11. Mrs Leckie and Mrs A Shaw led worship and study as the Japan study book concluded. Plans for Easter offerings and speakers from Winnipeg and Portage were announced.
The Collegiate votes to adopt a permanent crest while exams loom. AAU leaders attend the first meeting with Churchill High PE staff as plans for a concert on April 3 and a March 28 dance with Brooker's Bombshells unfold.
Bethel Church Sunday School staff met to plan the Easter Sunday service at 10 30 with combined church events and special Easter numbers by scholars The goal is 75 attendees up from last year's 65 and top awards will honor the biggest visitor turnout the oldest and youngest present and the family with the largest size The congregation will use new pews by Easter and transportation help is available by calling 138 or 63 for arrangements The Loyalty Campaign begins the seven Sundays after Easter and the Bethel reporter R H ONeill invites all to attend
CP reports over 20 million dollars has been spent in the past decade on new buildings at the University of Saskatchewan, with an additional 5 million dollars invested in new equipment to support growth.
MacGregor moved into the Armstrong Series final after beating Stonewall in straight games. Winnipeg Kings defaulted, clearing MacGregor into the final as Western sides vie for a winner. Semifinals see Hamiota at Boissevain, with a possible third game Saturday. finals aimed for early next week.
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