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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
1
George Albinet of town keeps chinchillas as a hobby rising to 25 animals after four pairs two years ago. His exhibit at the Mid West Region Show in Winnipeg earned a third ribbon. Judges were from Winnipeg and Hudson's Bay.
Social event at 633 Ashburn Street Winnipeg honors bride elect Una McKelvy with a miscellaneous shower on March 16. Hosts Mrs J Lorimer Miss Gertrude McKelvy assisted by Mrs R Cummings and Miss Myrtle Hodgins present guests with a Keys for Happiness set and treasure hunt clues. The guest of honor thanks friends and a pleasant social time follows. Spring flowers decorate the tea table presided by Mrs W B McKelvy.
MacGregor defeated Holland 128 in the final league game as Bell and Inglis each scored three goals. McGregor added two, while Lafreniere Hay McGillvray Lindsay and others had singles. Holland needed a win to stay alive and faced Glenboro next. An exhibition with Carberry ended 65 for MacGregor with Weber scoring the late winner.
Mrs. Gertie McGregor of Pratt played against Bill Wood last Saturday and achieved a perfect 20 hand in cribbage. The longtime player notes it is her first such sighting after many years at the game.
The Extension Service Manitoba Agriculture with Winnipeg Kiwanis Club and local groups will host the eighth provincial 4H Public Speaking Contest focusing on conservation. District contests lead to a Winnipeg finals in late July with Carberry MacGregor district event on May 6 and entries due by April 2. Prizes come from Kiwanis Club and Carberry Chamber of Commerce.
The ninth annual Legion Carnival in MacGregor drew a smaller crowd yet offered a lively show by Portage Figure Skating Club. Costume parade impressed with original outfits while judges praised numerous young performers in solo and group numbers, with many named participants across fancy and comic categories.
Photo shows Alex Mac Donald steering a raft down the main street during a flood in 1923. The image is taken from in front of the house once owned by the late Rob't Stinson, now owned by Mrs. B W Cook, featuring local figure MacGre gor amid rising water.
Manitoba's Works Minister disclosed the largest roadbuilding plan in the province's history. The 18.95 million dollar program covers the trans Canada highway and local projects with federal and municipal shares outlined, on a pay as you go basis for the third year running.
Winnipeg reports Manitoba will unveil its smallest postwar budget midweek as Treasurer Ron Turner presents the 1955-56 plan. Indications point to continued tax increases despite gasoline levy rumors, with federal tax rental payments down about 500,000 and revenues seen near 58.5 million dollars yielding a projected surplus around 180,060. The House must finish estimates review and approve supplementary and capital expenditure steelers before the budget passage.
More than four hundred attended the graduation exercises at the agricultural school ending a 16 week course. Garth Stone, son of Mr and Mrs Andy Stone of Beaver Man, received the Dairy ing Award. Joyce MacKinnon of MacGregor assisted in the girls department. Tuition is free. students pay for room and board in school dormitories.
The Joint Country Clubs Bonspiel with 29 rinks finished last Thursday March 17. Prize winners across three events include FIRST EVENT: 1 H Lamb, 2 B Nichol, 3 T Telford, 4 C Nichol. SECOND EVENT: 1 H Barton, 2 C Holliday, 3 V McKelvy, 4 A Miller. THIRD EVENT: 1 C Bergquist, 2 A Nicholls, 3 R Sims, 4 R Lamb.
The Pathhead Weed Pullers 4H Garden Club was organized January 13 with agricultural rep Mr McNair presenting films. J P Neudorf named leader, Wm L Bennett assistant. Officers elected Keith Thompson president Linda Wall vice president Lena Newport secretary treasurer John Wall press reporter. A social evening at Pathhead School on April 20 with 4H films planned.
Mr. Vernon McKelvy announces the engagement of his sister Una Darlene to Raymond Kuran son of Mr and Mrs M Kuran of Balmoral Manitoba The wedding will be held in Winnipeg on Saturday April 9th.
Saturday curling viewed Weber defeating Duncan Booth beating Kelly Schellenberg over Struthers Wright over Taylor and Ron staying strong. Measles illness hits Jimmie McCarl and many MP Patterson room students with flu colds and contagions. Hopeful for a quick return to activity next week.
The Bagot W A will hold a Spring Sale and Bazaar on Thursday April 14 from 2 to 5 pm in Bagot Memorial Hall The W L will meet at the home of Miss M Snaith today Thursday March 24 at 2 30 pm
About 250 militia soldiers graduated from regular army basic training at Minto Armouries Winnipeg. Rural teens led the intake eight weeks earlier, with from MacGregor Privates Jack Paton and L H MacDonald and from Bagot Private A J MacDougall among the graduates. Col W Clement Dick praised the trainees for civilian leadership value.
All children not attending school and who will be six years old on or before April 18 1955 should visit the local Health Unit Office at once to be put on file if their parents wish them to be vaccinated against polio.
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