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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
1
A fire siren echoed twice in two weeks as a bush fire spread from dead grass north of town threatening homes. Local brigade and volunteers contained the blaze in hours, following a chimney fire at the Harry Lloyd home last week. Weather warms to the 80s boosting spring cleanup and lawn care.
The Herald reports installing a Heidel berg Automatic job press capable of 5 000 copies per hour and a Model 31 Linotype from Brooklyn. The upgrades include a window removal, new 12 em wide columns, longer pages, and a refreshed editorial format to speed production and modernize the paper.
Audrey Merle McLachlan and Neil Abram Olmstead wed April 27 in Sidney United Church with a lace satin gown, sequined headdress, red rose bouquet, and a reception for 115 at Remples Hall. Attendants included Marjorie and Mildred McLachlan, vows led by Rev W Harland, and a honeymoon in the United States before settling in Gregg Manitoba.
The North Norfolk Agricultural Society discussed a Friday May 10 by law vote on Jamwee Secondary School area. Officials considered funding for new rooms at MacGregor and Rossendale, extension of a coal shed, and home beautification prizes funded by RE Lye.
About 290000 Manitoba drivers will receive licence renewal forms ahead of the two year period starting July 1. The Motor Vehicle Branch began mailing renewal forms last week and the process will take three weeks. Minister Shuttleworth expects many will use mail order to obtain new licences. The note includes a $2 fee for drivers.
Mrs A Thomas was honored on her 83rd birthday with a Saturday party at Mrs C Lamont’s home April 17. Friends attended social time, received birthday cards, and enjoyed a lunch hosted by Mrs Lamont. The Herald extends birthday congratulations and wishes health and happiness.
Hundreds of customers visited the new co op store in MacGregor last Saturday morning. The opening featured staff including bookkeeper, jartsman, and truck divers Bob O’Neill and Ghui’aler. Don Elgert and Portage la Prairie Co op managers attended with officials as the interior received a fresh coat of paint.
multiple clubs and societies schedule upcoming gatherings in Portage la Prairie and district. LOL No 2811 meets May 7. Ladies Auxiliary and Group Committee to convene May 6. North Norfolk Legion May 7. Britannia Chapter LODE meets May 6. Portage Presbyterial WMS holds May 7. Bagot 4H Sewing Club Achievement Day May 6. YLS hosting May 12 and Bazaar June 1. recent Bagot Sewing Club business reviewed April 26.
After Easter holidays students propose a two day holiday. Grade XI and XII fill June exam applications on Tuesday. A mix of willing and reluctant X students exist. Janice Duncan and Gail Nicholls from Winnipeg Normal School practice teach in MacGregor. High school girls have not formed a baseball team. boys train. Rose Hildebrand places third in Carberry 4 H Public Speaking, wins Waterman fountain pen. Graduation program planning begun for May 24.
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