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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
1
Local tale recalls a pig biting a trucker as they load porkers into a Winnipeg bound truck. The driver checks the load to find a pig dead, a reversal of the usual dog bite death story. Seeding stalls amid cold rains. District notes report chores, local sports, and town happenings.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce invites all residents to Memorial Hall next Tuesday at 8 pm for a guest talk by Mr G McMullen Secretary Treasurer Manitoba Chambers of Commerce from Winnipeg. He will discuss benefits of a live chamber for business professionals farmers and property owners with a capacity turnout urged.
An organization meeting of the MacGregor Senior Baseball Club is set for Sunday May 6 at 12 o'clock noon. All interested in this summer sport are urged to attend.
The Tyros and Trail Rangers held their first meeting in the United Church Annex with twenty four boys. Sessions run Thursdays with Tyros at 6 45 pm and Trail Rangers at 8 pm, Sunday School teachers providing lunch. Leaders are Roy McPhail for Tyros and Murray Collins for Trail Rangers. parents urged to support these worthwhile youth groups.
The MacGregor Cemetery Committee held a meeting and decided to carry on. The following is its financial statement for 1951. Protect your clothes, furniture and woollens from moth damage for 5 years. One spraying of Ber Jou does it or Berlou pays for the damage. It's odorless, stainless, and dry cleaning cannot remove it.
Lyall Stone a 19 year old Beaver resident built a miniature engine 3 by 3 inches running on steam or air. He made all parts himself and earned a Certificate of Merit from Mechanix Illustrated. The model may appear in the June issue and the school plans to study it in Edmonton.
The film features Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue, Claude Rains and Maureen O Sullivan in a murder mystery. A glamorous woman endangers the career of a young doctor who loves her, creating intrigue and peril on screen.
Mayor W Montgomery announced a letter from Dr M Koziol confirming arrival in MacGregor around June 6. Koziol and his family will travel from Scotland to Montreal on June 5 and intend to begin practicing immediately upon arrival, with housing to follow. Citizens welcome the physician and family after months without a resident doctor.
A community notice lists events for June and May. YouRave a Date Me MacGregor Call Club sponsors an Old Time Fiddlers Contest and Dance in Memorial Hall on Wednesday June 6. Various local groups meet in May including Paul W. A. at Mrs C F Kitsons on May 8 at 2 30 pm and Britannia Chapter LODE at Mrs D Brownen May not fully legible. The WMS meets at Mrs Marsh on May S at 8 pm. WI MacGregor hosts Tea and Produce Table in the Annex on May 19 from 3 to 6 pm with donations gratefully received to aid MacGregor Hospital Fund.
At the MacGregor School Board meeting on April 30, teachers and board representatives discussed a proposed agreement. The board rejected a tenure clause, whereas teachers rejected increments and sought eight years with six increments of 100 dollars. Both sides agreed to appoint a Conciliation Officer by Minister Greenlay to end the dispute.
The United Church W.A. sponsors a rag drive for the Hospital Fund. Collect clean rags of any kind and deliver to Mrs. E Graham by May 15. Proceeds support the hospital, with rags dropped at her home.
Rain and deep winter frost slow seeding across the district. Last week brought continued wet weather with good drying days Tuesday and Wednesday. Some fields on higher ground show early work, while overall seeding remains light as pastures turn green and trees bud from recent rains.
The curling club elected Vern McKelvy as president for the 1951 52 season. The treasurer reported receipts of 3389.37 and disbursements of 3088.12 with 83.00 in outstanding cheques and a bank balance of 364.25 as of April. Members discussed sharpening rocks, buying new sets, a combined purchase with the Ladies Club for eight rock sets, and a proposed permanent lunch bar in the rink. The heating system was to be reviewed for possible improvements before the next season.
A well attended Macaulay School meeting formed the first Hospital Aid for the MacGregor Unit. Officers named were President Mrs Ed Chant Vice President Mrs A Palmer Secretary Mrs Gordon Stirling Treasurer Mrs Nelson Hulme Executive includes Mrs R J Shaw and Mrs Clarence Pennell. An initial levy of 1.00 per person was decided. Committees to seek funds from the Beef Ring and Calf Club were appointed. An executive meeting is set for May 1 at Mrs Ed Chartt’s home. next meeting May 18 at 8 pm at Macaulay School.
Hope Olson reports the High School Graduation is set for June 1 as level groups prepare for celebrations. The Social Committee will meet to organize events. softball tops sports plans for both genders and Joyce Dankesreiter returns from a sprained ankle. The choir competed at the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival with results pending. Sewing Club girls gave three minute talks on pattern use and facings. A postponed High School Dance leads to rumors of a spring weiner roast and a possible Maytime social.
Rural council will meet in MacGregor on Saturday May 5 and the village council will meet there on Monday May 7. Meetings address local governance and community planning with attendance open to residents of the area.
The Churches schedule lists Christ Church Austin at 11 am with Holy Trinity Sidney at 2:30 pm and St Pauls MacGregor 7 pm. Bethel Chapel led by Pastor L Dickinson holds Sunday School at 3 pm and an Evangelistic Service at 7:30 pm. Austin Community Hall hosts 11 am services and Beaver Bagot MacGregor gatherings at 1 am 2 pm and 7 pm.
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