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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
1
A patchwork column reports gossip from Campbell River and nearby West, noting horse interests of G Lofty Graham, a grass fire near Jack Emerson’s property, local weather and farm seeding, a 100 year old Cottage Bible expository, reader submissions, jokes in a club car, and letters from Peter Hiebert of Austin and Mike Flanigan about life in the west.
Mrs Jane Acheson longtime Portage la Prairie district pioneer mother and 4-H sewing club figure died April 27 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital after ill health since August. She leaves eight daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral held April 30 at MacGregor cemetery with Rev. McLean officiating. Card of thanks from the family notes community support. The MacGregor Thimble Jubbers Clothing Club Achievement Day described with demonstrations, a fashion show, and awards. two members chosen for Gimli Camp. several members received certificates and prizes.
All dog owners must procure licenses from the Municipal Office before the end of May 1955. Dated at MacGregor 3 May 1955. Lewin, Clerk, Village of MacGregor.
Too late to classify for sale. Quantity of Montcalm Stanley. Apply C. R. Barber, phone 309-2, MacGregor.
The Evangelical Mennonite Church completed its second Bible and Missionary Conference with a capacity crowd at the final service. Rev H G Rempel of Emmanuel Mission Church Steinbach Man delivered inspiring messages urging active missionary support through prayer giving and going. Financial reports showed pledges exceeded goals with total gifts around 1417 dollars toward missions and building funds.
At Pathhead School a largely attended meeting saw 24 ratepayers vote for a new school this summer with 3 against. C K Rogers of Winnipeg's Department of Education reviewed finances, assessments, and debentures while outlining consolidation benefits and the Secondary School Area. Miss Gordon will return next term after Normal School training. building is slated to begin in July.
The Portage Presbyterial will hold a convention at MacGregor United Church on Wednesday May 11. The afternoon program features speaker Mrs David Conly of Winnipeg and the evening includes the film Where None Shall Thirst.
On Tuesday evening May 3 Miss Marion Wright a bride to be was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in the Masonic basement. Marion’s mother Mrs N E Wright sat beside her as they received gifts including a miniature air plane and corsages. After two contests a jaunty lunch was served and guests chatted. Hostesses listed include Mrs Aoberts Mrs J Troy Mrs H A Ye Mrs L B Patterson Mrs Collins Mrs A M Hay Mrs F Kitson Mrs A M Shaw and Misses Margaret Matthews Anne Turner and Teobell Bennett.
Anyone born after May 1 1942 and interested in Little League Baseball should come to the Little League diamond at 6 30 PM on Tuesday night May 10.
The Cub and Scout Corner reports 14 Scouts and 12 Cubs enrolled. Mr Dave Kennedy remains Scoutmaster as all boys progress well. Mr Wm Trinder is Cub Master and Mr Robi ONeill Assistant Cub Master after Mr Jim Lewis left for Winnipeg this week.
The WI regular meeting at Mrs A Duncan’s home on April 28 drew 22 members and a visitor Mrs Irwin. They donated 10 to Boy Scouts 10 to Cubs 5 to Institute for the Blind and 5 to Salvation Army. A quilt was sent to a burned family and a donated quilt top from Mrs Briscoe will be used where needed.
The ball game with MacGregor vs Gladstone Last was postponed and the team instead played Gladstone after school on Friday. Despite a loss, supporters remain optimistic. Plans for the annual graduation exercises near month end are already underway and promise to surpass last year.
Mas Be she United Church W A will meet at Mrs C Zimmer man on May 9 at 8 18 St Pauls WA will meet at Mrs O Lamb on May 18 at 8 pm instead of May 11 The Beaver WMS will hold its 65th Anniversary Tea Wed June 1 in the church at 2 30 More details later Southend WMS will hold its annual Spring Tea and Bazaar in the United Church Annex Thursday May 26 from 3 to 5 pm Be sure to attend the U L Spring Tea and Bazaar May 12 at 3 00 pm at the home of Mrs Marion Frank The WMS of the United Church will meet at the home of Mrs A Duncan on Tuesday evening May 17 at 8 pm
Theatre news notes May 6 and 7 showings of Athena a youth romance musical starring Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds. The program follows MGM hit Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and previews Conquest of Space with Mars voyage and spaceflight thrills shown May 10 and 11.
The annual District 4H Public Speaking Contest will be in Carberry Orange Hall on Friday May 6 at 8 pm Entries come from Carberry Portage la Prairie districts with Portage la Prairie contestants. Local sponsors include Carberry 4H Calf Club Howard Baron Carberry Agricultural Society Chamber of Commerce Wilke's Gift Shop and Winnipeg Kiwanis Club. The top Carberry contestant advances to the Provincial Finals in Winnipeg in July where the 4H Speaking title will be decided. All 4H members and the public are invited to attend.
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