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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
1
Workmen locate an earthenware jar containing 200 silver coins from Henry II's reign while digging at Aberdeen. Authorities believe burial occurred during a feared English invasion. The note adds town tales of lawn fixes, local figures, and small town mischief with a mix of humor and local events.
A regular meeting of the council of the Incorporated Village of McGregor held on Monday May 8 with all members present Mayor Wenham presiding The minutes were read and adopted Various items approved including building permit for Davis Clare Tare and a water supply agreement for fire protection A tender for removing a house on Lot 8 Plan 290 was accepted and the by law for taxation for 1897 read A hospital aid event was approved to be held May 18. stop sign enforcement discussed. sidewall work and monument fence planned Accounts approved and meeting adjourned
Herbert Sydney Purkess, a well known Pratt district farmer, died in MacGregor Hospital early Sunday morning after a one day admission. He was 70 years old. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Eighteen pairs of canvassers began on May 6 to contact United Church of MacGregor members seeking pledges and cash for a new church. Early donations exceed 3000 with pledges and offers of future help from diverse supporters. Anticipation grows for a possible completion next summer as progress is tracked on the church barometer.
A Portage Progressive Conservative meeting was moved up from 2:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday May 16 at St Marys Parish Hall. National leader John Diefenbaker is to speak along with Conservative candidate Dr G C Fairfield. A party committee has opened in the AP na rink.
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society announces a revised prize structure for the Home Grounds Beautification Contest. Awards will be set for Farm home grounds and Town homes with prizes of 20, 15, 10, and 5 dollars. Judges to be appointed later. Members only may apply. Contact W C MacWilliam or Mrs Ed Chant for details and leaflets from the Manitoba Horticultural Association.
The United Church Sunday School will hold a Family Sunday Service on May 12 with an Open Session. Misses Margaret Hay and Margaret Zimmerman will assist in worship and Mr. William Montgomery will be the guest speaker. The choir will provide special music and all are welcome.
The Carberry District 4 H Senior Kufue Speaking Contest held in the Carberry Collegiate on Thursday featured sixteen speakers. George Strohman of the Brookdale 4 H Calf Club won with The Conservation of the Dog, while Bev Nicholson of the Firdale Norfolk Swine Club placed second on The Conservation of Individual Efficiency. Rose Hildebrand of the Bagot Sewing Club spoke on Democracy and Shirley Adam of the Wellwood 411 Calf Club presented The Conservation of the 4 H Club Council. The audience heard Lloyd Hughson perform three solos as adjudicator Rev. Bruce Brand offered commentary. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8.
MacGregor will field a midget team in the Portage and District Midget Baseball League this year. The league includes three Portage teams ANAF Braves and another unnamed club, with Oakville not entering and Poplar Point unable to field a team. Scheduling is pending with a tentative start May 14 and playoffs planned as best-of-three semifinals and best-of-five final. The provincial playdowns will follow the league playoffs. The team is mainly returning players from last year.
The WMS will meet at Mrs. E. Grahams home on May 14 at 8 p m The United Church WA will meet at Mrs. Florrie Nohlgrens home on May 13 at 8 pm District Convention at Minne dosa on May 23 members to leave names with Mrs. R Hotel or Mrs. R. Birkett by May 15 for transportation May Committee of Southern Schemers Hospital Aid Bake Sale at Co op Store May 18 at 9 pm Members to bring baking and donations Court Lady MacGregor COF will hold its regular meeting May 14 at 8 30 pm in the Legion Room
Manitoba and Ottawa signed a five year tax rental agreement on May 3. In the first year the deal should bring Manitoba about 33.426 million dollars, with old terms in 1956-57 yielding 276 million under the prior pact. The province rents income tax and other fields to the federal government, adds 1.2 million from the insurance corporation tax field, and notes that coverage for that field is not yet complete.
In Toledo Ohio Jason White reports his 1948 automobile was robbed in stages this week with wheels hood radiator and grill stolen on successive days. Police investigate the peculiar scheme as the car loses key components.
High school students practice track and field activities while pits await setup. The Midget team competes with Little Leaguers as girls teams duel. A guest speaker from United College discussed occupations such as agriculture teaching nursing and ministry. 4H Sewing Club members earned purple ribbons for near perfect marks. Gladstone Festival participants excelled in spelling public speaking and dancing. Graduation plans for May 24 are announced and students celebrate sewing club winners earning camp tips.
Regular meeting of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk in MacGregor on Friday May 3 with Reeve Chas E Hotel presiding. Items include sale offers for part of SW 19 11 11, bylaw readings for borrowing, taxation, and a pension plan for road operators. Tree planting planned by Carberry representative Stonehouse. Grasshopper outlook uncertain. farmers urged to monitor fields for three weeks. Continued on page eight.
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