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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
1
Weather favorable for seeding as land dries and crops emerge in Pratt and Katrime districts. Local townsfolk praise Alex MacDonald at United Church grounds and report a new jewellery shop via H Kenyon in Stockholm. Edmonton airlines connect to the northwest. banks hold 4.7 million in unclaimed balances awaiting ownership proof.
A public meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 8 p m in Portage la Prairie City Hall to support a proposed museum. Committee leaders include the late Ben Richardson and Don Carruthers of Austin, with broader backing from provincial and civic groups to preserve local relics.
The MacGregor United Church hosts a meeting on Monday May 14 at 6 30 PM to discuss changes in the pastoral relationship. fully representative attendance is urged.
Citizens of MacGregor and district will hear sacred music when the Horrill Quintet from Selkirk Man conducts a Mother's Day Rally at Bethel Gospel Chapel. The party includes three daughters and two sons of Mr and Mrs Horrill.
Vernon McNair is appointed Agricultural Representative for North Cypress and North Norfolk. He spent Monday in MacGregor meeting business leaders and Agricultural Society officials. Previously the district was represented from Portage or Neepawa. He plans frequent farm visits to learn local farming issues.
Elva Marion Robertson of Regina married G Stanley Sealey of Brandon in a double ring ceremony at Zion Church Moose Jaw conducted by Rev Francis Stevens. The couple resides at 1436 College Ave Regina after a motor trip to Banff Radium Hot Springs and Colorado.
The regular LOL 2811 meeting will be at the Masonic Hall on May 16 at 8 pm. A large attendance is requested. Also the YLS holds its May meeting tonight at 8 30 pm at Mrs. R H Harvey's home with date change noted. A Tea and Produce Table by W L Ma Gregor is set for May 19 3 to 6 pm in the Annex to aid the MacGregor Hospital Fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kenyon and two children arrive from Stockholm and open a small watch repair shop at the west entrance of Hazel's Dress Shop in MacGregor. The Kenyons praise the Chamber of Commerce for help in establishing the business.
A MacGregor Chamber of Commerce meeting reorganized the group and set May 19 to 28 as Clean-up Campaign Week. Secretary-Manager McMullen urged a focused year with 2-3 clear projects, emphasized ongoing visible effort, and praised systematic planning used by other Manitoba chambers. Mayor Montgomery introduced the speaker and welcomed newcomers Dr Koziol and family arriving around June 10.
The article discusses the shift to a double recess system to reduce accidents, noting the Public School starts recess earlier than the High School. It reports fewer broken windows due to distant ball diamonds and lists recent school achievements including Mar Giles winning a cup at the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival and top marks in verse recitation. New pupils are noted and an upcoming Sewing Club Achievement Day is announced for May 15.
The Theatre News notes two upcoming films: At War with the Army starring Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin on May 11 and 12, a fast paced army life comedy with three women in mischief. The Breaking Point opens May 15 and 16 starring John Garrel, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter, about a veteran caught with gunmen after a race track robbery.
MacGregor district entrants earned creditable showings at the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival held last week. Choirs, solos, duets, and speaking events featured several pupils from MacGregor School with notable adjudications and cups, under teachers Miss A M Hay and Mrs R A Collier.
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