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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
1
An assortment of reminiscences and small town observations from Beaulieu in the early 20th century. Notes on neighbors lending a horse stool back after decades, a near miss for a boy and bike, new dray and neon sign, approaching summer exams, and the town’s anticipation of sports and the fair. Also reflections on old tobacco chewing and local wanderers, with upcoming events and a June open baseball tournament.
Over two hundred delegates at Neepawa Tuesday unanimously backed W G Weir as Liberal-Progressive candidate for Portage Neepawa in the coming federal election. Justice Minister Garson and Harry Morton had withdrawn, and Harold Nelson of Carberry entered for the Progressive Conservatives.
Y.LS held its monthly meeting in the church annex with fourteen members and two visitors present. Elsie Jones and Mavis Huget led the devotional. plans were made for a June 4 Tea and Produce Sale. a spring cleaning of the annex was arranged. Mrs Hooper received a silver teaspoon as she leaves for Plum Coulee, presented by Mrs Winnie Briscoe, who voiced the group’s regret. The meeting ended with the Miepah Benediction and lunch. Next gathering set for Mrs. V McKelvy’s time.
Last Sunday at the farm home of Mr and Mrs P Satkanas near town about five relatives and friends welcomed Mr and Mrs on their honeymoon visit. Paul spoke of Canadian citizens, noting several young men who served in the war. Peter Balcuinas was a POW in Hong Kong for four years, Mike Balcuinas served with Canadian forces in Europe. Lucavitch said they are proud of their record and now happy to mingle as Canadians. A bountiful dinner followed with dancing on the lawn.
Ferdinand Ritner, aged about 86, died at his Emmeline district home on May 7 after a long illness. Born July 12, 1859 in Struckdorf Holstein Germany, he emigrated to Canada in 1888 and established a farm with his first wife Bertha Heinrichs. Survived by his second wife Florence Beatrice Bilton, seven sons, two daughters, and extended family, his funeral was held at Christ Church with interment in the family plot.
Sunlight outreach invites generous donations in MacGregor next Saturday May 21 for a Tag Day for the Blind. Community aim is to help those in shadow with practical aid and support.
Mr A F L Palmer marked his eightieth birthday last Tuesday May 3 with about seventy friends calling at his home in Bristol England to celebrate. Tea was served beside a birthday cake with sixteen candles. Palmer came to Canada in 1882 and lived near MacGregor before moving to town six years ago. he and Mrs Palmer have five sons and four daughters. Mrs Campbell of Winnipeg attended.
Mrs Margaret Jane Annison of Beaver passed away at Portage General Hospital on May 3 1949 at age 78 after a winter of poor health. Born in East Linton Ontario she married Henry Annison in 1907 and lived on her Beaver farm becoming a respected church and WMS member. Survived by four sisters two brothers a stepson Bert Annison and three grandsons the funeral was held at Beaver United Church with interment in Beaver Cemetery.
Memorial Hall hosts a Friday May dance featuring cards cribbage and bridge games. Organizers promote social entertainment and community gathering with schedule details and venue name.
Harold Gilert and Mrs Con Brugger visited with relatives in Neepawa and Portage. many locals hosted guests over the weekend. The Good Neighbors Club plans its annual meeting on Wednesday May 18 with strong attendance urged. several locals and visitors were noted at homes in Springbrook MacGregor Bear Creek and Winnipeg during recent days. Mrs Lake shows improvement after medical treatment in Winnipeg.
Keith Patterson of McAuley, 35, youngest son of Mr and Mrs BL Patterson of MacGregor, died after a pneumonia attack. He was taken to Mooso Min Hospital May 3 and died early Monday. Funeral held in McAuley yesterday with burial in McAuley Cemetery. obituary to follow next week.
The LODE Chapter invites entries for an Amateur Contest with prizes for Adult and Children's divisions. Entries close May 24 via phone or mail to Mrs. V. Hardy, 65 MacGregor. The event will take place in Memorial Hall in June with the date to be announced.
Dorothy May Payne 25 daughter of Jack and Mrs Morris and wife of Joseph Payne died May 10 in Brandon General Hospital after months of illness. Born in England August 15 1923 she moved to Canada in 1927 and lived in Orangeville district before marriage in 1947. Survived by husband Beverley May daughter, parents, sister Marion, and brothers George and William. Funeral May 15 at 2 from St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor with Beaver Cemetery interment.
The Churches MacGregor holds Sunday School at 7 40 pm with an 11 am service and 1 30 pm Bagot service at Beaver church. Church services oriented to evening and afternoon times reflect local worship patterns.
Anglican parishes in MacGregor announce no Sunday services on May 15 and May 22 while Mr H Millburn takes holidays. Services will be held May 20 with a different timetable to be announced.
The minister explains a municipal aid scheme to treat hoppers infesting road allowances drainage ditches and head lands at no cost to farmers. The government and municipality will share costs while farmers pay about a third. If a farmer treats larger areas or all land the plan does not apply and he must buy chemical.
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