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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Local column notes frost and rain needed for dry land, while a thief steals Mel Kilfoyle’s shirts and socks. News bits mention oil drilling south of Pratt, rising business activity, and community spirit fueling MacGregor’s growth with busy Saturdays and parking pressures. A car crash at East End of MacGregor draws curiosity.
Last week's announcement by Minister of Agriculture Hon F C Bell led to the cancellation of all livestock exhibits in Manitoba Summer Fairs including cattle, swine, and sheep with poultry also banned this year. Fair Board meetings were called to address the impact as growers await department confirmation and updated arrangements for the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society Exhibition in MacGregor on July 4.
Red Cross blood donor clinic in MacGregor drew 130 volunteers from area Post Office districts including MacGregor Austin Firdale Pratt Beaver Katrimne Bagot and Whitewold Beach. Britannia Chapter LO.D.E and local Hospital Aids organized the event serving as hosts receptionists and helpers and thanks were extended to all assisting.
The North Norfolk Local of the Manitoba Teachers' Society met in Sidney on May 12 with delegates Mrs M Williams Mr D McKie and Mr C Cole presenting. They reported on committee work resolutions and addresses by Miss Conway and T A McMaster, noting rising teacher interest and urging strong leadership.
MacGregor High School and Public School excel at the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival with Our High School Choir winning the Secondary Grades Cup by 180 marks. Miss Marjorie Giles earned 91 for her soprano solo, while Sidney placed second with 159.
Miss Marjorie Giles tops Class Four in the Cup for her soprano solo The Shepherd by Anne earning 91 marks while the adjudicator praises her voice pace rhythm and words Despite a hooty top note breath lapse and a strong MacGregor Public School showing younger contestants reached near the top Gail Nichols places second in Grades VII and VII Spoken Poetry and Public Speaking with 91 and 83 marks Jennifer Olita takes second in Grades V VI Story Telling with 83 and ties for second in Recitation of Verse with 90 The Spelling results for these grades are not yet received
The Young Ladies Society annual Spring Fashion Show at Memorial Hall drew a large crowd. Mrs Walter Critchlow opened and welcomed guests as models including Mary Dankesreiter and Isabelle Bennett showcased spring and summer outfits for teens to matronly wearers. Hazel Allan narrated, Mrs A L Stevenson provided piano accompaniment, and a post show luncheon concluded the event.
Joseph A. Merrick a prominent Winnipeg hardware merchant aged 86 88 died at his Victoria BC home on May 11 after a lengthy illness He was born Mille Isles Quebec and came to Winnipeg in 1687 later partnering in Merrick Anderson before retiring to Victoria in 1927 He survived by his widow and two daughters Burial was in St Luke's cemetery on Tuesday.
Work on the new Hospital site continues this week with interior demolition of the old building. Excavation will begin immediately and cement pouring will follow. A three member volunteer committee has been appointed to collect names of willing helpers: Russell Tarr Duncan Lamb J L Lamb. Local stores will close Saturday May 24. Village minutes misstated expenses for garbage cleanup and truck costs.
The High School Choir won the cup for choir work at Gladstone Festival last week. Marjorie Giles earned a solo cup for The Shepherd. The paper thanks Mrs H A Lye for piano, Mr McKie for direction, and Mr Rupp for long hours of training. A Spring Recital at United Church on May 26 at 8 pm is announced, with Haydn’s The Seasons and other works. boys are invited to join a fast ball team through the Sports Committee.
The regular YILS meeting was held May 12 at Mrs Dorothy Patterson's home with twenty three members present. Miss Gertie McKelvy chaired the meeting. Devotionals were led by Winnie Briscoe Alda Critchlow and Eilene Marsh. A $20 vote was cast for the Christian Education Building in Toronto. Next meeting is June 9 in the Annex. The group thanks those who modeled at the fashion show and others who helped.
Dr Roy Martin formerly of Neepawa now in Winnipeg leads the Manitoba Provincial Junior Baseball League formed for Portage Portage Winnipeg Maroons Oakville MacGregor with honorary president D L Campbell honorary vice presidents Walter Critchlow is league vice president Father Meinville Portage secretary Don Blight treasurer Play 18 games May 26 to July 26 playoffs to decide provincial honors Winnipeg Maroons Oakville and Portage Cubs are among teams. Winnipeg Club signs top juniors to face Oakville in May 24 doubleheader at Osborne Stadium.
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