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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
1
A south town farmer recalls a runaway semi automatic tractor that burst into the pump house before stopping, leaving the farmer to repair the damage. Nearby, a rifle shot Sunday night echoes west as residents joke about a dog’s age, crops and fairs, and playful gossip about MacGregor Maples blooming by May 24.
Community mourns the sudden passing of Gilbert Edwin McMinn 69 of MacGregor after a brief illness. Born August 9 1881 in Listowel Ontario he moved with family to Manitoba in 1888 living in Portage la Prairie MacGregor and St Orangeville before farming near town. He was a quiet respected figure, survived by sister Mrs E E Turner Winnipeg and brother Willam at home. Funeral held at MacGregor United Church with Rev C D Rupp. interment in MacGregor cemetery.
Mr W Burrows extends sincere thanks to St Pauls WA for kindness during illness. The item mentions a standard baseball center being a cork piece aged fifteen years as a curious aside.
A MacGregor sewing class led by Miss Joyce MacKinnon showcased its season of work at Memorial Hall. The event featured junior and senior displays, a quilted project, a fashion show, tunes by Joyce Lake, a tap routine, and speeches by leaders including Miss Milner and Mr. Lye, with awards of ribbons and community support noted.
Abraham A. Klassen, 25, of MacGregor, died when his tractor toppled on him while trying to free it from mud at the former Mitchell Hay farm four miles east of MacGregor. The operator and hired man attempted to free the machine by chaining timber to the wheels. Klassen’s chest was crushed as the tractor rolled over. He leaves a wife and parents, Abraham J. and Mrs. Klassen of Gretna. Funeral held May 13 at Eigenhof Church near Gretna with burial at Eigenhof. Attendees from MacGregor district listed.
The note announces that the May 24 public holiday requires the Herald to print a day earlier. All stores and places of business will close on the holiday, and copy must arrive by Tuesday afternoon to meet the shift.
Clean Up Week was proclaimed in MacGregor as rain threatened. Citizens have labored over weeks to beautify the town despite inclement weather, but much remains to be done beyond yards and boulevards.
The Tyros and Trail Rangers announced at last Thursday’s meeting that they raised 112.84 to purchase uniforms for their two new groups. Leaders Hoy Mc Phail and Murray Collins were praised for their effort and faith in the boys.
MacGregor High School graduates will hold commencement Friday in Memorial Hall in the afternoon with a special speaker. Invitations for a reception afterward go to relatives and close friends. A graduation dance is planned for Friday evening following the program.
Miss Geisbrecht, returning missionary from Liberia, spoke at the United Church Annex last Wednesday. She described her native work, showed pictures of the country and people, and detailed their customs. The audience praised missionaries and donated to Bible printing in the native Liberian language.
The churches announce Rev R Milburn's ordination to the priesthood at Brandon at 7 pm and first Holy Communion services at St Pauls MacGregor. Bethel Chapel pastor L Dickinson holds Sunday events with 2 pm meetings and evangelistic 7 30 pm. Austin Community Hall hosts a United Church service at 11 am with Sunday School. Beaver Bagot area Baptismal joint service at 2 pm and 30 pm.
A meeting of the United Church congregations of Bagot Beaver and MacGregor discussed pastoral relations. The vote 61 to 4 favored Rev C D Rupp remaining as pastor in charge. Rupp accepted, so no change in the pastoral charge.
The MacGregor United Church and Austin congregation unite for an Infant Baptism service Sunday May 20 at 7 30 p m. The ceremony will baptize infant children of Rey and Mrs J Shaver of Sidney and Austin and Mr and Mrs Frank Hay of MacGregor. A Fireside Hour will follow.
Bagot Tractor Club sponsors a field competition organized by the Agricultural Society of North Norfolk. Open to young men under 21 within five miles of Bagot Comer. Fields must be at least one mile long and 10 acres. Judging covers soil prep 25 percent, field appearance 45, headlands 15, seeding straightness 15. Seed by entrant, entries due May 24. Prizes: 15, 10, and two of 5 dollars. Next meeting June 12.
The High School introduces film viewings of Oliver Twist and Pride and Prejudice under Education Department loan and Portage Film Council projector. Graduation Day is two weeks away with service and dance. May 25 sees North Central Track at Minnedosa, June 7 Sports Day invites country schools, Empire Day service May 23 in Memorial Hall.
A glam filled tale features Barbara Stanwyck Clark Gable and Adolph Menjou in a high speed midget auto race plot where a columnist wrecks a racing star’s career and then falls for him as he seeks a comeback. Dark City begins May 22 with Lindfors Jagger and stars Lizabeth Scott Charlton Heston Ciaccia. Adventure and intrigue unfold as professional gamblers face a deranged killer seeking revenge in a tense thriller.
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