18 May 1950
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
1
Weather keeps farmers cautious with late seeding and widespread wet fields. Evacuees and flood areas strain feed supplies as plans unfold for spring tasks, repairs and replanting while locals report new road work and a painted district elevator.
The annual ash and debris collection begins Monday May 22. Citizens should stack debris near back lanes and place tin cans in boxes or containers for pickup.
James Hay, born in Scotland in 1859, formerly of MacGregor, now in Ramsay visiting relatives from Morris due to local floods. He homesteaded on Bill Hay Jr’s farm, ran the Waverley House until 1900, then worked as CNR section foreman at Morris before retiring. He is 21st year in Ramsay, widowed, with ten living children. his son was killed in the Id War.
Dr. A V Jubb administers Typhoid inoculations this Thursday morning May 18 from 10 30 am for evacuees staying in or near the area. The service is free and evacuees are urged to attend the clinic.
The Central Manitoba Junior Baseball League opens May 1 2 with a first week loss to weather. Local team leaders include Ralph Critchlow Garnet Critchlow Garry Cobbe Howard Cobbe Grant McRea and others.
Our gratitude goes out sincerely to all kind friends and neighbors who remembered our husband and father in so many kind ways during his illness and to those who sent flowers and messages of empathy at the time of our bereavement.
North Norfolk and District Fair Board met in Memorial Hall with about ten members including President Harry Dankes. They discussed funding the Curling Club to enlarge Summer Fair Quarters and winter rink, approved passes for Calf Club Exhibitors, and noted prize lists near printing. A new tag for exhibitors will be issued. prize lists arrive next weekend.
Obituary outlines Logie Palmer a beloved MacGregor resident born 1869 in Bristol who settled in Canada as a youth. He led church choirs and orchestras, helped establish a brass band, excelled in football, hockey, cricket and tennis, and hosted friends at his farm. Survived by wife Ellen and nine children, his funeral was held May 11 at St Paul Anglican. The piece also notes flood evacuee relief efforts in MacGregor with Red Cross support and memorial hall operations.
Flood conditions force the cancellation of the Silver Anniversary WMS convention planned for MacGregor May 18 and 19. Evacuees occupy many homes, and organizers will announce new dates in future columns.
Katrime district mourns Mrs. Samuel Gilbert 88 years 9 months after a long illness. Born Sophia Cooper in 1862 England she moved to Canada 38 years ago with husband Samuel Gilbert. Survived by son Br Gilbert daughter Maude and extended family. funeral held Friday in Community Hall with Millburn in charge. Interment Katrime Cemetery near Portage la Prairie.
In Victoria BC on Thursday April p Jean Ellen eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Me en wed Arthur Irving third son of Mr Mrs HL Collins of Mac Gregor Manitoba Rev Dr AE Whitehouse officiated. The bride wore bridal satin with a Victorian neckline inset nylon yoke long lily point sleeves and finger length veil. She carried a rose bud bouquet. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a dainty buffet. The couple reside at 1495 Fort St Victoria BC.
The column notes student enthusiasm for track and field events led by half mile pacing and high jump contenders. Allen Mc Gregor and teammates vie for top honors while Vivien Dankesreiter Gwen Lewin and Norma McMaster challenge in the girls high jump. Baseball excitement centers on a winged bat Howard Coste found at school.
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