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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
1
One hundred couples attended a square dance at Memorial Hall last Monday with Mr Ed Gilmore of Yu copia California among the performers. The local club sponsored the event and many spectators were present, though several attendees were turned away due to demand.
The Brandon Diocese Deanery met on May 11 at Rivers with twelve WA's and five Evening Branches represented by sixty five delegates and members. Five Girls Auxiliaries and eleven Little Helpers branches were noted. Austin girls won the festival cup. Mrs HA Lye of MacGregor presided. speakers included Mrs Barber and Mrs Lau man who spoke on clothing for Indian School children. Eight Life Memberships were awarded, Mrs M Little and Mrs HA Lye reelected to posts, with Mrs A Robertson named Deanery Secretary. The Deanery plans to meet at Oak Lake in 1956.
In Pratt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Purkess exchanged vows in a quiet wedding. The ceremony reflected a modest theme and was attended by close family, with plans for a later reception.
Fourteen Scouts and seventeen Cubs are in uniform with plans to add more next week. Boys wishing to join the Troop should be at Rev Lamb's home by 7:45 PM. An overnight hike is planned for Scouts on Sunday and Monday. Cubs’ parents are asked to purchase their uniforms individually.
MacGregor Baseball Club maps a new season lineup led by Nelson Olson and Walter Allan with Wally Pebura guiding the team. Loss of catcher Ralph Critchlow to the RCAF opens a vacancy likely filled by Garf Lindsay. A four team Manitoba Civil Air Senior Baseball League forms, aiming for May 24 start. schedule forthcoming in the Herald. Cemetery fundraiser report notes Annie Anderson's leadership. bank balance 401.00 with expenses and caretaker Wm Sparrow renewed. Heming donation adds cement bench and flower bases.
Ralph Critchlow, elder son of Mr and Mrs Walter Critchlow, left Sunday for London Ontario to report for duty with the RCAF after enlisting in the Officers Training Corps attached to No 402 Squadron Winnipeg His training will take him from London to Centralia then Penhold Alta and Gimli prior to departure teammates honored him with a fountain pen at a surprise party at his home The Herald joins in best wishes to Ralph as he starts life in the Air Force He left for the east Sunday with a Winnipeg friend aboard a new all steel CP Lines train.
The Macuregr cnmmver of Com merce will meet in Memorial Hall next Tuesday evening May 26 at 8 o'clock. The agenda includes the election of officers. All businessmen and women and interested citizens are urged to attend and help make the town better for all residents.
Pony League baseball opened with MacGregor defeating Austin 10 to 1 at Austin. Merrill Albinet earned the win while Rodney Ewen took the loss. Innis Harvey surrendered Austin’s only run as Perry Allan drove in two doubles for MacGregor and Harvey and Buchanan scored twice. Batteries: MacGregor Albinet Harvey Allan Shaw. Austin Ewen Lowe Russell Christofferson. Lineups listed.
4 H Leaders and wives gathered at Sidney Hall on Friday May 13 to honor retiring Agricultural Representative Mr. McNair for four years in the Carberry and MacGregor area. Gifts included a green rocker chair lamp and silver keepsakes for Lillas. Vern was praised for his work and future success. Mr. McNair expressed gratitude and called the community his home. Whist was organized by Wallace Hood George Moffat and Art Thorn. lunch was served by the ladies and Wes Henderson, the new Agricultural Representative, was introduced.
Garry Cobbe stands among a few local crib players after holding three fives and the Jack of Hearts in a game last week when the Five of Hearts turned up in the cut. The note highlights the rare appearance of such 29" crib hands in the area and Garry's excitement.
In Gladstone May 25 field day trials involve all students with events in running throwing and ball games. MacGregor hosted Austin last Thursday with 31 13 win for the home team. Here, May 20 Citizenship Day features musical items and public speaking winners, 2 45 start, open to the public, with Mr Wright speaking on Who Are Canadians. Graduation is set for June 3 with Canon L F Wilmot as guest speaker and Walter Macnan providing music at the dance.
Southend WMS announces annual Spring Tea and Bazaar in United Church Annex on Thursday May 26 from 3 to 5 pm. WMS meets at Mrs. Saunders home May 26 at 2:30 pm. MacGregor Seed Club meets Friday May 21. WMS bake sale at Hazel's Dress Shop June 4 at 9 pm to aid Hydrotherapy Pool. MacGregor Thimble Fumblery bake sale June 1 at Frank & Tarr showroom 9 pm. MacGregor Hospital Aid meets May 24 with date change. Pony League plays tonight at 6:20 pm against Austin. Donations appreciated.
A correction notes that last week's Rural Council minutes wrongly stated a $250 grant to the Polio Fund. The correct amount is $25.00, correcting the typographical error identified in the published record.
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