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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
1
A Manitoba style column recalls a winter in Ontario with shrinking laundry and a six inch spike prank. It notes CPR track maintenance delays, sand and water issues, and a rough winter. The piece mentions an editor away next week, a Memorial Hall dance, boat trip to Jacksons Lake, fishing, and local chatter about taxes on cigarettes and village humor.
The official schedule released covers thirty games for five teams from May 14 to June 21. MacGregor games appear in black with venues ANAF BC Braves Poplar Point and others.
The canvass for MacGregor United Church Building Fund ends soon after a two week drive. Pledges exceed 7000 dollars with over 3500 dollars received in cash. Most canvassing to be completed next week and full report planned at the next general Board meeting in June. Barometer in front of the church is expected to rise to 18 or 20 thousand.
MACGREGOR DOWNS BRAVES beat ANAF Portage 83 at Island Park Portage Friday night to tie for first in the Portage and District Midget Baseball League Perry Allan pitched all nine innings allowing eight hits and ten strikeouts Robert Rodgers went three for three and stole home They led 4 0 after the first inning with a barrage of hits while ANAF bats were held in check in a tight contest The previous week Portage Royals exploded for five runs to beat MacGregor 8 3 in the final inning pitcher Ron Anderson suffered the loss as MacGregor slipped to two runs behind early The league standings were updated through May 17
Manitoba Alberta and Peace River farming regions will again compete in the Malting Barley Carload Contest in 1987, following the 12th Barley Contest. The event offers growers a chance to showcase new Malting Barley varieties and compete for top carload awards.
Three persons escaped death or serious injury in a two car wreck at the four corners No 1 Highway east end of MacGregor near 6:30 am last Saturday. Mr William Ferris of MacGregor driving a Pontiac 2 door turned onto the ditch road after letting a following car pass. A westbound 1957 Mercury collided with Ferris as he crossed. The Pontiac left the road into the ditch, the Winnipeg couple in the Mercury were injured and hospitalized, Ferris treated locally.
Archbishop Most Reverent F. Pocock of Winnipeg will be guest speaker at the Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba annual meeting on Thursday May 30 at 6 30 p m Central Standard Time. The event, held at Bikl's Hall Portage Street South Portage la Prairie, invites all interested to attend with reservations via Portage office.
Regent presided at the May Brit Anna IODE meeting with eight members present at Mrs. H. A. Lye's home. Treasurer's report noted ten pairs of pyjamas and baby vests for the Red Cross, plus hospital layettes. Library fee changes were approved allowing monthly payments of ten cents, or a lump sum of one dollar for longer stays.
MacGregor H Calf Club meeting on May 20 at MacAulay School approved uniforms and a picnic on June 9. The next meeting is scheduled for May 27.
Last Friday the Village of MacGregor defeated a by law to approve liquor licenses for sale of beer and natural wines in restaurants under The Liquor Act. A total of 243 ballots were received with 195 voting against the by law. The outcome reflects the will of eligible voters in the area.
A Memorial Hall concert at 8 pm features the RCAF Macdonald Glee Club in an aid event for the United Church Building Fund. Performers include Gordon Watson pianist F L Stan Frith soloist Ray Sundin accordion Ian Pollock director with local church choir help. Adults 50c children under 14 25c.
The MacGregor cemetery committee reorganized for another year and completed spring clean-up. Wm Sparrow is caretaker and Annie Anderson, secretary-treasurer, provides financials showing receipts of 444.90 and expenses of 224.00 leaving a bank balance of 220.20.
On May 8 the Sidney Snappy Stitchers held their Achievement Day in the Sidney Community Hall. Mrs Shelagh Gilmore and Lois Emmond judged the sewing awarding three red ribbons five blue ribbons one yellow ribbon and one white ribbon. Violet Rempel presided as club president and a red variety show plus two demonstrations capped the program. Refreshments were provided by the local Women’s Institute.
Portage la Prairie magistrate Webster QC resigns after 26 years due to health reasons. He served as Portage city court judge and juvenile court judge, was twice named Queen's Counsel, and has a wartime Canadian Army service record. His effective date is June 30 and his career is praised as fair and dedicated.
The RCAF will hold its 11th annual Air Force Day on Saturday June 8 with open houses at many stations nationwide. The event aims to spotlight aviation progress in Canada’s jet age and gives the public a chance to view the Air Force up close.
Graduation exercises are set for Friday at 7 30 PM with five boys and twelve girls in the class. Afterward Walter Machan will DJ the dance starting at 10 PM. Athletes will compete in the North Central Track Meet at Neepawa on Wednesday weather permitting. the girls fastball team faces Austin Sunday at 2 PM.
Local church groups announce fundraisers and social events. Bake sale at Stan Firth’s on May 25 at 9 p.m. Tea and Produce Table at United Church Annex on June 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Southend WMS Bazaar June 15 at 8 p.m. Sewing donations requested to Supply Secretary Mrs. Art Chant. Westbourne Sports Day July 3 with an evening dance featuring Mcdunaird Orchestra. Additionally Miss R Siemens speaks May 31 at Bethel Church. Libbey Family Band evangelistic service June 6 at Memorial Hall MacGregor under Bethel Church. WA hosts May 30 gathering at Mrs A Duncan’s home. MacGregor Hospital Aid meets May 27 at Memorial Hall. Also Canada’s population on January 1, 1956 stood at 15 818 000.
Two weddings are reported. In Winnipeg at St. Jude's Anglican Church, Joan Eileen Sims and James Edward Gladden marry after vows by Rev. E W Scott with Ken Shipley singing during the register signing. A Niagara Falls and Detroit Lakes honeymoon will lead to residence in Winnipes. In West Vancouver United Church Patricia Mary Guer tin and Ted Hay wed with R W Bray officiating, reception at 848 Younette Drive, Vancouver, and plans to reside at 3707 Cambie St.
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