Local notes and recollections from under maples in town
In a retrospective column readers recall a flood scene from the twenties with Bill Niblock of Winnipeg named among those present. The piece notes maple leaves turning and cool nights, a movable television set, new home construction near CPR tracks, and an Aberdeen fatality from natural causes. It mentions seeding delays, a Vancouver wireless station costing 10 million, a proposed Montreal link to Europe, and a pioneer museum project with land donations. Enrolment numbers and honor rolls are listed for local pupils, plus a request for relic findings and a note on test TV patterns observed by dealers.
Mother and Daughter Banquet Held At Sidney
A Mother and Daughter banquet hosted by the CGLT group met in the Community Hall on May 17. Ten mothers with their daughters and leader Mrs Ron Wright shared a supper, with prayers, toasts, talks on CGLT work, and a closing vesper service. Marjorie Wright and Sheila Ham received autograph albums as they leave CGLP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CGLT
Ron Wright
Grace
Sylvie Remple
Betty Thor
H. Thorn
Marjorie McLachlan
Harland
Marjorie Wright
Seeding Delayed by Wet Weather Across District
Wet spell slows 1956 crop seeding as farmers report varied field conditions. Some plots dry enough for progress while others suffer from persistent rain and frost. warm spell Tuesday lifts mood and helps drying fields. gardening lags but early plots advance.
Local School Sponsors Fine Citizenship Day Programme
At MacGregor School on May 21, pupils and parents filled the afternoon program themed What Canada Means to Me. Teachers and students from grades I through VII performed patriotic readings, songs, and a skit under Miss K Vance Miss L Stewart and Mrs Piniuta with remarks by Mrs C F Kitson and Rev W R Walsh emphasizing Canadian citizenship and pride. The event closed with the Creed of a Canadian Citizen and God Save the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor ‘School
N. E. Wright
Canada
North Norfolk and District Legion
W. R. Walsh
Walsh
Do You Remember These Days
The old Copenhagen Creamery in MacGregor, built by James Rousefield before 1900, later owned by W B Gilroy. Its first site was near Emmeline School, moved to town around 1905 near Moore residence and Ramsay property, then relocated during World War I to its present site now housing the Regent Billiard Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
MacGregor
James Rousefield Shotly
W. B. Gilroy
Emmeline School
Wm. Moore
James Ramsay
Manitoba Agricultural Memorial Museum site proposed near Austin
A letter to the editor informs readers the Agricultural Memorial Museum Committee has been offered 20 acres of park land about 1.5 miles south of Austin on the Holland Gladstone highway by donor Thomas Carruthers. The Government plans a June 14 site visit to gauge local interest and possible provincial support, with Premier Douglas Campbell and Agriculture Minister H Robertson among those involved. Citizens, especially farmers and old-timers, are urged to visit Austin on Monday June 14 at 2:30 p.m. to hear from officials and show support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Memorial Museum
Museum Committee
Manitoba
Museum
Austin
Holland
Gladstone
Thos. Carruthers
Gata Nation
Robertson
MacGregor Cemetery Committee Sets 1954 Plans
The MacGregor Cemetery Committee met and reorganized for 1954 with the same officers returning to office. William Sparrow was named caretaker for the coming year. Annie E. Anderson reports the financials as secretary treasurer. Marie Dionne of the Dionne quintuplets became Sister Mari Rachel in Callandar Ontario joining the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Cemetery
Wm. Sparrow
Annie E. Anderson
Quint
Marie Dionne
Dionne
Callandar
Ont
Mari Rachel
the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament
Marie
Foresters Back Little League With New Goldeyes Team
The Foresters sponsor three Little League teams the Dodgers Red Sox and a new Gold eyes group. A fence around the outfield and bases keeps spectators safe as May to July schedules show Dodgers Red Sox Goldeyes clashes. The Pony League begins soon with practice and forthcoming opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Goldeyes
Red Sox
Sox
MacGregor
Foresters
Svanzes
Red Sox at Dodgers in July clash with mixed lineups
A fragmented box score style item lists players and managers for a July baseball game between the 20 Red Sox and Dodgers. Names such as Vern Switeer, Trevor Albinet, Gary Shaw, Allan Brisco, and Glen Hotel appear alongside multiple managerial credits, indicating a shuffled roster and leadership.
Citizenship Day Observed At High School Charter
Public and high school members marched to Memorial Hall for Citizenship Day with patriotic choral readings and songs. Talks by Mrs. C F Kitson and Rev W R Welsh focused on What Canada Means to Me. Graduation exercises set for Friday at 7 30 with a reception and dance to follow. Year Book nearing completion and Tommy Satkunas receives an honor certificate from Fun to Draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Patriotis
C. F. Kitson
W. R. Welsh
Canada
God Save the Queen
Tommy Satkunas
Tommy
North Norfolk and MacGregor council meeting dates posted
Regular council meetings announced for Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and the Village of MacGregor. Rural meeting set in MacGregor on Thursday June 3 with the village meeting to follow Monday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
MacGregor Seed Club Demonstrates Plot on Moore Farm
MacGregor Seed Club members planted a demonstration plot on Wayne Moore’s farm on Wednesday May 19. The 55 variety plot featured grain and grasses with thirteen members present for the planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Moore
Card of Thanks to Temple Lodge No 49 and Friends
The Lowes family expresses gratitude to Temple Lodge AF and AM No 49 for kindness after bereavement. Thanks also go to friends and neighbors for floral tributes and sympathy. Mrs. C. A. Lowes and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge AF
AM. No
Mrs
C. A. Lowes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Niblock
Winnipeg
Herb Borton
RE. Lye
CPR
Dr. Keriol
Vancouver
Europe
Oriental
Montreal
United Kingdom
Continent
Seardh
Saskatchewan
Don Carrothers Farm
George Currie
Bertha Boyer
Lucas
Earl Muir
Harry Shaw
Iva Little
Bessie Lewin
Jasper Merrick
Willie Turner
Harry Turner
Sybil Glover
Jennie Lucas
Vida Palmer
Syou Wiover
Leonard Lamb
Raymond Sheldon
Barl Lucas
Miss Sullivan
Sidney
Mmm
U. N. Council
Tuly
Trevor Albinet
Muray Ger
Sebo A” Sekany
Vern Switeereeeph Hiumtel
Rickie
Hl Tharles Lewis
Dale Critchiow
Garnet Critchlow
Dodwens
Gary Shaw
Allan Brisco
Larry Moore
Pat Brown
Don Palmer
Murray Hodgins
Ssmnompeon
Dwight Thompson
Dallas Barber
Stuart Montgomery
Glen Hotel
Viola McDougall
Council
Macgregor Seed Club
NOTH
By Dave Wiebe
The
North Norfolk & District Agri. Society
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