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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
1
Weather has stayed mild for fall with minimal damage after Hallowe'en. Local movers and newRectory residents mark community change while seniors Forsythe celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Deer season runs November 24 to December 4. Town folklore includes aircraft affecting poultry migration and relics of early MacGregor press days. Nearby grid games and rink plans hint at a busy coming season.
Canadians mark the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in two world wars with a joint Remembrance Day service in Mac Gregor at Memorial Hall starting 7 o clock this Sunday November 9. Legion ex service men and women and LODE gather at 630 pm for a parade to the cenotaph, wreaths, and a hall service led by Rev Welsh Rev Dickinson and Mr Lamb with joint choirs from United and Anglican churches.
In Carberry at the United Church on Tuesday evening Rev. J. Perry of Carberry gave an inspiring sermon to WMS members and friends at the annual Fall Thanksgiving meeting. Mrs. W. Graham led the program, with prayers by Mrs. A. J. Struthers and scripture by Mrs. T. Kelly, as Mrs. J. Woodin played the organ. The Y L group extended greetings and the guest speaker spoke on praise and thanksgiving, citing the Book of Psalms, stressing joy and gratitude to rise above troubles. The audience expressed appreciation and closing thanks were offered by Mrs. Woodin before the benediction.
The MacGregor Hockey Club will hold its annual meeting in the rink next Thursday evening November 13 starting at 7 p.m. All interested in hockey are cordially invited to attend.
The MacGregor Curling Club held its semi annual meeting to set season rules. Maurice Smith chaired as secretary Fred Smith filed tenders, Norman Smith’s bid chosen for caretaker 1952 53. Skating fees set to remain, town curlers 7.50, rural 4.00, rural afternoon 3.50, ladies 5.00. High School students remain noted.
Rev H A Frame of St Stephens Broadway United Church Winnipeg, head of Manitoba Conference, will lay the Bagot church cornerstone at 2 pm Sunday November 9. Rev Welsh will lead the service and a large local attendance is expected.
Dr Eadie medical director Portage Health Unit urges parents with infants three months and older to begin immunization at once after a month of non-immunization due to a poliomyelitis concern. Shots can be done by family physicians or Health Unit Clinics. First boosters near one year after the fourth shot, and second boosters after two years.
A blaze early Sunday morning in Kenton 30 miles east of Brandon caused an estimated 20 000 dollars in damage to a business block and two homes. No injuries were reported.
Mrs Gladys Garrioch told the Herald she is pleased with her dancing class at MacGregor. She notes pupils are cooperative and adept at learning steps. Classes vary from about twenty to thirty pupils.
Norman E. Wright M A principal of a local school has published In View of Turtle Hill a history of Southwest Manitoba up to 1900. The book, bound attractively, sells for 6 75 with 100 copies printed. The Deloraine Times notes it is an interesting historical story written by Wright and adds old pictures to enhance appeal. Citizens of MacGregor and district offer congratulations and anticipate future works.
Charles Ogilvy Heming, 66, a veteran of two wars, died Friday evening at Deer Lodge Military Hospital after a severe heart attack. He was conveyed there Wednesday and passed away unexpectedly. Funeral held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church with burial at Mac Gregory cemetery. A full obituary will appear next week.
On Thursday evening October 6 the Modre Pew met to honor Miss Palmer life long member who leaves this week to make her reception. Mrs Goodridge presented a WI pin and Miss Palmer thanked the members in her gracious manner. All joined in singing For She’s A Jolly Good Fellow. The hostess and helpers served a dainty tea to close the gathering.
The 1.0.D.E. appeals for Greece relief urging continued aid through new or used diapers. Britan ia Chapter LO.D.E. asks donors to leave items or cash with Mrs. R or any LO.D.E. member. Diapers, even unfinished items, are accepted, with a deadline of November 15.
The WMS district six and seven one-day rally at MacGregor United Church drew nearly eighty attendees led by Mrs. G. Young. The program featured talks on Means of Grace and Christian Citizenship, a skit on subscriptions, a panorama based on Glowing Embers, and a Youth Groups rally report. Mrs. J. H. Dankesreiter祝 expressed thanks and urged united effort for God’s Kingdom.
The MacGregor boys thrashed Gladstone 22 1 and Austin 20 0 as Doug Barber Murray Lamb and Lloyd Street scored, with Ronny Kirshner adding extra points. A Hallowe'en dance followed, featuring costumes and initiation rites, songs and a potato dance won by Doug Barber and Elaine Baxter.
Mrs. Virginia Borrison gave birth to a baby boy, then within six hours rode in an ambulance to the Tarentum polling place and cast her ballot, illustrating a remarkable election moment and dedication to voting.
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