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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
1
A collage of humorous notes on sleep habits from different cultures, a query about an October Easter Lily seen in Currie Road Ontario, and brief local items. Includes a skunk incident in Austin with a failing weapon and a Vancouver weather aside. The piece blends anecdotes, curiosities, and light local dispatches.
A double ring ceremony on November 2 at Bethel Church MacGregor united Margaret Irene Fawcett, daughter of A Fawcett, with R Wesley Nowasad, son of Mrs Nowasad and the late Mr Nowasad. Rev L Dickinson officiated. The couple will reside in Virden after a honeymoon at Flin Flon.
Remembrance Day Monday November 11 is a statutory holiday in Manitoba. The Remembrance Day Act requires industry to pause as ex service personnel Scouts Cubs pupils gather at 10 45 am for a parade from school grounds to the Cenotaph, wreaths laid and Roll of Honor read, followed by a public service at Memorial Hall.
The North Norfolk Central Hospital Aid met in the hospital waiting room on October 23 with thirteen members. They reported a good year despite tighter finances and thanked donors and volunteers, noting projects like the Pantry Sh over, Tea, Lunch Bar at the Legion Carnival, and the Fun Fair. Officers were elected for 1957 1958. The group supports patient comfort and essential needs, urging further community help as the page continues.
Last Sunday Spurts lost 27 13 to the MacGregor team in a game featuring a punt return TD after a blocked punt and a defensive interception by Glen Barth. Johnny Gross scored twice for MacGregor and a late bus fund collection raised 1425 for the trip to Souris. Ed Douglas attends an urban Winnipeg hub week while H H Wiebe can reclaim a house name plate. Public Speaking Contest set for Friday November 15 with elimination rounds noted.
Mrs. Les Anderson died suddenly at MacGregor Hospital on Monday November 4 after a recent illness. The 67 year old, once improving, was expected home this week. Funeral services were held that afternoon at MacGregor United Church with interment in MacGregor cemetery.
Gale Hampel and Lyle Sharpe wed at MacGregor United Church on Saturday at 2 pm. The couple, from Camp Hughes and MacGregor, exchanged vows officiated by Rev. J. L. Fargey with music by Mrs. A. J. Struthers. A reception for 45 followed at the Lambert home with a wedding cake by Mrs. Truesdale of Treherne. The couple plans to reside in Toronto after their May occurrence.
The MacGregor Hockey Club announces its first pro ject for the season a Sportsman s Dinner in early December with December 4 likely. Dr E J Curly Tyler MAHA president will headline as a strong advocate for amateur hockey. Tickets are being sold by eight executives and are open to all male enthusiasts with proceeds supporting MacGregor hockey.
Community groups announce meetings across the week. Mena Pu rhe Mission Band gathers November 13 after four, North Norfolk Hospital Board reschedules to November 12 at eight due to Remembrance Day, plus WMS at Mrs Harvey's November 12 at eight, U L at Mrs Lamb's November 11 at eight thirty, and the WT at Mrs Kilfoyle's November 14 at 2:30 with hostesses listed.
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