09 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
1
One of the largest gatherings in years approved organizing an intermed iate hockey team to represent MacGregor and surrounding districts. President J Lamp cited last season as an experiment and praised fan support while noting the operation will require substantial funds for canvassing and equipment.
The MacGregor Hockey Club authorized up to 1000 to hire a playing coach for intermediates and to tutor all classes. The treasurer R E Lye presented last year’s financials showing about 100 in surplus. Officers were named to run the coming season as the club plans canvassing and operations.
The first anniversary of the MacGregor Memorial Hall featured a well attended Fowl Supper with hundreds from town and district enjoying a bountiful meal. Net profit reported as 346.20 after expenses including chicken, picture show, advertising and coffee. A semi annual Curling Club meeting is set for Nov 13 at 8 pm to discuss the upcoming season.
Portage la Prairie auctioneer Louis Chartrand was killed near Portage 20 miles east when his car was struck by a westbound CNR passenger train. He had stopped at the crossing and the car moved into the locomotive’s path. Paul Moseyton of Portage escaped injury.
A joint remembrance service will be held at Memorial Hall on Sunday November 12 at 730 p.m. The Legion and other wreath placing groups will meet at 7 p.m. for a cenotaph procession then return for the service conducted by Rev. C D Rupp with Rev. L Dickinson assisting. Mrs E A Thompson will sing Land of Hope and Glory with the united church choir present.
A Red Cross mobile blood clinic will roll into Austin on November 15, operating from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Community Hall. Dr. Cecil Harris leads the medical team assisted by nurses and technicians. The event aims to boost blood transfusions after a history of many lifesaving units.
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to six p.m. on November 13, 1950, for flooding and caretaking of the MacGregor rink for the ensuing season. Tender forms may be obtained from the undersigned HH. A. LYE Secretary Read the Herald Classifieds.
The High School reports a quiet week as exams approach. Girls practice basketball while boys focus on football with no away games planned. New students arrive: Bobby McKelvy Beaver, Joe Hunter MacGregor in Room I. Peter and Lena Newdorf Altona and Ges tur Barry Cairns Orangeville in Rooms II and III. Judy Peter Cairns Mary Newdorf in Room IV.
Notice requests all who left dishes at Memorial Hall the night of the Fowl Supper to call for their items. Hall will be open this Saturday afternoon and evening until 9 p.m. for pick up, with arrangements made with Mrs. L. Quinn.
You Have a Date. The Y L will meet at Mrs G C Fotheringham's home on Monday November 13 at 6 30. Whist Drive and Dance at Macaulay School Friday November 17 at 8 o'clock sponsored by MacGregor Calf Club. WMS monthly meeting hosted by Mrs R H Harvey Tuesday November 14 at St Pauls WA. YLS at Mrs HA Lye Tuesday November 1 at 2 30 pm. WS annual meeting for officer election at Mrs Ian Ormiston's home Thursday November 18 at 2 30 pm. Beaver WA Bazaar Friday evening November 10. St Pauls WA Bazaar November 20 Cafeteria Lunch in Memorial Hall. YLS Bazaar and Tea in Annex Saturday November 25 watch for notices.
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