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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
1
Tragic highway crash near MacGregor killed Everett Wilson Lamb a prominent local farmer and councillor. The accident occurred on No 1 Highway as a truck failed to see Lamb and his companion. Lamb survived by wife Myrtle and two daughters, with a large community turnout at his funeral.
Katrine news items report Bob Barber porting a Fargo Truck and a knee injury requiring rest. Norman Birkett begins duties as keeper at Critchlow Bros Garage on November 1. A Katrine Community Hall concert on November 16 benefits a junior Red Cross Whist Drive and dance with multiple prizes and thank yous. Education focus highlights Open House on November 19 and quotes on the value of learning. A lengthy obituary honors Jack Birkett of Katrine and MacGregor, a WWII veteran and devoted community member, detailing his life, service, and funeral.
Southend and MacAulay residents share visits with relatives in St. Rose Portage la Prairie Winnipeg and Brandon. Mrs J Billings and Mrs Mines visit family in Pierson and Portage la Prairie. Ruth Turner assists Stewart family in Bagot and more kin visit in Winnipeg and Austin.
On Sunday November 7 Mr and Mrs Henry Frank of the Currie District hosted a family gathering for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Their three sons and three daughters presented a chest of Silver Gardenia pattern pieces and an electric iron as gifts. They were married in Winnipeg on November 7 19 and moved to Currie two years later. About twenty five people attended and well wishes were offered for many more happy anniversaries.
Sealed tenders for taking up the dance floor in MacGregor Rink and for caretaker of the rink for the coming season will be received by the undersigned up to 6 pm on November 15. HOA LYE Sec-Treas in MacGregor Curhing Club.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Carroll and Karen were guests of Bagot Hall for a farewell tribute. S S Coulthard read the address and E Ariss presented gifts from the Farm Forum Group. H Lougheed gave cups and saucers, A Pogue gave Karen a purse. The Carrolls and Karen thanked well and mourn the family leaving after 21 years in the community.
A Pathead School event honored Mrs. Melvin Kilfoyle as she moves to MacGregor with a miscellany shower. Three girls presented a decorated basket of gifts, Mrs Kilfoyle spoke, guests sang For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow, then shared lunch and dancing capped the evening.
The note lists recurring meetings for several groups with their dates and times. Included are HE on the 1st Monday at 8 pm, WMS on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 pm, Legion on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 pm, St Pauls W A on the 2nd Wednesday at 2 30 pm, Ladies Aid on the 4th Wednesday at 3 pm, W1 on the 4th Thursday at 2 30 pm, YLS on the 2nd Monday at 8 pm, Masonic Lodge on the 3rd Tuesday at 8 pm, and Forresters on the 1st Thursday at 8 pm.
Douglas Lloyd Campbell, noted agriculture figure, was chosen Premier-elect by a coalition caucus representing Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, Social Credit and Independents. Errick F. Willis named Deputy, with eight Liberal Progressive and four Progressive Conservative ministers in a reformed cabinet forming the Manitoba Coalition Government.
Katrime neighbors hosted a bridal shower for Mari Carter on Wednesday November 3 at the Hall. Marian entered to the Wedding March as blue and yellow streamers decorated the room. Gifts were opened from a wagon covered in a miniature chicken house.
Mrs Gladys Street and Lloyd Saturday plan a winter in MacGregor. Guests at the C Cooper home included A Flin Isabella Fred Green Ken Green Beulah Powe C Hooper Kelloe. Percy Smith and family moved to MacGregor for the winter. C H Welsh Sask returned after a week with Mr and Mrs M Smith. jainsbor-
A group of high school boys repaired the basketball field this week by putting up new posts and planning boundary re-digging. Girls practice and form a capable school team set to challenge an outside squad soon. Mr Struthers returns after an illness. Mrs. A M Shaw covered part of his duties. Examinations are nearly all corrected and reports will be issued this week. Education Week starts next week with a parents open day on Friday November 19, inviting parents to view the present generation in action.
The Semi-Annual meeting of the MacGregor Curling Club will be held in the rink on Monday November 15 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend.
The writer expresses sincere thanks to friends for cards letters flowers and fruit received while in hospital and to the Ladies Aid and Women Institute for fruit boxes. They mention a return home and appreciation for support.
Pearl Bernstein thanks Fen and organizations for support during illness and passing. Appreciation extends to those who sent sympathy messages and loaned cars. St Pauls Choir attended the service in MacGregor.
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