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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1954
Page
1
The column records local chatter about weather, herbal remedies, and daily life. It mentions an older citizen seeking Vitcorr, deer season approaching with mixed forecasts, a techicolor flight documentary, school telephone directories reaching 394 subscribers, and residents noting icy roads from recent rain. Local mishaps include a duck-hunting accident on the ice. It also notes TV aerials rising and the Graham-McKelvy home installing one.
The Village of MacGregor council appoints Grant Fotheringham as councillor for 1955 and 1956 after one nomination paper filed for the 1953 vacancies. Other actions include grants to charities and service societies, transfer of a resident to Bates Nursing Home, and committee payments.
The annual conference for 4-H Club leaders in Portage and Carberry Agricultural Districts is scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, at Memorial Hall MacGregor. Registration runs 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. A noon luncheon will be hosted by Manitoba Department of Agriculture at the United Church annex.
The Curling Club held its semiannual meeting in the rink with President Duncan Lamb presiding. Tenders for flooding were approved from J A Emerson at 130 dollars plus 175 dollars monthly. Skating fees remained the same with options for adults and families. skating nights will be Wednesday and Saturday, with adjustments for hockey games. Clare Tarr requested Saturday night use for hockey, resulting in a 150 dollar season start payment and possible end-season additions. Curling and hockey fee structures were set for various groups and schedules, with country curlers and ladies’ memberships defined. The session ended with plans extended and continued on page six.
Next Tuesday evening in Memorial Hall MacGregor residents may see Britannia Chapter LODE present the full length movie Flight 9703 The film follows a 30 000 mile world flight and will be narrated in person by Geo R Tatlock of Winnipeg The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event Tickets are 50 each.
Heartwarming theatre piece follows a colt Gypsy and young Donna as drought forces sale but the horse keeps returning home. The drama centers on their bond and family appeal. Phantom of Rue Morgue on Nov 23 and 24 stars Karl Malden Patricia Medina and Steve Forrest in a chilling murder tale.
Annual meeting at MacGregor Local with about 35 members heard a report from general manager Lorne Carter showing another successful year hampered only by box car allocations. MacGregor’s finances showed 252000 bushels handled with a net profit of 11125 dollars, about 1000 dollars set aside to reduce elevator debt and ten thousand dollars profit paid out. Directors reappointed were Jos Lambert and R Lamb with S Coulthard named Winnipeg convention delegate.
The Katrime Co op Elevator Association held its annual meeting in Katrime Community Hall on Tuesday November 9 with 25 members present. Roy McLaughlin chaired the meeting and reports highlighted a successful year of operation. The local delegate's report and MFAC work were presented, with grain handling totaling 175000 bushels and net earnings of 8000 dollars. Directors elected for two years were Harvey Gilbert Roy McLaughlin and Art Grove. Roy McLaughlin named delegate for the Manitoba Pool Elevators annual convention with Al Stone as alternate.
Citizens of MacGregor and surrounding communities mourn the death of Roy Barber 21 who died at MacGregor Hospital after a five year battle with illness. He was a patient there for almost a year. Funeral services were held at St Paul’s Anglican Church MacGregor with burial in Katrime Cemetery.
The MacGregor Ladies Curling Club will meet at Mrs. Fred Snaiths home on Wednesday next, Nov. 24 at 8 oclock sharp. This semiannual meeting invites all members and interested women to discuss plans for the coming season.
MacGregor and district residents marked Remembrance Day with a morning parade to the Cenotaph led by Legion members veterans and local school children. A service at Memorial Hall followed with Rev W R Welsh as chairman Rev O Lamb message Rev L Dickinson scripture reading and prayer. Mrs Earl Thompson sang Land of Hope and Glory and LODE served lunch to veterans after.
On Nov 15, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Corrigal of Mac Gregor celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary with a family chicken dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Steiss of Mayferd, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith of Katrime, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Beatty of Oak Bank, Mrs. J. Smythe of Winnipeg, and their grandchildren. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for many more such occasions.
A. A. Matthews of Dauphin addressed Lakeside CCF at a United Church annex supper meeting last Friday. He warned of another crisis from surpluses, farm price declines, credit limits, and rising unemployment. Lloyd Stinson reviewed provincial work and noted Scotty Bryce’s Selkirk win. Sam Johnson sent greetings from Brandon. Edgar Smee spoke for Neepawa. A planning committee for next year was named.
The school community thanks all who helped with the Sadie Hawkins Dance and notes profits will aid Hurricane Hazel victims. Winners include Cliff Friesen and L Kritz for best corsages, Clare Moffatt for the door prize, with Girlden Dawn returned from hospital and Kathleen Beauchamp hurt in an earlier accident.
Diana Lye daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Lye of MacGregor won the 88th annual St John’s College Convocation award for the highest average in second year arts. Canon Wilmot presented the honor at the Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg. A reception followed in the College Dining Room with Mrs H A Lye in attendance. Diana is a third year arts student at the University of Manitoba.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk holds a regular session with all members present. Topics include fuel limits for machinery operators, lamb indemnities for dogs, street light by law readings, Winnipeg convention allowances, and solicitor handling of a letter regarding Fred Tabolotney.
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