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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1957
Page
1
A columnist inventories football fans in the stands by type. From the know-it-all quarterback expert to the bookie predicting outcomes, the I told you so observer, the lunch purchaser, the well prepared departmental store lookalike, the homer who taunts, the veteran fan, the insider chatterer, the oracle who predicts and the stats watcher, each adds color to the spectator experience as play continues.
An obituary notes Mrs Annie Blair aged 94 died November 8 1957 in MacGregor Hospital after a long life of pioneer work. Born June 12 1863 in Woodstock Ontario she moved west with her family as a child and lived in Portage la Prairie MacGregor and nearby farms before settling in MacGregor. Survived by sons Albert Arthur John and daughters Jennie Eva Agnes Annie she was known for her garden faithfulness to family and generous fireside welcome.
In loving memory of Georgina S Jedel who died November 21 1950. Your presence lingers with us always though seven years have passed bringing back memories. So many were the happy times we spent together. From Mother and Father Mr and Mrs George Duncan.
The district Committee for Scouts and Cubs met at Memorial Hall on Monday evening November 4 with good attendance. Scout Master W Montgomery was absent due to flu but praised for leadership by Mrs Clarence Pennell. Montgom ery reported 23 scouts on roll and eight older boys chosen to form a future Troop nucleus.
At a meeting of the Secondary School Area Board on Monday November 18 the group decided the new MacGregor Collegiate will open this weekend with classes starting Monday November 25. Finishing work remains at both MacGregor and Rossendale. Fred Venn was chosen as caretaker at a salary of 1000 dollars. The secretary-treasurer position will be vacant December 31 and a replacement must be found.
The MacGregor Ladies Semi Annual Curling Club gathers at Mrs. G. C. Fotheringham's home on Tuesday November 26 at 8:15 p.m. A good attendance is requested.
St Pauls W A will meet at the home of Mrs H A Lye on Wednesday November 27 at 8 o clock There will be a showing of films next Wednesday November 27 in the Masonic Hall basement at 8 pm All are welcome Sponsored by the W L
Visiting Portage la Prairie scouts attend Bronze Arrowhead training in Memorial Hall MacGregor hosted by First MacGregor Troop. Sessions start Saturday at noon with a banquet at the United Church annex Saturday night. Course directed by Ian McKenzie with Chas Walden and Fred Dyer. About 32 boys expected, first Arrowhead course here.
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