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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
1
In a small town scene, humor and local news mix as headlines note a seventeen inch rat with three feet, a big wind’s impact on tents, skating ambitions, a Christmas tree debut, and lighthearted jests about editors leaving town. The issue fuses quirky items with sports notes and a mock auction tale.
Beaver United Church prepares a 60th anniversary program with a 2 30 p m service led by Dr W F Clarke of Portage as guest preacher. A congregational dinner is planned for Monday November 26 with Rev C A J King as speaker.
Mr. Frank Hay, local representative of the Canadian Institute for the Blind, received confirmation of recent fundraising in the area. Donations listed include W.A. United Church ten dollars, Young Ladies Society fifteen dollars, Tag Day proceeds ninety five dollars and seventy five cents, totaling two dollars seven five. The committee extends thanks to all supporters.
The annual pool meeting was held last Thursday evening in the Legston Room with 25 members present. J. Lambert chaired. reports from Lambert and Steen on the Winnipeg Pool Convention. T. H. Wilson gave the general report and Fred Boudais the financial report. Joan Steen spoke on the Leadership Camp at Crawford Park. $25.75 was raised. The 1961 52 board includes J. Lambert president, A. Bergquist VP, Carl Bergquist secretary, G. Snaith, K. Anderson, Robert Lamb, and Z. Hay. An annex to the elevator is planned for next summer. a spring meeting will decide on a new house for the agent.
A Winnipeg hospital draw by the Shriners Ladies Auxiliary raised over 3000 for crippled children's clothing. Winners include E K W Cox of MacGregor for a Mantel Radio, with proceeds supporting hospital care and donations thanked by Mr Wenham.
Thirty one years of continuous service marked the retirement of George E. Lewin secretary treasurer of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk. A banquet at Dave's Lunch honored him as ex councillors and guests praised his faithful service, noting his father and their shared legacy. Lewin recalled starting as secretary treasurer in 1920 after wartime service and several early attempts before settling into a trusted role. The event featured tributes from ex Reeves and councillors and a presentation of pipes and briar.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs W Corrigal to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Family from MacGregor Mayfeld and Oakbank attended. Grandchildren performed a moth wedding ceremony, a corsage, a wedding cake, and money gifts accompanied the celebration. Friends extend wishes for many more happy anniversaries.
Optimism grows among MacGregor Hockey Club executives and players for a strong 1951 52 season with regulars Vic Palmer Dane Lamb Frank Hay Tom Telford and others ready to compete Teeners including Ken Gait Garnet Critch Ron Herman Weber gain maturity while prospects like Claire Moffat surface The club faces financial strain but Grey Cup Pool funds and a planned four team classic around the 12th of next month offer support A booster club forms with a ticket drive offering twenty five dollars to winners
The Bantams and Midget juveniles are organizing winter sessions with practice nights starting 7 to 9 pm on Mondays for under eleven to fourteen, with the Midget group on Tuesdays and Thursdays before Intermediates. All boys eager to play are welcome, with Friday Bantam games and Saturday morning free-for-all sessions for puck handling. The piece touts the Roughriders as this week’s top Grey Cup pick.
High School Curling enthusiasts await the results of the draw determining the Finks personnel for the 1951 52 schedule. The roster lists students across skips and positions with a $1 fee due to Diana Lye. Also notes Sadie Hawkins corsages, dance prizes, and a Student Council meeting to prepare the Year Book staff.
Mr and Mrs Ernie A Smith farmers north of Bagot lost their home and all contents in a Saturday fire at about 11 am. Neighbors including Murray Burch and Nichol alerted the couple as flames overwhelmed the structure. A new barn and other buildings were saved. furnishings lost included a new electric stove refrigerator and washing machine. Origin of the fire unknown small insurance carried. Less than one percent of this year’s wheat crop will grade No northern due to wet weather damage chemists of the board of rain commissioners announced.
A church group announces an Anglican Bazaar and cafe next week at Paul's W A. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with items and refreshments available.
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