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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1959
Page
1
This week students are busy with examinations and little action at the school. A few high schoolers may travel to the Provincial Bonspiel in Winnipeg on December 28 29 and 30 for curling competition.
The Ladies Curling Club met at Mrs. Len Haskett home on Monday November 16. Bernice Haskett chaired and minutes from the ’58-59 meeting were read. Members approved Past President pins for all Past Presidents and a $200 donation to the Men’s Curling Club to aid the new heating system. Rinks to remain open with members curling, dues stay at $5 per person, and Ruth Muirhead or Mary Si to handle rink entries.
Heselwood Hay exchange Anna Wenonah Hay married Lawrence Alvin Heselwood in a ceremony conducted by Rev J L Fargey. The bride wore a floor length French lace gown with a Sabrina neckline and carried a white Bible. Attendants included Shirley Hay Audrey Hill and Dayl Hay. A reception for 125 followed in Memorial Hall and the couple plans a honeymoon in the U S A. They will reside on the Katrime farm.
Portage la Prairie observers mark a golden wedding for Jr. and Mrs. John Kerr on Monday November 16. About seventy five friends attended as the Kerrs, married November 16 1909, received congratulations. He bred Clydesdale horses and Shorthorn cattle and sits as an honorary Portage Fair Board director. They have five children and eight grandchildren. A special cake and gold rings with black diamonds highlighted the reception. Relatives gathered from Portage, Montreal and across Manitoba.
The MacGregor Hospital Aid met on Monday November 23 with Mrs W Harmon presiding. November is the hospital aid month for mending. helpers should contact Mrs Dennis Lamb who coordinates pickups and deliveries. A Carol Service is set for December 15 at 7.30 pm. four Christmas trees are requested for hospital areas. donations call Miss Kearnie. Delegates Mrs W Harmon and Mrs E Chant attended the Manitoba Auxiliaries Convention in Winnipeg and reported on the meeting. Next meeting January 25 1960.
Four winners named for Bingo Game No 7 at the Riverside Lions Club. Winners include Steve Mazier of Borketon Art Van Steenkiste of St. James H Griffith of The Pas and Annie Cochrane of Reston. No decision yet on continuing the games.
Velma Duncan of Winnipeg and many Brandon residents are listed alongside guests from Steinbach Elgin Gladstone and Portage la Prairie in a compilation of local names associated with recent events and gatherings.
Firdale Norfolk 4H Clothing Club met November 7 at Mrs. Thos Manns with six members present. They planned a novelty dance in Sidney Hall on December 4 with Machan's Orchestra and set December meeting in Norfolk.
Portage withdraws from the four‐team league leaving South Port Gladstone and MacGregor. Dauphin and Russell join Riding Mountain rejection, vision of forming a southern league with Glenboro and Wawanesa. Intermed team coaches attend Winnipeg clinic. Warriors demonstrators share basics. Minor hockey insurance caps at one dollar per boy. Grey Cup week features Blue Bombers vs Tiger Cats in Winnipeg with 11:30 start. Grey Cup weekend includes Sportsman's Dinner and Bagot Bonspiel.
Is Your Subscription Due The MacGregor Herald reminds readers to renew or cancel with this issue. As a member of ABC it cancels subscriptions over three months in arrears and asks subscribers to inform if they wish to resubscribe.
Explanation of how the dating system on labels works with expiration year indicated by a number. The example shows Sept. ’59 meaning the subscription expired Sept 30, 1959 and is then subject to renewal.
Manitoba exhibitors and ranchers dominated the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with top prizes in cattle sheep and poultry. Robert J. Kerr of Portage la Prairie captured junior and reserve championships for Hereford bulls with Royal Zate Heir 7II, and other Kerr entries plus winners from W Pollock Sid Coulthard and Robert Cram fueled a strong Manitoba showing across breeds and classes.
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