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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
1
The editorial notes a secondary school area vote in MacGregor Village and North Norfolk RM, referencing a map in page five and prior coverage in May and June. The bylaw was defeated on July 3, and the Education Minister began steps to form a new area while acknowledging public familiarity with the issue.
Mr N Critchlow reports his son Glenn in Uranium City calls it a great place for a young fella Wayne Sharpe works far north of Churchill with the Dew Line Threshers Reunion kicks off with new buildings and eateries at the Manitoba Museum in Austin crowds expected through the week Electors fail to vote in the Area referendum urging turnout on October 19th Second Area vote for a Secondary School area follows a weak overall result Weather turns colder with ice on rain barrels Local hunters bag geese amid town proximity to flights from Portage and Regina football trip to Regina noted A memorial hall fish dinner draws crowds House movers relocate James Ramsays house Oil drilling continues around Lavensam and big black gold flow expected Wedding planned at St Johns Portage la Prairie on Saturday November 3rd Card of thanks from Mrs C McCaskill for a MacGregor membership brooch and visit lunches.
Jennifer reports on last week's initiation with students in costumes causing laughter as the Student Council led a town parade. The issue notes the first school journal, an undefeated football team with recent wins and upcoming games, and plans for a return match with Souris, urging community support.
The Vallege of MacGregor village council met October 1 1996 with all members present plus Mayor Wenham. They heard revision court decisions reducing several property assessments and approved various permits and grants while planning a fire truck disposal and需 funding for hospital deficits and highway signs.
The Hospital Pantry in MacGregor and district is stocked after the annual Pantry Shower at Memorial Hall on September 27. Volunteers at the gift table packed staples, fruits, jams, and cans while donations totaled 3730 from Katrime People. Tea sales and a Cedar Chest raffle raised funds, with 503 from tea service and 31.50 from chest tickets. Central Aid leaders organized the event, which featured kitchen staff delivering tea and meals, ending a successful community effort.
Martin Sheridan formerly of Rosehill district died October 1 at 78 after a lengthy illness. Born in County Cork Ireland in 1878, he married Janet Cherrie in 1907. They migrated to Canada in 1906 and farmed in Rosehill after earlier work on the Canadian Pacific line. Survived by widow Janet twelve children, twenty nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral October 3 at St Johns Church Portage la Prairie. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers named. The Sheridan family thanks sympathizers. A Panama Canal note ends the notice.
Nomination day ends with no elections in Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and Village of MacGregor as officials are returned by acclamation. Ward 3 Councillor A R McCulloch and Ward 6 Councillor Lloyd Willis win unopposed, Ward 5 unfilled. MacGregor Village and School Boards reelect G C Fotheringham, C E Lamont, John C Lewis, Richard W Cobbe by acclamation. Only the Secondary School Area vote remains on October 19.
MacGregor Collegiate defeated Gladstone 32 to 43 last Wednesday in a high scoring game. MacGregor led 20 to 6 at half with Gary Shaw passing for touchdowns to Perry Allan and Garry Buchanan. Don McLennan and Ken McKenzie found the end zone for Gladstone while both teams relied on passing and strong defense. MacGregor stays unbeaten heading into Sunday’s Souris clash at the fair grounds, with both teams undefeated.
The couple Fraida Shopland and Meva Giasa married at St Thomas Anglican Church Roc evils on Thursday September 20 1920. The ceremony featured bridal music by Miss Seria Godwin and attendees included David Hayden and Wesley Thompson. The bride wore a long gown of ny lon tulle over satin with bolero and carried American Beauty Roses. the groom’s party included his father and relatives. A reception followed at the Leg ion Hall with toast by Rev Whyte. They plan a honeymoon in Sudbury Orillia and other eastern points before settling in Fort St John BC.
The Ladies Auxilliary to the Scouts and Cubs meet October 15 at 8 15 PM at Mrs Stan Moore. Lady Foresters gather October 16 at 8 30 PM in Memorial Hall. Beaver Church hosts a fall sale and bazaar October 26 with male church members invited. WMS Rally at Macdonald October 18 at 2 PM features Mrs L E Brownell on Union of WA and WMS. Katrime WA Bazaar Tea and Produce Table October 3 PM in Katrime Hall. OF Court Lady MacGregor holds apron sale October 13 at 8 30 PM near Lambs Lockers and Meats. Sidney WA United Church annual Fowl Supper October 17 at Peck's Garage from 5 30 PM. United Church WMS Fall Thankoffering meeting October 16 at 8 PM with Mr Bergen as guest speaker.
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