Fifteen Students Attend Fall Graduation at Local Colleges
Fifteen graduates from MacGregor and Rossendale Collegiates received diplomas in a fall term ceremony marking one of the district’s early autumn graduations. The event featured speeches by grade eleven speakers, a keynote by Dr. J Brown, and notes of appreciation including L0.D.E. and Bert Kitson awards. A reception and evening dance followed with a Grand March and waltz.
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Rriaay
Marneuve
MacGregor
Rossendale
Land of Hope and Glory
Sally Graham
O'Canada
Desrosiers
Denis Snaith
Grant McDonald
Theresa Roche
Pas
Gover
Miss Hampton
Area Board
J. L. Lamb
Jennifer Olito
Bert Kitson
Margaret Mmerman
Ferne Green
Shirley Palmer
Faye Smith
Bert McCarl
Geo. Hay
Garry Shaw
Ron* Pettitt
Syrnick
J. Brown
Brown
University of Manitoba
Hicks
Death shocks MacGregor editor Pat Gilroy at Herald
The unexpected death of Pat Gilroy, managing editor of The MacGregor Herald since May, shocks his wide circle in MacGregor and beyond. Known for Under The Maples and community service, he renovated The Herald building, modernized printing, and aimed to steer the paper toward strong local coverage. The Herald vows to follow the path he envisioned.
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Pat
Gilroy
MacGregor
MacGregor Herald
The
Herald
the Herald
Glenn Milne
H.T. Trethewey
A.M. Shaw
Manitoba
West
Under the
Valedictory Address by Denis Snaith
Denis Snaith delivers a valedictory speech thanking classmates for the honor. He reflects that school years shape life work and that education benefits both professionals and the common laborer as students learn to use their tools. Please turn to page ten.
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Denis Snaith
Dr. Brown
Collegiate Charter Graduation Achievements and Events
Jennifer Olito reports a successful graduation exercises with awards for scholastic achievement and general proficiency. Weldonians Orchestra provided music for a formal dance. Football players traveled by chartered bus to Stonewall for a 26 to 12 defeat. Students join Teenage Book Club and plan the Sadie Hawkins dance for November 14 with Star Dusters Orchestra providing music.
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Jennifer Olito
Weldonians
Stonewall
Sadie Hawkins
Star Dusters Orchestra
Bazaar and sales events listed for MacGregor and area
Community clubs in MacGregor and nearby areas announce upcoming events. You Have a Date Pauls WA bazaar on November 6, Beaver Women's Federation Bazaar and Tea on October 24 at 3 pm, Katrime W A sale of work and silver tea on October 29, United Church W A complimentary tea on November 1 at 3 pm, MacGregor Hospital Aid meeting October 27 at 8 pm in Legions Room, Katrime W A silver tea and sale of work on June 29 at 3 pm, plus a Youth film Going Steady at Memorial Hall on November 6 at 8 pm and a Pentecostal sectional fellowship rally November 11 at 7:30 pm under Bethel Church auspices.
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Beaver Women’s Federation
Beaver School
Katrime W.A
Katrime Hall
United Church
W.A
Masonic Hall
MacGregor Hospital
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
MacGregor Youth
Bethel Church
Hula Hoop Prize Wins Big At Lions Club Park
Mr Sharpe won a prize at Lions Club Park in Neepawa Thursday night by holding a hula hoop containing twenty five dollar bills. Lion John Chapple verified the winning card as Sharpe’s surprise prize came in the sixth game. Sharpe declined to cash the bills but retained the prize as the crowd cheered.
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Mr. Sharpe
Lions Club Park
Neepawa
Lion John Chapple
Mr. Sharp
Pat Gilroy MacGregor Herald editor dies at 39
Clarence Edward Pat Gilroy 39 managing editor of The MacGregor Herald died early Wednesday in MacGregor Hospital. Born March 17 1919 in MacGregor he served overseas with the Canadian Army and gained fame for the weekly Under The Maples column. Surviving are his parents a brother and funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 p m from MacGregor Memorial Hall with burial in MacGregor cemetery.
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Clarence Edward
Pat) Gilroy
MacGregor Herald
MacGregor Hospital
MacGregor
H. B. Gilroy
Pat
Vernon
Voting Place Is Changed For MacGregor Mayor Vote
Announcement at press time states polling on Friday will be at the Masonic Hall instead of Memorial Hall. Voters choose a mayor between Acting Mayor Grant Fotheringham and former mayor W. J. Wenham. Polls open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Masonic Hall
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Grant Fotheringham
W. J. Wenham
Portage Presbytery Plans Annual Sunday School Institute
Portage South Presbytery of the United Church will hold its Annual Sunday School Institute at Carberry on Wednesday October 29 starting at 2 PM. Rev. Ted Leighfield Winnipeg and Portage’s Mrs Dempsey and Mrs. Timmins of Winnipeg will lead workshops. After a pot luck supper, Mrs. W. Harland of Austin reports on Delta Camp at 7 PM. An open session begins at 8 PM with Mrs. Harriet Martin Brookdale sharing impressions of the World Sunday School Convention in Tokyo Japan.
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Portage South Presbytry
The
United Church
Carberry
Ted Leighfield
Winnipeg
Dempsey
Portage
Timmins
W. Harland
Austin
Sesson
Harriet Martin
Brookdale
Tokyo
Japan
MacGregor
W. Allan
Allan
Hicks
Janice Fotheringham
MacGregor W M S Notes on Thank-offering Meeting
The MacGregor W M S held a Thank-offering meeting at Mrs. Chas camont’s home on Tuesday October 14 at 8 pm. Eighteen members and one visitor attended. Mrs. Fraser led the devotional and Mrs. Kelly conducted the Study Period about Mexico including its history people changing economy and religious past and present.
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MacGregor W. M. S
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Ed Douglas
Dale Lambert
Earnest Beaudin
Harvey Basler
Gary Shaw
Gloria Gibbs
Viola Stewart
Betty Pogue
Jean Kerr
Dianne Nichol
Paul's
Reg. Sharpe
Winnipeg Rifles
North Norfolk
Canadian Legion
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Memorial Hall
J. L. Fargey
MacGregor Cemetery
McMaster Funeral Home
Portage la Prairie
C. E
Giroy
Portage Presbytery
S.S
W.M.S
MacGregor Hockey Club
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