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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
1
Local notes recall Halloween costumes and neighborhood treats while reflecting on past mischief and the weather roughness delaying travel. Community details mention a 1930 Chevrolet donation drive for the hall, winner Mrs. Gandrud of Nokomis, and upcoming provincial election buzz.
North Norfolk voters reelect R J Shaw as Reeve over Charles R Wallace by 96 votes while P Alderson wins Ward One seat over Burch by 13. Ward Two councillor Roy James Shaw holds office. motion to move municipal office to Austin defeats by 221 amid rain damaged roads.
Mr HI Collins retires as agent of the Lake at the Woods elevator after a long MacGregor involvement beginning in 1912. John Derksen of Lowe Farm replaces him. Collins and his wife plan a Pacific Coast winter visit, with family arrangements noted during the absence.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and the Village of MacGregor announce November meetings. The municipality meets Friday November 4 at Austin, and MacGregor council gathers Monday November 7.
Next Friday is Amateur Night to benefit Memorial Hall Fund. Entries to show talents in four classes two for adults two for children. Prizes for adults 10 5 3 dollars and for children 5 3 2 dollars. Send entries to Mrs Hardy or call six dollars now to join the program.
The semi annual Curling Club meeting will convene at the rink at 1 pm on Monday the 8th to organize the rink and plan the ensuing season. All clubs and interested individuals are urged to send representatives and a full turnout is requested.
A double ring ceremony at St Pauls United Church Winnipeg united Catherine Joyce Sly and Glenn Edward Lye. The couple received a reception at the St Regis Hotel and will reside in MacGregor after a trip to Minneapolis. Attendants included Donna Lye and Ge Jacqueline Lye with Gordon McIntosh as best man. The wedding followed by nominations of G G McIntosh and Harold A Nelson for local political tickets.
A large gathering at the Masonic Hall discussed the local hockey club’s upcoming season. Treasurer Lye noted higher travel costs but a successful prior season and playoffs. Officials and new players were debated as needed funds and appointments were planned to strengthen the squad.
The MacGregor hockey meeting elected a new executive to foster young players and improve coaching, management, and financing. Plans aim to organize youth under the Hockey Club, with funds sought to start the program and support both youth and intermediate teams.
A tied mayoral vote in MacGregor triggers a county court recount. Returning officer FE Lewin cast the deciding ballot during the 1911 municipal election, with Judge S H Fahrni set to oversee the recount at 2 pm tomorrow amid low turnout.
The High School notes October exams looming as Grade XII hopes they’re the last but fears more next year. Two new pupils Bev erley Critchlow and Glan join, while plans for Hallowe en events are underway. A trip to Neeepawa was canceled by snow but a rescheduled game is set for Wednesday.
Margaret Jeas ger daughter of Mr and Mrs N Thompson of Gregor married Id Glenn Harkness son of Mr and Mrs E Harkness Beaver at MacGregor United Church on Saturday October 22. Rev C D Rupp officiated with a reception for about sixty guests. The bridal party wore formal gowns and the couple departed for a motor trip to the United States.
Notice warns that any person damaging property or road signs on Halloween night will be held responsible for the damage and face prosecution before a magistrate. Stoned Village Co and Town Constable.
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