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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
1
A brittle mix of local humor and civic news recounts a disliked woman’s funeral, a storm ending service, and a quip about gun loading. It covers North Norfolk council results with Charles E Hotel winning reeve and Ward votes, plus turnout notes, then small town lore about fall weather, Maple leaf growth, Halloween talk, and Archie Horton’s son returning from Germany.
In last week issue the Crescent Creamery Company of Portage advertised Frontenac Ice Cream. Half gallon containers were mispriced as 75 cents. the correct price should have read 95 cents.
Plan now to attend the Meeting of Hockey Club in the rink Friday night October 20 at 8 p.m. Organized by local hockey enthusiasts, the gathering invites members and supporters to discuss club activities and upcoming games.
The regular village council meeting on October 24, with Mayor Wenham presiding, handled seven appeals against the 1956 assessment roll, including an ownership change. The Court of Revision confirmed specific reductions for D B Stevenson, Orange Lodge, Temple Lodge, Robt Stratton, and HJ Clancy, with some appeals not reduced. A grant of 1500 to St John’s Ambulance and 35 to the Children’s Aid Society of Central Manitoba was approved, plus action against George Giesbrecht for a hospital account refund. Continued on page eight.
The United Church WMS held its Fall Thankoffering Meeting with Miss Houston Deaconess of Robertson House Winnipeg as speaker. Mrs. J Woodin presided devotional period, hymns, and prayers followed by a vocal quartet. Houston outlined Gimli Fresh Air Camp work, meals served, and camp growth, noting 18 000 meals yearly.
A rash of break-ins Friday night hit Portage la Prairie and MacGregor, targeting St Mary Parish Hall, Max Kirshner’s general store, the Pool Elevator office, and a local school. Vandalism ran from smashed pictures and office equipment to spilled vinegar on candies and damaged labs. No major theft reported. several doors forced open and rooms ransacked by unknown intruders.
Mrs. W. E. Hutchinson aged 82 died Oct 8 in Brandon Man after living in the Forrest district since 1881. She was born in Port Elgin Ont and survived by her husband three sons and one daughter. Funeral Oct 11 and interment at Humesville cemetery. Sympathy sent to Neil Hutchinson of Forrest and Maud Moore Hutchinson.
Nine boys attended the Bronze Arrowhead course in Portage la Prairie from Saturday to Sunday with a church parade. Leaders improved patrol leadership skills and expect benefits for the Scout Troop. Next meetings are set for November 1 and 3 at 7:30 pm, with a parents night on November 10 at the United Church Annex. Scout Masters Ian McKensie and Fred Dyer plan to speak.
The village of MacGregor held a single election for trustees last Friday. Robt. Harvey topped the poll with 179 votes to win reelection, Fred Snaith earned 153 votes, and HA Lye narrowly beat W J Wenham by two votes to join the new MacGregor School Board alongside the reelected incumbents.
High School Charter reports a series of wins with touchdowns by Robert Rodgers Ron Stone Gary Shaw Laurence Hevelwood and Don Sparrow. The Grade 1 class in Maseie Hall plans a Halloween party hosted by Mrs Harvey this Friday at 1 30 for five year olds. A break in last Friday left a mess in Grade K11 and Physics Lab but caused little damage.
Joyce Harriet Turton, Swan River, married John Robert McGregor of MacGregor Manitoba at Deer Lodge United Church Winnipeg on Saturday October 15. Rev M R Me officiated. Bride wore white tulle gown with seed pearls. attendants included her sister as matron of honor. best man Allen McGregor. Reception at The Homestead followed by trip to United States. couple to live in Swan River.
Mr Abe Wiebe conducts an auction on October 27 at 1:00 p.m. selling his farm line of power and farm machinery cattle swine poultry feed and household furniture at NE 30 13 13 seven miles west of Gladstone. Cash only lunch served. Auctioneer Metheral Estate Rel Insurance Anderson Block Portage la Prairie phone 74386.
At a special meeting of LOL No. 2811 in MacGregor on October 18 1955 officers were chosen for 1955 56. WM R Stratton DM H Parkess Chaplain F Venn R Lee P Templer Treasurer A Palmer First Lee S Thompson Sec Lee N Pogue Marshal J Irwin First Com F Moores Lee Com L Anderson Third Com S Cooper Auditors P Templer H Purkess Tyler Geo Croucher.
Auctioneer Robt Douglas will sell by Public Auction in MacGregor this Saturday October 29 starting at 1 30 pm. The listing includes furniture and household effects belonging to Mrs Jean Fox. Highlights include an almost new coal and wood range among other items. Sale begins at 1 20.
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