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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1957
Page
1
Hallowe en activity dots the town as kids roam for nuts and candy while older youths may cause minor trouble. Fire crews monitored a Clarence Mart farm grass fire. a broader house burned but buildings were saved. TV towers rise as Mr and Mrs Oliver Emerson install one. municipal town hall work speeds up. J Kerr remains active. radar studies aim to forecast storms to preempt wildfires.
Charles R Fraser executive director of the Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba died Saturday in Portage General Hospital Portage la Prairie nine years after joining the society his leadership expanded its work He is survived by his widow a daughter and a son Funeral service at Portage United Church followed by interment in Saskatoon family plot
The MacGregor Scout Group Committee invites all parents and residents to an open Annual Meeting and Parents Night on Monday November 4 at 7 30 PM in Memorial Hall. Displays and entertainment will showcase Scouting efforts in the community and elect reps to the group. All Cub and Scout parents are especially urged to attend.
Passengers on a London bus rode for free after the driver left his conductor behind at London Bridge station, allowing a spontaneous offflight ride to Cannon Street.
The MacGregor Hockey Club held its annual meeting on October 24 reorganizing for the season. Clare Tarr was re elected president with Glenn Lye secretary and Dennis Lamb treasurer and a largely new executive elected. The group discussed finances aiming to raise funds, including a planned Sportsmen s Dinner. Minor hockey was discussed as a goal for winter with transportation managers appointed. The club continues selling Grey Cup pool tickets through members and local stores.
Canadians prepare for Remembrance Day with two minutes of silence at war memorials. The Poppy, symbol from Flanders fields, honors over 100,000 fallen in World Wars I and II. The North Norfolk Canadian Legion supports schools with Poppies and literature for the campaign.
Lorraine Mae Fox and Bruce Donavan Rintoul wed October 1, 1957 at MacGregor United Church with Rev W W Harland officiating. The bridal party included maid of honor Elizabeth Fox and matron of honor Marjorie Parsons, as well as bridesmaids Alma Stewart and Lynne McMurrich. The ceremony featured Carl Duggan, organist Roberta Allan, and the couple departed after a traditional double-ring service with family members in attendance.
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday November 5 at 800 pm in the Memorial Hall MacGregor. Members and ex-service personnel are invited to attend as officers for the coming year are elected and Comrade D Raine Representative for District No 7 will discuss the New Zone System.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen of Transcona were honored at a Bagot reception on September 8 celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. About seventy guests offered best wishes, gifts and a purse of money, with a lace table and three tier cake at the center. The couple wed at the home of the bride’s parents in Hartford district, officiated by Parquar McRae. They have one son Thomas and five daughters, with one daughter Margaret having died in 1948.
Annie Wheat 117, born in slavery, dies at granddaughter's Alliance home. Born February 2 1840 in Daphne Alabama her husband died about fifty years ago.
Dr R M Creighton reports about half of Manitoba flu cases are Asian in origin. With many cases, only samples are tested for Asian flu. Most new cases come from south and southwestern Manitoba. He states 155 new cases were reported today, bringing the provincial total to 4528.
Jennifer Olito reports a postponed game against Neepawa due to bad weather, followed by a 22 zero defeat on Friday. A return game saw MacGregor win nine to six. The piece notes upcoming games with Souris and Hamiota, a public speaking contest, back-to-normal classes, yearbook work, business outreach by students, and the Sadie Hawkins Dance on November 22.
Dr and Mrs H Bean celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 941 Fairfield Road. He was born in Canton Ontario, trained in pharmacy then optometry, and worked in Smiths Falls Brampton before retiring in Victoria. They have a daughter Mrs F C Garrison Brampton and two grandchildren. Mrs Beans parents Rev and Mrs Stewart once resided in MacGregor in the former manse now owned by Les Anderson.
The MacGregor Unit'd Church Build Committee will hold a general meeting next Wednesday, November 6, at 8 pm in the annex. All committees will present a progress report.
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