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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
1
The village council met on September 2 1958 as Mayor Wenham announced his resignation effective September 3 1958 He stated it was with regret and presented the official resignation to the council The report also notes an upcoming two week hiatus for the weekly paper and mentions local anecdotes about farming and community life.
Fred Venn returned from a five week England visit to Davonshire and London seeing the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and noting popularity and renewed friendship after a long absence. He flew both ways in about ten hours from Gander Newfoundland. He has five living siblings in England. He described a wet harvest season at home and rapid city growth in London during his trip.
Calgary Alberta April ruling announces Elephant Brand Fertilizers Nitrogen contest awarding $2000 in cash for Prairie residents over 16 in Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba or Peace River District. First prize is $1000. Winners picked by draw. Entry blanks available from Elephant Brand Agents.
In June 1947 Austin began the first Co op and in April 1957 merged with Portage Co op. The new site at highways 34 and 1 features a large farm supply store and a service bay for vans and trucks. Manager P Ewin and assistant Harold Rosling lead the operation in the modern facility with oil heat and public washrooms.
Mrs A MacDonald passed away on August 26 1958 in Crystal City hospital after a long life spanning Hartley Ontario birth October 10 1877 and marriage to A MacDonald in Portage la Prairie in 1905 many years ago.
The Allan family celebrated Ada Allan’s 79th birthday with a Sunday August 31 meal in Island Park dining hall. Seven children attended with spouses and twenty grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. Forty-nine relatives shared a feast, with a birthday cake at the head table.
Mr and Mrs 5 R Lamb return from a three week holiday in the eastern provinces. They report a fine trip visiting places of interest including Prince Edward Island where they attended Old Home Week.
Jean Aileen Pennell daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Pennell MacGregor became the bride of John Fredrick McRae son of Mr and Mrs John McRae Katriine. Rev Fargey officiated before a setting of white summer flowers and fern. The bride wore a floor length nylon net gown with lace and a rhinestone crown veil and carried pink tea roses. Bridesmaids wore mauve and lime gowns with yellow pom pom bouquets. The couple celebrated with a reception for 150 in MacGregor Memorial Hall then honeymooned in Keewatin Ontario and Bemidiji Minnesota before settling on the groom’s farm at Katrime. Guests came from multiple towns and cities across Manitoba and beyond.
Jennifer Ohto reports on campus activities as the school opens with completed supplementals and planned sports. Grounds feature football and baseball fields with efforts to organize a football team. Anticipated sports include volleyball and horseshoes. Initiation follows the student council election.
St Pauls W A markets and bazaar set for October and November. Beaver Women's Federation hosts Bazaar and Tea October 24 at Beaver School 3 pm. W L meets at Mrs Dennis Lambs home September 8 8 30 pm. United Church W A meets at Mrs Nel Bogues home September 8 8 pm. W M S bake sale September 6 4 pm at Stan Firths showroom. Red Cross Blood Clinic today September 4 Memorial Hall 2 6 pm. Cubs and Scouts Ladies Aux meeting at Mrs Olive Palmers home September 15. all mothers urged to attend.
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