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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
1
The Brockport column notes dahlia blooms exceeding ten inches and a scarlet runner bean sixteen and a half inches long. It mentions a potato crop, farmers debating cattle prices, Kenora fishing trips, and a strange sighting of a cormorant. Public works renew sidewalk improvements and a local dog litter breaks a record with eight pups.
The Pathfinders Hospital Aid held its annual meeting at Pathhead School on Monday evening September 5 with strong attendance. Treasurer's report showed 651.52 raised, 161.72 spent, and 1500 donated to Building Fund as fifteen members and ten meetings marked the year.
Twenty four sempers and eight visitors attended the Y L S fall term meeting at Mrs. L B Patterson’s home on a Monday evening. Mrs. Booth led devotions on cooperation in church work. Mrs. W Critchlow welcomed members and visitors. A new treasurer was appointed as Mrs. A Frank moved to B C Maurice Hay accepted the post. A Manse Fund drive discussed with a planned Manse Fowl Supper tentatively set for October 22. An approximate $325 donation was given to the Manse Fund. Bazaar plans were reviewed. lunch followed, and the next meeting is the Fall Thankoffering at the Annex on October 15.
The Manitoba Game Bird season runs September 19 to November 15 in the southern district, with earlier openings in The Pas and Hudson Bay zones. Ducks per day four, geese five, coots and rails fifteen. season limits 40 ducks, 15 geese, 60 coots/rails. Licenses cost 2 25 resident, 10 non resident British subject, 25 nonresident other. Restrictions include no dawn shooting, no hunting after one half hour after sunset, and banned gun types.
Dr Christopher J Madill who practiced in Edmonton for four decades retires after his August 28th farewell. Born in Ontario and educated in Manitoba he graduated from Northwestern University in 1910 and moved to Edmonton joining twelve other dentists. He plans to pursue reading and has a son grandchild and a Ottawa based daughter.
Masons from Temple Lodge AF and AM will attend Divine Service at the United Church at 7 p.m. Members should meet at the Lodge Room 6:30 p.m. and parade to the church, leaving at 6:48. Visiting brethren invited. Rev. W. R. Welsh will conduct the service.
Mrs Gladys Garrien of Portage la Prairie plans a MacGregor dancing class if 25 to 30 pupils enroll weekly. Tap ballet ballroom musical comedy acrobatics taught with periodic recitals. visits every Saturday morning once a class forms. Fee is 5c per lesson. Names to Herald Office by weekend for headcount.
The advertisement promotes a treasure hunt during the Fall Economy Days event at Marshall-Wells Stores in MacGregor from September 19 to 27. Shoppers are urged to check the store broadside for lucky numbers and prizes hidden across departments. Winners matching flyer numbers win free gifts.
Sidney United Church will hold a fowl supper on Tuesday October 7 per the will. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.
The schedule shows Holy Communion at MacGregor at 1 am and 2:30 pm on Wednesday with Katrime at 7 pm. Bethel Chapel lists Sunday School for all ages at 11 am and a 7:30 pm Revivaltime Service. United Church has 11 am services at Beaver and Sunday School, plus 2 pm Bagot and 7 pm MacGregor Masonic service.
The school year begins with fresh renovations including new floors and labs. New enrollees join Grades VII to XI from various places such as Beaver Creek Katrime and Selkirk, with Valerie Wright Graeme Wright Ronnie Stone Beverley Kelly Elaine Barton Janice Duncan Kenneth Smith Robert Wright among them.
Mrs. D. A. Shaw was guest of honor at a birthday tea last Friday afternoon hosted at Mrs. S. R. Lamb’s home. Relatives and close friends attended with Mrs. A. R. Lamb assisting. Mrs. Shaw received many gifts and messages and a luncheon was served after the joyful visit.
Grant Earl Sims son of a detective sergeant killed in the line of duty, pursued engineering with high marks. Shea's Winnipeg Brewery and The Drew-Fys Limited supplied $500 for his second year after his first year average of 82 percent with no failures. his lowest grade was 74 and highest 96 with four subjects above 90.
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