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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
1
A quirky slice from an old district paper mentions a hiker wandering into Katrime cemetery and ending at Jim Mc Lachlan's for tea after a supposed circular bush path. The town reports new fruit and meat counters, a moved house, and growing streets as fall approaches. Also notes Mr Bayard Cook’s 80th birthday and local lore on aging residents.
A wedding took place at Knox United Church in Portage la Prairie on Saturday September 4 at 2 30 pm. Lois Arlene Kolke of MacGregor became the wife of Archibald Kenneth Claire Lyon of Portage la Prairie. Reverend ReN McLean officiated with music by Jas D McRae and soloist Mrs B Higgins. The church featured mauve orchid and yellow chrysanthemums. The bride wore chantilly lace over satin with a lace headdress and carried white carnations and stephanotis with pink roses. Maid of honor Elaine Kolke and bridesmaids Caroline Gair and Vlieta Timmerman wore green and yellow gowns with related bouquets. The groom was attended by Dowas Brown. ushers were Keith Taylor and Ronald Kolke. Parents outfits and corsages described. reception followed in the church basement. The couple will reside in Portage la Prairie after a southern honeymoon. Several out of town guests are listed including families from Minneapolis Crosby N D Brandon Flin Flon and Winnipeg.
Gail Nicholls and Merlyn Pogue completed a Teenage Sewing Class at Portage Singer Sewing Centre. During a Friday fashion show the two teens earned results with Gail placing second and Merlyn third. First prize went to Lee McDonald of Portage who won a leather case of scissors. Gail’s dress was sent to Winnipeg.
A British army order requires Kelvin J. Willie to report for training within a week. His mother, Mrs. Jine, objects saying Kelvin is only 14 months old and too young, noting he began walking at nine months yet cannot serve. The exchange reflects wartime zeal and family concern.
The Hospital Board honors Stan McCulloch on his departure to Dauphin after serving as treasurer since 1981. R E Lye thanks him for voluntary service and notes the building is clear of encumbrances as he moves to a new posting. Mrs McCulloch also leaves MacGregor for Dauphin with good wishes.
Hurricane Carol damaged Albert A. Doiron's 35 foot television antenna in Maine on August 31. A later hurricane rearranged and straightened the antenna, Doiron reported.
The September session of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk convened in Austin with full attendance. Council ratified Mrs E. Hearn’s placement in Margaret Memorial Home and conducted the annual Court of Revision pending the Provincial Roll update. Welfare payments were approved for Mrs. E. L. Bateman, relief funds allocated, and road drainage concerns along with brushing plans were assigned to councillors for winter and wet conditions. Council adjourned to meet in MacGregor in October.
Council meets with all members present under Mayor Wenham. Reimburses North Norfolk for TB survey expense. Praises monument work by R Birkett and instructs Clerk to express appreciation. No U Turn signs discussed for Victoria Street. motion to restrict practice. CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.
Miss Mary Edith Ho Rudd and Mr James Deval Chant exchanged vows at Akina United Church on a Saturday afternoon. Rev. Ray officiated, Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by John Rudd. Bride wore white linen street dress with red rose corsage. bridesmaid Miss Chant in pink linen. Best man George Rudd usher William Marrs. Reception at Bride’s home followed. couple to reside in MacGregor.
Members are notified of a general meeting in Memorial Hall Memorial Room Monday September 20 at 8 oclock sharp All members and associates are urged to attend A report of the executive will be given with discussions on closing hours and future activities.
You Have a Date line lists meetings for W I and WMS at Mrs H R Hotel and Mrs H Dankesreiter with Sept 23 and Sept 22 dates. Roll call asks for face cloths for the hospital. St Pauls W A schedules Market Day Tea on Oct 5 and Bazaar on Nov 18 in Memorial Hall.
Theatre News previews Thunder over the Plains featuring Randolph Scott Lex Barker and Phyllis Kirk in a frontier Texas tale of lawlessness and action. Elephant Walk, Sept 21 22 stars Elizabeth Taylor Dana Andrews and Peter Finch in a Ceylon outdoor drama about a bride on a gloom laden plantation as elephants threaten a rampage.
The opening cay reveals no teaching staff changes but many new students across grades IX to XII from various districts. New officers for 1954 55 are named. Freshie Day and initiation activities planned. several new teachers assigned to lower halls. congratulations to Grade XII for passing supplementary results.
At a Can adian Order of Foresters meeting the Square Dance Class begins anew on Thursday September 30 at 8 p.m. Open Night invites all to attend and registration for the season will be accepted. Miss Snider of Portage la Prairie is expected to teach again.
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