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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
1
A mingled column recounts farm yields and pumpkins, near-homemade oil mixing, a 60 year resident’s memories,Threshers Reunion plans, local weather easing harvests, duck hunting chatter, and town improvements. Reports of weights, anecdotes, and community quirks fill the page along with signs of a quieter week.
A pre bridal shower honoring Miss Rachel Parkinson occurred Wednesday evening at United Church annex. Friends gathered among fall flowers and a lace table display, Ada Glover and Mrs Belle Shillington dressed as Rachel and Charlie helped present gifts down a coal chute. A luncheon followed, hosted by Beile Shillington Vera Shaw Ada Glover and others who attended.
Portage Presbytery Woman’s Missionary Society held an executive meeting at United Church. The treasurer reported year funds totaled 3340.00, down from last year. Highlights included committee reports, upcoming events, and planned outreach for the year, with members noting ongoing domestic and community efforts.
An auction sale poster announces the entire contents of Currie’s Bargain Store in MacGregor to be sold on Saturday September 29 at 1:30 p.m. Auctioneer S. E. Burch promotes the event amid civic notes that a child welfare program is a necessity, not a luxury.
A Sidney man named Arthur Thorn was accidentally shot and killed near his town while riding with Phillip Stephenson and Hector Dunkerley. Thorn died instantly after a companion’s shotgun discharged when another tripped. He was a respected resident, survived by a wife and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday with plans for more details next week.
Lorne Pennell captured first in the straight truck class at the fourth annual Manitoba Truck Rodeo in Winnipeg on Saturday September 15. He has won the championship twice and finished second twice in four years. At the banquet he received the trophy and an all expenses paid trip to Toronto for the National Rodeo in November.
Mrs RB Wimsett reached England on September 8 after leaving Macktsegor and a Toronto visit. Her daughter says the trip was enjoyed and she was surprised on landing at Heathrow to be met by brother and sister in law. Her son Horace Hazell greeted her at the terminal.
Mr and Mrs J M Henry of Lav enham to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday September 3 ythm They will be at home to friends from 3 to 5 pm and from 7 to 9 pm.
Mrs James Barrett died Sunday morning in Portage la Prairie after years in the Bagot district. Her husband James Barrett preceded her by 12 years. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Margaret Davis of Butte Alberta and Miss Effie McNeil of Portage. Funeral services were held Wednesday at McKillop Funeral Home with burial in Bower Creek cemetery.
Rod and Gun Digest cautions on opening day with muzzle awareness and efficiency tips. Manitoba hunting fatalities praised as a goal to reduce, while Rev Hugh Bill of Darlingford is lauded for a 31 inch 12 pound duck taken on Lake Manitoba near Clarkleigh. Manitoba Rifle Team members Brown, Brereton, Jennings, and Towler shine at Ottawa, with Bill achieving 839 of 875 in Empire qualifiers. Wawanesa Junior Rifle Club retains provincial title at Neepawa meet, Neepawa Red and White placing high, Lawrie Nichol tops with 100 GX. Awards presented by Dr HS Purdue at a closing banquet.
James McLachlan a longtime Katrime district resident and the first white child born there died in Brandon hospital on September 16 at 81. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Heselwood and Mrs Polinski one son Harold and brother Francis. Funeral held September 18 at Katrime Hall with burial in Katrime cemetery conducted by Rev. J Farkey of MacGregor.
Next Friday evening September 21 Mr Ted Leighfield Secretary of Young Peoples Work in Manitoba will be guest speaker at MacGregor United Church at 8 oclock He will discuss young peoples work and is keen to address Sunday School teachers leaders of Young Peoples groups and anyone interested in youth work Parents not affiliated with such organizations are welcome to attend.
MacGregor powered past Gladstone 41 14 in front of a large crowd. Ron Stone led the ground assault with three rushing touchdowns and Ron Anderson added two majors and a single. McLennan scored for Gladstone on a long pass and converted both touchdowns.
Two September weddings in Manitoba highlight Geraldine Stone and John Bell at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church in Winnipeg with reception at St Charles Rose Room. The second couple, Alice Tarr and Calvin Brown, wed at St Stephen United Church Bagot, with reception at Bagot Memorial Hall and 125 guests.
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