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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
2
A reflection on Manitoba education criticizes focus on salaries buildings and politics. Author questions whether the child is neglected amid public debate from PTA meetings and conventions. The piece urges skilled teaching and adequate pay but centers on training young minds as the core function.
News notes greetings for Velma Duncan on April 10. Residents and visitors travel to Winnipeg and Neepawa for Easter holidays. Many families report Easter vacations, flu illness, and travel by train or car. A storm doubled snowfall to about 80 inches, with funds raised for the Good Neighbors Club.
The speaker criticizes welfare statism and government charity, praising self reliance as the greatest gift. He argues against teaching children that government owes them a living and that others should share their earnings after hard work. He describes himself as charitable and willing to help, but stresses individual responsibility.
Antonio Pappano, 84, who despised trains, walked about 60 miles from Avellino to Turin to visit his daughter and grandchildren. Earlier this week he again walked to Turin for Easter, but was killed Thursday by a train while crossing tracks near his daughter's home.
A reminiscence recounts a father who rose from blacksmithing to mayor and educated his children, teaching confidence. He used a plank and Blondin tale to inspire belief that self conviction carries risk and reward. The narrator credits this ethic for facing difficult tasks.
Southend residents and relatives gathered for Easter, with Lyle Cox Jean Pennell Betty Pog ue Dennis Snaith and David Hulme among those noted. The Holliday family joined the Doug McGregor home, while Ken Larson hosted at Wilf Forrest’s. Cal Henry of MacGregor stayed with uncle Roy Glover, Kay Radford traveled to Winnipeg for a short visit, and Doug Pennell with Donnie Wiebe marked Dennis Forrest’s birthday. Oliver Emerson’s illness drew well wishes as Larson returned from Winnipeg for the summer. Hazel Pennell joined LR Pennell for the Winnipeg trip over Easter.
In loving memory of husband and father George Reshaur who died April 8, 1964. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger each day. Remembrance keeps him near as remembered by wife and family.
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