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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
8
The MacGregor United Church Build Fund Committee plans another rummage sale with date to be announced. Households are urged to set aside items for donation and contact Frank Hay, Charlie Townsend, or Dennis Lamb to arrange pickup and details.
Bethel Church reports rising Easter Sunday School attendance and praise for faithful workers at the Easter Rally. Awards were given to Henry O Neill Ivan Dickinson and Sandra Fawcett for their efforts while A Michaels earned oldest present and Donnaleen Taylor youngest. Teachers rewarded Bible lesson achievement across Intermediate Junior and Primary classes. The church invites nonattending children and adults to join.
Mrs Wm Roagers won the Associated Retail Druggists weekly Baby Gift Competition receiving $20 in baby merchandise via Montgomerys Drug Store MacGregor. Florence and family express deep thanks for kindness shown during illness and funeral from Dr Jenkins hospital staff Rev J L Fargey schools lodges and McMasters Funeral Home.
Community members and guests shared time across several Manitoba towns. Andrew Sealey and family visited in Clinton while A E Chant and others traveled to MacGregor. multiple arrivals included Winnipeg and Saskatoon visitors, births noted, and CPR roadmaster Albert Boch moving to Deloraine. A letter from Powell River mentions Corporal Andrew Fredericks, Air Force service, and future relocation.
Kiwanis Clubs sponsor provincial public speaking prizes with Winnipeg representatives attending the Wellwood final on Friday May 2. Juniors and seniors compete to select top area members to face Portage la Prairie delegates, with winners advancing to Winnipeg. Myrna Thorn chairs and lauds Kiwanis efforts. Welland Stonehouse notes strong local club records. Rags still make the finest paper.
The Sidney Community Hall annual meeting on April 15 elected Geo. Inman as president Mrs. H McMillen as secretary and Mrs. Ed Sylvester as vice president with a slate including Miss C Hall Mrs H Howie Mr G Bagnall Mr H McMillen and Mr S Head. A hostess chair was won by Mrs. C P Rogers. Firefighters battled several fires driven by high winds threatening nearby buildings before gaining control.
The author argues the American League shows New York ahead with Chicago Detroit Boston Kansas City and Cleveland also strong while Milwaukee leads the National League after a favorable showing. On paper New York and Milwaukee are the expected Fall matchup.
In loving memory of our father R B Wimsett who died April 27. That unselfish life has not died. Always remembered by Gladys Bergquist and William Bennett.
The Macaulay community hosted a dance at Macaulay School sponsored by the Baseball Club. Judy Kreitz suffers a broken collar bone after a pony kick. Betty and Terry McGregor won second prize at the Amateur Contest in MacGregor. Red Cross Home Nursing Course begins May 1 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Dennis Lamb’s home. contact Mrs Doug McGregor or Mrs Dick Collier to enroll or cancel attendance.
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