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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
6
A brief card thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness expressions of sympathy and flowers received during a difficult time. The note mentions Harveys Manufacturing and its contribution to national income, noting a shift from agriculture.
Last Wednesday afternoon August 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Kilfoyle in honor of Mrs W Sapsford who, with her husband and son, left for Tren ton Ontario. Mr Sapsford with RCAF has been posted there from Macdonald Station. Corsages for Mrs May Sapsford and vases for Mrs Sapsford. Gifts from MacGregor Ladies Curling Club. Mae and two aunts present, Mrs Percy Juckes of California and Mrs Brian Juckes of Brandon attended luncheon and social hour.
Local residents share travel updates and family news from Brandon. Ralph Dickinson visits Brandon as a guest of Mr and Mrs W Piniata while Rev G A Colpitts conducts a Sunday service. Families announce relocations, hospital recoveries, and trips across Canada and the United States, with many returning from vacations and welcoming relatives home.
Manitoba farmers report crop yields and quality below early forecasts due to a wet seed period, followed by heat and drought. Wheat fared best, oats and flax declined, barley disappoints with widespread aphid infestation and late-season abandonment. Hail caused less damage locally but hit Portage areas hard. elevators are full with last year’s grain and no quota set for 1955 delivery.
UB and Scout Corner announces the annual scouting season kickoff. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday August List at 6:30 pm. The message invites all Scouts and Cubs back for another year, noting participation of the Group Committee.
A Monday evening meeting on August 29 at 8 30 pm in the United Church Annex will discuss plans for 2 Cub camp. The group seeks strong turnout after a successful summer camp where boys enjoyed activities but complained about washing pots and pans.
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