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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
2
MacGregor Herald, established February 1897, is published Thursdays by AM Shaw at the Herald Printing Office MacGregor Manitoba. Second class mail authorized with annual postage 200 dollars in Canada and United States.
Local stores in MacGregor market the festive season as a homegrown experience offering personal attention and community support. The notice urges residents to shop locally to keep dollars circulating in town for taxes, churches, schools, and community programs.
Local notices recount the Katrime district Christmas tree event on Friday December 22. The Good Neighbors Club met. Mrs Don Polinsky and cancer discussions noted with Mr and Mrs Fleming of Austin. Various visits and travels quoted, including Brando, Winnipeg, Nelson BC, Halifax, England trips, and a hospital recovery update for Mr. Richardson.
The KatRime Community held its annual meeting at the Hall on Wednesday December 6. Roy McLaughlin was appointed chairman and A Heselwood secretary. Reports by retiring secretary J Clarke covered the year’s activity and finances. The 1951 committee includes Art Taylor president and Mrs E Alton Mrs F Jenkins Mrs H Gilbert Miss Elsie Grove Mr Russell Gilbert Don Brugger and Mr and Mrs F McLachlan were Sunday visitors with the Hanas of Pine Creek. Frances Reid of Gladstone visited with the Gilberts. Lillian McQuiston visited Walter and Mrs Gilbert. Norman McLachlan and family visited N Thompson of MacGregor.
Residents of Katrime gathered December 6 in Katrime Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs R Birkett who plan to move to MacGregor. Harold Ibert read an address and Jack Clarke gifted a torchiere lamp after Bingo and lunch. Mr Birkett recalled 37 happy Katrime years.
Local residents report visits from MacGregor and Minnedosa families. Robt Tarr Jr joins Manitoba Power Commission stationed Seaford. Bagot Curling Rink opens with thirteen rinks. White Gift service planned at Bagot Hall. Calf Club social includes prizes and a talk by district agricultural representative.
A 19 year old was wounded by a bullet in Brands ld. the injury was not serious but highlights risk. Chief H Collister says police may confiscate firearms or air guns found with anyone under 14 outside home. It is illegal to give firearms or ammunition to minors. parents urged to heed the law this Christmas.
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