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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
4
In Lavenham Mr Geo Bingdes visited Mrs Jack Henry for an afternoon at home. The Saturday Post Cartoon notes a humorous exchange as a father begins a talk with his nine year old son about the facts of life. The boy interrupts with a cheeky remark about the birds and bees and hints at the next topic being about girls.
Mrs Jack Henry and Mrs Carmat visited at the homes of Mr and Mrs RB in town. Florence Ammememny held an event in the club room on Feb 11. Mr Barry Knox helps renovate a home with Mr Cliff Blagden. Stan Woodward and Phil Henry visited Portage last Thursday with the Woodward family. Mr Painter joined a rink, with others entering Sam Quinn’s village TV install. The Ladies Aid met with 14 members including Mrs Grandma Woodward. Carrie Schweitz visits Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Herman Schweitz host. E.R. Aikens of Regina shares word on Mr J Harmon improving slowly in Regina hospital. Hugh Henry celebrates Feb 23. Stan Woodward plans trips and leaves for Edmonton and Germany. Mr and Mrs Stan Woodward plan to return to Jamac Airport Feb 21, then travel to Germany April 15. Cliff Blagden and family purchase old Gheysson home in Clairmont district. renovations underway. Blagden teaches village welcome.
The Lavenham Bonspiel results crown first through fourth events with Nelson Basler and Robert Cul bert among winners. A lamp prize was drawn for by Eddie Ghessoms, with thanks to donors and workers. Regular curling resumes as Harry Painter notes the season end lead rink will be treated to a turkey dinner at MacGregor, and jokes thread the wrap-up.
Local social notes list numerous visits and weekend stays by residents from Sidney and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs. Doroin, Mr and Mrs. Calvert, Mr and Mrs. Rogers, Miss Wright, Mrs. Marnock, Mr. Stephenson, Mr. Baker, Mr. Dunton, and others. A dance raised 13.34 for the March of Dimes, and the 4H Club sent a rink to Wellwood, winning first in the Junior Event.
Winners in the annual open bonspiel held last week include GRAND CHALLENGE Jim Price of Firdale first, Claude Beatty of Austin second, Percy Ewen of Austin third, and Hamilton Gilmour of Austin fourth. Merchants prize went to Robt. Nelson of Austin.
List of club members includes Carberry and Sidney curlers. Rev Harland leads Austin ladies team with Dave Marnock Worby Alex Barron and Fred Wright. Citizens team features Web Sylvester Jim Price Ken Duncan Claude Beatty. Farmers team lists Robt Nelson H Gilmour C Hotel and Thos Lowe.
Pine Creek notes detail Sunday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Wm Lambert and Mr and Mrs Harold Hughson. Mrs Paul Uhrin travels to Vancouver BC for a few weeks with friends. Miss Joan Lamb visits Sinclairville friend Miss Diana Wing. Murray McFarlane visits with school chums Billy Terry Wally and Barry McMillan. Sunday visitors include Mr Walter Livingstone with parents Mr and Mrs Alex Livingstone and Mr and Mrs W. J. Loney with Robert and Dorothy. Ed Tilley and James Knox visit with Mr and Mrs Sid Knox and family, while Herb Hughson and Glen Hughson join Miss Jean Wright and Miss C White with Brandon’s Ronald Wilkinson. many district men play in the Austin Bonspiel. Two rinks miss games Monday due to mild weather. Mrs Reg McFarlane hosts a birthday party for Myrna Anne's 10th birthday with Anne Hughson Barbara Hughson Gail Chambers Mary Peters Linda Manns and Phyllis Nelson. Sympathy to Mrs Ethel Hangel and Roy of Winnipeg on the death of their husband and father. funeral held in Winnipeg. Mrs Hangel was formerly Miss Ethel Hall of Sidney.
Manitoba government plans a one dollar fishing licence next summer with potential licensing for residents and non residents. Resources Minister CE Greenlay said it would be the first of its kind in the province and could fund the government's restocking program. Existing fees include $3.25 for residents of other provinces and $5.50 for non Canadians, plus a $2.50 winter ice fishing licence. Legislation may be introduced in the current session.
One of every two students in Canadian elementary and secondary schools is a member of the Canadian Junior Red Cross, reflecting strong youth involvement in community service and health education programs.
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