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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
4
Local notes report visits between Winnipeg and Lavenham residents, a snow plow arrival from Treherne, road clearing efforts, and community events. Mentions include Tom Leckie’s return from MacGregor Hospital, Bonspiel plans for February 25, and new television setup at Blagden home.
Manitoba beet crop sugar production in 1956 set a province wide record with over sixty two million pounds, six million more than the prior peak. At the Manitoba Beet Growers Association meeting in St Boniface, W R Hetherington of Manitoba Sugar Company praised 61 percent returns to beet farmers and cited improved practices and efficiency amid labor shortages.
February is mating time for the wolf family and coyotes, with more sightings across the country. Conservation Officer Alf Lundy reports two big felows shot near Ste. Amelie. Magpies threaten cattle, and systematic blasting is urged. Provincial officials and local clubs report on deer, wolves, and junior rifle instruction across the province.
Miss Betty Tarr visits Portage with Mr and Mrs Bud Brown. Edythe Hounsome also visits Portage. Glen Hughson and family visit William Pilkington in Pine Creek. J Atkinson hosts a Valentine party for Mothers and Preschool children with a dainty lunch. Hartford W A meeting at Mrs Jack Rintoul's home with 10 members and one visitor. They vote to send $20 to The March of Dimes. lunch closes the gathering.
Mrs Herman Stark and Mrs Roy Thompson invite readers to a March meeting at Mrs Robi Tarr's home. The note explains Yukon Territory is run by an appointed Commissioner and a five member Council.
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