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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1965
Page
3
The Hospital Ladies Aid began as a vital community group supporting a town hospital opened January 29, 1953. It funds equipment, patient comfort, and public relations, with historic branches in Southend and MacGregor areas. Members organize meetings, fundraising, and volunteer support to expand facilities and services.
A speech by Governor General Vincent Massey defends the Crown as Canada’s unifying symbol and warns against minor group resolutions seeking the Queen’s image on coins and stamps. The Red Ensign is replaced by the Maple Leaf flag amid ceremonies in Winnipeg on February 15, with Manitoba urged to adopt a distinct provincial flag.
MacGregor and Austin districts plan carnival events next weekend with costume judging and races for all ages. A carnival queen contest highlights both nights, scheduled for March 5 and March 6, inviting residents to mark their calendars and enjoy the festive entertainment.
Provincial opposition leaders urged immediate legislation after the Tallin report on real property mortgage transactions. The report, investigated by a Manitoba Law School dean headed panel, called for tightened mortgage terms to shield unwary borrowers. Attorney General McLean cautioned action unlikely this spring. Liberal Gil Molgat and NDP leader Russ Paulley pressed for prompt measures despite parliamentary timing.
Unit 1 of UC.W. hosts a St Patrick Day cafeteria from 5:90 to 7:30 pm with all welcome. Farmers Union whist drive results noted, plus provincial night prizes and high scores. Local residents Mrs. Earle Pearson Mrs. V Larkin and Linda weekend visits. Mrs. Russell Hay home from hospital. curling and hockey activities flagged. patients Geo Hay Linda Bull and others mentioned with medical updates.
MacGregor residents share weekend travels and visits with relatives across Manitoba and beyond. Jim McCarl sails Saturday to Cornwallis NS for Royal Canadian Navy duty while Elsie Lundy visits Winnipeg relatives. Mrs. McIntosh hospitalized. A string of social notes records trips, birthdays, and local greetings across Brandon Winnipeg Bemidji and Regina with several families named.
Miss Pat Buechler of Winnipeg visited her parental home while C Proctor joined the Elk's bonspiel in Portage. Edwin residents motored to Winnipeg to watch the MacDonald Brier playdowns. McTor purchases store from Mrs Gee Patterson and moves in. New owners welcomed as bonspiel opens with 20 links. Invitations issued for ladies to enter the two day event and contact numbers given. Glen Painter and companion visited Regina. F Buechler and Mrs Harvey hosts for supper.
E4 Sullivan headlines as singer dancer and actor on his own TV show and as a circus clown on Red Skelton's program. He also appears as a comedy character, showcasing a versatile entertainment career across multiple formats.
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