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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
2
The piece urges citizens to start the ball rolling for 1997 by supporting and thanking those who served on councils boards churches and welfare groups last year. It argues that without willing volunteers the area would lack leadership and asks for constructive criticism and active help to shoulder community responsibilities.
Every Dir Community groups across Manitoba have launched the 197 Manitoba March of Dimes drive. The campaign runs through the month with a goal of 175000 dollars. Chairman John Bruce urges support to fund rehabilitation for about ten thousand disabled adults in the province who need services to regain self sufficiency after injuries or illnesses.
One person, rewired to gain employment, can repay the community many times over within a year. Rehabilitation costs are high, with provincial and federal grants covering part of administration and medical work. The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba oversees rehab efforts, with March of Dimes funds as a major source.
News notes from Katrime and District report a Good Neighbors Club gathering on Wednesday January 16 at the Katrime Hall. Various local visits, birthdays and social events fill the community update plus a whist drive and dance planned for Friday evening.
The Beaver News lists Christmas and New Year visits across Souris, Gainsborough, Portage, and surrounding towns. Families marked include the Smiths, Lambs, Harknesses, Thomassons, and many more with guests from Winnipeg, MacGregor, and Portage. A note announces a Beaver Horn Aid meeting change to January first at 2 p.m. in the Elevator Office and a farm seed talk by Mr Shuttleworth on 1957 grain varieties and licensed seeds with contract cautions.
The 4H Sewing Club sang carols at the hospital on December 20 and sent gifts to Hungarian refugees at Christmas. The Christmas Surprise Box raffle on December 22 awarded Mrs. Bob Sims the prize, with the club raising $43.80.
Thursday evening January 3 in Beaver School saw friends from Katime MacGregor Portage and Beaver gather to honor Miss Joan Shaw bride elect of January 12. The event highlighted a local community celebration for the upcoming wedding.
Unlicenced varieties of cereal grains and flax are being sold by salesmen from American Seed Houses. Minister of Agriculture C. L. Shuttleworth warns that growing unlicenced varieties can cause complications. Langdon durum variety offered without federal and provincial approval will not be licenced in Canada due to poor quality.
MacGregor Calf Club met Friday December 28 to launch a Heifer Class. Leader Bob Chant reviewed his prior talk. Short addresses were given by David Hulme and Wayne Moore. The group adjourned to reconvene January 25.
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