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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
2
The Manitoba Department of Health urges all parents to immunize children early after noting four diphtheria deaths. Dr. R M Creighton says vaccination should start at two to three months with boosters through school years. The diphtheria toxoid can be given with whooping cough and tetanus vaccines to protect families.
A provincial health study warns motorists that child deaths from accidents loom large. It urges visible reminders in cars to shift drivers from overconfidence to safer behavior on every trip.
The Consumer Information Service of Manitoba outlines honest advertising and warns against deception by omission or misrepresentation. It argues good ads inform, help intelligent buying, and reflect good taste, while deceptive ads may mislead or create doubt. Advertising can raise living standards, help launch products, and reduce production costs through higher volumes.
Manitoba proposes a national steering committee to study marketing and economic policy for agricultural products. Members include Dr West of Manitoba and experts from BC Alberta Saskatchewan Quebec New Brunswick Newfoundland Prince Edward Island and organizations such as the Agricultural Institute of Canada Canadian Federation of Agriculture and National Farm Union. The committee will meet in Winnipeg in January and report to a national conference likely April 24 25 in the Norquay building.
Mary Theresa Zimmerman died after a period of ill health at her North Norfolk farm home on December 26 1960 aged about 62 born in Poland and coming to Canada at six she taught in Portage la Prairie married Frank M Zimmerman June 1 1931 with three children including Beverley who died in infancy funeral at Bethel Church MacGregor Reverend L Dickinson led the service praising a life of faith and kindness interment Beaver cemetery Portage la Prairie duties of palliors listed.
Health column surveys the growing Dodge City syndrome with gun club fast draw injuries and hospital shift toward immediate bathing after surgery. Mayo Clinic follow up shows childhood duodenal ulcers raise 50 50 risk of adult ulcer sum ms. a 44 patient study tracked ages 15 to 37. Parents receive practical guidance on talking with teens without dismissing their worries.
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