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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
5
The Patrstic Club gathers funds for the March of Dimes with Mothers March on Polio in Austin and surrounding district. Envelopes are being distributed to homes for donations as the marching mothers plan to call on Saturday January 2.
A note of sincere thanks is expressed to the United Church Ladies' Aid Christ Church W A and the Carol Singers for Christmas parcels. They were greatly appreciated by Wilson Harding.
We express sincere gratitude to all who sent cards visited in hospital and aided since his return home. Special thanks to Austin WMS, Mr. and Mrs. W Pennell, Mr. and Mrs G Stirling, Mr. and Mrs R Mel Millan, Dr Kessel, De Sutton, and the nursing staff for their kindness and attention.
Mr Earle Pearson quiet days at home. Patriotic Club meets at Mrs Gordon Hay's Jan 25. United Church Ladies Aid at Mrs A Stevenson Jan 27. Winnipeg visitors at area homes. First Church annual meeting Jan 2. United Church YWO plans Variety Concert Jan 28. Austin Credit Union office completed between Randall Block and W. Makinson's Garage. Mission Band thanks contributors. fundraisers raised 188 dollars. George and Barry Bunk celebrate eighth birthday Jan 21. Open Bonspiel begins Feb 14. Blaine family visits from Aldergrove and other cities. friends asked to remember them. United Church reports satisfactory year with allocations met. Sunday School membership up. new male voices in choir. CGT, Mission Band, Baby Band affiliated with WMS. two stewards retire. Mrs W S Duncan re elected. Mr Jas Adams to replace Mr Jas Hay.
Owing to circuit trouble The Raid will not be shown at Austin Theatre. Instead The Serge at Red River will be presented Saturday January 22. The western stars Van Johnson and Joanne Dru in full Technicolor set after the Civil War with tense scenes. Rainbow Jacket screens January 29, depicting behind the scenes and thrills of racing.
The little visitors have started coming back to school on Fridays. This week there were only two: Marlon Heselwood and Eric Chambers. The pupils of Room I have really got colds this week. Those home sick are Gary Outhwaite Alfred Christofferson Ernest Semenchuck and Judy Compton. In Room III Mr Stevens reports that some pupils get into trouble some stay out and some stay in after fans. The High School Student Body has bought a new set of encyclopaedias now we have to find a place to put them. Results of the Saturday curling draw were one o'clock draw Robinson won over Rennie Hotel while Tommy Makinson lost to Eugene Kowal chulk. Three o'clock draw Ewen won over Brian Hotel and Halkyard won over Atkins. PS Were still plugging away at exams.
Manitoba plans higher phone rates as costs rise and taxes grow. Minister Shuttleworth says service value and labor costs have climbed since 1921. Over 15,000 phones added in 12 months, 200,000th soon. Uniform numbering and microwave links to Winnipeg Toronto underway. Provincial system aims for two letter five numeral plan by 1955. Cost of living up as dollar value declines.
Manitoba Crop Insurance Commission chaired by W. G. Malaher held hearings in Killarney Melita and Brandon during the second week of January drawing 80 90 and 65 farmers respectively. Secretary HE Wood said farmers seek greater income security through crop insurance and note PFRA is outmoded but some delegations still prefer it if better protection against high mechanized farming costs is found. Several briefs were presented by group organizations and farmers from various districts.
Premier Douglas Campbell announced opening day for Manitoba's 24th Legislature second session on February 1. Ceremony highlights will reach a larger audience as TV cameras cover proceedings for local viewers with newscasts on CBWT planned around 7:15 pm.
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