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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald notes a national pattern with every landmark edition printed in a standard run of 250 in the United States. The notice frames distribution and publication cadence.
A short piece by Charles Clay recounts the life of Jean Pomminville a nineteen year old polio sufferer from Hallebourg north of Hearst Ontario. Once sent home to die he pursued correspondence studies and with help from the Canadian March of Dimes Lyndhurst Lodge Toronto and Dr A T Jaume began to walk again in a remarkable comeback. Horace Brown executive director of the Canadian March of Dimes recalls meeting Jean and the hopeful moment when he held Brown's hand while sitting in a wheelchair.
Mr Roy Stone attends the annual Trustees Convention in Winnipeg this week. Beaver Creek D. holds its annual meeting with Andy Stone in charge and Charles Rodg ers named secretary. Clarence Smith replaces Wail Pears as trustee. board includes Roy Stone as chairman and Maurice Smith as secretary treasurer.
Katrime and District reports Mr and Mrs R Barber display eight new 1950 Studebaker cars seen in the area. A birth is announced: January 23 to LAC and Mrs James Payne of Halifax NS a son born.
A string of community updates describes residents visiting Winnipeg for medical care and conventions, plus local hockey results, hospitalizations, school meeting notes, and travel letters from the Birketts during England visit. It notes Frank Smith’s move to Portage Hospital and a new school trustee appointment, with light commentary on rationing quirks and bacon allotment during the Birketts’ England holiday.
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who died January 26 1948 Those whom we love never leave our hearts They are cherished by husband Andrew Tait and family.
John Crichton a Manitoba pioneer aged 78 died Saturday at Winnipeg General Hospital. He arrived in Manitoba in 1886, settled at the Wellington district, farmed until 1900, spent time in the Klondike, returned to Winnipeg in 1902 and engaged in real estate and financial work. He was active in cricket and served as honorary president of Wanderers Cricket Club. He belonged to St Stephen and Broadway United Church. The funeral was held Tuesday from A B G Home with Rev H A Frame officiating at Elmwood Cemetery.
The district extends sympathy to Mrs. Ed Chant on the death of her uncle Mr. Creighton in Winnipeg this week. Visitors include J. H. Stieben and B. Stieben with Mrs. F. Stieben and the Stieben girls of Winnipeg. Elonde completed nurse training on January 13 and remains on staff. Congratulations to Elonde and to Mrs. S Atcheson on her 84th birthday January 21. Mrs. Atcheson winters with daughter Mrs. Challis in Keewatin and enjoys good health. Curling teams from Austin and local clubs played a friendly match after the hockey game Saturday night with both sides fielding mixed teams and a few losses noted.
In loving memory of James B. Fox who departed this life Jan 2 1949. The rolling stream of life goes on yet the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. Ever remembered by his wife and family.
No church services in Bagot until further notice. Local social items note a dance rescheduled to February 1. Reports list residents visiting Portage and Winnipeg, birthdays, phone updates, and hospital stay for Mrs. G. MacMillan. W.A. and WMS meetings move to the third Wednesday. Bagot S D and Hartford S C meetings and curling results are summarized with local personnel.
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