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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
2
A long list of weekend visitors and local travels fills the MacGregor notes. Families from Pine Falls Portage Winnipeg and The Pas drop by, with references to receptions, birthdays, hospital get well wishes, and upcoming holidays.
Ron Giercke of Pinawa spent the weekend at his parental home. Shannah Heselwood’s cousin Bruce Gillespie of Brandon joined Saturday guests. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. H. Calverley and Sheryl and Debbie of St. James.
The Beaver UCW will hold a bazaar and produce sale in Beaver hall on Thursday July 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. Donations to the produce table and bazaar are appreciated. Barry Rodgers attends Camp Totogan this week. Miss Belle Thompson of Saska soon visits at the Chas Rodgers home. Mrs. Robert Rodgers Bradley visits Amaranth friends Sunday.
A reflective piece argues that while nations shed colonial shadows and technology soars from space to sea, human nature lags behind. It laments lost moral fibers in progress and urges stronger winds of change to unite nations, with a note on Canada souvenir designs showcased for tourists.
The reader notes offer critique of Winnipeg souvenir offerings, lamentting reliance on Indians, Mounties and maple imagery. They urge more distinctive Manitoba symbols like the Golden Boy on the Legislative Building, to create memorable keepsakes beyond generic or imported items. A cited Winnipeg store window showcases low quality mementos.
A reckless driver in a residential area sped at breakneck speed, ignoring a citizen’s plea to slow down. When warned of life behind bars if he harmed a child, he retorted that kids shouldn’t play on streets. The exchange highlights dangerous attitudes but the writer notes this youth may not represent his entire age group.
MacGregor United church hosted a June 12 wedding for the couple Pink and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pink of Winnipeg. Rev. Earle Armistead officiated with Mrs. Armistead as organist and Mrs. Janice Lamb as soloist. The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearls and a fingertip veil. she carried American Beauty Roses. Lois Mensch and Donna Stratton served as matron of honor and bridesmaid in aqua gowns. The reception followed at the church hall for about 50 guests. The newlyweds planned to reside in Brandon, with out of town guests from several Manitoba and Ontario communities.
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