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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
3
Katrime district and Neepawa residents visit relatives across town and province. Trips include Winnipeg and Calgary. birthdays noted for Heselwood and Tay lor. Families attend picnics, weddings in Neepawa, Delta, and Portage. several members take holidays at Delta CGIT Camp and Ke nora.
Arlene Davis of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs. H D Ritchie and family in Bagot. Local residents reported Rev Fargey on vacation with July arrangements made for July 14 21 services. Flower Sunday July 7 at St Stephen United Church. several christenings and best wishes extended. Heat and hail weather affected work and plans. a card of thanks expressed for flowers and cards after a bereavement. Preliminary school district talks describe municipal units and consolidations. Rosser and Glenella moving to municipal boards with others considering similar setups.
The island of Bermuda derives its name from Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez who first sighted it in 1515. The reference notes his voyage and the naming tie to his surname.
Manitoba education officials press for larger school units after Neepawa district voters approve a secondary school area by 832 to 171. Seven districts backed reorganization last year, with North Norfolk and Springfield voting yes, Portage la Prairie adding two districts. Hon W. C. Miller noted ongoing drives to create larger units and assist boards.
Miss Hughena Stewart reports a busy period with visitors and gatherings across the district. Residents from Portage, Miami, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Toronto share weekends with local families, while several outings to Neepawa and Brandon Nursing Home reflect active community ties and health updates.
Dams and Louisla of Austin join Mrs. Sam Williams Mr and Mrs Arnold Sealey of Ar den Mrs Campbell Mrs Cassidy and Mrs McRae visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Knox and other friends in the district
On June 30, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hughson travelled to Winnipeg by bus, joined the brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hughson, and motored to Kenora Ontario. On July 2 they met Johnston Hughson at 5:15 am at Kenora station as he made his final run from Ignace to Kenora before pensioning as engineer on Train No. 7 The Dominion. He began with the Canadian Pacific Railway at Winnipeg November 4, 1909 as a wiper, promoted to fireman September 15, 1910 and to engineer November 26, 1915. On September 18, 1928 he transferred.
Johnston Hughson born Austin July 1 1892. Married Adeline Perkin at Winnipeg June 11 1927. They live at 219 Fourth Ave Kenora and plan to reside there in future. Hughson has a brother in Wit.
A publisher describes Deepset lakes in Manitoba southwest region Rock Pelican and Killarney as gem like waters with rustic facilities and family friendly recreation. The piece highlights beaches fishing shorelines picnicking scenic views cabins motels and quality dining around the three lakes.
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