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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald marks 47 years of publication at the Racine County seat. Printing Office in MacGregor, Man1. Post Office Department Ottawa A.M. Shaw is listed as publisher.
Health authorities urge polio control during July to September as cases rise in BC and Manitoba. Dr Maintes says figures are not alarming and citizens must tackle three dangers by keeping premises clean, preventing breeding grounds, and ensuring fly proof toilets and refuse-free premises.
A Bagot community column reports visits and gatherings across Winnipeg, Brandon, and district. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Baskier, Mr and Mrs Nayjoe, Mrs Pogue and family, Jean Ziegler of Brandon, Mr and Mrs Nichi, and many others are noted visiting, recovering from illness, or hosting in Delta, Winnipeg Beach, and Fergus Falls. The piece also covers hospital visits, charity drives for the July 28 and 29 fundraiser, and the Bagot WMS and W.A. meetings with a lunch, sunshine box total, and upcoming novelty sale.
The Sidney Women's Institute hosted a lawn tea at Mrs. L Shoe maker's home on Tuesday afternoon July 15 for twenty one grandmothers. Prizes named for oldest youngest most grandchildren were given and stories were told by several members. A supper was served by the programme committee and the event closed with Auld Lang Syne.
Bevan area residents report visitors and consider upcoming haying and Saskatoon picking. Mr and Mrs B Richardson visited Carman on Saturday. Miss Venn from Edvans visits the Tylers. Mrs H Annison builds a new house on her farm. Graham visits kin as Jarvie and Norman of Winnpeg stay at the Muirs. Chit Matthews of Rig rnold calls on Snaiths. Tucson visitors spend the weekend with the Smiths. Steads remain longer.
Southend and MacAulay Mrs FU Dell and Mrs Bower visit with Regina friends. Winnipeg visitors include Mrs John Bonanis Carol and Charles. Kenora residents Mr and Mrs Stirling returned after six weeks away. Portage Park picnic enjoyed by Pennell family and relatives. Winnipeg guest Mrs S Barber met Japie Smith’s daughter. Chant home hosts extend greetings as families tour Portage Park area.
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