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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
8
Proponents argue forming an Area will ease high school costs for parents by shifting secondary education taxes within its borders. Taxpayers currently fund local districts and would see reduced shares if the Area provides schooling, aligning expenses with their new boundaries. Also noted are social updates from Lamb-Fotheringham wedding attendees and Keewatin visitors connected to Tait family gatherings.
Geal Nees and Ciants attend Sunday service in the United Church. Margaret Lamb of Lynn Lake celebrates with relatives in town. Numerous visitors from Winnipeg Brandon and Calgary join family at Lamb Fotheringham wedding. Attendees include Miss Una Fotheringham RN and Miss Jean Mesain. Local residents travel to Winnipeg for Golden Jubilee events and return to town.
The couple express gratitude to the MacGregor ladies for wedding gifts received. They note the gifts were beautiful, generous, and greatly appreciated. Signed Bob Goodall and Joyce Goodall nee Peterson.
Boat enthusiasts are urged to read the Safety Afloat booklet from the Department of Transport. RCMP warns that boats with 10 horsepower motors must be licensed and posted, one approved life jacket per passenger, and safe operation required. prosecutions may follow warnings.
June meeting at MacAulay School included eleven members and one visitor. Mrs Shaw and Mrs Chant cut shirts for the hospital. Members sewed three night shirts and fifteen pillow cases. £14 is on hand, plans to redecorate a ward, buy 100 pounds sugar, and continue fruit preserves. Draw for April committee whist: high winners Mrs Cox and Earl Muir. low winners Tarr and Bill Stewart. Next meeting set for July 23 at Southend School at 8:30 pm.
The report recalling Wednesday games notes that the team beat Sandy Bay in the first game at Plumas, then lost to Oakville in the following matchup. The account highlights a turnaround moment during the Sandy Bay game as the action unfolded.
Veteran Walter Alla notes a solid standup three in a Glassstone Sports Day report. Portage RNAF defeated MacGregor 32 in the sixth, with Treffrey going the distance for the win and Smale catching. MacGregor hosts Portage next Tuesday at 6:30, third meeting in series.
Southend and MacAuley send birthday wishes to Geo seal Veer Dees co Jone Lindaay on Santsy. A motored trip to Manitou with fies clases is noted. MacAulay School picnic reminder to remember the dance after the picnic on June 29. Hospital Aid sponsored event by Mr. and Mrs. D. McGregor. Visit to Austin by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snaith. Sid Hay home Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. WC MacWilliam and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harkness and family.
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