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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
2
G. J. Milne continues as managing editor of the periodical in the United States with a $3.00 stipend noted in the masthead. The brief indicates Milne’s ongoing leadership role and compensation frame within the publication’s staff structure.
A letter argues graduation should reflect real achievement not time markers. It questions linking grade XI to senior high, notes shifting entrance standards, and suggests delaying ceremonies until students finish Grade XI or XII. It warns against overemphasis on parties and expenses and calls for a dignified, meaningful rite.
A reflective note questions gender norms around graduation and dating. It recalls a girl who skipped her own ceremony to study at home while peers socialized, highlighting parental disappointment and calls for simpler, more fitting ceremonies.
Report of United Church Ladies meeting at Mrs R Edgar home on February 26 includes 18 members 8 visitors. Honor given to Mrs J Robinson with rhinestone brooch and birthday cake. Numerous weekend visits and family gatherings noted. Anniversary celebration for Poyser couple hosted at Poyser home. Various local visits, concerts, and church events summarized. Red Cross film night featured junior activities and the film Friends Indeed.
The Juniors, the world’s largest Youthful Organization, discussed water safety and artificial respiration led by Mr. LeBlanc. Mrs. H. Gray reported on the Winnipeg Divisional Conference of February 18 with a financial briefing. Pictures shown included Water Care Devils and Disney, a testimonial honored Alfred Hill for 15 years of service, and a social lunch followed by a short gathering at the Outhwaite home.
Esther Phelps and Ronald George married in Austin United Church with Rev Harland officiating. Bride wore verge suit with blue accessories. corsage red roses. Miss Iris Sparson attended as brides maid. reception for thirty at the bride’s home. They will reside in MacGregor.
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