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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
4
Permission allows use of the new Stop Sign on any highway in the province. The sign features the word Stop in white letters at least one third the height of the sign, with a reflectorized or reflective background. No secondary messages will be permitted. The larger size and red background are cited as making the sign more effective.
Miss Louise Brows of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. CS Brown. Jack Giles of the University of Manitoba joined his grandmother, Mrs. A, for a weekend visit. Mrs. Lorne Boucher and Sharlene of Baldur are in town visiting the sister in law, Mrs D Boscow. Gordon Collins, seasonally at Churchill, Man, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs HL Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lamb welcomed daughter Colleen Margaret born February 2 at MacGregor Hospital, weigh 7 Ibs. The paper notes difficult winter publishing conditions and asks readers to call with news of visitors or departures.
A Pathead Garden Club Film Night on Pray night March 2 at Pathead School drew good attendance. Viewers enjoyed coronation films and a second feature as members prepared for an April 16 raffle. Lunch was served by club members.
Local notes record week end visits among neighbors including Mr Ken Larson and M Bert Radford at Shilo and Pine Falls Hospital welcomes a baby girl born February 29 to Mr and Mrs Jamet Pennell at Pine Falls Hospital. Several names listed on sick list with best wishes for recovery and Isaac to return home in May after Grade X studies.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards fruit and letters and to Pathfinders Hospital Aid United Church W A Court Lady Court Hampton Mac regor Britannia Chapter LO D E and the doctors and nurses for kindness while a patient in hospital.
Fred and Agnes Wright express deep thanks to all who showed kindness in recent weeks. They acknowledge the organizations, friends, doctors, nurses, relatives, and helpers whose care eased their burden and promise they will never forget their support.
Sheila Ham returns home for the weekend to Brandon Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Jim Edmundson and Edmundson Sr. at Oakville where a family reunion was held Roy Edmundson RCAF home on leave from England Mr and Mrs E Sylvester stayed a few days at Firdale with Mr and Mrs Garth Manns United Church held a pot of white hyacinths placed in the servicehouse deleted text
A fragmentary report notes Mr. and Mrs Ted Lintott hosting at a church event with mention of a close proximity evening. The text hints at admiration, describing Mr Lintott’s “beautiful lovers” as part of the scene around the gathering.
Southend Garden Club held a bake sale and raffle at S R Lamb store Saturday afternoon, netting 25 dollars. Winners listed include Mr Fete Collier with chicken, Harvey Chant with angel cake, Dave Klassen with mixed cookies, Nis with mixed candy, and Doug McGregor with mixed candy. Members thank helpers Mrs Switzer and Mr Lamb for support.
Five local rinks took part in the Firdale spiel last week with three reaching the prizes. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ken Sylvester on March 4 in Fox Memorial Hospital, a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Bredin of Shilo on March 1 in Fox Memorial Hospital. Mrs Alex Frank and Fern MacGregor visited Mr and Mrs M im. from Wednesday evening as the Austin school hockey team played Sidney, the home team winning 14 to 0. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Glenn Calvert married at North Bay Ontario on February 25. Mr and Mrs Bryce McRorie Miss Doreen Calvert and Walter Coubrough of Brandon were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Reg Calvert.
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