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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald of MacGregor Manitoba lists subscription and single copy pricing. Annual rate $3.00 in advance, $4.90 in the United States per year, with five cents for a single copy. Advertising rates available on request. Postal details indicate Ottawa Ontario as part of postal service notes.
The All Canada Insurance Federation warns lack of winter experience boosts accident rates in winter. Tips advise avoiding abrupt braking on slick surfaces by pulsing brakes, steering into the skid, not oversteering, keeping clutch engaged, and using moderate acceleration to regain control.
The All Canadian Insurance Federation reports over 24 000 fires caused by smoking in Canada last year, 42 percent of national fires, with 26 deaths from smoking in bed. It urges strict precautions including never smoking in bed, using metal ashtrays, extinguishing thoroughly, and disposing of butts properly.
The article discusses the Buy Canadian program and public awareness of unethical trading. It notes double labeling where a king-size Canadian label sits with a smaller foreign origin tag. Misuse of the symbol could mislead consumers and violate advertising laws, increasing confidence in products that clearly show the symbol.
A historical sketch of MacGregor, Austin, and surrounding communities from 1920s to late 1920s detailing bank activity, farm prices, rising transport links, local industry, social life, and notable events. It notes bank closures, road construction, the Dominion Diamond Jubilee Fair, railway progress, and the 1927 highway No.1 integration, with cultural notes on dances, sports, and local enterprises.
Medical authorities describe eczema as an allergic skin rash that often begins in infancy on the cheeks. Enduring treatment by the patient, parents, and physician yields better results, with many cases clearing by age two. prompt, careful management reduces itching, scratching, and secondary infections while identifying irritants and dietary factors under medical guidance.
The Cherwell reviewer says Robert Morley gives an enchanting and witty performance. The note adds the critic is Morley’s undergraduate son, Sheri, from Oxford University.
Health Week set for March 11 to 17 to promote community health and personal responsibility. Health Minister George Johnson urges citizens to assess water quality sanitation nutrition mental health and alcohol and juvenile issues while supporting government and voluntary agencies for a year round health campaign.
The MacGregor Hospital Aid held its meeting at Mrs. Duncan Lambs home on Monday Feb 26. Five members attended. Reports showed funds low after contributions toward a new crib. A bake sale is planned for Thursday afternoon March 22 with more notices to follow. Donations toward a cedar chest draw and sale of tickets were received. The group urges greater hospital aid cooperation for linens gowns towels and equipment. Sewing help is offered with two bolts of cotton on hand for ladies gowns. Contact Mrs Dune Lamb or Mrs Ed Chant. Next meeting at Mrs Fotheringham April 16.
The Beaver-Katrime 4H Beef club met at the E. Duncan home on February 12 with eleven members and five visitors. Plans were made for a bonspiel on March 3 to raise proceeds for the March of Dimes. Members thanked Katrime and Beaver district supporters for contributions to the Kinsley fund.
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