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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
2
The snippet notes a publication established February 1897 by A. M. Shaw in Canada with a yearly price of 3.00 dollars. It reflects the historical pricing and publisher attribution.
George, a 12 year old now chair bound, was chosen as a 1982 Easter Seal child by Brandon Kinemen Club for Manitobas Society for Crippled Children. Injured in a 1950s gun accident, he now works with hospital treatment and aims to improve with Easter Seal funded care from March 16 to April 13.
Miss Chambers spent the weekend at Belmont. Roy Barber and a Portage friend stayed at the Barber home. A WA meeting was held at Mrs. S. Cooper's, with a Whist Drive and Novelty Dance planned for March 21 at Katrime Hall. Many district residents attended hockey in Portage and Winnipeg visits occurred for medical and birthday events.
Jim Cox attends Brandon Farm Machinery short course this week. Readers note upcoming Novelty Dance at Macaulay School on April 3 hosted by Hospital Aid. Red Cross canvassers H E Orchard and J N Hulme active. Film on Club Work in Manitoba shown at Macaulay School drew many Bagot Club visitors. Calf Club meeting in MacGregor set for March 21.
Proceeds from Easter Seal sales raise funds for medical care and treatment for more than 20 000 Manitoba children with crippled or handicapped bodies.
Mrs. Maurice Smith reports community notices including Miss Laura Watson of Winnipeg as a guest at the Shaw home. Harry Gates wintering in Winnipeg spent time in the district. Mrs. Harry Dankesreiter joined sister Mrs. Dolly Paterson of McAuley for a Winnipeg trip. WMS meets March 26 at 2:30 pm hosted by Mrs. M. Smith. Rudy Dankesreiter and Miss L Neufeld of Rossmle visited H. Dankesreiter home for a weekend.
Allan Corrigal returned from an Ontario bush camp. Mr. and Mrs. James Lunn and family spent Sunday at the Mac Martin home. Miss Marion Brown spent the week end at her Minnedosa home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin and Gloria visited the Morris home Sunday evening. Vic Hillman and Ed Hillman of Golden Stream visited Mrs. Morris and boys. Mrs. J. Morris came from Brandon for the week end, returning Monday. Jack Sparrow motored to Edrans with Mrs. Sparrow after visiting the B. Seaman home. Vera and Alex Stratton announce the birth of their daughter on Sunday March 16 1952 at the General Hospital Maternity Pavilion.
Pine Creek hosted a bonspiel with 20 rinks across five events drawing neighbors and locals for a week of curling and fellowship. Winners included SHAND CHALLENGE and multiple prize listings such as Sidney and Edrans items, with trophies like vases and lamps among diverse awards.
Fragmentary notes show names G. Smith C. Chambers E Livingstone M. Livingstone at Pine Creek with reference to two haircuts and a match involving Steve Kaxenchuck and Morley Kerr. The jumbled text hints at a win draw and a thermos bet but lacks clear events or outcomes.
Mass Margaret Livingstone of Portage la Prairie visited her home for the weekend. Wade McKee of MacGregor is staying several days at the Keubler home. Mr. and Mrs. R Keubler and Edwin visited the Armstrong and Galloway homes in Gladstone on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S Williams were Sunday supper guests.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams in Austin welcomes Diane Futros of Headingly visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Unrin while her mother serves as a parent at St Boniface Hospital. Pine Creek friends extend wishes for a swift return to good health.
Local shop invites customers to browse a limited supply of Easter cards along with the 1952 Line offering daily cards Hasty notes and thank you notes baby cards and stationery. Avella H Struthers contact via phone 36.
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