Easter Seal Timmy of 1958 profile
The piece describes Timmy, a polio survivor now using braces and crutches, aided by the Society for Crippled Children and Adults to receive transport, therapy, and camp access. It highlights ongoing progress, a planned Lakeside Camp visit, and introduces Kenny Lesperance as the 1958 Timmy representing crippled children in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy
Society For Crippled Children
Lakeside
Lakeside Camp
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Kenny Lesperance
Lesperance
Hope
Notre Dame Avenue
Brooklands
Kenny
Local Happenings and Births in Portage Area
Last Thursday in Winnipeg Bob Vermuelsen and Bob Chant from Winnipeg spent time in the district. Mrs Donna Hay and Miss Sharon Bergquist shared a weekend with friends, while Selson Hulme Jr was transferred to Melita. Family visitors included Mr and Mrs Dave Hodgins and kin in Brandon, and Elsie Pogue visited Winnipeg. A Ram attack caused a forehead gash requiring six stitches for Nelson Hulme Sr. Birthday wishes go to Sanford and Larry Larson and Dave Hodgins. Mrs Roy Glover visited Portage area relatives, and Calf Club members attended a Portage bonspiel earning calf starter. Velma and Alva Duncan of Katrine, Raymond Smith and Denham attended a Pierson Poplar Point game in Brandon. Jacqueline Elizabeth Stone born March 10 at MacGregor Hospital. Alf Graham and Sally joined a Portage reunion for Murray Hyde’s Trinidad return. Mervin Belbin and Portage visitors shared a birthday dinner with Mr and Mrs S Cooper in their Portage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Graham
Sally
Fred Hyde
Portage
Murray Hyde
Trinidad
Beaver News Roundup Sees Local Visits and Meetings
Miss Mary Irwin of Winnipeg visited the Maurice Smith home over the weekend. Miss Joyce Denham of Winnipeg stayed at home. Miss Gail Walker of MacGregor visited Mrs. Sims Sr. Mrs. Bergquist hosts a few days at Mr. and Mrs. A. Bergquist. Westbourne party dined with Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomasson. Women's Federation meets March 26 at Mrs. C Rodgers. Herb Farley and Gerald of Portage dined with Clarence and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Wm. Pears returns from Winnipeg after hospital stay. visitor Robert Rodgers of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Irwin
Winnipeg
Maurice Smith
Mrs. Sims, Sr
Mrs. A. Bergquist
Women’s Federation
C. Rodgers
Herb Farley
Gerald
Portage
Clarence Smith
Wm. Pears
Bill
Austin Holds Unique Curling Masquerade Event
A masquerade curling night at Austin's Curling Rink featured four rinks and sixteen masked players. Mrs. James Makinson won first prize with Mrs. Lloyd Jones second after naming fifteen. a CBC representative photographed the event while spectators paid admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James Makinson
Lloyd Jones
CBC
Alex Beresford
Ron Roosen
Merlin Lamb
Gordon Raymer
George Harkess
Jas. Makinson
Roy Snaith
Hamilton Gilmour
Melvin Thomson
Stuart Young
Gordon Hay Tom Lowe
Raymond Jones
Ken Hay
Darwin Anderson
Local skating results and event notices
Xennie placed second in the first event and Ron finished fourth in the second at Portage last Saturday. Billy Anderson also skipped a rink at Bagot. Films will be dropped this month due to exams and other difficulties. Coming events include a Films and Pot Luck Supper on April 16 and a meeting on April 11 at Macaulay School. Katherine Douglas, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xennie
Ron
Portage
Billy Anderson
Bagot
Macaulay School
Katherine Douglas
Next total solar eclipse to occur on October 12, 1958
Announcement notes an upcoming total solar eclipse scheduled for October 12, 1958. The event will be visible across parts of the region, drawing scientific interest and public attention for viewing conditions and safety.
MacGregor 4-H Calf Club Meeting Reports Selections
MacGregor 4-H Calf Club met March 14 in Macaulay school. Present members gave speeches and chose Janice Leckie and Bob Leckie for junior and senior public speaking contests. Ron Anderson was picked for judging instruction and will compete at the Portage fair to crown the provincial judging champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Calf Club
Macaulaychool
Stanley Legg
Billy Anderson
Lyle Anderson
Janice Leckie
Bob Leckie
Ron Anderson
Portage
Ron
Rennie Douglas
Bagot
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Macgregor Herald
MacGregor
Manitoba
Post Office Department
Ottawa
A.M. Shaw
Canada
USA
Libby
M. Kirshner
Southend & Macaulay
Mrs
Olive Palmer
Bob Vermuelsen
Bob Chant
Donna Hay
Sharon Bergquist
Selson Hulme, Jr
Melita
Dave Hodgins
Brandon
Ed Hulme
Elsie Pogue
Hulme
Les Bowes
H. Legg
Stanley
Nelson Hulme
Sanford Larson
Larry Larson
Roy Glover
A. V. Armstrong
Fort William
Ronnie Anderson
Bobby Hulme
Ronnie
Donnie Cruikshanks
Velma and
Alva Duncan
Katrime
Raymond Smith
C Denham
Roy Stone
Jacqueline Elizabeth
MacGregor Hospital
Mervin Belbin
Mrs. C. Cooper
Mrs. S. Cooper
Beaver News
Mrs. J. Martinnizen
Joyce Denham
Gail Walker
Mrs. Thorsteinson
Westbourne
Mrs. T. Thomasson
Robert Rodgers
Sam Nielson
Mr. Nielson
John Deere AR
Steel Bridge
E. L. Westman
Ture
No. 1 Highway
C.W. Sloir
Hone
Lye’s
John Deere
W. B. Crealock
Portage LA Prairie
Lamb's
Portage Consumers Co-op. Ltd
MacGegor
Calf Club
Chick Charmer
Elaine Smith
Vancouver
Elaine
North
Couver
Brownie
Montgomery's Drugs
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