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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
1
Weekly MacGregor Herald recalls signs of spring with weather hints and local anecdotes. Readers report a raven misidentified as a crow, flower garden prizes, two different shoes tale, tulip bulbs arriving from the west coast, youths taking summer jobs in Saskatoon, and a look back at Dibbs marbles on sidewalks. Includes short excerpts from Plain Words on owls and cows and a dealer’s puzzled question about statue carving.
Former MacGregor resident Mrs Mary Ward died at King Edward Hospital Winnipeg on Tuesday March 12 at age 83. Born in Newcastle Indiana she moved to Canada 46 years ago, later living in MacGregor then Winnipeg since 1944. Survived by Randolph husband John son Blanche G W Charlton of Winnipeg and four grandchildren with funeral planned Kerrs Chapel Winnipeg Saturday March 16.
Palmer stars in a 75 38 juvenile hockey win over Portage Midgets. Kelvin Palmer nets a hat trick with two assists and earns top stars honors as Greenlay leads Portage with three goals. Shaw and Buchan also score. trio of overage players noted. Season finale expectations and upcoming 15 and under tournament in Gladstone outlined.
The Eleventh Annual Carnival sponsored by the Canadian Legion Branch drew a large crowd in costumes with adults and children in attendance. Prizes were awarded in many categories while funds, 65 percent to Central Hospital Aid and 35 percent to MacGregor Curling Club, supported local causes. Reva Cairns showcased figure skating, and Tug-o-War events highlighted teams from Pathhead Macaulay Austin and Beaver, with Mrs Violet Weber leading the victorious hospital crew.
The article discusses why many families struggle to reach happiness and security and why children become victims of neglect. It argues that social research is needed to uncover root causes, but highlights practical roles for Children’s Aid Societies in supporting families. Emphasizes guidance over punishment, strengthening homes, and using community resources to aid children’s well being.
Mr Samuel Duggan aged 86 died Saturday evening at his daughter Mrs L J Fox home in the Orangeville district. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from McKillop's Funeral Chapel Portage la Prairie. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
The Annex Concert will be held on Wednesday April 10 with forthcoming announcements. The WS and St Pauls WA groups meet March 28 and March 27 at 230 pm respectively for roll calls, flower slips, and Dorcas donations. A dance on April 12 at Memorial Hall features Brooker's Bombshells for square dancers and rock n rollers to raise funds for baseball uniforms and Youth Club equipment.
Rural Municipality of MacGregor council meets March 8 with most members. Items include an old age pension approval, a $150 Salvation Army grant, and multiple drainage projects with 60 percent grant requests totaling $10,500 from a $17,500 expenditure plan. New agriculture maps warn of grasshopper infestation and a cost sharing formula for poison, welfare, and hospitalization costs is outlined.
Tivoli Theatre will begin midweek shows on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 and 3. Commencing Saturday, April 6, two shows will be held each Saturday night at 6 and 10 pm.
Polio immunization registration begins in late April for children age six months to five years. Parents register at Municipal Office MacGregor Austin General Store Austin Solo Store Sidney Post Office. centres open up to the list of March. Immunization at Baby Clinics, date to be announced. Contact Public Health Nurse for details. do not phone names. cards must be signed.
MacGregor scored an 85 to 40 victory over the 26th Field Regiment club of Brandon in Wheat City Arena Thursday night to take the series 14 10. Bud Kelly opened scoring, McGregor added two, and Cecil Senkheil Gord Kennedy answered for Brandon as MacGregor pulled away. McGillvray, Morris, and Terenwich added goals for the home side, with referees Ballance and McKay handling five penalties.
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