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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald established February 1897 is printed every Thursday at the Herald Office in MacGregor Manitoba. Publisher A M Shaw lists subscription rates of 250 dollars per year in Canada and 3 dollars per year in the United States.
The Central Easter Seal Fund chair B A Robinson praises Kinsmen and wives for mailing thousands of envelopes to support crippled youngsters. Proceeds fund medical care therapy and rehabilitation for needy children like Doug, a former Tom Thumb League player paralyzed by a goal post collision, who now gains a chance to become a useful citizen through the program.
Weekend travel and visits in Winnipeg feature many residents with Mrs. F. Lake and Katrime district names among those seen in the city. Upcoming events include a Whist Drive and Dance March 26 and a dance with Walter Machan’s Orchestra April 2. Curling season concludes with Mr. Poole’s rink earning engraving rights. thanks given for hospital stays and gifts from local clubs.
The local men held a one day bonspiel on Saturday with twelve rinks. Weather paused play Saturday afternoon but resumed in the evening. Winners: Wheat Kings led by Roxy Thompson and team. Wild Oats with E Duncan and Eddie Heselwood. Ladies donated prizes, first event prizes socks and handkerchiefs, second event boxes of fancy cookies.
Beaver News reports social notes from residents visiting Winnipeg and nearby towns. Mrs. Earl Thompson checked into Grace Hospital for surgery. Mrs. Paul Iwacha and her Brandon baby visited, while Alma and Keith enjoyed time with relatives in Winnipeg.
Southend and MacAuley hosted Mr and Mrs George Snaith Dennis and Sharrie on Friday Clifford Ferris of Birnie visited the Stirling home J Marchbank of Regina met with Mrs R J Battershell Friends visited from Winnipeg and MacGregor at Ed Chant’s Mrs Pennell underwent surgery in Portage wishes for a speedy recovery Mr and Mrs Reimer move from Geo Billing farm to EB Burton’s vacated farm Weekend visitors noted.
A note expresses gratitude to the Beaver WMS and WA for the thoughtful flowers sent. The message conveys sincere appreciation and acknowledges the kindness shown.
Pine Creek residents share weekend visits in Belmont MacGregor and Winnipeg. Notables include Mr W Loney and Mrs G Grantham hosting guests. Misses Livingston of Winnipeg spent the weekend at home. Sympathy offered to family of Wally Enns who died in Winnipeg General Hospital. funeral set for Elm Creek.
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