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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
2
The item lists publisher H. Vopni at 2.50 per year in Canada and single copy price, editor G. J. Milne at 3.00 in USA, identifying publisher and managing editor with their respective pricing regions.
Austin and district mourn the death of Mr William Montgomery after a long illness. He was beloved for his willingness to help others. The community extends sincere sympathy to Mrs Montgomery and family in their loss of husband and father.
Spring at the school brings marble games for younger pupils and Easter exam prep for older grades. Mrs Willis shows Grade IX two films while students anticipate the end of exams. Measles spread briefly as Isabelle Mc Gregor falls ill. Patches and a patchy slide instance spark playful mother jokes as elementary kids view The Frazer River. Several social visits surface with locals like Marilyn Hammond, Lois McWilliams, Ken Duncan, Poyser family, and Winnipeg guests. Community groups host whist drives, Masons meet, and church events feature CGLT Explorers, African film, and music by the Muirhead Orchestra.
Mrs. R. Wal lace summarized Dr Collin's talk about his Angola Africa journey at the United Church. W. C. will hold its regular monthly church meeting on Monday April 4 at 8 pm. Donations totaled 28.65 with thanks extended to all helpers.
The Austin Credit Union annual meeting convened in the United Church basement on Wednesday March 23 with strong attendance. President Wm Makinson presided as delegates from Winnipeg South Port Portage la Prairie Brandon Glenboro Treherne Sanford and Gladstone attended. The group marked ten years of operation with capital above 110000 and plans for expansion and a new room. Officers were re elected unanimously and speakers from Brandon Winnipeg and the League highlighted cooperation and future challenges. A guest speaker Mr W Boyd urged focus on members wellbeing and ideals, not just dollars, before a reception and social hour.
Kathime News notes sympathy for Mrs Montgomery and family in their bereavement. Also reports Winnipeg couple T Rodgers returned home after a Florida holiday.
Local residents send greetings and congratulations across Manitoba and Ireland. Joyous notes include Robert Rodgers winning a junior curling rink in Winnipeg, Tom Telford's favorable recovery, and Polinski’s blanket draw at Katrimne Pool Elevator. Various visits to Winnipeg, Austin, Matsqui and Brandon are noted, plus PCA and P. T. O. activities.
A Portage 4H Bonspiel saw Ron Anderson Donna Wark Shirley Palmer and Bob Leckie place third in the Grand Challenge. Mr and Mrs Earle Anderson hosted about twenty guests for Ron and Bills birthdays on March 19. Sympathy extended to Mrs Montgomery family. Mrs Earle Anderson returned home March 27 improved after illness. A female collie pup is available. Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs McWilliams of MacGregor and Mr and Mrs L Heselwood of Katrime. Brandon visitors were Mr and Mrs Sid Hay on Monday. Mr and Mrs Doug McGregor and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Pennell visited Mrs John McGregor at Pratt. Max Nichol and family from Winnipeg visited Hulmes over the weekend. Doug McGregor and Mrs Cliff Lee were Winnipeg visitors. Mrs George Snaith and Sherry had a Winnipeg trip for Sherry’s medical check-up. Macaulay School children had a holiday last Friday due toMiss Robinsons illness. Recent visitors to Ken Larson included Mr and Mrs Paul Minda of Winnipeg.
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