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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
2
MacGregor Herald records show publication every Thursday from the Herald Printing Office MacGregor Manitoba or MacGregor area with A M Shaw as publisher and a $200 in USA reference. The text confirms secondary class office status and printing authority.
A retrospective story recalls William, a Nashville boy who rose to fame. As a child, he earned a half-dollar paving work and bought his mother a dress with the money. The act honored his hardworking mother and became a testament to parental influence and perseverance.
Local notes report W A meeting at Mrs Cooper's home on Wednesday May 14. Mrs McLachlan and family visit Brandon and Winnipeg friends. The Good Neighbors Club forms with a quilt raffle and two plays on May 9 followed by a dance.
Roy Chant arrives from Winnipeg to assist Art with spring work as Scott visits his sister Mrs. A Johnston in Gordon Manitoba. Southend wins the softball return game by a large margin. Bob Laurens visits after Deer Lodge Hospital stay. Shirley Louise Camp is born in Calgary to Mr. and Mrs. Camp. Walter Chant recovering in Portage hospital. Travelling Basket proceeds of 18.50 donated to the Community Club.
A resident of MacGregor thanks friends for their support during illness and for thoughtful remembrance gifts. The note expresses appreciation for kindness and assistance received in a difficult time.
A post nuptial shower honored Mrs Elmer Keays with a festive gathering at the home of Lillian Fox and other guests. A gift of Lady Hamilton flatware and spyrex pieces was presented, plus vocal solos by Mrs p G McLachlan. The guests enjoyed a luncheon and songs after a brief address.
J Dankesmeter returns home from Ninette. Baby Cameo May 20. Community Club Dance May 28. Abe Friesen back in Morden. Norman Ariss and Glen Mac Dougal recover from tonsil removal. Earl Machan visits from Mossbank. D Naylor with Margaret Dave and Billy Coulthard in Winnipeg. Marion Kerr breaks two ribs after bicycle fall. Medical care in Portage. Community Auction Sale planned in Bagot soon. list items with C Rowland. Sports Day June 18 with prizes for hard ball and soft ball events. draw June 17. games start June 18 at 1 p.m. Stand and W A ladies lunch service noted. Big evening dance planned.
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