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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald established February 1897 prints every Thursday from 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.
A short reflection about a boy who helps an elderly woman, showing spontaneous kindness as a tribute to motherhood. The piece notes the timely relevance of Mothers Day and the lasting impact of small acts of care from a child toward all mothers.
Miss Donna Dankesreiter hosted a birthday party for friends Friday. Miss Patsy Patterson of MacGregor visited with Misses Donna and Carol Dankesreiter. The WMS held a May Day Tea at Mrs John Dankesreiter home, raising 22.05 from the Produce and Tea Tables. A correction notes the next WMS meeting shifts to Mrs Glenn Harkness’s home on May 28 for Anniversary Tea plans.
Local notes record visits by Gladstone residents Colin Ireland and the Fleming family, and a trip to Neepawa for the Osborne Memorial Rest Home opening. Birth announced for O F W Turner’s son at Portage Hospital. Hospital stays for Bert Ralford and Earle Anderson noted with get well wishes. Macaulay School adds Portage educator P Douglas for next year. executive notes two new members and thanks members and non members for a successful year.
Art Chant and Mrs. 4.1 Chant co hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Will Pennell for about sixty friends and neighbors. The Pennells recently sold their farm to Mr. and Mrs. Krietz and moved to MacGregor. Ed Chant read an address and Art Chant presented a twilight, followed by a thank you reply and then a chorus of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
The Southern Schemers Hospital Aid held its April meeting at Macaulay School with 33 members and nine events. Treasurer Mrs. Nelson Hulme announced $878.81 raised and $329.92 spent plus $7620 from MacGregor Fun Fair. sewing committee listed accumulated linens and garments and donations from members. officers elected as President Mrs. R. J. Shaw and Vice President Mrs. A. G. Sterling.
Donna Dankesreiter celebrated her ninth birthday last week. Miss Donalda English of Elm Creek spent a weekend with her sister Mrs J L Pogue. Arbor Day activities were cancelled due to bad weather. Miss Mary Matthews accepted a position as operator on the MacGregor staff of the MTS. Edgar Ritchie is improving after a severe flu attack. Miss Bernice Cooper of Beaver visited Miss Beverley Pogue. Miss E H Pogue of the MTS Portage la Prairie spent three days at her parental home. Miss Mavis Watkins of Winnipeg visited with her over the weekend.
May birthdays for Mrs Jee Lamont Bert Nichol Linda Nichol Ernie Smith Ted Matthews Jim Pogue Sr Clarence Pogue and J L Pogue noted. Dr J S Thompson VS of the Animal Clinic Portage la Prairie tested cattle for TB with all results reportedly clean. E R Pogue advances on a machine shed with neighbor help. Bert Nichol and H Ritchie lay foundations for new sheds. Barry Pogue returns to Winnipeg after holiday and studies theology, planning summer pastoral work. Card of thanks from Mrs Riley for hospital and neighbors flowers and gifts. Classifieds invite readers to try.
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