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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1959
Page
2
The notice lists W. H. Vopni as publisher with a Canada rate of $2.50 per year and a single copy price. G. J. Milne serves as managing editor with a USA rate of $3.00.
The Austin Theatre Shogo, delayed by bad weather, will be held on Wednesday November 18 in the heated Austin Rink waiting rooms. The Austin Ladies Annual Curling Club meets at Mrs. R. Roosen’s home on Monday November 9 at 8 pm, note date change.
Grade ones admire red and blue bloomers worn by high school girls as graduation heats up. Weather and road conditions threaten plans for a MacGregor dance. Austin United Church exercises at 8 p.m. invite public attendance for 22 graduates, with strong turnout hoped.
UNIC.E.F. proceeds 39.14 as sponsors thank leaders and the public for cooperation in organizing the campaign. The party after collectors handed in the money was a success. Various local visits and family news follow including guests from Selkirk and Birch Hills, Halkyard wedding plans, and a Winnipeg convention attendance.
Mrs M Thomson hosted ten Patriotic Club members on Tuesday October 27 at Spin Plans for a fundraiser in MacGregor Memorial Hall on Friday November 27 to aid the Austin Community Fund were discussed Walter Machan's Orchestra coordinated the Hobo Teas event which raised about 26 dollars The club will sponsor a draw for an electric fry pan with proceeds to the Hall Fund Tickets are available from any Patriotic Club member.
CPR agent explains the semi all expense tour to the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto. The six day Prairie to Ontario trip covers rail, hotel, meals, and admission in one lump sum with travel now pay later options. It includes fair tickets, horse show, Toronto tours, model farms, Niagara Falls, and Ontario Agricultural College visits.
The report notes that the trip can include side excursions through the St. Lawrence Seaway, with a flexible semi tour option. Passengers may choose to take all side trips or skip them as they wish.
Mrs Roy Storie died at Fox Memorial Hospital Carberry on October 22 1959 after a lengthy illness. Born Alice Hood February 8 1912 in Sidney Manitoba she taught in several communities before marrying Roy Storie in 1944 and living in the Austin district. Surviving are husband Betty Jean Allen Ross a sister four brothers and other relatives. Funeral October 24 at Austin United Church with Rev W Harland. interment Austin Cemetery.
The Agricultural Office seeks farmers with surplus feed or straw to list it for neighbors wintering livestock. Wheat and hay shortages due to severe weather prompt calls for help. Government hay and straw movement support exists within 25 miles, with rates and forms forthcoming.
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