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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
6
Local column records return of Margaret Cobbe and Russell Hotel member from hospital, with others home from Winnipeg and Flin Flon. Residents relocate to new houses, visits by family, and a St Pauls W A meeting on November 25 in the town. Community happenings include a Royal Navy departure and youth club changes.
A miscellaneous shower was held at Mrs. Henry Nelsons home on November 5 in the evening to honor Toni Huep formerly Russell who wed on October 24. Huep and her husband have been visiting her parents the past two weeks as relatives arrive from The Pas and Winnipeg for short visits and a deer hunt. Various locals and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dahmer, Pat Bredin and children, visited Ken Smiths home. Robert Kerr, now in Brandon, is in a Winnipeg hospital for surgery and well wishes pour in.
Dates listed include a Bazaar and Tea at Paul's W A on November 19. Rev J Shah from Fiji Islands to speak at Bethel Church on November 19 20 and 22. A Canadian Foresters dance with Walter Machan on November 20 in Memorial Hall. A whist drive at Senior Citizens Club on November 26. An annual fowl bingo at Memorial Hall on December 2. Evangelist J Shah to present Fiji slides. Parent-Teacher Home and School Association meets November 25 at Collegiate. Everyone urged to attend.
A critic argues against bilingual education in Quebec public schools, warning it risks undermining scientific advancement and cultural unity. He cites historical language conflicts and questions the cost and practicality of a two language Dominion while urging focus on STEM to compete with Russia.
Portage merchants approve Thursday night shopping from December 3 through December 17 as an experiment alongside regular Saturday hours. City council had earlier adopted Monday closings for most shops. The Jaycee Santa Claus Parade is set for December 5.
Congratulations to Billy Alton in Grade 9 for a Winnipeg trip won for outstanding work in the Sidney Garden Club and Dennis Lewis, school council president, for Springbrook Garden Club achievement earning him attendance at the Toronto Royal Fair with thirteen Manitoba peers. Remembrance day services were held in Grade X with Rev. W. Darland as guest speaker. Elementary Grades 3 to 8 ran poppy sales raising 26 dollars. Stay in time for High School chime.
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