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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald, established February 1897 and printed every Thursday from the Herald Office in MacGregor Manitoba, is published by A.M. Shaw. Rates are $2.50 per year in Canada and $3.00 per year in the United States.
The Water Safety Department and Red Cross urge parents to warn children about thin ice on lakes rivers and streams. Advice covers how to escape if plunged in and how to perform a safe rescue using reaching aids or a human chain to pull a victim to solid ice. Avoid trouble by staying off thin ice.
Walter and Thelma Kelly extend heartfelt thanks to friends across Bagot Beaver MacGregor Katrime Gladstone Macdonald Westbourne Austin Portage Rossendale and Quill Lake in Sask for their material contributions and sympathetic understanding during a difficult time and for those who organized and carried out the dance and gesture.
Winnipeg visitors Mr and Mrs E Aton and MacDonald couple the Groves and Smiths appear among a flurry of local calls. The Katrime W A Met on November 12 with seven members presiding, and officers A Stone and R McLaughlin elected.
A Mission Band and a Woman's Missionary Society were formed at Currie School on Tuesday afternoon November 11. Mrs. J. Dankesreiter spoke on gospel themes while Mr. Ferguson outlined Mission Band work and the hymn about the Father's love. Mrs. L. McIntosh was named leader with Miss Bellows as helper and Carrie MacDonald as president. The WMS officers include Mrs. G. Henry as president and Mrs. T. Melatos as vice-president.
At the January gathering, officers were wished success as Mr. Ferguson gave a prayer and benediction. A delightful luncheon followed, described as a pleasant experience in Christian fellowship, closing with best wishes for two new organizations.
Winnipeg visitors to Sidney included Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Wright. MacGregor’s Mrs. E Wright stayed with the Cumings for several days. Regina’s Geo Thorn visited Sidney and Fir Dale. Fred Peck and family joined the Bentons of Carberry for a Sunday visit. The United Church YW A Bazaar Tea Home Cooking and Candy Sale on November 15 raised net proceeds of 133.50.
Orangeville News reports gatherings across weeks with Mr and Mrs J Sparrow and Mrs Rod Fox in Portage last Thursday. Portage, Bagot, Carberry, Dropmore, and MacDonald noted as visit sites with multiple families attending events and a wedding in Dropmore on Saturday.
Federal agricultural authorities at Morden Manitoba test a raspberry cross believed to be the hardiest. The program compares the Chief and Indian varieties to find a resilient new cultivar suitable for Canadian climate. Results aim to inform growers on best performance in northern conditions.
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