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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald issued Thursdays from its office in MacGregor Manitoba. It notes second class mail status from Ottawa and lists publisher A M Shaw with yearly rates of 52.80 in Canada and 3.00 in the United States. The paper began in February 1897.
In loving memory of Henry Thompson who passed away November 24 1953. Forever remembered by his wife Ethel and son Joe and family. A solemn tribute noting a glad reunion beyond the sunset.
Mrs S Cooper reports on Beaver visitors and local gatherings in Katrime district. Families share weekend visits, birthdays, and Christmas card supply needs. Dozens of residents are listed with relatives from MacGregor Winnipeg Brandon and Por tage. A quilt for the mission base is completed by Katrime ladies.
The WA met last Friday at Mrs W Stone’s home with Mrs J Heselwood presenting the annual report. A $140 allocation was voted to various Diocesan funds including Apportionment Thankoffering and Indian Schools. The WA Bazaar raised $110. Officer elections are to be held.
The Katrime Community Club held its annual meeting on Friday November 16 at the Hall Duncan was appointed chair with Bo Gilbert as secretary Lawrence Smith read the financial report Bond money reinvested in Canada Savings Bonds to 2000 cash on hand about 360 An oil furnace installed this fall and shingles bought for the hall painting due when weather permits Retiring committee replaced by D Polinski R Gilbert E Duncan Norma Mclachlan Elsie Grove Florence Gilbert Nora Brugger Whist prize winners were Nora Brugger Ethel Duncan Don Polinski and Ed Heselwood Season prizes went to Nora Brugger and J Heselwood
Mrs Clarence Smith reports weekend visits and social notes from Beaver area residents. Gaul Kelly stayed with Gail Johnson in Carbersy while Thelma Kelly visited Winnipes. E Harknesss of Portage hosted relatives. Belle Thompson from Saskatoon visited C Rodgers. Bernice Cooper, now civil service in Portage, spent weekend with her parents. A Graham home hosted Perry Batters and A Clayton with sons from Gladstone. J Marr and E Marr visited from Gainsborough Sask with R Smith. M Moran and Timothy of Rignold Man and P Iwacha of Chilliwack BC returned home after time with the Dankesreiter family. Beaver Hospital Aid whist drive and dance drew a good crowd with prizes to G Thompson, J Asmundson, M Smith, and E Marr. Next whist is Friday Nov 30, watch for posters and bring lunch.
Evening plans finalized as Sool Elevatore hosts in the Helston area for a charity bazaar and home cooking sale. Mrs Win McCullough chairs the Ladies Aid meeting with the sale set for next Wednesday starting at 2 30 pm.
Harry and Helen Dankesreiter Donna and Carole thank all mina thenas neigh boys and the girls schoolmates of Image Creek and Beaver for a lamp ornament and bracelets given at the Mission Band Social. Your gifts and good wishes will be long cherished.
Edrans News reports Mr and Mrs Stan Ryz traveled to Dauphin last Thursday for a wedding of the latter's brother. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith visited Huttons at McCrary. Ken Smith and family drove to Strathclair to visit Mrs Smiths brother in law and sister Donald Petersen. Norman McCullough tied for first prize with John Steiss for Reg Garry Oats in the Seed.
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