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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald notes its establishment in February 1897 with weekly Thursday printing from the Herald Office in MacGregor Manitoba. It lists A.M. Shaw as publisher and states a yearly subscription of $3.00 in the USA and authorized second class mail status.
National Newspaper Week highlights Canada's weekly, biweekly and triweekly papers. The piece traces printing history from early Europe to Canada, noting the weekly press as heir to press freedom and a local focus with world news via fast transportation. It stresses the enduring role of weekly papers in communities and their parliamentary reporting legacy.
Local notes report visitors from Winnipeg Brandon and Virden. Families and friends gather for church, birthdays, teas, and a standing request for notices. The Good Neighbors Club plans fundraising and social events at Katrime Hall while residents reflect on a neighbour’s passing and parish work led by Rev. Father John Patrick.
Miss Beth McLean of Toronto visited the Graham and Clayton families while several Gladstone and Winnipeg residents visited at local homes. The Beaver W A and WMS planned gatherings, the UGG annual meeting elected officers, and a late night fire in an upstairs closet caused damage but was contained by Geo Kemp ley who saved most belongings.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pogue visited Treherne for the weekend. Dr E. Broughton from Carberry tests cattle for TB in the area. Kenny Green celebrated his 11th birthday with a party. Beverley Pogue stayed with her parents in Treherne. Miss Inez Leckie returned to teaching after bronchitis. Junior Red Cross reorganized with Rosemary Chapman president Syd Chapman vice president Kenny Renn secretary. Sunshine Mission Band reorganized. Mrs H Dankesreiter remains leader. Tentative plans for a Halloween party set for October 28.
Clairmont warden Clup presided at the Achievment Day in MacGregor last Friday. Brenda Blyth won first place, Emily Trefenoff second, Mary and Annie Friesen tied for third, and Terry McLennan took fourth. Fifty cents awarded to remaining members. Wes Henderson will show slides and films at the next Clairmont Club meeting on October 28 at Clairmont School. Everyone welcome. Best wishes to Emily Trefenoff, who moved to Portage la Prairie.
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