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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald established February 1897 prints every Thursday from the Herald Office in MacGregor Manitoba. It is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department Ottawa. Shaw is the publisher with annual rates of $250 in Canada and $3.00 in the USA.
Anmonga notes a month remains before Nomination Day as Councillor Bert McLachlan resigns from the Rural Council at year end. The piece urges ratepayers to show interest, ensure no vacancies on the qualified list, and begin considering nominations now, not just on nomination morning.
The Children’s Aid Society of Central Manitoba launches an October campaign seeking $18,000 to fund services for over 1600 local children. With no Community Chest, house to house canvassing will cover rural municipalities and towns including Argyle Cartier Dufferin Glenella Grey Lakeview Langford Lansdowne Lorne Louise Macdonald Morris North Cypress North Norfolk Pembina Portage la Prairie Rhineland Roblin Roland Rosedale Stanley St. Francois Xavier Strathcona South Cypress South Norfolk Thompson Victoria Westbourne. Direct mail will reach new points. Citizens are urged to contribute as a private gesture toward protecting neglected children.
Winnipeg visitors Katrime and District hosts, plus Mr Brugger and Mr Jenkins. Many locals greet friends from Winnipeg and Portage, with church rallies, dances, family gatherings, and two motor trips to southern Manitoba. Community hall meeting Sept 1 and Oct 4 rally highlighted.
Beaver News notes events and visits around Beaver Church with Onale Kelly of Bagot, Glenn Thompson of Melita, and families from Portage and Dauphin. A Rally Service is planned for Sept 25 at Beaver Church and a Baby Clinic will be held Sept 20 at Bagot Community Hall. Brian Telford underwent surgery in Portage and is recovering well.
Southend Macaulay group held its annual Baby Band meeting and tea on Friday September 9 at Mrs Chas Pennell’s home. Mrs J Frank led the program with WMS assistance, a $12.85 sum from mite boxes and collections was raised, four members Sanford Larson Arthur Scora Darlene Stieben and Kathleen Turner advanced to the Mission Band, and thirty four mothers and members attended the event with a tea served by the WMS.
The September meeting of South end Macaulay WMS was held at Mrs. J. Stewart's home on September 1. Mrs. Claire Tarr directed the worship period focusing on a Bible study as eight members and six visitors attended.
Fall plowing and manuring of garden plots is advised by B. J. Gorby of the Brandon Experimental Farm. Clearing away crop refuse and proper pre plowing practices help control insects and plant diseases by applying well rotted barnyard manure.
The text discusses soil maintenance on a garden, noting that applying about half a ton per thousand square feet improves fertility and soil condition. It recommends plowing eight inches deep and leaving a rough surface so frost breaks lumps and snow water is absorbed. It notes home grown vegetables, though a small income source, provide wholesome food, endorsing recommended practices.
Francis Lacoste, former resident general in Morocco, has been appointed French Ambassador to Canada, signaling a high level diplomatic posting. Lacoste’s background includes extensive service in North Africa. The appointment aligns with France’s strategic interests in North American diplomacy.
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