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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
5
Winnipeg visitors Misa Jessie Patterson spends weekend in Austin while Mrs. Randall returns from Carberry. A CCF whist drive and dance netted about 45 dollars. Portage la Prairie and Halifax links noted for visitors and duty. Auctions announced for Lena Jackson and Wm McLaren with sales on April 5 and April 14 respectively.
Ted Hay of the RCAF was home for the weekend while Miss D Green traveled to Winnipeg on Monday. Mrs Green shows marked improvement and hopes to return soon. A Red Cross meeting on March 23 drew a good crowd and members submitted 4 sweaters, 6 pairs of mitts, 2 pairs of seaman's socks, a crib quilt, and 41 sewn articles.
Rev L J Adams rector lists Sunday April 4 Holy Communion at 11 a m Sunday School at 2 p m Lenten service Wednesday at 7 3 p m with details of service times and activities for the church week.
Day School at 1.30 p.m. in Austin followed by Divine Service at 3 p.m. at Austin. Rev. Cecil King of MacGregor is in charge. Dr. A. V. Jubb will visit Austin.
For sale a registered Horned Hereford bull calf born July 15 weighs about 600 pounds price 125 dollars contact Roy A Duncan Austin Texas for inquiries.
Classified notice seeks a girl for farm duties from April through after harvest. Experience in house work not required though milk chores and power washer use may be involved. Pays $25 per month. Apply Box 25 Austin.
A quiet wedding was held at the Manse of Grace United Church in Winnipeg on March 14 at 4 p m Rev W G Martin united Lorna Eileen elder daughter of Mr and Mrs N T Miller of Firdale and Gnr Cecil Angus Gillis of Muir The bride wore periwinkle blue crepe and a matching hat The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs S G Ross of Winnipeg
Ladies are invited to get a spring permanent with a local hairdresser who specializes in feather bobs circular cuts and modern hair cutting methods. The ad lists Nestle products and hair solutions with prices and offers an appointment with Mrs. Ella Smith in MacGregor.
Canadian Pacific’s transport network fought a month long blizzard with snow plows and locomotives clearing record volumes of traffic. crews struggled through whiteout conditions as rails and switches froze and visibility dropped, yet the railway kept trains moving and passengers praising tireless staff for keeping lines open from coast to coast.
William John Thorn died in Regina on March 24 at age 79. Born in Mariposa County Ontario he moved west in 1892 as a Sidney district pioneer and farmed until 1918 before settling in Regina. Surviving are his widow four children one brother and three sisters resides in Ontario.
The Manitoba Poultry Marketing Association local branch secretary reports cheques totaling 70000 will be mailed soon to dressed poultry pool shippers. This payment adds 6c per pound for turkeys, 3c for other poultry, except geese at 2c per pound.
Fred Snaith and Russ Tarr return to Macdonald after leaves. A son Garry James born March 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mitchell at Portage la Prairie. The next Western Manitoba meeting set for April 8 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs J Billings home. Clarence Pennell under doctor care for blood poisoning in hand. Miss Marjorie L Scott returns from three days leave after enlisting in the CWCAC in Winnipeg. Mrs Hinks and Linda visit Laurens. Grace Laurens home for weekend. Junior Red Cross to hold a social evening and dance at Macaulay School April 9 at 9 p.m. Admission 15 cents. Lunch sold. Macaulay SD raised 122 dollars in Red Cross drive. Churchill Helpers contributed 10 dollars. A card party hosted by Churchill Helpers at Ed Chant home clears 4 75. prize winners named.
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