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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
5
Local notices report social visits among Austin residents including Mr Earl Pearson and Mrs Barber in Winnipeg. Michigan and Vernon connections listed. Easter Thankoffering by the WMS and Christ Church G A announce Silver Tea events with Diocesan Festival displays and invitations.
The Tyro boys of Austin traveled to Brookdale for a hockey game where Kelwood secured the winning points for the Austin team. The community notes include hospital updates, funeral attendance for R McMillan and Ciastko, and plans for the Austin Community Picture Show meeting on April 8 with a Whist Drive. Local families William Wicklund and relatives return from a three month visit to B C and Oregon.
A former Austin resident Mrs. George Dunbar died on Sunday at Grace Hospital Winnipeg after seven months at her daughter Mrs. J Wilks home in Winnipeg. Dunbar predeceased her in 1992 with interment planned at Biggar.
The Austin CGLT group honored mothers at a Mother and Daughter Banquet in the meeting room on Monday March ad. Grace Russell proposed a toast, Mrs Atkins responded, leader Mrs Durward introduced guest speaker Mrs Shaver on the topic Homes. Prizes for best recipe books went to Bonnie Hay first and Elaine Thomson second. thanks extended to Mrs Graham and Mrs Edgar for serving.
Local dealers pleased with a Massey Harris show as 200 attend an evening event. Adults present in the evening and 180 children from Austin and nearby districts enjoyed the program. Deanna Dempke of Pine Creek won a Massey Harris miniature tractor and F Green won a Westinghouse iron. Makinson Bros express thanks for patronage and attendance.
Tuesday evening April 1 brought to a close four six-session courses in square, circle, and partner dancing in Austin. Sponsored by members of the North Norfolk Teachers Society, the classes under Hart M. Devenney and Arva Stewart guided teachers, high school students, and community leaders from Austin, Sidney, MacGregor and nearby districts. The sessions stressed decency, grace, and proper dancing, offering real education and enjoyable movement.
Mrs P B Ewen hosted eight members on Tuesday March 25 planning a masquerade dance Easter Monday to aid the March of Dimes. Prizes offered for costumes. Reminder to attend whist drive and dance tomorrow night to raise funds for the local hockey club. Annual meeting set for April 15 at Mrs Ina Westmans home.
The Austin Theatre shows Follow the Sun on April 10 and 12. The true story of Ben Hogan portrays a great golfer's dramatic struggle after a car crash, highlighting his solitary path, the fans who became admirers, and a portrait of effort, faith, and perseverance.
Classified notices list Clover seed alfalfa hay oil rights sale opportunities and various items for sale in MacGregor area. Ads include seeds, tractors, a Dodge Coach, Harley Davidson motorcycle, goats rabbits real estate and a water system tender for a local school. Contact names include W Bennet H Gilmour C Moore A Pogue J Dankesreiter R O’Neil Geo Currie and F C Borton with multiple phone numbers.
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