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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
5
Classified adverts list items for sale or trade including homes vehicles and farm equipment. Entries mention MacGregor Sidney and nearby areas with prices and contact methods such as boxes and phones, detailing tractors combines ranges and farms for sale or trade in 1930s era listings.
Government approved Broad Breasted Bronza turkey poults offered in multiple quantities from 25 to 100 birds with prices ranging from 25 to 90 cents each. Additional weekly price increases apply after hatch. Separate at five weeks and contact Porage la Prairie for details.
The 1949 theatre admissions rose by 2456 over 1948 as Mrs K Jedel and Mrs C Randall served as treasurers. Memorial Hall committee oversaw added comfort with air conditioning for summer patrons. Meeting ended with thanks to committee auditor and chairman and a nice lunch.
Austin and district residents shared Easter holidays with relatives across Manitoba and Winnipeg. Many temporary visitors came to Austin, with travels to Portage la Prairie and Transcona noted. Community events include church services, a St George's Day Tea, and local congratulations for births and anniversaries.
The United Church Sunday School presented an Easter themed program last Sunday afternoon for an appreciative audience. The Beginners performed Easter Butterflies under Mrs Thorgilsson. Primary girls sang under Mrs R MacMillan with Bertha Edgar as teacher. Primary boys led the worship service and Bible Class led by Mr Floyd assisted with scripture and prayer. Juniors led by Mrs R Lowe sang two Easter songs while Margaret Makinson and Shirley Green read poems. The Easter Story film was shown by Mr Shaver. Perfect attendance awards were given for January to March to Elsie Hay Lawrence Hay Jerry Hay Judy Stephenson Beth Stephenson David MacMillan Edith Kowlesky Alex Hanson. Mrs Stephenson presided at the organ.
The report details 3 million active year funds and support to multiple groups. It notes proceeds of 21025 from a local skating event and reveals total disbursements to Red Cross 1800 United Nations Appeal for Children 25 and Justus Club Portage Hospital 36. It mentions monthly Rest Room upkeep 25 and a year end reserve, plus efforts to beautify grounds, dances, library support, a School Sports Day Tag Day for the Blind and a Few Dinner Carnival. Treasurer Beresford reports receipts 129.04 expenditures 11342.1 balance 187.83.
The Atkins Bannister thank friends and neighbors for help after the fire and those who housed, aided, and donated gifts. Gratitude extends to all who contributed to the Red Cross and WA funds, presented by Mr. P Waters. Your kindness is forever stored in our hearts.
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