Southend and Macaulay News Notes and Births
Southend and Macaulay news items report Pte Marjorie Scott weekend at home and a Junior Red Cross effort raising about 300 at the Macaulay dance. A Churchill Helpers event at South End School is planned for Friday April 16 with R Cairns drawing a turkey donated by Mrs Mitchell. A birth is recorded for Trooper R A Snaith and Mrs Snaith at Portage General Hospital on April 13.
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Red Cross
Southend School
Churchill Helpers
R. Cairns
MacGregor
Churchill
Mitchell
Tpr
R. A. Snaith
Mrs. Snaith
Marjorie Laurens
Portage General Hospital
Churches Schedule for MacGregor and Nearby Towns
St. Pauls Church MacGregor lists Sunday April 18 with Sunday School at 11 am and Evening Prayer at 7 pm. Lenten service Thursday at 7:30 pm. United Churches have April 18 services: MacGregor 11:10 am Sunday School and 7 pm service, Bagot 1:30 pm, Beaver 3 pm.
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St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
United Churches
Follo MacGregor
Bagot
Beaver
London musician lectured at MacGregor Collegiate
On Monday Dr. L Grossmith of London lectured on chapter building and the power of music and how to do one thing well. He spoke of travel for nobility and the King, performed Mendelssohn and Kowalski pieces, and acted as Quilp from The Old Curiosity Shop. The school enjoyed the program and a lively display of physical energy followed with sporting enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grossmith
London
England
Dr. Grossmith
Mendelishun
Henri Kowalski
Quilp
Charles Dicken
Red Cross Dance in Pine Creek Planned for April 19
Pine Creek hosts a Red Cross dance on Monday April 19 with music by the Bagot orchestra. Eva Critchlow led a Pine Creek drive raising 19 dollars from ten subscribers and thanks contributors to the Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pine Creek
Bagot Orchestra
Eva Critchlow
Symbol of Freedom Campaign Opens for Victory Loan
Canada launches the Fourth Victory Loan drive with a goal of 1.1 billion dollars. The campaign begins Monday April 26 as citizens are urged to invest in the national effort.
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Canada
Battle Whist and Dance Draw Big Crowd
A large crowd attended the 1. C. C. E. event featuring a Battle Whist game and dance. Prize winners were Mrs. S J Booth Mrs Jubb and Mr R W Cobbe for Bus Tickets sold on a War Savings Certificate. Mr Orr of Carberry held the winning certificate. Net proceeds totaled $60 for Easter boxes for boys overseas.
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1.C.C.E
S.J. Booth
Jubb
R.W. Cobbe
Orr
Carberry
Help Canada Win the War War Savings Certificates and Stamps
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the effort by buying War Savings Certificates and War Stamps. The program promotes national savings to fund military operations and sustain Canada’s war effort. Citizens are encouraged to purchase the certificates through local post offices and banks.
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Canada
For Sale Two-Storey Houses MacGregor Property
Two-storey seven room houses with cement basement cistern and furnace. Includes good barn and garage. Five lots in MacGregor Mat. For further information apply to Mrs D R Davis.
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MacGregor
Mra
D. R. Davis
Local Moves and Upcoming Social Events
Bagot residents report family moves to the Beaver district and Benson Minnesota. Visitors Eva and Lila McMillan from Portage la Prairie spent last Sunday at a Bagot home. The next W.M.S. meeting is at Mrs. Crealock’s on Thursday April 22. The Bagot Junior Red Cross dances in Bagot Hall on April 26. Machan's orchestra and The Young People's Union host a social in Hall J on Monday April 19. all welcome.
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Eva and
Lila McMillan
Portage la Prairie
W.M.S
Beaver Notes and Local Births Usher Spring Events
Mrs M Smith hosted a Red Cross quilting gathering last Thursday. Mr and Mrs R Smith spent the weekend at Carnevale Sask. Cecil Graham and family returned from Winnipeg. WMS and Ladies Aid seek a venue for their April 29 meeting. Roy Stone visited Mrs Stone and is in good spirits. Joyce Louise Rodgers born April 7 at Portage General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Howard Rodgers. A miscellaneous sale by the Cross Committee will be held at Beaver Hall on Saturday April 17 with lunch for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Smith
Red Cross
Mrs. R. Smith
Carnevale
Sask
Roy Stone
Ninetie
Stone
Portage General Hospital
Howard Rodgers
Joyce Louise
Cross Committee
Beaver Hall
Local social notes recall visits and returns
Cpl. Norman McLachlan spent the week end at his home. Mrs. K Cummings returned from Vancouver after visiting friends. Mrs. Rebecca Wells of Wellwood visited Mr. and Mrs. F McLachlan. Mrs. K A Clarke returned from Winnipeg with her daughter Mrs. F Borton staying a few days.
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Cpl
Norman McLachlan
Mrs. K. Cummings
Vancouver
Rebecca Wells
Wellwood
F. McLachlan
K. A. Clarke
Winnipeg
F. Borton
Machinery Repair and Welding Services Advertised
Geo Croucher offers repair work for busy seasons including electrical and acetylene welding. Serves machinery maintenance across general shop tasks.
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Southend & Macaulay
Marjorie Scott
P.m
Christ Church
Austin
Ay, L. J. Adams
Recton
United Church
Moe
J. A. Cormie
D.D
J. A. Rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Atrew
Eral Service
Cpara
Theatr
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Rio Rita
Kathleen Grayson
John Carroll
Ann Sherridon
King's Row
Ronald Reagan
Billy Field
PINE
Symbol of Freedom
Gray
Jean Fox
E. Burton
Beaver District
G. A. Dickson
Benson, Minn
Cecil Graham
The
W.M.S. and
Ladies Aid
Katrime
Geo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
Ana Electric
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