Gift Presented to Rev and Mrs King at Annex Concert
A packed United Church attendance on April 1 honored Rev. and Mrs. C. A. J. King who depart for Manitou. The evening featured Miss Tupper pupils, Hay and Booth duet, a four-girl quartet, solos, a one act play and a farewell address. A substantial gift from MacGregor congregation was presented. Proceeds totaled 54.10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
C. A.J. King
Manitou
R. W. Cobbe
Miss Tupper
Dale Hay
David Booth
Heather Fotheringham
Elvira
Hamm
Elaine Pogue
Marlene Walker
Muriel Collins
Mr. Cobbe
Ara McKelvy
Little
Garry Buchanan
Ronnie Jones
Innes Harvey
Bobby Jolliffe
Shaw
W Allan
Mildred Strang
Dorothy Grove
T' Nson
Merlin Lamb
Bruce Stinson
Pat
Una McKelvy
T Paiis
Cobbe
S. Lamb
Church’ Board
Friends Honor Dorothy Grove Bridal Shower
A pre bridal shower on April 15 at Dorothy Grove hosted by Mrs. W McKelvy Enid Kilfoyle Lilian Kilfoyle and Gertie McKelvy honored Miss Dorothy Grove the bride elect. The pretty ch with pink and white streamers featured a chandelier centerpiece. Dorothy received an end table and china cream and sugar set and enjoyed mock wedding games led by Mrs Winnie Brisco and Pastor Hazel Allan before a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McKelvy
Dorothy
Winnie Brisco
Eva Cooper
Hazel Allan
Rev Bruce Johnson Addresses Y L S Easter Meeting
The Y L S Easter Thankoffering meeting in the annex drew a large crowd to hear Rev. Bruce Johnson of Sidney speak on church union. His clear remarks reflected a common view among United Church ministers that broader union could advance church work. A brief discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.L.S
Annex
Bruce Johnson
Sidney
Johnson
United Church
Margaret Dayman and Edward Gaudry Wed in Arlington
Mr and Mrs C Ogilvy Heming announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Dayman to Edward Peter Gaudry son of Mr and Mrs Gustave Gaudry of Quebec City. The ceremony was held in Arlington Virginia on April 7 1947.
Betty McLachlan Earns Honors at Manitoba Musical Festival
Betty McLachlan daughter of Mr and Mrs McLachlan of MacGregor won honors at the Manitoba Musical Festival in Winnipeg. She placed in the Chopin class finalist and won the class, finished third in Prelude and Fugue, and was a finalist in Beethoven Sonata advanced category. Betty competed in the advanced Schumann class and helped secure the Beryl Ferguson Trophy eligibility with strong totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McLachlan
Manitoba
Paries
Betty
J. S. Bach
Beryl Ferguson
Lillian Fox Weds Elmer James Keays in United Church
Lillian Elaine Fox daughter of Mrs. Jean Fox of Macgregor plighted her troth to Elmer James Keays in a United Church ceremony presided by Rev. C A J King. The bride wore a white embroidered gown with lily point sleeves and high neckline, attended by Miss Marjor Peg as bridesmaid. The groom was supported by ushers Mr Intosh of Rosser and Mr Earl McPhee of Winnipeg. A reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake and a honeymoon planned in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A.J. King
Lillian Elaine
Jean Fox
Macgregor
Elmer James Keays Westheal
S Keays
Newar
America
Marjor
Mr .Intosh
Rosser
Earl McPhee
Winnipeg
J. Woodin
United Church Choir
Mr. King
Patterson
Vancouver
Biggs
Keating
Michael
Lyons
la Riviere
Man
R. Scott
Glenella
Margaret Sclark
James Clark
E. Baker
Gladys
J. M. West
Minnedosa
Katrime Friends Honor Bride Of This Week
Katrime community members gathered April 18 in Katrime Hall to honor Dorothy Grove, a bride to be. The event featured pink and white decor, a Wedding March entrance, a gift umbrella from Mrs. T Telford, and speeches by Mrs. E Alton. Sixty three guests attended with a dainty lunch served by the Katrime Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Teaver
Patshead
Dorothy Grove
N. McLachlan
E Alton
Britannia Chapter Hosts Farewell Party for Departing Members
Members of Britannia Chapter I C D E entertained at Mrs J P MacKinnon home to honor Mrs C A J King and Mrs A R Stinson who leave for new homes. Mrs D G McLachlan sang solos and gifts were presented to both guests of honor as Mrs Collins and others spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia
J. P. MacKinnon
C. A. J. King
A. R. Stinson
D. G. McLachlan
Stirling
HI. Collins
Community Notes From Southend and Macaulay Districts
Portage resident Mr Kinoy visits Hollidays as Mrs Blonde Billings stays at her Portage home. Orville Chant heads to Ottawa seeking Hydro work. Welcome to Mr and Mrs J Smale as they settle in the district. The Thank Offering service is set for April 27 at Southend school with Mr King in charge. A Macaulay whist drive and box social for the Junior Red Cross runs April 20. Mrs R Glover visits Winnipeg to see her recovering mother Mrs Belton who is improving. April WMS meeting hosted by Mrs A E Chant with President Mrs R J Shaw. Rev and Mrs King receive a snap shot album as district appreciation. Lunch follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southend School
Mr. King
A. E. Chant
R. J. Shaw
W. Pennell
D. V. A. Counsellor To Assist Veterans
Mr H BR Turner representing the Rehabilitation Branch of the Dept of Veterans Affairs Winnipeg will be in MacGregor on Friday May 2 in the afternoon to counsel any veteran. Those wishing to interview Turner should leave their name with S R Lamb and be ready in the afternoon of May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BR. Turner
Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs
Winnipeg
MacGregor
Turner
Veterans’ Affairs
S. R. Lamb
Lawrie Smith Elected President of Local Curling Club
The annual meeting of the facGregor Curling Club held April 6 at the rink chaired by J. A. Emerson. A fair turnout approved 1917 18 officers including Lawrie Smith as president and discussed finances and summer plans and a new north side ice sheet, with funds tight but flooding improvements proving fruitful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
facGregor Curling Club
J. A. Emerson
Hollows
Lawrie Smith
Ril Harvey
Ladies’ Club
H- A. Lye
Merlin Lamb
I Shaw
Andy Stone
Vern. McKelvy
Lamb
Norman’ Smith
Fotheringham
Lillian Elaine Fox Honored At Shower
Miss Lillian Fox, a popular bride, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mesdames Strang Fotheringham Copple Harvey Mansfield and Misses Warner Rowlatt at Mrs Mildred Rang’s home on April 17. Patsy Patterson and Bobbie McKelvy drew a wagon of gifts as Lillian was escorted to a decorated chair. After open gifts and thanks, original contests followed by a luncheon for about 30 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Fox
M. Strang
G. Fotheringham
G. Copple
R.H Harvey
C. A. Mansfield
Ruth Warner
Mildred Rowlatt
Mildred
Patsy Patterson
Bobbie McKelvy
Lillian
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King
Lillian Elaine Fox
Troth
Elmer James Keays
Southend & Macaulay
Mr. MoKinay
Portage
C. Holliday
Orville Chant
Ottawa
The
Hydro
Mrs. J. Smale
Junior Red Cross
Macaulay
D.V.A
Curling
Paul’s Church
L. J. Adams
MacGregor and District Memorial Hall Committee
Montgomery's Drug Store
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