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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
1
Christmas cheer fills MacGregor shops with lights and festive displays as three weeks remain before the holiday. Merchants face shortages and wartime controls but strive to meet patrons needs with the best available. Support local merchants by buying at home and thanking them for their efforts.
Mrs. F W Harrington aged about sixty seven died of a heart attack on Thursday November twenty first in Grenfell Saskatchewan Funeral services were held November twenty fifth with interment in Grenfell cemetery She is survived by two daughters two sons a sister Mrs May Wright of Winnipeg and two brothers Lowell Palmer of MacGregor and Ernest Palmer of Macrorie Saskatchewan Mrs Harrington was born in Bristol England in 1880 and came to Canada with her parents at age two The Harringtons moved to Grenfell in 1929 where Reverend Harrington died in 1936
All members and interested citizens are asked to attend a regular Board of Trade meeting next Tuesday in the Stin n Hotel at p.m. Important questions will come before this meeting and the town's welfare depends on your presence to participate in the discussions.
Andrew P. Dykes 75 vice president and director of J. H. Ashdown Hardware C Ltd. and brother of Mrs. M. Marsh of MacGregor died November 28 at his Winnipeg residence. A native of England he arrived in 1882 and rose from apprentice to vice president before retiring in 1943 while remaining a director. He was a keen Winnipeg clubman and former Manitoba bicycle champion. Survived by a Winnipeg brother A W Es and a niece Mrs Ted Wallis. Citizens of MacGregor express sympathy to Mrs Marsh and Manitoba business circles honor his contributions.
The Bagot Curling Club held its annual meeting last Tuesday night with strong attendance. Officers elected include President Wes McVery Vice President Bill Bodie Secretary Treasurer Bert Nichol and directors Murray Burch Cecil Nichol Mel Baskier Jus Lamont and H McLachlan. Committees named and dues set at 5.00 per person with non members charged for a game and 1.00 bonspiel. Householders must be shareholders to join. curlers urged to sign up with the secretary by December 10.
At a Portage la Prairie meeting on November 25 Dr Jackson deputy minister of health attended. Portage Rural Council advised withdrawing from the health unit at year end under contract. Reeve McAllister absent. Representatives planned to attend next council meeting to discuss further. One year was deemed insufficient to judge results though good work was noted. Mr G E Lewin North Norfolk said no complaints and supported delaying judgment until more time passes.
A wedding was held at 1 pm on Saturday November 16 at the bride Eileen Beatrice Kane of Rossendale and groom William Gren Hughson of Pine Creek. Rev C R J King officiated at the home ceremony with a bayside setting. The couple will reside in Pine Creek after returning from Winnipeg.
A double wedding took place Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Sidney Anglican Church. Dorothy Dahmer and Eleanor Jarvis married George Dahmer and James Hyde. Rev L J Adams officiated. Brides wore white gowns with silver trims and net veils, both brides carried American Beauty roses and white mums. Attendants were Charlotte Hyde and Mabel Jarvis. Best men were Albert Hyde and Allan Jarvis. After signing, a reception for about 70 guests was held at Sidney Hall.
Doctor E L Ross explains how Christmas Seals fund x ray surveys for 100000 Manitobans, traveling clinics in thirty centers, and rehabilitation services. Emphasizes prevention and early detection through new miniature-film x ray tech with aim to x ray all residents within two years. Seals decorate mail while carrying health message.
On a pleasant Friday evening in Novovin friends and former neighbors gathered at the school to welcome Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis on their return visit after 17 years away. Whist and dancing followed the reunion event.
A short memorial note from a family member marks the passing of Ronald Shaw on December 7, 1940. The message expresses ongoing love and remembrance from his mother, father, and Audrey, noting that thoughts of him are always new as another year dawns.
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