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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

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Christmas Shopping And Community News From MacGregor

Two weeks from Monday is Christmas Day. Mrs J L Pottinger of For rest visited town with Miss Margaret Lamb. Mr and Mrs Alymer Duncan moved into the Lewes residence. Mr Tupper is ill with pneumonia. Mrs Bowie called home to nurse her mother. Mrs Barbara Hay writes of improved health in Port Arthur Ontario. Mrs C Webye and Mr A F L Palmer report the death of sister Mrs Hilda Thompson aged 67 in Birch Hill Sask. The Young Ladies Society held a bazaar and tea raising about 318 dollars. Masonic Hall hosted a cedar chest draw with whist and dancing netting 150 and 74 dollars respectively for Christmas parcels. Mrs F T Course visited Winnipeg. Ladies Aid meets December 18 in United Church. Innisfail visitors Mr and Mrs H Shillington stay with Mr and Mrs Perkins. Poultry Pool to ship dressed poultry December 9 from Berry’s Service Station. St Paul’s W A bazaar December 8 3 to 6 pm in United Church Annex. Cobbe’s Hardware was entered last Wednesday night. items stolen around 25 dollars. Mrs Archie Shaw improving at home nurse Hill attending. Tombstones knocked at local cemetery but undamaged. stray sheep blamed for base damage. suggest permanent fastener.

C.webye A.F. L. Palmer Hilda Thompson Birch Hill Sask Thompson MacGregor Masonic Hall 1.C.C.E Cedar Chest Muriel Collins W. Graham Johnny Gair H. S. Collins Pyper

Welcome Home Harvey Giles Returns from Overseas

Local residents greet Corporal Harvey Giles eldest son of Mr and Mrs Stan Giles on his homecoming from overseas He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force starting in May 1941 in Great Britain France and Belgium The Herald joins friends in offering a hearty welcome home to Harvey

Cpl Harvey Giles Stan Giles Harvey R.c.af Great Britain France Belgium

Mrs. J. H. Moore Visits Winnipeg With Friends

Mrs. J. H. Moore spent a few days this week in Winnipeg visiting friends and taking in local sights. She was joined by several acquaintances during the visit.

F. T. Course Winnipeg Geo. West J. H. Moore

Dance at Stratton's Barn December First

Dance in Strattons Barn on Wednesday December 1 with live music by Telfords Orchestra. Local event invites community to enjoy an evening of dancing and entertainment.

Stratton Telford

Last Dance of the Season at Stratton's Barn

The final season dance is scheduled for December 29 at Stratton's Barn, inviting community members to close the year with a social gathering.

Co op Elevator MacGregor Closure and Grain Cheque Pickup

Notice that the Co op Elevator at MacGregor will close December 11 to 15 1944. Members who hauled grain before October 1 1944 are asked to call at the office to collect cheques for the two cents per bushel spread adjustment. C Mansfield, agent.

Co-op MacGregor C. Mansfield

New Years Eve Dance Sponsored by ICCE

The New Years Eve dance sponsored by the 1.C.C.E. will be held in the Masonic Hall at 12 15 a.m. on January 1. Telford's Orchestra will play. Admission is 50 cents. All are invited to usher in the New Year and support the boys overseas.

1.C.C.E Masonic Hall Lynch Telford

Dressed Turkeys Advertised for December Delivery

A brief notice announces dressed turkeys shipping from Berry's Service Station in MacGregor on December 15. customers are urged to ring in for good prices as sold by M. Broder.

Berry MacGregor M. Broder

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C.w.lye & Sons Austin Goodyear Synthetics Goodyear Goodyear Research McLachlan’s Chrysler Motors Sales and Service J. L. Pottinger Forrest Margaret Lamb A.M. Shaw Gary Tupper Pneumor J. S. Bowie Barbara Hay Port Arthur Ont Young Ladies Society Y.S.S Ladies’ Aid The United Church Mrs. H. Shillington Lynne Innisfail, Alta A.perkins MacGregor Poultry Pool A.A. Vermeulen St. Paul's W.A R. W. 1Cobbe’s Archie Shaw R.C.M.P Stratton’s Barn MENS S. R. Lamb & Son
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