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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
5
Mrs Duff passes away as the newsroom learns of the loss before final edition. Details remain scarce but report confirms a death and ongoing obituary preparation. The article notes family and funeral arrangements pending further release.
Sid Da notes Miss K Dennis's return after a one week absence. Exams are underway in Rooms I and II, described as easy by some but with tougher work ahead. Inspector MacKay attended last Thursday. The Austin Christmas Concert is set for Tuesday December 20. Toni Cronk leaves, seven Grade XI pupils remain. Mr. R O'Hara visits from McLean's Magazine about a subscription campaign. Two weeks until the holiday break.
Community notes from Austin cover visits to Winnipeg Moose Jaw and Aldergrove sport events hospital stays and theater updates. Mrs Routhwaite Bobby Gilmour and friends figure in weekly updates while local fundraising and a fire incident add recent events. Chamber of Commerce set 1986 officers and skating rink plans dominate the meeting coverage.
After the United Church Sunday service, organist C. E Cole received a Gladstone Bag from Mrs. T. Poyser as Rev. W. Harland conveyed the choir and congregation’s appreciation for his faithful service. Cole thanked all present. A film titled Again Pioneers was shown, highlighting hardships of families seeking work and the town and church awakening to Christian responsibility.
George Rodgers thanks the Western Association for the fruit basket and expresses gratitude to visitors and Mr Ed Chant for rides. Special thanks go to Dr Parker and Dr Wail and the nurses for their kindness, which will be remembered.
The Y W A will hold a Tea and Bazaar tomorrow December 9. Mr J McCon e ghy left for Vancouver for the winter. Mrs H Brown is visiting Sidney friends after a stay in Carberry Hospital. The Y W A December meeting had eight members present due to weather. officers to be elected next meeting. The Sidney WI held its November 22 meeting with sixteen members and seven visitors. 1956 directors named.
A running listing of farm and household items for sale including a pre caught fish load, a Savage rifle, two young saddle-broken colts, sorrel gelding, freezers and appliances, and a furnace heater. Also offers rental of a store building in MacGregor and rooms with utilities, plus contact details for Harold Hughson J B Hay H Schweitz Mrs E Fraser G Little W Kendall.
Sale listing for a young girl's skates and white boots size four described as in good shape. Includes a strange message about upright living and memories, plus a haunting hunting warning about aiming only at four legged targets. A family note signs off with a loving remembrance.
A 1956 roundup investigates forage and grazing on reindeer ranges amid rising winter meat demand. Employment in Aklavik has grown, boosting purchasing power as meat moves mainly through a trading company and mission institutions. Most herdsmen are Eskimos. the chief herder and his son are Lapps.
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