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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
8
The 26th Parliament of Canada is set to open on January 25 with Hon. KB Bennett as opposition leader. The cabinet meeting announced the new house rules and notes a pivotal legislative program amid north country projects and the St. Lawrence waterway development.
The piece portrays a family planning for Christmas with secret conferences at home while parents hide their excitement behind a stern look. Local merchants advertise to entice shoppers as stores display festive decor and a wide gift range.
Manitoba readers hear of Christmas Seals as an enduring institution begun by a Detroiter postal clerk. The program spreads nationwide with 675 others joining a missionary journey to raise funds for general maintenance and public welfare.
The Manitoba Agricultural College introduces a simplified Farm Account Book to help farmers track income and expenses for tax needs and daily operations. Prof H C Gram will host radio talks to assist buyers and encourage starting farm records at year’s end.
The LOBA Golden Star Loge No. 68 held its annual meeting on December 6. Officers elected include WM Mrs WW J Hodge Dat Mrs N S bwin Chaplain Mrs F C Borton Rec Sec Mrs RD atvir Fin Sec Miss H Pogue Treas Mrs W Pepper D of C Mes W Burrows ter Mrs D McLean st Com Mrs J Taycor mi Mrs M E Hodge Mrs Jas Moore Mrs J A McGarr Mrs W Stewart Sec Sect Mrs A Lamb.
A Beaver gathering on Tuesday evening the 13th honored Miss Elizabeth Dantes Reiter as she prepares to move to Edwin with Mr Melvin McCowan Friends presented linen and kitchen utensils The evening included bride dress contest dancing and farewell songs by the group They wished the couple lasting happiness.
Miss Ferme Thomas clerks in the general store while Mr. McLachlan of Carberry visits friends Mrs Mustard sister of Francis and James McLachlan dies at home after prolonged illness. Locals note cold weather and radiator thaw delays. Friends extend sympathy to the Mustard family.
In loving memory of our little daughter Gladys who died December 18 1921 To Memory Ever Dear The Family
The Bagot School Christmas entertainment will be held on December 16 in the Hall with a dance for all ages. Usual charges apply and refreshments will be served. Citizens are invited to attend and enjoy the holiday event.
The United Church lists Sunday events for Mam Malek with a morning service at Liv.am? followed by Sunday School at 12 and an afternoon service at 3 p.m.
Readable text shows Sunday service at MacGregor with Holy Communion at the close. Another service at Peenine Church on the following Sunday with creme seme at 2 pm and Holy Communion. No clear dates or full details due to OCR errors.
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