Untitled Local Column Notes From a December Town
A patchwork of rural anecdotes and comic vignettes recounts horse guarding pride, a turkey being fattened for roasting, a TV mishap during Harvey Chants horse country, deer horns found after a death battle, a simple sermon about perseverance, a village Christmas tree, an Aberdonian bottle party, snowbound folk improvising transport, fish peddlers losing 150 pounds of fish, and a snapshot of the town’s busy everyday life.
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Wesporse
Tribute to Mrs Duff of Austin at funeral service
Austin citizens gather for the funeral of Mrs. Duff a longtime resident of Austin and former Tealdcats player. Survived by husband Samuel Duff five grandchildren and several siblings. The service at Austin United Church featured Harland leading hymns Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Abide with Me with interment at Austin Cemetery and McKillop's Funeral Home in charge. Attendees included relatives from Saskatoon Fergus and Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOS Econ
Gameue
Sons of Jestes
Lone C Ded
Formar
Bastdale Ave
Winnipeg
Winnipeg General Hospital
Deverber
Peace Bee Oatton Torns
Sod
Bry
Owen Jones
Lsnidloes
Mootgom
Wolas
Samuel Dull
Wienipes
Women’s Missionary Society of
The
An Unkeek
Det Willen
Sea WO Ingram
Lavena
Calgary
Alta
Cokeles
C. R. ‘Wall
Ieee
Peeks
Wensum
J. Mere
Austin
McKillop
Faage
Ernest Dut
Saskatoon
Sask
Robert Rich
Fergus, Ont
Christmas Edition To Be Published Next Week
The 1954 Xmas edition of the Herald will launch on Wednesday to aid postal delivery. It will mainly feature greetings from business firms and readers are urged to call before Saturday to reserve space. There will be no Herald on December 29 and the first issue in the New Year will be January 5.
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Herald
4 H Club Leaders Meet In Portage Conference
The Annual 44 Club Leaders Conference for Carberry Portage la Prairie areas held at Portage Municipal Hall on Friday November 18 drew 36 Leaders Assistants and Extension Workers through bad weather. Highlights included Kieth Stewart Portage Industrial Exhibition manager opening remarks F Muirhead supervisor 4H clubs Manitoba Miss Shelagh Roulette home economist and Miss Bernice Rasmussen who won the Kiwanii Public Speaking trophy for Manitoba. The gathering featured discussion groups and concrete suggestions for improving 4H club programs with meals provided by Circle No 9 of the Womens Association.
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Carberry
Portage la Prairie
Portage Municipal Hall
MacGregor
Alex Paul
Bagot Beef Club
Alex Frank
MacGregor Clothing Club
Janice Duncan
Clare Tarr
Ed. Chant
MacGregor Seed and
Wm Bennett
Path Head
Kieth Stewart
Portage Industrial Exhibition
F. Muirhead
Manitoba
Shelagh Roulette
Portage - Carberry
Gail Nicholls
Thompson
Layland Sewing Club
Minnesota
Bernice Rasmussen
Carberry Calf Club
Department of Agriculture
Portage United Church
Circle No. 9
Womens’ Association
CL. Barbour
J.C
Bes
Ed. Somers
Winnipeg
J. Chuck
Morden
Wes. Henderson
First Hockey Saturday Nite MacGregor's Intermediates Preview
MacGregor's intermediates have completed three full dress practices and prepare for their first game against Treherne Saturday night at 9 15. The Executive faced a player pool issue two weeks ago, now bolstered by Blight brothers Ken and Don of Oakville and Kelthe at Portage air station. A growing roster includes Inglis McGregor Dewis Lafreniere Emerson Lamb Hay Heselwood Olson and others who played last year, with more possible adds. Bright prospects remain despite funding and leadership gaps as George Little departs next month requiring a new coach.
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MacGregor
Kelthe
Portage Air Station
Ron Inglis
Pete McGregor
Pete Dewis
Bud Chaboyer
Clare Carrothers
Garnet Critchlow
Herman Weber
Wes. McGillvray
George Little
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Christmas Cheer Variety Show At MacGregor Memorial Hall
A Friday night program titled Christmas Cheer features tap dancing, vocal and instrumental numbers. Highlights include Gail Hotelide baton routines Muriel Carmichael and the Sunt Sisters tap trio Lynne and Anne Cottam and Bonnie Johannesson. Proceeds support the MacGregor United Church W.A. sponsors the event.
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MacGregor Memorial Hall
Gail Hotelide
Muriel Carmichael
Gaimty
W.A
MacGregor United Church
Briannia Chapter welcomes new member and notes community service
A December Briannia Chapter meeting welcomed Mrs J A Emersion with twelve members present. Reports covered Armistice Day refreshments, donations to Korea and Veterans funds, and continued subscriptions. Wreaths for Remembrance Day were made, donations acknowledged, sweaters mailed, and a planned Dinner for Eight fundraiser noted. The Library hours were set for winter and the next meeting planned at Mrs SR Lamb's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Emerson
Briannia
C. Kitson
Dave Brow
Brow
Critchlow
Memorial Hall
Collins
Veteran's Christmas Tree Fund
Lode Pension Fund
Deeridee Library Fund
Ee NanDerr Lodge Hospital
Beuwe i
SR Lamb
Agricultural Pamphlets Available at Mun Office
Agricultural Representative Wes Henderson of Carberry has arranged a winter program with Thursday afternoons at the MacGregor Municipal Office. Contact via Mr. Hay or Mr. Lewin or visit Thursday afternoons. A pamphlet board offers information on crops, livestock, water systems, soils, beekeeping, and poultry. Phenothorene powder for internal parasite control in sheep and hogs is available at MacGregor Office.
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Wes Henderson
Carberry
MacGregor
Ag. Rep
Hay
Lewin
Pathhead Garden Club Re organizes For 1956
The Pathhead Weed Pullers Garden Club held a re organization meeting at the school on Friday December 6 with many parents and members present. Two new members joined. Lena Neudorf read the annual report noting a successful year. Officers elected included Keith Thompson president Johnnie Wall vice president Tina Zacharias secretary Linda Wall reporter Wm Bennett and Mrs Ross Thompson leaders. Mr Bennett and Mr Neudorf spoke about 4H Club work. Steve Trompson thanked leaders for their efforts and Gail Nicholls spoke on 4H in the United States. Films were shown and lunch was served by the club.
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Pathhead
Lena Neudorf
Keith Thompson
Johnnie Wall
Tina Zacharias
Linda Wall
Wm. Bennett
Ross Thompson
Bennett
Neudorf
Steve Trompson
Gail Nicholls
United States
United Church WA Had Its Most Successful Year
The United Church in Western Australia reported a strong year with 11 members attending a service led by Mrs. Harvey and others at Mrs. Critchlow’s home. Planned offers for 1986 include roles for Harvey, Moore, Fotheringham. Financials show receipts totaling 1,306.63 and expenditures of 1,016.65 across multiple church-related items.
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United Church
W.A. of
The
Save the Children Fund
D.A
Eatons
Can. Institute For Blind
Special Xmas Music in United Church on Sunday
This Sunday December 18 Rev J L Fargey will lead a Garistas service at 7 pm in MacGregor n United Church. He will share a Christmas message and the choir will sing three anthems All My Heart This Night Rejoices The Merry Bells Are Ringing Once In Bethlehem Of Judah.
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J. L. Fargey
MacGregorn United Church
Central Hospital to Buy New Anaesthetic Machine
After weather and road delays, the Central Aid meeting convened in the Nurses' Sitting Room with Mrs. A. E. Chant presiding. The treasurer reported 1086.15 dollars and plans were made to purchase a portable anaesthetic machine costing seven to eight hundred dollars, to be selected by Drs. Parker and Swail. Several miscellaneous items were requested with some funded by individual aids, and MacGregor Aid was asked to propose a plan to buy a bed if needed. Pajamas for the Maternity Ward were also requested by Mrs. Chant.
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A. E. Chant
Jim Shaw
E. A. Hay
High School Music and Holiday Events Noted
The High School schedules a concert and dance on December 22 at Memorial Hall with Walter Machan Orchestra and 75 cent admission. Students finish exams, prepare a Nativity Tableau for the same date, and Grade I mothers invite five year-olds to a Christmas Tree visit on December 20 followed by a Christmas Party on December 21.
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Walter Machan
St Pauls W A Names Officers For Coming Year
The St Pauls W A elected officers for the coming year with Hon Presidents Mrs M Little and Mrs E Parker. President Mrs RE Lye first vice Mrs C Brown second vice Mrs A E Chant Recording Sec Mrs G E Lewin Treasurer Mrs A Biterfield Corresponding Sec Miss Crickard Doreas Sec Mrs C Brown Living Message Mrs C McKelvy Educational Sec Mrs A E Chant Thankoffer Sec Miss Southworth Social Service Sec Mrs A Le Nohlgren Little Helpers Sec Mrs HA Lye Press Reporter Mrs G E Lye Plans were made for the annual Christmas Congregational Party and Pot Luck Supper Lunch was served by Mrs H A Lye
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M. Little
E. Parker
RE. Lye
C. Brown
A. E. Chant
G. E. Lewin
A. Biterfield
Crickard Doreas
C. McKelvy
Christmas Concerts Across Many Towns
A list of Christmas concerts scheduled in IMAGE CREEK NORFOLK SCHOOL PATHHEAD ELSMITH HARTFORD KATRINNE RAVENSHOE BEACONSFIELD BAGOT CURRIE SOUTHEND MACAULAY BEAVER UNITED CHURCH with performances from December 19 to 22 across various venues including IMAGE CREEK NORFOLK SCHOOL and UNITED CHURCH 8. 8.
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Image Creek
Norfolk School
Pathhead
Elsmith
Hartford
Katrinne
Ravenshoe
Beaconsfield
Bagot
Currie
Southend
Macaulay
Beaver
United Church
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Aries
Mina
Super
Bill Bennett
Willie
Lye
Harvey
William Ireland
Pratt
Ireland
Duff
Jcaristmas
Portage
C.D.E. News
Mun
Pathhead Garden Club
Central Hospital Aid
BY Gail Nicholls
Ed. Anderson
Ron Anderson
Weber
Booth
Heselwood
Walter
Stone
Sparrow
Smith
Nicholls
Schellenberg
Rintoul
Rodgers
Duncan
Walker
Wright
Walker Rintoul
Ed Anderson
St. Paul’s W.A
Hockey League
Treherne
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