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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
3
Sympathy extends to S C Duff family and to Wm Cowan family for the loss of Jean Mitchell. S Fleming suffered a minor stroke and is improving at home. Penny Christofferson visited Winnipeg relatives. Special Christmas music by the choir at Austin United Church this Sunday December 18.
The United Church WMS held a Thursday Christmas service with Mrs M McIntyre reporting that all allocations were met. Mrs S Young delivered a Christmas reading, Helen Stephenson sang a solo, and Mrs W Harland outlined the general WMS work. Janet Harland and Louise Stephenson sang a duet. Mr Cole accompanied on organ. The Ogil with their Nieader attended in a group. A post service lunch was hosted by Mrs T Poyser.
Sid Austin High reports students from grades 1 to XII enjoyed films sent by the department. Exams begin for older pupils in January after holidays. Xmas concert set for December 20 at Austin Community Hall 830 PM. Visitors' Day planned for year-olds this month amid concert prep. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The CGIT Christmas Vesper Service was held Sunday evening at the United Church. Hymns were sung and two anthems performed. Judy Stephenson read scripture, Lorien Stephenson Fead offered a prayer, and Donna Carruthers Fead read a scripture passage. Rev W Harland delivered the address. Candle lighting featured Louise Stephenson, Ida McMillan, Dianna Ewen, and Penny Christoffersen. Miss Dennis, the leader, conducted the service.
Christ Church W.A. held its annual meeting at Mrs. H. Gray’s home on Wednesday December 7. Reports showed a successful year and all apportionments met. For 1986 officers were named including President Mrs G Russell Vice President Mrs Geo Bull Secretary Mrs H Atkins Assistant Sec Mrs Reuban Storie Dorcas and Social Service Sec Mrs Jay Little Helpers Supt Mrs Parkess Living Message and Thankoffering Secretary Mrs Leo Westman.
The service for Mrs Jean Mitchell was conducted by Rev G Boyce in Thomson Chapel Wien Thursday after which the remains were sent to Coventry Funeral Home Nipawin for final rites on Saturday December 10. Interment took place in Nipawin cemetery with Mary and Nellie Cowan accompanying the casket to Nipawin.
The Austin Theatre presents Kansas Pacific on December 17, a Technicolor drama about early railroading struggles and rival forces. A love subplot between Miller and Stirling Hayden adds a human focus, delivering entertaining period cinema for all audiences.
In loving memory of James Adams mother who passed December 14 1949. Sons and daughter recall her happy face and voice. In memory of William George Bryce who died December 19 1954, with comfort in the thought beyond the gate. Konrad Amann remembered by Leet family and Lovingly by Fred Loreen.
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Miss L Medivid spent the weekend at Balmoral home. Lloyd Young and Winnipeg guests stayed with Mr and Mrs Chas McIntyre. Mrs W Hood of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs D J Beswitherick. Glen Rogers of Carberry joined Mr and Mrs C Rogers for Sunday. Ronald Calvert joined Wilfred Peck and Mrs M Hammond on a Winnipeg day trip. Mrs Aquinn remains in Carberry Hospital. Junior W A United Church held a Friday Dame, raising about 11895 with thanks to attendees and helpers.
Announcement notes the passing of Mrs William F Stewart on December 16 1954 and speaks to a grieving family. The brief tribute expresses enduring sorrow and the unhealed longing of her relatives.
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