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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
5
The Austin community flyer notes a Christmas tree program on December 19 with admission set at 2 shillings and 10 pence. Memorials to Portage and Winnipeg visits appear among residents. A Turkey Shipping Day by the Poultry Pool surpassed last year, and Red Cross sewing and knitting opportunities are announced through local organizers.
The Air Force Guild of Carberry presented a varied programme at the Community Hall on Friday evening in Austin and district. Twelve performers including LAC Morgan, a double soloist and chairman, received hearty applause for solos, readings, and vocal and piano duets. Flight Lieut Boone attended as a guest with the Austin United Church Ladies' Aid hosting a social hour after the event.
Gothic Lodge No. 75, W.W. Bro. D A Campbell treasurer, G R Hay secretary, F Johnson chaplain, C B Freeborn S D, L E Young J D, R A Hay D of C, Jas Hood S, E Helfgott J S, H S Atkins J G, D B Smith Tyler. Regular meeting night changed to the second Wednesday of each month.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Austin United Church the 1942 officers were elected. Hon. Presidents Mrs R Early and Mrs D Apbell. President Mrs T Poyser. 1st Vice President Mrs Olson. 2nd Vice President Mrs S C Duff. Secretary Mrs C R Wallace. Assistant Secretary Mrs Durwood. Goodwill Convenor Mrs J Elston. Visiting Convenor Mrs C Duncan. Organists Mrs R Storie Mrs L Campbell and Mrs Dickson. Reporter Mrs S C Duff. In charge of Church notices in Duncan.
Sunday December 21 features a mam Carol Service and Holy Communion at Dr G A Dickson parish. Special Christmas services at 11 am with Sunday School at 3 pm and a Melvin Christmas service at 1 30 pm at Austin. lecture by Ltr Dickson titled Charles Dickens the man who gave Christmas a new meaning on Monday at 8 30 admission by bo.
Firdale residents attend a Christmas tree program in the school basement at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23. Forestdale LO.D.E. members hold a December meeting, knitting and seven quilts donated, plus fund contributions for Food for Britain and the Spitfire Fund.
Figures from the Manitoba Power Commission indicate a 46.07 percent rise in kilowatt hours sold in November 1941 versus November 1940, a record growth driven mainly by air fields and a broad load increase across the utility. The fiscal year anticipates further rises in 1941 as the utility expands.
In aid of the Junior Red Cross no dance. Mrs. R. J. Shaw motored to Winnipeg Saturday. Miss Anne Belcher spent the week end in Portage la Prairie. Ten dollars has been donated to the Milk For Britain Fund by the Southend School.
The Annual Christmas Tree and Concert will be held in the Church on Tuesday evening December 23. A collection will be taken in aid of the Milk Fund. Roy Stone visited Ninette over the weekend with Mrs Stone, who is recovering from two operations. A Young Ladies Sewing and Knitting Circle has been organized under Mrs A Street with weekly house-to-house meetings. contact Mrs Street to join.
News notes the Katrime Christmas tree event will occur on December 22. Reports mention youths who spent last week in Winnipeg had an enjoyable time. Norman Birkett and Harvey Gilbert departed Monday for the RCAF Manning Depot at Brandon. Mrs. Fred Borton of Fort Frances Ont visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Clark.
Arnold Carroll of Winnipeg returned home for the weekend while Joyce Burch of Gladstone visited. John Pratt, son of Mr and Mrs W J Pratt, toured home from mining work in the east. Youths attended the Portage la Prairie Presbytery rally in Portage on Sunday December 14. Bagot-Elsmith WMS met December 11 with Mrs G A Dickson hosting and Mrs E Pogue elected president. Mrs B W Crealock resigns after twenty years as auxiliary president. Bagot poultry shipping December 5 yielded about 13,000 pounds with Turkey Specials and Grade A and B birds. shippers included E Robinson and J Sloick of Rosendale. Bert Smith led in specials and Grade A turkeys.
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