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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
3
The note says thanks to relatives and friends for cards letters and the WA and GA for the lovely fruit box sent during a recent time. Mrs Chas Hotel and Marjory express sincere gratitude for the kindness shown.
Austin and District news notes a Christmas dance on the 26th at the Austin Community Hall. Various local residents are reported visiting relatives, hosting guests, and traveling to Winnipeg. Health updates include patients at Fox Memorial Hospital in Carberry recovering from appendectomy.
The Austin Branch of the Red Cross held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening December 10 at the Community Hall. Whist preceded the business, prize winners included First Mrs C Wallace and Mrs Jas Durward, Consolation Mrs E Moore R Edgar. Officers elected for 1953: President P Dodwell Nice President Mrs P Hanson Secretary Treasurer A Hill Assistant Treasurer Mrs J Durward. Committee W Wicklund Mrs C Wallace Mrs M Thomson and Mrs Routhwaite. Mr P Dodwell remains official delegate to the provincial convention. The gathering ended with God Save the Queen and lunch.
The United Church W M S met at Mrs. R Storie’s home on December 1. After routine business, officers were elected including Honorary Presidents Mrs Robt Early and Mrs D A Campbell, President Mrs Geo, Vice President Supply Sec Mrs Geo Graham, 2nd Vice Pres Mrs J Morris, Secretary Mrs M McIntyre, Treasurer Mrs J Robinson, Assistant Treas Mrs H Johnson, Associate Helper Mrs Stokie, Missionary Monthly Sec Mrs M McIntyre, Goodwill Mrs R Poyser and Mrs R Wallace, Ker to Official Board Mrs G Hay. The group reviewed annual reports as gratifying. hostesses served lunch.
Christ Church WA annual meeting held at Mrs H Ay’s home on December 10 reports a successful year. Officers elected include President Mrs Gladys Russell Vice President Mrs Gee Bull Secretary Mrs H Atkins Treasurer Mrs M Randall and other roles. Retiring president chaired the vote and Mrs Gray served lunch.
Joseph Henry Winterbottom, a native son of Austin district, died suddenly in Vancouver B C on November 23 at age 35. He had struggled with rheumatic fever since age 16, yet remained cheerful. Born in Springbrook, he moved to the coast in 1937, worked in the restaurant business, and married Leona Fancry in September 1942. He owned the Cafe on Granville Street and is survived by his widow and two sons Dennis and Kent.
The obituary notes a funeral held on November 29 at Kearney Marpole Chapel with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Reg Winsterbottom and their son Melvin from Austin. Pallbearers listed as H Forest, G Fandry, W Fandry, J McLeod, H McIntyre.
The annual Christ Church GA meeting was held Tuesday evening December 9 at Mrs H Atkins home. Kahowing officers were elected for 1983 with Frances Atkins as president Grace Russell as vice president Yvonne Hanson as secretary Toni Cronk as treasurer. The year was described as busy and satisfactory.
The holiday season brings anticipation for the Xmas break and the second term starting January 1953. Austin Christ Parish Hall hosts a Friday night event at 3 30 PM inviting all. Penny and Monty Christofferson recover at home after tonsil surgery and join the festive plans.
OTRAYED FROM the premises of J. K. Brown about six weeks ago a bay mare 13 years old wearing a halter with a blind left eye and scars under both front knees. Information welcomed by J. K. Brown Austin phone 46-12. To buy a red short cow horse to freshen in spring apply Peter Hiebert Austin 493. TO RENT four unfurnished rooms in MacGregor available about Jan 1. Apply Mrs. D. A. Shaw phone 73 MacGregor. FOR SALE used Austin sedans 1949 and later see or phone S Firth MacGregor 45.
Classified style notices list items for trade and sale. H S Borton offers a car in MacGregor with phone 325-5. Nels Hulme advertises seasoned poplar wood with delivery. A 200 acre tract two miles west of Austin with new buildings seeks applicants. Three registered Hereford bull calves priced 10 to 200 dollars advertised in Sidney with box contact.
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