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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
4
A community goodwill message urges living the spirit of Goodwill toward men all year. It calls for charity, peace on earth, and acts of kindness in daily life, asking for resolutions to embody hope, faith, and charity, extending to neighbors, community, and nation. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous new year.
A dance and draw for a Pontiac sedan drew a large crowd at the local rink on Thursday night. The winner was Mr. John Alexander of Strathclair Manitoba with ticket No H 662, drawn by Miss Grace Cathrea of Carberry. The seller prize went to Mrs. R J Black of Strathclair. top seller prize to G E Lewin of MacGregor.
The event featured Miss Lena Collier of Austin in first place and J. Hope of Carberry in third for prizes, Strath Booth winning comic costumes while C. F. Kitson placed second. Palmer's six piece orchestra provided music and the rink was decorated by A. McLean. Gross proceeds topped $12,000 with nearly 100000 tickets distributed and substantial advertising. Special thanks go to secretary H. A. Lye Dorothy Lye and the campaign committee, plus Curling Club members and the Ladies Club for lunch support.
Katherine Edelman reflects on Christmas as a shared joy for old and young. The piece notes how memories revive past days at holiday time, uniting generations, and brings comfort by recalling absent friends and remembered moments.
The Chipping Hill school will host a Christmas tree lighting and concert on Monday December 23. The event features student performances and holiday activities for families.
The annual meetings of St Pauls Church W.A and United Church W.M and Ladies Aid elected officers for the year. Officers include presidents 1st and 2nd vice presidents secretaries treasurers and organist with names listed for each body.
A whist drive last Friday crowned Ellen Bolton and John Gordon as prizewinners while Myrtle Hodgins and Cecil Cooper earned consolation. Season leaders include Mrs Geo Bolton, Mrs Walker, F A Grant, and Cxp Bolton. A New Year’s dance and another whist drive are planned for Tuesday December 1st.
Pure bred Berkshire bacon hogs around 200 lbs sought for sale. Sows priced at 25 dollars and hogs at 90 dollars each. Pedigree details included. Contact H Hughson in Pine Creek via Sidney phone.
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