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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
5
A letter from Dr. G. A. Dickson urges readers to view Christmas as a time of generosity and renewed humanity. He cites Dickens and biblical imagery to argue that despite gifts and costs, the season invites open hearts and care for those less fortunate.
In a letter received this week from Mr and Mrs John Leppington now visiting at Coaldale Alta they extend Season's Greetings to all their friends in and around Austin and MacGregor.
The Austin team hosts MacGregor this Friday at 8 p.m. in a scheduled hockey game at Austin arena. The matchup pits local club against a visiting rival with playoff implications for both sides.
The report states that Dr A V Jubb will visit Austin every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Harold Thomas. The note specifies recurring weekly visits in a private residence context.
The death occurred in Portage la Prairie hospital on December 16 of Clarke Wallace Fawcett aged 52 after a two month illness. Born Saltcoats Saskatchewan he moved to Manitoba as a child, later living in Edwin and MacGregor district. Survived by his mother Elizabeth and four daughters and three sons including servicemen in Canada Forces. Funeral held in Portage la Prairie with Rev Silverthorne officiating. floral tributes from Edwin Social Club and family. pallbearers from Edwin.
The family of the late Mr. Fawcett thank friends and neighbors for offers of help and sympathy during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
Dr J H Merrell a Portage la Prairie dentist will visit MacGregor on Wednesday January 1 from 10 am to 6 pm at Geo Croucher’s residence.
A Norfolk constituency note from J. P. Lawrie MLA Brookdale wishes residents Season's greetings while urging full support for service members in the armed forces. The letter references looming war shadows and a duty to back democracy and freedom globally.
Mrs J Stevenson of Winnipeg visits Dr and Mrs G A Dickson. McIntosh family moves into Bagot section house. Bagot School Christmas Concert raises 10.15 for Blanket Fund. Image Hill Christmas concert draws large crowd. Birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs J J Walden. Margaret Towerzey and Allan Green wed last Saturday. Mitchells visiting relatives in Brooks Alta. Dr and Mrs Dickson travel to Toronto for Christmas. Dickson expects return late January or early February.
Read the advertisements and shop at the merchants invited by the paper. Support for the local press hinges on patronage from area businesses and readers alike.
The message thanks patrons for their support during the year and expresses intent to continue service in 1942.
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