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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
5
A little boy wanders in from the cold during a Christmas scene by the fire. The weary child is warmed, then tucked to bed as the others debate Saint Nicholas's visit and whether a stranger belongs by the hearth.
An old man dreams by the fire as Christmas memories awaken within him. A sudden knock brings the Christ Child, who speaks of peace and blessing. The tale unfolds around a childlike tale of a twig growing into a tree, echoing the spirit of the Yuletide festival.
The death of William Balsdon sen aged 67 occurred in Star City Sass Vth after a long illness. He lived in Clairmont for years, moved to Star City in 1917, survived by his widow and six children. One son was killed in the War. an infant daughter died in 1995. The funeral featured tributes from friends and a spray from district school children. the hearse was drawn by horses Tos and Barney to Silver Park Cemetery.
A busy Austin schedule includes A H A Lye shifting to Thursday visits, J P MacKinnon meeting Thursday, and a hardtime masquerade on December 31 at the Austin Community Hall with 35 cent admission. The United Church will hold services next Sunday at the usual hour, then 3 pm the following Sunday. The Mary Castle in the Air presentation by the United Church Dramatic Group drew a large turnout, aided by P Waters orchestra and a post show lunch, totaling $59.95. Mr and Mrs K Price narrowly escaped a crash on Friday night near town, suffering only minor vehicle damage.
An Austin benefit staging of Yonsons Yob a three act comedy drama directed by H F Johnson drew a full house despite threatening weather. Cast included Yimmie Geo Pearson Albert Sanders Chris Sanderson Tom Aspelund Ena Pearson Sylvia Dor s Hanson Peg Mrs A Blaine and others. Proceeds over 59 dollars were donated to the Women s Auxiliary with remarks of gratitude from Mrs W T Marchant Sidney for support and violin pupils offered from January 1, 1932.
The store of O Henry at Lav enham was broken into Monday night with goods valued around 75 dollars taken.
Christmas Day service at Christ Church includes Matins and Carols at 11 30 AM with Christmas music. A 2 PM session follows with Sunday School led by Rev. G L Arming Rector.
Sunday School begins at 2 pm followed by the service at 1 30 pm led by Minister W R Wood.
Mrs. Bradley of Flin Flon left with her young daughter for home in the north after a major surgical operation in Winnipeg and a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leppington. The forecast hints at stronger winds and approaching spring as days lengthen.
The North Norfolk Council met in MacGregor with most members present and chair D A Campbell. A bylaw to cancel taxes and authorize tax sale certificates was read. A pool table license fee reduction was proposed for next meeting. Old age pension applications for Ben Robinson, Mike Shoaff, and C E A Bredin were approved.
The council considered relief taxation act applications for J. H. Chant and C. S. Smith and approved payments to Reeve Campbell for 1931 services, to Clerk for extra work, and to Mrs. Campbell for office duties. Council and committee actions include paying Goulding Lamb and Robinson $100 each for Grasshopper convention attendance and adjourning after finance committee recommendations. first 1912 meeting to be held in MacGregor on December 11.
A brief family notice lists Mr Aregor and his son John as born on a Saturday with initials and garbled details from the OCR. The fragment mentions Mrs K Crant in connection with the event.
Ady Curlers elected officers at a December gathering led by Donald G Booth. The group expects six rinks to take part in winter games, with play planned this season.
At the encal meeting of the Ladies Aid officers were elected for the coming year President Mrs E Fraser first vice president Mrs A MacDo second vice president Mrs D A Shaw Secretary Mrs S T Brown Treasurer Mrs F T Organist Mrs W E Marsh A satisfactory report was given by the Treasurer noting over $100 having been
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