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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1937
Page
5
Eddie Helfgot returned home Friday after a pleasant Ontario and Eastern States visit. Congratulations to Mrs. Phelps on her 87th birthday February 1. Mr. Willard of Fine Creek district arrived last Saturday from the West with a carload of horses.
Death reported in North Battleford Sask on Monday for Peter Booth aged about 68, formerly of Austin. Burial or funeral arrangements are described as being held to Friday at 2 p.m. from Charen in Austin to the location of service.
The Austin Optimists host a Valentine concert and dance at the Community Hall on Friday February 11. Local residents return from Vancouver and Portage la Prairie hospital. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Wm Edkins age 78 and Frank Edgar age 53 with funerals at Austin cemetery and Kerr's Chapel.
The Austin church schedules Sunday School at 2 PM and Evening Worship with a welcome message. Reverend Fra ss W Sams BA leads the service.
Mr D A Jones expresses gratitude to the Women’s Institute the United Church Ladies Aid the Night Hawk Community Club Light Hill and other friends for fruit and other delicacies sent during his stay at Portage Hospital.
Notice states until further notice doctors will visit Austin with Dr Jubb on Tuesday afternoons and Dr Hamlin on Friday afternoons at Mrs Geo Graham s residence in Austin.
Pupils of Squirrel Creek school debate at Katrime Community Hall on Tuesday February 5 at 3pm. Theme argued is That drinking order causes more harm than war. Items of interest will be on prominently displayed. No admission though ladies invited to bring baskets.
Mr and Mrs Brydon Young save today for their home at Lac Vert Saskatchewan. Mr Eliah Martin of Swan River, an early settler of the district, is visiting this week. Born at Gladstone hospital January 28 to Mr and Mrs H Tarvis of Muir a son Donald Keith. Mrs A Street and her little son returned home Sunday after visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs A Butterfeld at Emmeline.
The Manitoba Bonspiel marks its 50th anniversary with a February 8 start in Winnipeg. Local curling clubs host the event, drawing teams from across the province for a weekend of competitive play and celebrations.
Bagot Churen service will be held on Sunday February with details in the Bagot church. Sunday School Social postponed from February lat. Acmbist drive and dance to be held Friday night at the hall. Mr and Mrs Walter back from Winnipeg, now on the farm vacated by Geo Forrest. Friends visit them in wishing happiness and success. Mrs RE Waisen received the 83 and Mr Pembroke visits Manitoba in summer with relatives.
In memory of Elen Saunders who died at MacGregor on February 18. Loved wife of John P L and mother of 32 guests and family. Bright memories live in those who cherished her and will blossom in years to come. Also in memory of Mary Saunders who died at MacGregor on February 5 1927. Wife of William Saunders and mother of two.
RTH LAMONT and Mrs. Chas Lamont of Imane Crees wed Arthur, second son of Mr and Mrs M Barth of Maple Creek Sask, at the Manse. The bride wore Bagdad blue gown with gold accessories. bridesmaid Dons McVannell wore a matching dress. Guests, luncheon, and a three tier cake followed. The couple left for Winnipeg and will reside at Bea Lamont after visiting, with plans for travel in brown silk crepe attire.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Marion Lamont of Image Creek featured a musical program on February 22. Guests arrived to a decorated living room with wedding bells and pink and white streamers. Prizes went to Miss McVannell and Mrs. M Philips. consolation prizes to Mrs. M Matthews and Miss C Menzies. Lachlan led the programme with music by the Brid le Choir. A decorative wagon drawn by Evelyn and Barry Pogue presented gifts. A luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs Geo Kelly, Mrs A Pogue, and Misses Mary Smallpiece Vera Philippe Evelyn Kelly and Mabel Smallpiece.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Saturday February 5 for cards of 2-foot stove wood white poplar. Delivered and piled on the Macauley school grounds. The lowest tender may not be accepted. Mrs A E Chant Sec Treas Macaviey D Macreger
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