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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
9
The St Pauls Church G A invites all to a Valentine tea at the Rectory on Saturday February 13 from 3 to 6 p m with a welcoming note for everyone to attend.
The annual meeting details sewing and Red Cross work. 605 garments and 32 sweaters were given to local enlistees, with 65 pairs sent overseas. Mrs. Roberts reports 118 garments shipped to Lady Reading for British evacuees. Red Cross invoices list varied articles from Rosehill and Emmeline to Orangeville and United Church Ladies Aid. Cigarettes sent to overseas men. Christmas boxes and postals compiled. Donations from town and Ladies Curling Club noted. Funds and tag days supported Hurricane Australia, Navy League, and Poland Refugees relief. Reading material to camps, Russia aid, and Milk for Britain funded. Enter tainment and Lunch committees active. 1943 officers to be listed next week.
At the United Church Annex a Friday concert featured Lillian Fox Marjorie West Muriel Collins Joyce MacKinnon Joyce Peterson Charlotte Muirhead Janice Fotheringham Mrs W Allan Mrs McLeod Mrs Nelson Mr B Embree John Bowman and Mr R W Cobbe with choruses led by Miss M Irwin and Miss A Tupper. Fit Lieu McLeod burned the cancelled notes signifying the end of indebtedness. Lunch followed and McLeod stayed to deliver a stirring church message. Rev and Mrs McLeod paid a visit.
BAGOT Mr and Mrs J Kerr enjoy a few days holiday in Winnipeg. Messrs Murray Burch and Edgar Ritchie attend the Field Grain course at the University of Manitoba. Bill Robinson, formerly of Berryhill Farm, is a patient at Winnipeg General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Irwin of Cave Station mark their wedding anniversary and Irwin receives birthday congratulations on the same day.
Mrs Towery rode to Portage on Red Cross business last Saturday. Mrs S H McLachlan is recovering well from an operation. Mrs M Grant and son Peter visited her aunt Mrs Phillips. A surprise party was held for Hector Lamont to cheer him and his dog. Evelyn Pogue won a bedspread raffle for the Aid to Russia Fund. A belated Valentine social for the Sunshine Mission Band is set for Feb 19 at 8 15 p.m. in the school with a short program and contests.
In loving memory of little Agnes Jeffrey who passed away February 1 1934. Though death robs us of those we love it lifts our heart toward heaven. Sadly missed by Mother and Daddy Glover and family.
In loving memory of Charles Wicklund who died February 10 1941. Two years have passed since that lad was called away. God took him home but in our hearts he liveth still. Ever remembered by The Children Mrs Westman and family.
Local notes report Geo Snaith shot two coyotes last Saturday morning. Also updates on Mrs. W. Pennell feeling better after illness and Mrs. C Pennell visiting Winnipeg with her mother, Mrs. McGregor, a General Hospital patient. The Churchill Helpers draw for two dressed chickens, donated by Mrs. W. MacWilliam, was held at S.R. Lamb's store Saturday evening. Mr. John Billings held the winning ticket and $2800 was realized.
BEAVER Mr. N.S. Irwin is under the doctor's care at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jarvis, in town. Mrs. John Green returned home a Friday last after a month's visit in Winnipeg. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Mackie, who returned to Winnipeg on Saturday.
The Willing Workers February 19 meeting is postponed to March. Donations for the Aid To Russia Fund are accepted until February 15 at the Katrime store. Ross Thompson, injured by an axe, has returned home after twenty stitches. Quilting will be done at homes due to road and fuel issues, with one quilt finished at the homes of Mrs Reid, Mrs Stapleton, and Mrs J McLaughlin. Next quilting bee date to be announced. A whist drive and dance last Friday drew a good crowd. prizewinners were Florence Lamb and Walter Gilbert first, Elsie Groves and Norman Thompson second. Next whist drive and dance February 19.
A father remembered for kindness and upright ways, died February 12, 1941. Myrtle fondly recalls his sincere heart and beautiful memories in this loving tribute.
Tenders will be received for five double cords of Itin stove wood 75 percent white poplar to be piled in 4 by 8 foot piles. Delivery to Path 2d School Grounds. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. Robert Lamb secretary.
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