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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
3
The report contrasts a well fed Canadian boy living a stable life with a European child facing hardship and unrest. It notes a Canadian appeal aiming to aid 400 million boys and girls across Europe and Asia.
Arthur L. Bishop announces a national Red Cross appeal starting Monday March 1 seeking 3 million dollars to sustain peacetime work in Canada. The effort aims to extend Blood Transfusion Service beyond British Columbia and Alberta and mobilize public support across provinces.
Mrs George Early and Miss M Woods visited in Austin last week. Dr A W Jubb will visit Austin Fridays at Mrs H Thomas home. Two rinks from Austin compete in the Ladies Bone spiel at MacGregor this week. The Austin Patriotic Club meets Feb 2 at 8 30 p.m. Leap Year Dance at Austin Hall on Feb 27 with Wellwood orchestra. Proceeds from the Tea by Ladies Aid yielded 650. Mrs R J Wallace improving after illness. Norman Tilley family visiting Phoenix and planning California trip. Mrs Emily Elston and Edwin visit Jas Elston in Wingham after winter in Pasadena.
Rev M J V Shaver will lead 11 a m service at Austin United Church and 7 30 p m at Sidney United Church with afternoon services at Pleasant Point and Melbourne. Christ Church Austin observes Holy Communion at 7 p m with Archdeacon Norris as celebrant.
Week end travel and visits fill Bagot notes with Miss Jessie Laurie joining Ninette Sanitorium staff dietician team Mrs W Burch visitor at C Brooks home D Naylor convalescing at S Marshal home Vital undav School closed until further notice Church service kept at usual 1:30 pm Mary Lynne Boyer and Keren Carrot weekend visitations Congratulations to Mrs E Muir Head on Crest radio prize Curling event canceled due to bad roads and colds next dance March 10 Bonspless Blane event results to be published next week Important dates Feb 25 Community Club Dance Feb 28 WMS and WA meeting at Mrs Laurie's home
Classified notes list Turkey Brooder House with compartments and roof, coal burner chick brooder, various for sale items including a Ford Model A radiator, vacuum cleaner, electric washer, Walnut bedroom suite, and listings for buildings and bookstore cards. Contact names and locations include MacGregor and Orangeville district notices.
Sincere thanks to Christ Church W A for support and to all who sent cards and letters during his stay as a patient in Deer Lodge Hospital wishing him future health.
Under The Trustee Act the estate of Wesleyett Towle late of MacGregor Manitoba farmer deceased seeks claims. Notices must be sent to MacKinnon MacKinnon solicitors at Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before March 12 1948. Administratrix Olive Edna Towle is named.
A compact note urges timely action as repair opportunities available now avoid rush closer to need. It emphasizes not delaying until use becomes urgent.
Mrs. R. Edgar expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors who wrote, sent cards and fruit, and to Austin United Church groups for flowers and fruit. She also thanks the Melvin Community Club, Melvin School, the MacGregors for kindness, and R. A. Hay for delivering telephone messages during her Winnipeg hospital stay.
In loving memory of a dear father Henry Duncan who passed away February 17. We recall your quiet strength and peaceful rest as we grieve yet celebrate your life. Deeply missed by family.
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