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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
5
A stream of Christmas visits lines Austin and nearby towns. Dr A V Jubb plans a visit to Austin while residents from Brandon Portage la Prairie and Flin Flon share holidays with family. Community notes mention retirements, church reopenings, and health updates for local residents.
Sunday schedule lists Austin area gatherings with two times: 2 p m for Sunday School and 3 p m for church service at an Austin church, outlining typical weekend worship events.
The death occurred at Austin on Dec 21 of Mr John G Bannister born in 1864 in Yorkshire England. He came to Canada in 1920s and farmed in Archibald and New Haven districts near Manitou. He resided in Manitou for ten years. Survived by Mrs Bannister and three sons and one daughter. one son Thomas died in World War I. Funeral was held Dec 23 from Manitou United Church to Stanitou cemetery.
Pine Creek notices a Red Cross meeting on Wednesday January 8 at Mrs Nelson's home. District illness from flu prompts hope residents recover soon. The Nelsons and Emily and Bill drove to Portage la Prairie for a hockey game between Winnipeg Monarchs and Portage Terriers. Raymond McEachern, son of Mrs. McEachern, is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Gladstone hospital and is improving.
Nellie Janet Moore and Carlton Ernest Holliday wed at MacGregor United Church manse officiated by Rev. S I McLeod. The bridal party included Muriel Peterson as bridesmaid and Walter Oliver as best man. Pte Holliday to return to Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg while Mrs Holliday remains in MacGregor.
Ivy Belle Hyde and Alfred William Graham were married at Burnside United Church on Christmas Day in a two piece salt water blue gown. Rev. T. W. Marchant officiated with music by Mrs. Fred Hyde. Lloyd Hyde sang During the signing. A family reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for a Winnipeg honeymoon.
MP Harry Bagot Leader will discuss on the 13th at 1.30 p.m. The event is public and all are welcome. He asks friends in Bagot and MacGregor districts to remember him.
A Crescent Creamery truck will call at Eddie's Store in Austin at 1 p.m. and JacGregor Foece's Store in Bagot at 2.30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays for cream delivery.
Southend and Macaulay notes that Emeline Chant of Swan Lake visits relatives in the area. Clarence Pennell moves to the Stirling farm. Roy Chant of the RCA station at Brandon spends Christmas Day with Art Chant. Vene Laurens and Signalman Hinks of Winnipeg visit the former’s home. A whist drive and dance at Southend school on Friday January 3, under Churchill's Helpers. A miscellaneous shower for bride-elect Vene Laurens hosted by Mrs Gordon Stirling and others with Santa Claus gifts.
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