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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1937
Page
4
The message reflects New Year thanks to customers and friends and a wish for 1938 prosperity, crop markets, and health. It blends local North Norfolk sentiments with royal and imperial undertones, urging peace, good will, and perseverance through world tensions.
King George VI delivered his annual Christmas broadcast from Sandringham House urging peace and goodwill to dispel fear. The plainspeech referenced his father and the family’s long tradition of addressing the nation and overseas listeners.
John Bracken extends heartfelt thanks to Mr G E Lewin and the R M of N Norfolk for a recent Christmas relief contribution. He notes about two hundred communities aided drought stricken areas in Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba and praises Manitoba citizens for their generous spirit and broad goodwill. The letter wishes a Happy Christmas and New Year.
The Children’s Aid of Central Manitoba thanks all who contributed to the MacGregor fundraiser. The MacGregor Herald provided space for publicity and the Young People’s Group assisted, enabling continued service to the children.
A brief, reflective verse fragment credits charity toward children. It contrasts giving treats with building homes, implying lasting joy and monumental value. Attributed to Masefield and Anne Clare, the lines evoke heavenly reward for acts of kindness toward children.
The Athletic Club held a New Year's Eve dance at the Masonic Hall with over 150 attendees. Prizes were awarded in a whist drive to Mrs M E Williamson and Mrs J P MacKinnon, with gents prizes decided by drawing. Oscar Nohlgren won from T Pepper. The event featured streamers, hats, Ambassadors music, and a cake draw by the 10 D E group. Local merchants and individuals donated prizes and treats, and organizers thanked all supporters and attendees.
Temple Lodge hosted an At Home on December 7 with about one hundred attendees. Eighteen whist tables produced prizes to Mrs. G. A. Hay with D.S. Naylor, and Mrs. Phillips with $.R. Lamb. Rev. G. L Armstrong chaired a varied program featuring vocal solos by Mrs. D.G. McLachlan, Major H. C. Bate, and musicians including A. Lye, Wo Warham, M. MacKinnon, and F owey. The event honored the Worshipful Master of Temple Lodge for 1937, followed by lunch and dancing with the Ambassadors 2B.
Mr and Mrs H MS South of Beav expresses sincere thanks to Beaver United Church Ladies Aid for Christmas flowers and to friends, callers, cards, and messages of good wishes. Gratitude extends to Agricultural Society directors, Council members, fraternal societies, and church ladies. Wishing all a bright prosperous New Year.
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