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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
4
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In his sixth Christmas broadcast the king addressed the Empire calling for faith and hope. He spoke of desolation giving rise to new hope and a new brotherhood while warning of hard days ahead before final victory.
The Yuletide season was marked by family reunions and gatherings, yet many homes had fathers husbands sons and brothers absent serving with Canada's fighting forces. Churches held appropriate services with Christmas anthems and hymns as ideal weather aided the celebration.
The Herald joins MacGregor and Beaver friends in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rogers of 143 Evanson Street Winnipeg on their golden wedding anniversary December 27 1943 They married December 27 1893 at Hespeler Ont For over thirty years they were respected citizens of MacGregor before moving to Winnipeg Their son Earle of Vancouver daughters Mrs Geo Avison of Regina and Mrs Howard August of Winnipeg and two grandchildren attended the reception Many friends and relatives were present for the celebration
The January Soldiers Letter will be sent out soon and readers are asked to provide any address changes to ensure mail reach.
Corporal Margaret Elsie MacKinnon and Lieut J M Lynch wed at the MacKinnon home on December 23 at 4 30. Rev Cecil A J King officiated with music by Mrs K A Buckley. The bride wore a white brocaded organza gown and carried Johanna Hill roses. sister Joyce MacKinnon was bridesmaid and Flight Lieutenant R E Mooney was best man. A reception followed before a short wedding trip.
Friends and young people presented Miss Elsie MacKinnon with a 25 dollar War Saving Certificate placed on the Christmas tree as a wedding surprise. She thanks all for the thoughtful gesture of friendship.
The Manitoba announcement names three county court judges on December 31. Stanley H Fahrni of Gladstone will replace retired Judge Gregory Barrett of Carberry in the Central Judicial District. Fahrni, a Gladstone native and prominent citizen, was elected Grand Master of Manitoba’s Masonic Grand Lodge at the 67th convocation in June 1942.
St Pauls Church MacGregor holds Sunday School at 4 p.m and Evening Prayer. United Churches list Sunday services with MacGregor 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bagot 1:30 p.m Beaver 3 p.m. Rev. Fit Lieut 5 R McLeod to preach at all services this Sunday.
The Herald urges readers in arrears to remit dues or pay at the office or by mail. A 1944 newsprint quota has been issued, reducing supply from 1943 levels, and those overdue beyond three months will have no paper. Check last receipt shows 1944 to keep the Herald in good standing.
The Pupasner notes a staff shortage as daughter Pauline leaves for the East, Mrs. Nellie Holliday takes a new assistant role, and printers remain scarce. Despite 1943 being strong for business, paper restrictions and staffing pose serious barriers to continued publication, yet the family aims to keep the journal going with subscriber support.
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