Women’s Missionary Society marks 46th anniversary in MacGregor
The MacGregor Women’s Missionary Society celebrates its 46th anniversary with a history recounting the society’s founding in 1901 under Rev. A. Chisholm and later merges from the Methodist and MacGregor churches. The event features tribute to past officers, a memorial service, a speech by Rev. Bruce Johnson, and a social luncheon with guests from Austin, Sidney, Southend, Portage, St Paul’s Anglican, and the Mennonite Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Tesda
Society
M Marsh
Marsh
A. Chisholm
St. Cuthber
Presbyterian Church of
MacGregor
McRae
Edinburgh
Scotland
Our Town
St. Cuthbert
Duckworth
C.A.J
King
Wm. Cairns
G. A. Hay
Geo. Storey
Chas
Sec.Treas
Winn. Wallace
Chas. Street
Methodist Church
Stewart
G. N
H. Giffin
S. T. Brown
A. Hay
A. MacDonald
J. S. Bowie
J. Woodin
W. B. Graham
Miss Bessie Giles Honored at Shower
Miss Bessie Giles bride elect was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Winnipeg hosted by Evelyn Ritchie Doreen Thompson and Florence Venn at 539 Sherburn St. on June 25. Fourteen guests sang Here Comes The Bride as the bride was escorted to a decorated chair and a scrap-book of photos was created for her. She received a basket of useful gifts and thanked friends before a dainty lunch ended the evening.
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Evelyn Ritchie
Doreen Thompson
Florence Venn
Sherburn St
Winnipeg
Bessie Giles
Bessie
Neighbors Honor Mrs Wm Hodge With Lamp At Farewell
On Thursday evening June 26 more than thirty friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Reitz home to honor Mrs Wm Hodge after thirty two years in the district. W G Hay presented a plastic table lamp as a token of appreciation and Mrs R Kitz read an address noting her departure but happiness she will remain nearby. Mrs Hodge thanked everyone and invited calls to her new MacGregor home after a pleasant social hour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Johnson
Sidney
Goo
J. Woodin
Chas. Street
H. Giffin
G. A. Hay
Portage Presbyterial
Austin
Southend
Portage
St Paul's Anglican
MacGregor
Wm. Hodge
Reitz
MacGregor Public School Honors and Pass List Promoted
The Herald received promotions lists from MacGregor Public School teachers. Grades ranging from I to IX show HONORS and PASS recipients across multiple classes including Arlene Davis Innis Harvey Linda Hay Bobby Jolliffe Valerie Moore Clarene Smith Alma Stewart and many others with noted teachers Miss From Grade III to IV and Miss A Tu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Davis
Innis Harvey
Linda Hay
Bobby Jolliffe
Valerie Moore
Clarene Smith
Alma Stewart
Garry Buchanan
Bobby Fraser
Jimmy Gasper
Florence Hodge
Donald Hodge
John Jones
Dorothy Little
Donald MacDonald
Norma Stratton
Florence Turner
Ronald Anderson
Ronald Jones
Larry MacDonald
Raymond Quinn
Dorothy Sparrow
Billey Stewart
Elsie Towle
David Booth
Annie Osbrecht
Dayl Hay
Lyle Hay
David Little
Elvira Hamm
Gail Nicholls
Bruce Muir
Wayne Moors
Donnie Sparrow
Raymond Weber
Raymond McDonald
Eddie Anderson
Rosy Giesbrecht
Gordon Collins
Bruce Anderson
Ronnie Kirshner
Marline Walker
Jackie Giles
Jaine Pogue
Beverley Nelson
Hilda Hildabrand
Lauraine Smith
Jimmie McDonald
Gayle Guttersome
Heather Fotheringham
Billey Steen
Ruby Wong
Ester Core
Janice Fother Ingham
Isabelle Kalberg
Ralph Critchlow
Grant Gair
Gwen Lewis
Glenn Anderson
Pat Quinn
Jean Guttormson
Jim Lambert
Leona Steen
Howard Cobbe
Arnold Elliott
Mae Pogue
Dennis Lamb
Joan Guttormson
Dennitson
Charlotte Muirhead
Una McKelvy
Hope Olson
Ronald Emerson
Herman Weber
Nelson Olson
B. Erlendson
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends, the Women's Institute and Ladies Aid for fruit cards and visits while the writer was ill. The message mentions James Ram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. and Ladies
James Ram
Mrs Wm Burrows Called To Rest In MacGregor
Obituary records the death of Mrs C W Burrows aged 87 after two weeks of ill health. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at St Paul's Anglican Church in MacGregor.
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C. W. Burrows
MacGregor
Infant Beverley Ann Wood Dies at Two Days Old
The MacGregor family mourns Beverley Ann Wood who died at Portage General Hospital at age two days on June 25. A simple service was held at the Hotel home, with Rev Bruce Johnson of Sidney delivering comforting words. Interment followed in MacGregor cemetery. pallbearers were Glen Hotel staff and three sisters of the father served as flower bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wood
MacGregor
Beverley Ann
Portage General Hospital
Wood
Robin
Lou
Jas. Butterfield
Stan Moore
Herb. Borton
Grannie Lamb
Oliver
Bessie Emerson
Margaret
Helen
Audrey
John
Jan
MacGregor Cemetery
Glen Hotel
J. McLean
I. Thompson
H. Wood
Elmwood
Man
Thankful note from Wood family for hospital and sympathy
Mr and Mrs John Wood express deep appreciation to Portage Hospital staff for care and to friends for expressions of sympathy after the loss of their daughter. They thank everyone for floral tributes and kindness.
Five Weeks Old Baby Buried in Sidney
The Firdale and Sidney communities extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Linus G Manns on the death of their infant son Wayne Linus age five weeks. Funeral at Sidney Anglican Church followed by burial in Sidney cemetery. Pallbearers included Jas Price Phillip Miller Ronald Calvert and Fred Lintott.
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Firdale
Sidney
Linus G. Manns
Wayne Linus
Sidney Anglican Church
Sidney Cemetery
Jas Price
Phillip Miller
Ronald Calvert
Fred Lintott
Thanks for the floral tribute and sympathy
Mr. and Mrs. L G express heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful floral tribute and many acts of sympathy shown after the loss of their baby son.
Wedding Vows Exchanged At MacGregor United Church
Marion and William Clare Martin wed at MacGregor United Church with Rev Bruce Joh officiating. The ceremony featured white sheer gown, orange blossom headpiece, pink rose bouquet, and aqua bridesmaid gowns. A reception followed the service, and the couple planned to reside in Pathead after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Marion
William Clare Martin
Bruce Joh
J. Woodin
Doroth Morris
Harold Lamb
Pathead
J. Morris
Sidney Arriage
Winnipeg Visit And Mission Picnic At Ritchie Home
Image Creek News notes Elizaveen alias aliiews Winnipeg on vacation at home. Mr and Mrs Albert Pogue and Evelyn drove to Winnipeg to visit relatives. The Annual Mission Band School Picnic on Friday June 27 at H D Ritchie’s home featured races baseball and an amusing contest followed by lunch and ice cream. A farewell presentation was made to teacher Miss Lorena English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizaveen
Mission Band
H. D. Ritchie
Lorena English
Congregation Honors Mr and Mrs Woodin at Retirement Service
The United Church honored Mr and Mrs Woodin on Sunday June 29 with an evening service at the annex. Rev J W Kidd chaired a program of hymns solos and readings followed by a platform tribute from church representatives and a gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Woodin
J. W. Kidd
Mrl. Collins
E. Keays
Kidd
Woodin
Struthers
United Church
W.M.S
Ladies’ Aid
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Women's Missionary Society
G. A
Ting
Percy Haines
Western Canada
All-Colored
Martin
Image Creek News
Mrs. Woodin
MacGregor Herald
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