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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
The article extols church as a vital moral and spiritual force linking individuals to a better life. It cites Woodrow Wilson and Abraham Lincoln to emphasize the church’s role in redeeming society and blessing communities.
A May 1 examination of twenty two First Aid candidates led by Dr. G Armstrong and Mr. R Price produced scores from 10 to 114 out of 120. The class, taught weekly by Dr A V Jubb and sponsored by LO.D.E. and M.V.R., included Rev and Mrs L J Adams and twenty other members.
A memorial service was held at St Pauls Church MacGregor on Sunday May 1 to unveil a tablet honoring Flight Sergeant Thomas F E Parker younger son of Mr and Mrs Parker of MacGregor who was killed in action on October 21. RAF No 35 Flt Carberry sent a contingent and Canadian Legion RCAF and local Hockey Club attended. Flight Lieutenant Clark assisted the minister Rev L J Adams and spoke to comfort the gathering.
The tablet was vetted by the Air Force flag and unveiled by J. P. Lawrie MLA, an old Brookdale family friend. An H. A. Lye solo, two RAF trumpeters performed Last Post and Reveille outside. Church flowers credited to multiple local families and groups from Winnipeg to Vancouver.
Tom was reported missing from a night flight over enemy territory on Trafalgar Day October 2 1941. He had enlisted in the RCAF June 5 1940, trained at Prince Albert, earned his wings January 9 1941 at Camp Borden, and arrived overseas in April. A popular young man, he gave his life for King and Country.
The Women's Institute met at Mrs. D. R. Davis's home with Mrs. Alex MacDonald assisting and many members and visitors in attendance. The quilt draw produced ticket No 59 held by Mrs. Thos. Rivelhan of Glenella, realizing $13.70. In the past year the WI quilted 76 large quilts 88 crib quilts and 1 afghan totaling 115 quilts. The quilt committee thanks all helpers.
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