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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
5
Austin residents will hear Free Press reporter Captain A. E. H. Coe recount Europe battles. Mrs Hynman of Gladstone hosts the event at Community Hall on Wednesday June 12 at 8 30 pm under Ladies Aid auspices with admission 25c and 10c.
The Austin and District Red Cross Society sponsored a May 29 Sports Day with four baseball teams and eleven softball clubs. Rosendale beat Austin in the final of baseball. Austin won ladies and boys and girls softball finals. Austin No.1 won the men’s title. Net proceeds totaled 50 dollars from 175-dollar gross.
Jack Downey of the PPC LL visited at home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Livingstone visited at Mr and Mrs A Stewart on Sunday. Local youths attended a dance at MacWilliam's barn Friday. Measles remain in the district though hope remains for clearance. Ladies plan a quilting bee and silver tea at Pine Creek church on Tuesday June 11. Mr and Mrs Herb Hughson returned from Winnipeg on Sunday, with Mrs Hughson joining them for a visit.
A nationwide drive by the Canadian Red Cross Society seeks woollen blankets for immediate shipment to France. New or used blankets are welcome but must be labeled and sized details noted. Donations go to nearest Red Cross Branch with MacGregor district 10.D.E. Chapter coordinating locally.
The MacGregor event showcases North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society fair activities in July stalls exhibits crops livestock and crafts. Local organizers promote community participation and competitions with schedules and prizes for winners.
Classified ad lists solid walnut dining set, Chesterfield and chair, child’s crib, Davenport couch, mattress, desk and bookcase, baby carriage, rocking chairs from $1.50 each, headboards and buffets, new mats, mowers, buggies, plows, and farm tools. Shows agent for Kenefrew cream separators, washing machines, and CCM bicycles.
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