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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
5
St Pauls Church marks the fifth Sunday in Lent known as Passion Sunday with Sunday School at 1 am and Evening service with Holy Communion at 7 pm. A mid week service during Lent will be held each Thursday at 7 45 pm.
MacGregor United Church lists events for Sunday March 10 with Sunday School at 11 a.m. Worship service at 7 p.m. and attendances at Bagot 1 p.m. Beaver 2 30 p.m.
J R McNeely of MacGregor made a business call at Bagot on Monday. Bagot Young Peoples' Union plans a future play in the area. E Ariss took his son Norman to Portage la Prairie hospital Sunday evening for adenoids. Dr Hamlin attends. A J Farncombe has taken over the Edwin store and post office and will start mid month, with best wishes following the family to their new home.
Mrs H Jarvis and children of Muir spend the week with Mr and Mrs N S Irwin. Mr and Mrs S T Brown of Bleutcher Sask visit Mr and Mrs Ben Richardson. Federation of Agriculture holds a meeting next Tuesday evening March 1h with a debate in preparation for the program.
The Croquinole Drive at Southend last Friday saw Mrs Gowler and Clarence Dickson take top honors. Future W M S meetings are planned at Mrs G Dickson's home on Thursday March Mth at 2 30 pm. Mr Wright has returned home after a recent operation. Jas Mitchell sold his prize-winning Clydesdale Flash to Austin Brownridge of Brandon. Clarence Pennell visited Portage la Prairie and reports Mrs Pennell is recovering well. Poplar Leaf hockey team won prize money at the Austin tournament last Friday and is praised for its effort.
Mrs. Geo. Bull of Springbrook visits the district this week. Mr. A. Stapleton left for Gilbert Plains for a short holiday. Mrs. R. Birkett returned after a Portage visit. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Bleut cher Sask. stay with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lake. Katrime W A meets March 13 at Mrs. A. Stapleton’s. Concert and dance March 12 at Katrime Hall under M F A. Mr. J S Woods of Portage to speak on Locals Time, admission 25 cents, schoolchildren 15 cents. Walter Gilbert home from Portage Hospital recovering after operation and thanks Glow Club ladies for fruit gift.
Jessie Anne Kennedy, early Wellwood settler and wife of Thes Freeborn, died aged 74. Born 1869 in Huron County Ontario, she moved west at four, married in 1894, and raised eight children. A large funeral at United Church Wellwood honored her charity and steadfast family leadership.
Three Watkins district distributors prove effective as they expand coverage across three territories. The dealers boost local sales networks and promote the brand with active outreach and customer service.
The Young Ladies Society entertained at a February meeting held at a member’s home. A bride of the group and Mrs G S Marsh were noted. Mrs Marshall received hand painted pictures. The evening featured contests, social events, and a dainty lunch. About thirty members attended.
The Agricultural Supplies Board urges farmers to place orders for registered seed for spring planting. Registered seed is pure, weed free, and high in germination, offering better yield and quality with lower risk. Seed is sold in sealed, government tagged containers and requires no cleaning, emphasizing wartime food security and best production.
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