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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

6

Emmeline War Workers Hold Social and Parcel Drive

Emmeline War Workers met at Mrs. F Wright's home on March 16 packing 12 parcels for Active Service in our district. A social evening included an apron sale and dance under Emmeline War Workers. Adele Wallace won the fruit cake draw, netting $22.50. door prizes went to Russel Towle and Roy Hodge. Proceeds totaled $32.90 with $20 donated to the Red Cross plus overall collections of $70.60 and Junior Red Cross contributions.

Emmeline War Workers Adele Wallace Austin Russel Towle Roy Hodge Red Cross Emmeline D. Red Cross Report

Austin Residents Report Spring Flurry Of Farm News

Mrs John Graham returns to Winnipeg after a visit to Austin. Westman and Duncan attend Brandon Winter Fair. Outhwaites renovate home for Easter move. Stanlakes lose a brooder house and hundreds of chicks to fire west of Austin. Spring activity, crows and gophers seen. farms prepare for busy season. Clapham of Pratt breaks an arm after slipping on ice. He is treated at Portage Hospital. About twenty lodge members visit MacGregor Lodge and confer Fellowcraft on three new members. over forty attend.

R. Outhwaite Stanlake Austin Wm. Clapham Pratt Portage Hospital Masonic Lodge MacGregor Lodge

Lenten Service Scheduled for Next Wednesday at 7 30 PM

A community Lenten service is planned for next Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Worshippers are invited to gather at the church for a period of reflection and prayer. New attendees welcome.

Divine Service Austin

Distribution of No 4 Ration Books in Edrans area

Ration book distribution is set for March 28 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mrs C H Patterson in Edrans and Mrs E J Manns NE 17-12-12. Bring No 3 books as numbers must be secured before new books can be issued.

C. H. Patterson Edrans E. J. Manns N.E

Herald Urges Prompt News Submissions From Readers

All reports of meetings or functions must include the name and address of the sender. News items should be sent to the Herald office promptly after the event. Do not delay until Tuesday. forward items Monday or earlier when possible.

Herald

Albert J. Lewis Dies at 72 in Okotoks District

The funeral for Albert J. Lewis, who died at Hiwi River Hospital, was held from the United Ward to Okotoks cemetery with large attendance. He was 72, survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Dr W G Saunders of North Vancouver and two grandchildren. Born Tilsonburg, he moved west to Saskatchewan then Manitoba, married Margaret Cairns in 1598, lived at MacGregor Kamloops, then Okotoks, later Claresholm, and returned to his Okotoks farm where he was a respected figure.

Okotoks Albert J. Lewis Hiwi River United Ward W.G. Saunders North Vancouver Lewis Tilsonburg Saskatchewan Manitoba Margaret Cairns MacGregor Kamloops B.C Claresholm

Southend and Macaulay Postpone March 24 Dance

The dance and draw planned for March 24 at Southend has been postponed to a later date. Ticket stubs should be returned to be ready for the rescheduled draw. LAC. Fred Snaith of Macdonald spent the weekend visiting the district.

Southend Lac Fred Snaith Macdonald

Bagot Dance For Arnold Carroll Benefit Hall March 27

A benefit dance for Arnold Carroll will be held at Bagot Community Hall on March 27. A bag of Robin Hood flour will be drawn for. Machan's Orchestra will supply the music. Ladies are asked to bring lunch.

Arnold Carroll Bagot Machan

Card of Thanks to Kind Neighbors for Poirier Aid

Mr. and Mrs. Urbain Poirier extend sincere thanks to the gentleman who started the fund and to neighbors and friends who contributed generously after Mr Poirier's bad accident. Thank you again, kind friends.

Urbain Poirier Poirier

Bridal Shower Honors for Evelyn Kelly Bride Elect

Miss Evelyn Kelly was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Miss Phyllis McIntosh Mrs W B Munro and Mrs C A Mansfield at the former's mother home on Wednesday evening. Beverley Kelly the bride's niece presented gifts in a pink white basket assisted by Miss McIntosh and Mrs Mansfield. Games were played and lunch served.

Phyllis McIntosh W. B. Munro C. A. Mansfield Evelyn Kelly Beverley Kelly Miss McIntosh Mansfield

Chevrolet sedan ad seeks buyer for 1928 model

Classified listing offers a 1928 Chevrolet sedan for sale. The ad notes the car, listed by R B Wimsett, with contact phone 82-4 in MacGregor. A five year old mare is mentioned but details are unclear.

Chevrolet R. B. Wimsett

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