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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
5
A humorous exchange about wealth quotes Mark Twain and references his famous works. The Austin Theatre presents Tom Sawyer on May 3 and 5, inviting readers to attend and enjoy the classic tale adapted for the screen.
Multiple late period ads list farm tools seed oats and barley germination, brome grass seed, farm equipment including drills cultivators and harrows, a Jamesway coal brooder, a 5 room house with lot and garage, an 8 year old cow, buggy and wagons, and housing terms. Contact names include J L Fox John Dankesreiter F C Barton Mrs C Pilkington and John Steen with MacGregor and Austin addresses and phone numbers. WANTED mechanics and carpenters with MacGregor listings. Camlow Motors seeks a shop lead. Peter Herbert solicits home building work in Austin Manitoba.
Local residents and guests are listed with weekend visits and family gatherings. Notable items include Mrs. Hanson returning from Carberry Hospital, Mrs. H F Johnson visiting Winnipeg, and Ukranian Easter celebrations by Miss Kowalcaux. Community events feature a United Church Ladies Aid Tea and Bazaar on May 26, and Christ Charen W A thanking supporters for a tea and sale that raised 135 dollars with G A Girls contributing 9.75.
A quiet wedding joined Delois Evelyn Johnson and Russell Bennett Muirhead in Sidney Manitoba with Shaver officiating. Bridesmaid Beverley Johnson and best man Thomas Mitchell assisted. The bride wore navy gabardine with grey accessories and American Beauty roses. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home before a short honeymoon to Winnipeg.
The North Norfolk Teachers Local met at Sidney School on April 23. Mrs Williams and her pupils demonstrated teaching a new song to the Ravenshoe SD and explained the procedure. Members discussed a larger Field Day for North Norfolk and agreed to continue as usual this year with plans for next year.
AUSTIN G A GIRLS Yvonne Hanson Toni Cronk Frances Atkins Grace Russell Deanne Haid Louise Stephenson led by Mrs Atkins attended the G A Festival at St Matthews Pro Cathedral Brandon on Saturday April 28. They won first place for knitting first for sewing and second for Mission Study Canon Adams and Mr and Mrs C L Morgan sent best wishes to Austin friends. Now is the time to get hospital contributions in.
A Welsh firm claims a new Fonta plastic razor shaves without soap or electricity. The plunger fountain pen style device uses hot water in the handle and a compressed barrel to pour water through a grill onto hairs. Any standard blade fits and the inventor says the large head and handle help the razor find the correct angle for a speedy smooth shave. Over three quarters of a million Canadians in rural areas view National Film Bard films each month.
An inspirational singspiration evangelistic service is set for Sunday May 6 at 7 30 PM in the Austin Community Hall. The message Is Man Civilized Monkey 2 will be delivered and the song service directed by J Anderson from Argentine. Special musical and vocal numbers will be rendered. All are welcome.
Twish thanks Melvin friends who sent a box of fruit after hospital return. Grateful for kind thoughts, fruit, cards, and visits during illness.
The 15,800-ton Imperial Leduc, the largest freshwater tanker, passed running trials in Georgian Bay and will shuttle Alberta crude from Superior Wisconsin to Sarnia Ontario via the Interprovincial pipeline. It can reach 14 knots and is slated for 175 million gallons per season with two-man cabins for its 86 crew. A sister ship, Imperial Red Water, will trial in May.
Sunday visits fill the page as Gordon Corrigal, Miss Lydia Dempky and others spend time with friends at various homes. The list includes Mrs. Hughina Carlow, Harvey Brennan from Castle Point, the Fox and Uhrin households, and gatherings with the Begsey brothers and Loney family. A note mentions the Duchess of Kent opening London County Council sculpture exhibition on May 7.
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