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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
6
Classified notice seeking to purchase section of food grain land with buildings near a school. Respondents should contact U. Giesbrecht, box 184, Plum Coulee, san. op.
Local notes report Mrs Rex Martin of Winnipeg visiting with Mr and Mrs A Carr. Visitors included Cliff Madill Gordon Madill and Jean of Altamont. Robt McNeil a druggist from Hill's Portage assisting at Montgomery's Drug Store after last week's accident. Travel reports mention trips to Hagersville Ontario and Mafeking for big game hunting. A reunion of the 181st Battalion in Brandon drew many. Knox United Church in Winnipeg awarded the CS Jones Bursary to Garth Courtlain Nelson, a former MacGregor student. Curling fee correction noted as 7.50. Canon and Mrs Adams leave for Minneapolis, firm farewell gathering noted. Temple Lodge AF and AM hosted a fraternal visit to Assiniboine Lodge with Manitoba Premier D L Campbell in attendance. Bank of Montreal undergoes interior facelift. Updates on Harvey Glover's illness and rapid improvements. Enderby BC reports rainfall and prize wins for Stocking after a dry summer. District tours and social notes conclude with recurring social lists for March to June names.
A November bride elect Doreen Zimmerman was honored at a shower November 13 at Mrs. J. Steen’s home. She sat in a decorated chair with her grandmother Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Lloyd. Guests presented gifts in a decorated basket as Nancy Wallace and Dorothy Birkett announced them, followed by lunch hosted by Joan Steen and other Mrs. Steen household members.
The Y L S held its November meeting on November 12 at Mrs. G C Fotheringham's home with 24 members present. After devotional led by Mrs. Beverley Lamb and Mrs. Mary Stratton, plans were finalized for the annual bazaar and cafeteria tea in the Annex this Thursday the 22nd. The next gathering is scheduled for December 16 at Mrs. Mae Harvey's home.
Pathfinder Hospital Aid met on Monday evening November 12 with many members present. A motion passed to issue a cheque for 150.00 to the MacGregor and District Hospital Fund. Money was raised by fees, a Fun Fair booth and a baking sale. Members plan to grow their bank account by selling tickets for a Christmas Doll raffle.
At the Southend meeting last Thursday the president Mrs A E Chant led a lengthy talk on funding. Members voted to create four person committees to raise monthly winter funds, with DECEMBER led by Ms M Turner and others named for JANUARY and FEBRUARY.
The Ladies' Curling Club meets November 26 at 8 pm at Mrs L B Patterson's home. All members wishing to curl for the winter should attend. The United Church W A meets November 28 at 8 pm at Mrs SR Lamb's home. Also a United Church Annex bazaar today 3 to 6 30 with a produce tub and cafeteria lunch labeled Gift Pair.
Grocery store in Winnipeg with living quarters and hot water heat, stoker and modern setup. Seller accepts a five or six room house in MacGregor as down payment. Apply C. G. Jacobson at 372 Waterloo St Winnipeg. 4625
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