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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1935
Page
5
The Austin United Church announces a fall supper on October 16. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach with dining and fellowship planned for attendees.
The grade XII classroom will open October 1 with Miss Anne MacFarlane leaving for a two month visit to Paris Ontario. Walter Clifford receives renovations by local decorator Ernest Routledge as the community hosts an amateur concert November 6 in the Community Hall. The A.Y.P.A. meets October 13 and elects new officers while E Routledge attends the Winnipeg conference. Infantile paralysis cases appear in the Austin district prompting nasal spray treatment and school closure to prevent spread.
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will meet in Austin on Monday at 8 30 p m. The gathering is set to discuss branch affairs and upcoming commemorations.
Sidney mourns the death of 68 year old Mrs Nicholas McDougall after a short illness. Born in Bruce County Ontario she came to Manitoba with her parents to Melbourne then farmed with her husband in Sidney until 1906 retirement. Survived by husband two daughters Dr S McEiren and Mrs Howard Thorn of Sidney and three brothers Thos Braden Oliver and George. Funeral held Friday conducted by Rev C Casey with interment at Sidney cemetery.
In a municipality a vaccination-inspired program uses nose sprays in schools to curb Infantile Paralysis. Teachers will learn spray use and residents of all ages may visit the nearest school or health officer during school hours for preventative treatment. Health Officers Dr. G. H. Hamlin and Dr. A. V Jubb oversee the effort.
Agnes Alke daughter of Mr and Mrs H Alke of Austin married Nicholas Mayer of Regine Sask in St Augustine Roman Catholic Church Austin. Ceremony featured bridal chorus and autumn flowers as Ella Watters played. Attendants Hedwig Alke and Joseph Alke. couple left for a cocoa brown traveling ensemble and honeymoon at home of the bride's parents before starting residence in Regina.
Kate Margaret McGregor fifth daughter of the late James McGregor and Mrs. McGregor of Melvin district married Robert Young son of Mr and Mrs W G Young of Austin. Rev A Calder performed the ceremony at the Manse Aust with only close relatives present. The bride wore coronation blue velvet and grey fur trim. The couple departed by car for Winnipeg after the vows.
In 1936 an amendment to section 17 prohibits hunting game birds with a pump gun unless the magazine is plugged or altered to hold no more than two shells. The RCMP, enforcing the act, emphasizes this new provision.
We extend thanks to Herald subscribers who have paid their dues this month. Due to last year’s poor crop, many renewals were carried over, but this year we trust those in arrears will remit promptly. Your payments are appreciated.
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