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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
6
Albert Blair and Mrs Case express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors for kindness and help when their mother Mrs A Blair fell last Wednesday and fractured her hip. They appreciate the support shown to their year old mother in her time of need.
In loving memory of Martin Sheridan beloved husband and father who died October 1 1956. God called him home, but in our hearts he remains dear. Ever remembered by wife Janet daughters Margaret Norah and son-in-law Harvey.
Donations for the Cedar Chest for the Hospital Aids Fun Fair on October 9 will be gratefully received. Donations may be left with Mrs. Ed Hay on or before October 9.
The Beaver W F will host its annual Bazaar and Tea in the church basement on Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 pm Donations welcomed. Also notices for Mission Band Thankoffering meeting Oct. 9 after four, WMS meetings Oct. 7 and 8, Cubs Scouts joint meeting Oct. 7, US5 meeting Oct. 7, IODE Oct. 7, LOL 2811 Oct. 8, MacGregor Half Club reorganization Oct. 11 at Macaulay School.
Sunday and Monday visits trace a network of Winnipeg and district guests including John Dyck and Ellen Major at Dolessi home, Garry Steen traveling from Virden to White Rock, and Ron Moore earning his first solo flight in Winnipeg. A hospital thank you from Bayard Cook and a 75th birthday celebration for Wm Dorrigal mark local milestones amid tea for Mrs Critchlow and Grade XII exam successes by Shirley Clyde and Gail Nicholls.
The service for Leo Westman was conducted at Christ Church Austin on September 28 with Rev. G Hicks and Rev. W Harland officiating. The combined choir sang "Rock of Ages" and "Where the Light Forever Shineth" as mourners filled the church and gathered at Austin Cemetery where Masonic rites were observed. Pallbearers and flowerbearers were named. McKillop's of Portage arranged the funeral. Card of thanks from Mrs Hilma Westman and family expressed gratitude to many organizations and individuals for support and kindness.
Auction notices announce sale of 48 head Purebred Animals at Portage Industrial Building Portage Fair Grounds on Saturday October 12. Monday October 14 features farm equipment for Robt Tarr 41 miles south of Bagot. Wednesday October 16 presents a farm sale for Lloyd Jones three miles east of Sidney and two miles south of No 1 Highway. Watch for posters.
Sidney residents hosted and visited many Winnipeg and area guests over the weekend. Families from Carberry Por tage and Bunclady joined local hosts while Sidney United Church marked Rally Day with special music and readings.
Mrs. Unive Famer Garnet Pennell visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Lorne Pennell on Sunday. Mrs W Forrest of Ireneren visited on Thursday with Mr and Mrs K Larson. Mr and Mrs J Mitchell of Castle Point spent time with Mr and Mrs Geo Snaith.
A community notes several visits among families with Winnipeg links. Janice Hodgins celebrated her second birthday on Sept 27, and Billy Anderson won $25 from CKY for the best story of the week. Mrs. Kreitz earned $5 for phoning in a report on a fatal accident on No. 1 Highway.
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