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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
8
A fragmentary report notes an Angli jay addressed Si hoo Workers and Church Bi League Members. His remarks were described as interesting and helpful, reflecting community engagement and cooperation.
A Katrime W A event last Thursday drew a capacity crowd for a fowl supper and concert. Rev G L Armstrong chaired the program with solos by Mrs D G McLachlan Miss Gladys Lye Mary Wilson and Mr H A Lye, a comic song by Wm Wenham, Katrime school pupils, a pantomime and a sketch Social Difficulties. Major Smith CC F representative led a community sing. Proceeds totaled 94.00 with thanks extended to contributors and helpers.
Local items record visits by Dauphin resident Jes Wigeriey and Winnipeg guest Mes McWhilan at families in the area. Clara Forrest returns from three years in New Westminster while Roy Nichol recovers at home from a serious tonsil issue. Mrs Stewart returns from Brandon trip. MacGregor and Beaver wedding attendance noted. Twenty five ladies welcomed Mrs Nichol and heard Dr Geo Dickson speak on WMS. Bagot Fowl Supper planned for Oct 1 with generous community support expected.
Notice touts experience and modern equipment for top optical service and invites readers to phone the hotel for an appointment.
Obituary notes the death of George Rodgers of Beaver at Portage la Prairie hospital on September 30 after a long illness. Born 1880 in Hillsboro Ontario, he moved to Beaver in 1905 and worked as a CN section foreman. Survived by wife, two sons Charles Edward and Howard George, and a Toronto sister. Funeral at Beaver United Church with Masonic rites. pallbearers listed. numerous floral tributes from local families and groups.
Rodgers expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy messages and beautiful Horn tributes during bereavement and to the Ladies Aid of Beaver for flowers and fruit during Mr. Rodgers long illness from Mrs. Rodgers and Family.
Circular heaters priced 10 18 and 25 dollars electric heaters from 50 cents up Congoleum rugs oak desks from 5 50 to 650 buffets 3 and up kitchen tables from 1 25 up two bicycles 12 and 17 bear skin robe 10 child's crib 5 soft water tank 350 Remington shotgun 9 Winchester 22 rifle 3 50 Savage 22 rifle 2 00 large stock of wood lathe tools and other tools smokers stands card tables and many other useful articles
Reuben McMinn died Thursday at Ninette Sanitarium aged 52. Born in Listowel Ontario he moved here in 1902 and married Mary Terry who died in 1935. He was a skilled engine mechanic and is survived by seven children and a brother Wallace. Funeral at United Church with Rev. S R McLeod. interment MacGregor cemetery.
Katrime Mise Ethel Reshaur visits relatives in Wellwood. Mr and Mrs A F Walker spend a few days in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Melvin McGowan move into their new home at Olden Mrs Bladen of Regina visits with her sister. WA meeting Oct 11 at Mrs J S Barber home. Acnance in Katrime Hall Oct 12 with Wellwood orchestra. Admission 35e. Mrs R Birkett returns home after Portage la Prairie holiday. Giow Club hosts Muir Happy Circle with whist bridge and singing. Jack Barber and Miss won first prizes. Mrs Rosling and Walter Rosling win consolations. Lunch served. Rosling thanks Katrime ladies.
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