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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
5
Austin area residents appear in a collection of notices and social updates. Milestones include visits and hospital stays in Winnipeg, moves into the Scott house, and a return from Fort William. A furniture sale, market tea, and a teachers’ reorganization meet are announced in town, with church services and an auction near Light Hill and Melvin.
Christ Church Austin posts a Sunday program for October 22 1939 with a main service at 2 p m and Sunday School in the afternoon. The notice lists no additional events or speakers.
A church bulletin lists Rev Frank W Saas leading four Sunday School sessions at 2 PM with details limited to the schedule.
The Austin United Church fowl supper on October 11, with a Children's Choir concert, drew a large audience and generous local support. The event featured community singing and classic selections, ending with "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "The King." Proceeds totaled about $181.00, and thanks were extended to the Junior Choir and helpers.
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs W Nl Duncan who died October 20 193 We loved her and how we loved her and how well God loved her too and thought it best to take her home to rest Alla Vernon Charles and Winnie
Weekend visits include Miss Fox at Katrime and Lorne Pennell in Winnipeg. Mrs Keith and Miss Annie Keith visited Winnipeg last Thursday. Mrs H Robinson and son from Pratt stayed with Mrs Clarence Pennell. Mr and Mrs Hampton and son from Winnipeg guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Pennell. Thanksgiving service planned at Southend Church on Sunday 22 at 4 PM. Arthur Scott recovering well from appendicitis and due home this week. WMS ladies hosted MacGregor guests at R J Shaw’s home. Macauley School to host sale of work and tea on Nov 4 under WMS. Ladies from district attended a double shower for Miss Clara Mutton and Miss Annie Keith, brides elect.
A well attended farewell gathering at the school on Tuesday night honored Mr and Mrs Percy Templer and Florence who are moving to Katrime. The event featured games contests and dancing with an address of regret and thanks for their community service. Children from the Sunday School presented a remembrance and address to Mr Templer for his work as Superintendent.
Retirement sale of live stock implements and household goods at McRae farm one mile northeast of Wellwood. Auction starts at 12 noon on Thursday October 26. Lunch served. McRae is a long-time Wellwood resident. Meet us at the sale.
J H Davey of MacGregor offers a reward for information about a black cow with a black and white face strayed from NE 2313-10 on October 7. Phone Phore 71-13 for tips.
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