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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
5
Classified and local reader notices list various ads and community items from MacGregor area including farm sales wanted books for charity, used car sale, vitamin ad, local birth and wedding mentions, theatre and church notices, with multiple Winnipeg and Portage links and recurring names. The batch covers personal visits, travel among towns, and upcoming community events and meetings.
Frederick Taylor Moores aged 81 and long time MacGregor resident died March 23 in MacGregor. Born October 15, 1882 in Clerksfield England he came to Canada in 1907 and lived at Gainsborough Saskatchewan. He married Mary Patterson in 1908, widowed in 1941, later married Dora McLean in 1948. Survived by wife Dora five daughters 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held March 25 at St. Pauls Church MacGregor with Loyal Order of Moose attending graveside service. interment Katrime Cemetery. Distances traveled documented.
The Moores Family extends sincere thanks for kindness and condolences after their loss. They acknowledge St Pauls WA flowers and lunch support, Byers family basket, IODE wreath, L McDougald family plant, MacGregor Bakery, Portage and MacGregor LOL, Barton couple, hospital staff, telephone operators, Rev Hicks, organist, undertakers, and others who offered help or visits.
A Portage resident expresses sincere gratitude to everyone who sent cards chocolates flowers and visited during illness. Special thanks go to Dr Ayers and the hospital staff for their care and support during the medical stay.
Sincere thanks expressed to friends and neighbors for cards visits and help during illness and after hospital stay. Community appreciation for MacGregor Fire Department and local residents for kindness during the fire. Local sales and listings include multiple farm equipment pets and property ads in MacGregor and Austin areas with contact details and prices.
A Tuesday evening blaze destroyed the old livery barn behind several businesses in Ma Gregor, with flames uncontrollable before responders arrived. Nearby property at Stan Firth’s building was briefly at risk though saved. Curling and hockey season ended as the local rink closed Saturday night amid winter fun.
A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. George Albinet on their 25th wedding anniversary at their Portage la Prairie home. Guests included their daughter Mrs. M Johnson and Dixie who led the couple to their seats. Gifts were exchanged by family and relatives. A phone message from Mr. and Mrs. A Rumolfsson conveyed congratulations and noted they were safe despite living within 30 miles of the Alaska quake and tidal wave.
Southend-Macaulay residents hosted Winnipeg guests last Thursday. Howard Lee visited with Lindsay Shaw who hopes to return home. Donna accompanied them. The Hay, Heselwood, Warren, and Lee families joined, with Mark Warren staying for holidays. Cliff Lee and family split visits between home and Treherne.
Ralph Kuebler family hosted visits with Foxes and Waines, attendance at Brandon Fair noted, and numerous relatives from Winnipeg, Starbuck, and surrounding towns celebrated Easter with friends and neighbours. The report also notes a 50th wedding anniversary for E. Critchlow with gifts, several hospital and travel updates, and local birthday wishes.
Austin residents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Poyser and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Poyser of Winnipeg were weekend visitors with Mrs. J A Morris. Weekend guests with Mrs. Moore were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Moore of Regina, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and Linda of Esterhazy Sask. All visited Mr. Moore, a Deer Lodge Hospital patient in Winnipeg, who was reported slightly improved on Monday night.
The Thankoffering event at U C W is rescheduled from March 23 to Tuesday April 7 at 8 p.m. in the United church. Miss Yvonne Davis will attend to speak about Trinidad and answer questions.
The Lady Band concert is set for Thursday April 2 at 3 o'clock. Students and community members are invited to attend the performance.
Canadian Breeders reports beef calves weigh more at weaning when sired by American Breeders' Service tested bulls. ABS Beef Bulls undergo performance and progeny testing to provide strong sires. For service, contact your Canadian Breeders' Technician.
Local notice lists contact Bud Graham with phone 134 and MacGregor tam hours from 1 pm to 6 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm for appointments or inquiries.
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