Classifieds and notices from MacGregor era ad page
A dense classifieds page lists sale items and notices. Advertisements mention seeds priced at 4.50 per bushel, oak posts at 15 cents each, Beagle puppies for sale, goods like a 3 piece walnut bedroom set, a Karn piano for 175, and various farm and livestock requests, births and acknowledgments, and thanks notes from local residents detailing donors and organizations involved in community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pogue
Pete Dyck
MacGregor
Ronald McMillan
Austin
Robert Anderson
P. J. Boschman
J.P. Boschman
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and News
Rev and Lavern visited Winnipeg with Mrs Highfields father a Deer Lodge Hospital patient. Dr Barber and brother visited Portage with Tom Chapman family. Perry Allan family of Portage visited W Allan home. B W Gilbert celebrated 82nd birthday on Sunday April 1 13p3. Patterson returned lefty for a few days visit. Mrs Harry Litster left Monday for Alberta and BC. Sherman Mcintosh Winnipeg visit Glenn Lye family. Glenn able to be up after time off work. M L MacKinnon a recent visitor. Spring housing demand rising as houses scarce. adverts welcome. George Duthie Rapid City and family visited Fred Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Lavern
Winnipeg
Mrs. Highfield
Deer Lodge Hospital
Sherman Mcintosh
Glenn Lye
Glenn
P E I Tourist Trade Up In 1961 Visit Totals
CHARLOTTETOWN CP Tourists spent an estimated 38 384 000 in the Prince Edward Island economy during last year s record tourist season $600 000 more than 1960 Tourism is ranked the province s third biggest industry and Tourism Minister J D Stewart says it will grow further About 63 000 people visited the Island in 1961 up 6 000 from 1960 The resident population in this small Canadian province is nearly 105 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
J. D
Stewart
Dutch Elm Disease Worries Horticulturist
Delegates at the 18th annual Western Canadian Society for Horticulture conference heard C. E. Ouellett of Dominion Experimental Station at L Assomption report two main control avenues for Dutch elm disease. Research targets the elm bark beetle vector and breeding disease resistant American elm lines while seeds are irradiated to induce genetic changes. About 65 horticulturists from research, government, and nurseries across western Canada attended the four day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevaren
Western Candian Society For Horticulture
C. E. Ouellett
Dominion Experimental Station
L’assomption
Que
Yukon
Northwest
Flow of Immigrants Undergoes Scrutiny in Australia
Canberra reports a lively national debate on immigration tied to the 1787 founding anniversary. Observers note seasonal sermons and conventions focus on migrants and assimilation, with unemployment at a peak not seen since the 1930s. The discussion considers whether Australia can sustain a 125000 annual intake and remain selective while attracting capital-rich migrants seeking better opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Family and community notes from KATIME area
Mrs. J E Jeselwood lists a family dinner honoring B W Gilbert on his 82nd birthday with relatives from MacGregor and Bagot. Neighbor visits feature Johnny McRae hosts and adds names from Fortier Brandon and Brandon Fair attendance. Also reports include Terry Duncan’s ongoing recovery and a Buckingham Palace organ sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jeselwood
Harvey Gilbert
B. W. Gilbert
Harold Gilbert
Russell Gilbert
Ken Green
Bagot
Ruth Lewis
MacGregor
Johnny McRae
C. Pennell
A. Gieree
Fortier
Walter Palas
L. Heselwood
Shannah
J. Hesel
Shelley Berman Seeks Hollywood Roles Despite Concert Fame
Comedian Shelley Berman says he prefers film work to concert pay and critic praise. He plays Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls at Civic Light Opera, plans a TV role as a traveling elderly peddler, and seeks meaningful movie parts rather than mere ticket sales boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
Berman
Nathan Detroit
Civic Light Opera
Guys and Dolls
Shelly
Shelly Berman
Favorite Horse Tommy Dies at Newmarket Show
Tommy a 20 year old horse used for shinning railway wagons collapsed and died this month after appearing at a London horse show. The aging steed was among the few remaining examples used for maintenance work in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
England
Tommy
London
Massey Ferguson Tractor and New Holland Preseason Deals
Advertises pre season prices on Massey Ferguson tractors combines and implements. Notes trade in on NH equipment and on hand New Holland sales. Seeks used manure spreaders and three point plows and cultivators plus four furrow plows and 20 24 26 run drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Ferguson
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Max Kirshner
E. Armistead
MacGregor Hospital
Bp.oe
Order of the Royal Purple
Court Lady MacGregor C.of
Court Hampton Cop
The
United Church Women
Women's Institute
Stuart, Glenn and
Mabel Montgomery
D. Fehr
Rossendale
Wright
Don and
Isobel Wright
Brenda Dawn
Kenneth
Wilma
Brent
Bill Prosser
Gladstone
A. Harder
St. Germain
Mai
Island
Park Kennel
Portage la Prairie
Gregor
Man
P. Hiebert
Cecil Zimmerman
DeSoto
D. A. Unrau
J. E. Cox
John Deere
John Klassen
Winkler
Macgregor Locals
DR. Barber
Tom Chapman
Portage
Perry Allan
W. Allan
L. Patterson
Harry Litster
Alberta
alacKinnon
Mac
Airs
George Duthie
Rapid City
Fred Clark
Canada
Luxor
Best Buy
Stan Firth
Your
H.C
Cockshutt
THC
LYE Motors
P.ei
North America
Prairies
St. Paul
Minnesota
Tme
Britain
Katrime News
W. J. Gillespie
Harold McLachlan
Brandon
Koscilecki
Buckingham Palace
Shelley Berman
Hollywood
Goodyear
Vamp
Ned
Arnel
Saleon
Snaith
Phone
Hammond
Gladstone, Manitoba
Chevrolet
Biscayne
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Parisienne
Meteor
Evling
Satay
DODGE
Segent
Tome
FORD
Ee Radio
G.m.ac
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