Classified and Personal Notices From Portage Area Ads
A dense page of classified ads and notices includes births and thank you messages, many small ads for sale items such as beagle puppies and pine posts, land and equipment listings, and rental and lost item notices. It contains a birth announcement for Michele Suzanne Hay born March 5 1962, expressions of appreciation to local clubs and churches, and numerous sale notices for livestock land and household goods across MacGregor Austin Portage la Prairie and area.
Simazin Recommended for Tree Shelterbelts in Manitoba
Simazin for weed control in field shelterbelts gains approval after four year Manitoba tests. George Bonnefoy of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture notes it can be used on cedar, ash, elm and maple with early spring or late fall applications. Rates are four to six pounds per acre, with higher rates where shistles occur, and effectiveness spans two to five years depending on soil and moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tela Jeral
Bonnefoy
Manitoba
George Bonnefoy
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Fire destroys town theatre in Minitonas
Loss is pegged at $20,000 after a blaze destroyed the town theatre early today. Swan River firefighters arrived at 2:30 am and the building was reported destroyed within an hour. Minitonas is about 200 miles northwest of Portage la Prairie. Medical experiments have
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Initonas
Man
Swan River Fire Department
Minitonas
Portage la Prairie
Trade in on Massey Ferguson and New Holland equipment
Farm dealer advertises deals on Massey Ferguson tractors and implements with special pre season pricing on New Holland on hand. Also seeks used manure spreaders and used three point equipment for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Ferguson
MacGregor Locals Weekly Notes and Birth Announcement
MacGregor locals report Gladstone District W I spring meeting this week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dick Critchlow on their son Richard Randall born March 26 at Royal Columbia Hospital New Westminster BC. Weather notes cold spell with heavy snow in places and late thawing anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Airs
Dick Critchlow
Richard Randall
Royal Columbia Hospital
New Westminter
B.C
Hugh Clancy
Kathleen
Community notices and visits cross Manitoba families
Rossendale News lists residents visiting relatives in Winnipeg Portage and Ontario plus a Toronto trip. It notes Winter Fair attendance at Brandon, Easter church services April 22, and a large bingo with many winners led by John Smith and others. A speedy recovery for Laverne Neufeld is wished and Red Cross canvassers urged to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Mcintosh
K. Black
Portage
Toronto
E. Schroeder
Mrs. L. Bienganski
Anola
Brandon
Laverne Neufeld
MacGregor Hospital
T. H. Martin
Oberon
John Smith
S. Whalen
Fox
J. Tomechuk
Nelson Hulme
Wayne McDougall
E. N. Basler
Ed Tomehuck
Tunski
Melvin Rintoul
C. Stewart
J. B. Chariton
D. ’ McCulloch
D. Werbiski
Kilfoyle
M. Montgomery
John Sczesny
L. Bienganski
W. Henry
Allen McDougall
Red Cross
Local Socials and Gospel Meetings Highlight Pine Creek News
Pine Creek residents report visits from Harold Rosling and Alex Livingstone group. gatherings at Helston, Orangeville and Edrans, with quilting at Mrs. Hughson and a gospel chart by Evangelist James A. Ronald in Pine Creek Gospel Hall. Community members attend funerals and share family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Austin
G. H. Hughson
K. C. Scott
Selsgirth
Man
Kuebler
Gregory
Lena Brown
Tom Baker
Sam Williams
James A. Ronald
Togo
Sask
Pine Creek
Ronald
Oh Gotth
Abe Shapansky
Lois Puller
Joan Rona
Gordon | Neufeld
Murray Knox
Marilyn Knox
Anne Crewson
Macaulay district notes and social listing
Measles spread in the Macaulay district as residents note illnesses and visitors gather for church and family events. Sunday visits include Max Nicholl and family, Bill Hulme, Mrs. Bowes, and others. last week several attended the Brandon Winter Fair and a Macaulay school dance is planned with Wright’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nichol
Sharlene Snaith
Winnipeg General
Atr
Nelson Hulme
Max Nicholl
Bill Hulme
Winnipeg
Les. Bowes
Portage
Pat Stirling
Dave Hodgins
Macaulay
Orval Jones
Florence J
Bob Turner
Nels Perkins
Alice Turner
Harold Shaws
Dave
A. O'Neill
Robert O'Neill
Lorne Pennell
Roy Harkness
Brandon
Macaualay School
Southern Schemers Hospital
Wright
Anglo Station To Open Saturday In Austin
Anglo Canadian Oils Ltd. will officially open their service station at Austin on Saturday April 14 in the building formerly known as Austin Motors on Main Street. The remodeled site will offer lubrication service tires batteries gasoline and farm fuels. Bill Lonsdale is the manager Roy Snaith the driver salesman. The public is invited to inspect the building and meet the staff on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo Canadian Oils Ltd
Austin
Austin Motors
Anglo Station
Bill Lonsdale
Roy Snaith
the Herald
Thimble Fumblers Club Plans Tours and Events
The MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Clothing Club met April 3 at MacGregor elementary with nine members and six leaders. A committee headed by Linda Boaz arranged a Campbell Soup Company tour in Portage la Prairie for Easter. A second committee led by Mrs. Graham planned the May 8 Achievement Day. Mothers Tea is set for May 2. Parents Night on March 23 drew about 80 at MacGregor Memorial Hall with speeches by Peggy Hood and Howard Barnsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Clothing Club
MacGregor
Linda Boaz
Edna Gibbs
Glenda Scora
Betty McGregor
Campbell Soup Company
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Graham
Mavis Bergquist
Thelma Gibbs
Betty Scora
Pennell
MaGregor Memorial Hall
Our Club
Peggy Hood
Howard Barnsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald Office
Ted
Pat Hay
Michele Suzanne
Christopher
Alf Thompson
Katrime Good Neighbor Club
Portage General Hospital
Dr. Black
Houyses
Surgward
Dan Koscilecki
Hodge
Rev
Thompson
United Church
Bagot
George
Kate
Bob
Don
Albert Pogue
Pete Dyck
Island Park Kennel
P.O
Karn
Cecil Zimmerman
Ronald McMillan
Robert Anderson
Stratton
Jacob Wiebe
Herb Borton
Cecil Zimmerman, MacGregor
R. Lone
Rossendale
J. E. Cox
John Klassen
Winkler
R. D. Nicholson and Son
Firdale
Sidnay
Delta Bench
L. Kreitz
Enterprise Wood and
Carberry
R. W. McGregor
G. Smith
Holland
Knox Bros
Austin Exchange
Ed Lloyd
MacGregor 4H
Stan Firth
Tour
Canada
Simazin
Fergusor
New Holland
Macgregor Locals
Ars. R. G. Birkett
District
W.I. Board
Gladstone
Branon
Air
Clarence Sparrow
Don Sparrow
Hugh Briscoe
Pat Sterling
Swan River
Raeates Neta
Bev Allan
Emo
Ont
Eunice Ryan
Mrs
Ed Leckie
Saskatoon
Inlaw
A. Briscoe
Dorothy Sparrow
Ken Dobson
United Church Women
Currie Sewing Circle
Currie School
No Beaver United Church
Rossendale News
Pine Creek News
Ana Mars
Movert
Alex Livingstone
Nick Kowalchuk
Orangeville School
Eileen
Yosilynd Cairns
S. E. Knox
States
Fulford
Edransa
Don McCulloch
Debbie
Southend - Macaulay
Anglo
Thrift
Libby
Bright
Clark
New Clark
Carnation Milk
Utopia
Snaith
Phone
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