This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1965
Page
4
Classified and local readers must be in the Herald Office by Tuesday 130 pm. Death and funeral notices cost 60c per column inch with photos at 2.00 per column inch. Ads list used machinery for sale and various wanted items with contact phones in MacGregor Sidney and Portage areas.
Thomas Peck aged 90 years and seven months died April 4 1965 at Treherne hospital after a short illness. Funeral April 7 at Christ Church Brandon with interment at Austin Cemetery. Born in Suffolk England in 1874 he moved to Canada in 1902 with brother Harry and worked as a cabinet maker. He lived around the Arizona district and spent time on Ponape a Canada Engineer Crops in the First World War. He farmed near Pratt. Brother Harry died in 1961. Survived by one sister in England. Pallbearers included Harry Robinson Harry Zachary Doug Beswithrick George Early William Irland and William Wood. Alter bears Wilf Hodgins and William McGregor. Also note Robert James Kilfoyle died April 8 at age 75 in MacGregor with funeral April 10 in MacGregor United Church and interment at MacGregor Cemetery. Full obituary next week.
David Walter Allan died Tuesday April 6. Funeral held Friday April 9 at 3 30 p m in MacGregor United Church. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens at Portage la Prairie. A complete obituary will appear next week.
Sam Sowany aged 72 of MacGregor Many died Thursday in Winnipeg General Hospital after a long MacGregor residence and farming career. Survived by wife Agnes two sons Harry Winnipeg and Victor MacGregor and three daughters Mrs Anne Harris Mrs Stella Cook and Mrs Marie Barrington Winnipeg. Funeral held Monday April 12 at 2 p m in MacGregor United Church Rev E Armistead officiated with pallbearers Bob Anderson Dave John Scora Bob Emerson Wy Shaw and William Bennett. Interment in MacGregor Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home in charge.
In loving memory of Robert A. Clark husband and father who died April 18 1954. We bless the years we had with him and leave the rest to God. Ever remembered by his wife Ellen and family.
To the glory of God and in loving memory of my mother Mrs. M Hanson who passed away April 6 1963 at Austin. When for a while we part this thought will soothe our peace That we shall still be joined in heart and one day meet again. Always remembered by daughter Doris Shaw and family Whittier California.
A note of thanks to Yeaver United church Katrime club Beaudin and Katrime pupils and Winnipeg hospital nurses. Then a bustling for sale column listing farm equipment 10x6 ponies drills swathers 275 75 385 and various seed and produce items from MacGregor Treherne and Portage area with numerous phone contacts.
Turner Auction Service advertises buy or sell of furniture appliances antiques and related items at 215 217 Sask Avenue East with phone numbers for day and evening calls. The notice references trade in post services and auction sales along with contact numbers.
Beef calves uniform through ABS semen and progeny tested sires, with service details for Can Breeders Technician Bob Watton. Manitoba Medical Service invites MMS applicants by April 20, 1965 for July 1 coverage, with contact Fred Snaith. Also listed are used drills and farm equipment for sale through Thomas & Pallister Ltd, Carberry. Nixon's New Scourex Tablets marketed at Denval Pharmacy. April 21 Memorial Hall concert teased by MacGregor district baseball club.
Consolidated School District of MacGregor No 2434 calls for sealed tenders for pupil transportation on eight bus routes to MacGregor schools. Tenders due by 5:30 p.m. April 19, 1965 to Frank Hay secretary treasurer. Contains bids for Allendale Ferriss and South Rossendale School properties and tank, with highest bid not necessarily accepted.
Tenders will be received for CPR drayman in the Village of MacGregor with tender closing on April 23. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. For full particulars contact W. Arthur CPR Agent MacGregor.
Connie McKelvy attended the funeral on Saturday for Chas Sear of Carberry, father of Art Sear. Emma Kelly celebrated her 79th birthday on Wednesday. Mrs Ola Jones and children Hay and Mrs Walter Allan visit with relatives. Tola returned home after a few days here. Jessie Gair and Ken of Winnipeg were weekend visitors with G Cook and others. The district notes spring birds back and a variety concert is set for next Wednesday night.
North Manitoba legislation heard a plea that federal and provincial governments should help fund television provision to remote northern areas. Molgat argued the northern residents have greater need and would back the resolution supporting extending radio and TV coverage. debate adjourned.
A federal horticulturist at Brandon's experimental farm developed a new hardy shrub rose named Assiniboine. It results from a cross between a scarlet floribunda and prairie wild rose, blooms in July and summer, with 10 to 12 red petals and a yellow center. It recovers quickly after pruning or water stress and will be sold this spring at Prairie nurseries.
Hong Kong hosts what may be the only all Chinese Scottish pipe band in the Far East as part of the 66 man Hong Kong police band. Sixteen Chinese make up the pipe section and figurehead Ser geant Yeung Chi keung says they love the bagpipes. The 16 wear trousers instead of kilts.
Notice to creditors under the Trustee Act in Manitoba for James Peck late of the Pratt post office. Carpenter farmer deceased. Claims must be verified and filed with the undersigned solicitor at Krindle Block Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before May 15 1965. Dated Portage la Prairie Manitoba April 12 1965.
Marilyn Elaine daughter of Mr and Mrs exchanged marriage vows with Ronald Gerald son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Perchak of Edwin in a 5 pm beamdale ceremony at Rossendale United church. The double ring service featured organist Mrs Bill Pilkington and wedding attire in turquoise lace and satin with rose bouquet. The couple left for a honeymoon in the United States.
The Edwin U C W met April 7 with 12 members and two visitors. Devotion focused on Easter with prayers, scripture Matt 28 1 10 and a hymn. Reports included three sick visits and plans for a tea at Edwin school April 20.
Minister Sterling Lyon announced a $500 000 eight month potash exploration program at St. Lazare Manitoba by Canadian Nickel Company, a subsidiary of International Nickel. The effort on Prairie Potash holdings will drill five holes to 3800 feet to assess potash potential. If results are promising, the company will extend the program.
Ornithologists state the ivory-billed woodpecker once native to northern Louisiana is now extinct, marking the loss of the world’s largest woodpecker species.
A sequence of social notes records visits in Winnipeg and Portage areas including Mrs. Crocker hosting, Mrs. Welch and Mrs. W. Curtis in Winnipeg, and hospital stays of Mr. English. Jimmie Koldyke returns from the Crocker home to Westbourne while Basil McCallister graduates at the University of Manitoba. A dance is planned for April 30 with Floyd Lacroix’s orchestra, and members asked to donate used Ny ons to the UOW supply secretary by April 21.
Manitoba lawmakers heard A. E. Wright of NDP Seven Oaks describe a bright orange triangle with luminous red borders to be placed on slow moving vehicles under 25 mph. He said the emblem, designed at Ohio State, could reduce rear end collisions, being visible from 500 feet, with Ohio considering compulsory use.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.