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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
5
Classified rates for YASH and Local Readers apply, with minimums and surcharges. Death notices describe recent passings in Portage area with survivor details, services, and interment.
The C.G.LT. Spring tea runs Saturday April 27. A rummage sale tea and bake sale takes place Thursday April 18 at 2 pm in Sidney Community Hall.
Readable catalog style noting Yeckshutt 40 Gas 955 Massey-Morris 44 Gas against Ferguson 962 Massey-Ferguson 65 Diesel 957 Mansey-Harris 444 Diesel 952 John Deere 60. The compact summary lists model numbers and fuel types without detailed pricing or condition notes.
A classified notice describes farming equipment including a John Deere Stift Tooth Cultivator 910 ft with a Ferguson 3-point hitch and high clearance version, plus Massey Ferguson 6 ft implement and a 12 ft Spring Tine Harrow with 3-point hitch. It notes compatibility with row crops and various hitch types.
MacGregor area notice seeks a waitress for a hotel café in Rocanville Sask with no experience required and training provided. Apply to Denver Cafe and Hotel, Box 67, Rocanville. For details contact Mrs H Collins at 121 or ring 2. Also a teacher vacancy in Edrans Union School District No 1142 for elementary grades 1-8 with 21 pupils. Apply Henry E Nelson, secretary, Edrans Man.
Weekend visitors to MacGregor include Catherine and Elizabeth McIntosh from Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs John Taylor, and families of St James. Many local residents hosted Easter weekend guests from Winnipeg, Brandon, Moose Jaw, Salmon Arm, Clearwater, and Portage, with church events planned including St Pauls W.A. and a spring Thankoffering. The report notes injuries, hospital stays, and multiple family gatherings across town.
Britain's oldest paddle steamer Consul built in 1896 is being withdrawn from service. The vessel has ferried south coast pleasure trips for over five decades and served as a patrol boat in World War II. The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society hopes to save the Consul from the scrapyard.
Russell Gilbert and Wayne spent Saturday in Winnipeg with Donna Gilbert and Linda Wood. Ken Green joined Sunday supper. Don’s brother in law’s funeral in Weyburn on Saturday. Doug Grove and boys visited Virden. Brugger family attended Easter at Neepawa. stayed a few days. Fred Borton family of Winnipeg were guests at Norman McLachlan’s. Junior Red Cross dance set for April 26. Various visitors from Winnipeg, MacGregor, Neepawa, Portage, Southend and Amarath. Bill Shaw left hospital and moved to MacGregor with Katrime friends wishing happiness in new home.
A long list of relatives and friends from Regina, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Kamloops, and Minnedosa visited in the region. Notable names include Len Warren, Cliff Lee, Garnett Pennell, Bob Goodall, Dorothy Cowan, Lorne Pennell, Charlie Welsh, Art Chant, Sid Hay, Jim Lowe, John Scora, Donnie MacDonald, Vint, Verla, and Terry MacGregor. Attendance at 4 H week and Brandon hockey outings are noted. Easter visits from Edmonton and Winnipeg are mentioned.
A Mennonite Youth Organization of Manitoba backed rally schedule for Austin area youths. Three sessions run Saturday April 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday April 21 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Austin Community Hall. Rev. C Wilbur Loewen of Winnipeg to deliver messages on faith vocation mate and home, education, evolution, and social pressures. Participating churches include Evangelical Mennonite, Evangelical Mennonite Mission, Bergthaler Mennonite of Austin Gladstone MacGregor and Mayfeld. Public welcome, especially youths.
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