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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 03, 1967
Page
4
The excerpt lists per word charges for death and funeral notices and classifieds, with additional costs for photos and cards of thanks. It includes sample notices for Miss Annie MacDonald and Muriel Berry, plus multiple For Sale items such as produce, used vehicles, furniture, and equipment with contact details and locations in Portage la Prairie, MacGregor, Austin, and surrounding towns.
For sale gravel at 35.50 per yard offered by Allan's Transfer, MacGregor. Jims Sales and Service advertises tractor repair and general repair services with contact at 156 MacGregor.
For Rent two suites in a house and a jet for sale. Any reasonable offer accepted. Thrift Shop Austin or Box 207 Altona. WANTED live chickens and fowl. For prices and pick up day phone Brown's Poultry Service evenings 6 9 334 5570 Winni.
Chris Sanderson, born 1906 in Banton England, died July 18 1967, husband of Edna Sanderson of 338 Furby St Winnipeg. He worked on Saskatchewan and Manitoba farms before 1928 settling northwest of Austin. Later with Pearson Construction in Brandon Selkirk Winnipeg and helped build the Union Centre. Surviving Edna Pearson Sanderson, daughter Evelyn Barbour, son Monty, nine grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters in England, plus relatives. Funeral July 21 at Christ Church Russia, interment in Austin Cemetery.
Longtime Austin resident Miss Annie MacDonald aged 77 passed away Sunday at Winnipeg General Hospital. She lived in Saltcoats Saskatchewan before moving to Manitoba as a child, spent two decades with the University of Manitoba Fort Garry staff, and later resided in Austin Portage la Prairie and MacGregor. Survived by four brothers and predeceased by siblings, funeral held Tuesday at Austin Cemetery with McMaster Funeral Home arranging and several named mourners.
Kirby Alten Flostrand Allan Flostrana of Keewatin died at Win one oar Hospital on Monday at age 28 born January 7 1939 in Kenora survived by his wife Ellen and his parents two sisters and one brother are listed in the notice. He attended Keewatin Public School Kenora High School and United College in Winnipeg.
Funeral service held July 28 at Brown's Funeral Home for Francis Melvin Kilfoyle with interment at Lake of the Woods Cemetery. In memoriam notices express enduring sorrow, remembering him by family.
The Austin UCW praises volunteers and donors who aided the Threshermen's Reunion in the UCW kitchen and booth. Fred Lake extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for meat, cards, and calls, and to Dr O Connell and MacGregor hospital staff for care.
Greta Byron and Mel Adams express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends in Sighthill Austin and Pratt districts for gifts received after leaving the district. They invite calls at 742 4th St N W Portage and note the kindness will never be forgotten.
Mrs Annette Mayer thanks Dr O Connell for patience and skill during a dire need and praises the cheerful cooperative staff who made her stay a real pleasure. She highly recommends the hospital for those in need.
The Cobbe family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy received during their recent bereavement. Special thanks are extended to Mr. G Marginet Rev Armistead and members of Temple Lodge No 99 AP AM.
We extend sincere thanks to everyone who sent flowers and cards during our bereavement in the loss of our husband and son in law Kirby Flostrand Ellen Flostrand Mr and Mrs R Mahan
The Sanderson family extends heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness, sympathy cards, and floral tributes following the death of their husband and father, Chris Sanderson. Special appreciation to Rev. Fleming, the Union Centre staff, Tom Fick, the pallbearers, flowerbearers, and McMaster Funeral Home.
A brief note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and relatives for help gifts and visits following recent prayers and well wishes. It mentions appreciation for support from the community and the kindness shown during a difficult time.
Anyone wishing to join the Manitoba Medical Service for October 1 1967 coverage must have application filed on or before August 10 Apply Fred or Muriel Snaith phone 20 Mac Gregor.
Tenders will be received for two gasoline price per gallon from pumps for four buses totaling about five thousand gallons. Tenders close at 5 30 on August 14th. The under signed reserves the right to reject any tender.
Tenders invited by the undersigned for one 1968 42 passenger S cylinder school bus fitted to Manitoba specs. Also requests tenders to trade a 1960 36 passenger school bus. Tenders due by August 14. Delivery ASAP. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Tender invites conversion of coal fired boiler to natural gas at MacGregor Consoli School old building. Work includes removing stoker, Roberts Gordon 244 conversion with RASCA control, aluminum chimney liner, draft hood, piping wiring, fresh air intake, permits, and initial start. Tenders due August 3 at 520 pm. Lowest bid selected.
MacGregor locals hosted and visited relatives across Manitoba and British Columbia. Residents and guests include Gordon Collins family from Lacombe Alberta, the Webers from Winnipeg, Floate family from Saskatoon, Cummings family from Calgary, and many others calling on relatives in MacGregor area during July. A gathering at the Manor featured an afternoon tea in Mrs. Ewen of Carberry’s honor with Manor ladies attending.
Hon Gurney Evans announces a limited elk season in game area 18 from September 11 to October 2 with 200 permits issued by lottery. Hunters may also shoot one black bear in the same area. Manitoba residents only, 20 dollar fee, draw noon August 4 at Norquay Building Winnipeg.
Calgary officials warn southwest residents may face forced water rationing if voluntary cuts fail. A per capita use record of 265 tons Thursday pushed city consumption to 98.87 million gallons, 4.1 million more than July 11’s prior record. Mayor Jack Leslie cited Glenmore Lake as ample supply and urged voluntary reductions as reservoir drawdown rose during hot dry weather. From Sunday to Thursday Calgarians used 412.61 million gallons.
Revenue Minister Benson says government will apply the law to strike actions by postal workers if a one day strike date is set. Postmaster-General Cote joins Benson in declaring the government could act to deem the strike illegal. Civil servants enjoyed a Dominion Day three day weekend with holiday pay added, while some postal workers received premiums. The Public Service Staff Relations Act makes strikes potentially illegal with penalties for leaders and workers per day of action.
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