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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
2
A concise MacGregor Herald item from the Ottawa department reports on a local matter tied to federal proceeding. The notice mentions government offices and regional officials, signaling an official action or update affecting the community.
David Arthur Jones a Portage la Prairie native of Light Hill district died at Portage la Prairie Hospital at 61 after a brief illness. Born May 2 1886 he married G Bain of Austin and farmed locally with his widow and four children Fred Mervin Cecil Betty, plus two brothers Owen and Harry.
Rev J Shaver of Austin conducted the funeral at Austin United Church July 21. Floral tributes reflected high esteem in the community. Burial followed at Austin cemetery with pallbearers C R Wallace, Mr Cantley, W J Bryce Adams, F Hodgins. E Dahimer Flower bearers were Melvin Adams and George Dahmer. McKullop's handled arrangements.
James Adams a longtime pioneer of the Light Hill district near Maple Grove Ontario died at his farm on Saturday July Yard 1949. He was 84 years old and left memories of the men and women who helped build the country.
A survey shows Western Canadian self propelled combine owners favor Massey Harris for top all round performance in fast harvesting and low operating costs. Carloads head to distant markets like Argentina, India and Turkey, underscoring Massey Harris as the master machine for modern farming.
Jam Adams came west to Menitobs in 1992 and lived as a successful farmer before his death. He leaves two sons Bryan and Melvin, two daughters Edna and Greta, and two grandchildren. Funeral July 26 at Austin United church, with Rev. J. Shaver officiating. Interment in Austin cemetery. Large crowd and many floral tributes reflected community esteem. Pallbearers named. flower bearers also listed.
Local classified notices for MacGregor and area show multiple sale items including a 4 room bungalow rebuilt in MacGregor, a 1028 Buick Truck for 200 dollars, John Deere 10 ft Power Binder in AI condition, a Fordson tractor, a 12 A John Dee Combine, a 6-volt wind generator plant, and various other items with contact names and phone numbers. Also listed is a small ad for a tonic product. Prices and conditions vary with circumstances.
A large McIntosh family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglas. Attendees from Winnipes, Challis Idaho, Newdale, and Palami gathered for a cheerful day with members including Dennis and Dewar McIntosh, Phy and Cecil McIntosh, Leo Mayenschien, Sharon and Jerry, and many others.
Mrs Riley thanks Kate and MacGregor friends for cards letters and fruit and visits during illness. She also thanks Mose for help at home during her absence and says the kindnesses will be long remembered.
Sets of wash stands and dre 2 good electric radios real good Ostermoor mattress good panel bed and springs. Gallon sealers 2 good used bicycles. A quantity of good chairs harvest dishes and jugs. Hone 10.
A reader recalls a friend who passed away and thanks those who remembered them. The note mentions the writer was a patient in a hospital recently and expresses gratitude for the support from friends and neighbors.
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