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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
4
YASH RATES for birth notices engagements cards of thanks and death notices detail charges and deadlines. Local readers charged per word with minimums and surcharges. 60c per column inch for death notices. card of thanks expresses appreciation to Miss McKay pall bearers flower bearers Rossendale U C W and the families extend thanks for support after loss.
Obituary from Worthy community notes the sudden death of John Jock Lunn on August 8 in Canada. He arrived in 1923, ran a farm until 1949, then built the first store and post office for the Worthy district. Survived by siblings James of Fife Scotland and sisters Jessie Jackson and De Brown. Funeral August 13 at Sidney United Church with Rev. D. Landers. Interment Sidney Cemetery.
Margaret Watt Wood born 1893 in Scotland died August 9 1971 at Winnipeg General Hospital. Survived by three daughters Mrs L H Harpman and Mrs Audrey W Thomson and John Wood, 12 grandchildren, sister Mrs George Patterson of Adelaide. Funeral August 12 Thomson Funeral Chapel with burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Florence Grace Loney wife of William James Loney died at Victorian General Hospital Winnipeg on August 13 1971 born London England November 15 1899 migrated via Ontario to Alberta then Austin Manitoba married March 4 1924 Barbara their daughter died 1946 and she leaves three sons Jim Edmonton Ed Winnipeg Victoria Iris Megaw Alice Jarvis Dorothy Austin 15 grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Violet North Surrey BC and others Funeral service by Rev Thomas Bailey conducted at Austin United Church August 16 with interment in Austin Cemetery
Flowerbearers were Art Ren von and Dennis Janey. Pallbearers were Eddy Hama Melford Smith Lyle Knox Lawrence Chambers Paul Uhrin and Wilfred qi ecene de Nenasition of Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Samuel Stinson aged 75 of MacGregor Manitoba born in Pathead district died Aug 14 971 at Holiday Retreat Nursing Home Portage la Prairie He served in the Canadian Army in WWI and worked 38 years for Canadian National Railway in the Signal Department retiring in 1951 Survived by three sons Arthur Garver Howard and three daughters Mrs Gertrude Cook Mrs Florene Mathias and Mrs Jennie Gilroy and several nieces and nephews Funeral Aug 18 MacGregor United Church with interment in Katrime Cemetery McMaster Funeral Home Portage la Prairie in charge
Mr and Mrs Arty C Rand of Austin announce the engagement of their younger daughter Shirley Marie to Gordon Thomasson son of Mr and Mrs Tom Thomasson of Beaver Manitoba The wedding is planned for September 11 1971 at Austin United Church in Austin Manitoba.
Mr and Mrs J Sananess of Kinistino Saskatchewan announce their daughter Arlene Gail to David Robert Pogue eldest son of Mrs Doris and the late Mr John L Pogue of MacGregor The wedding is set for September 4 at 6 PM in Kinistino United Church.
On behalf of the family of the late Mr John Lunn the executors express sincere thanks to friends and neighbours for floral tributes Rev David Lander who officiated at the funeral Mr Donald Beswitherick who presided at the organ the Austin United Church choir the pallbearers the flowerbearers White's Funeral Home and the ladies of the Worthy community who served lunch in the hall after the service Special thanks to Marjorie Hawkins and to the many people who have given time and effort to keep the business at Worby operating J Harvey Robinson and
The Wood family expresses heartfelt thanks for messages of sympathy and floral tributes from friends relatives and neighbors during their recent bereavement in the loss of their mother Margaret Wood. Jack and Ena Wood and family.
Gerry and Eleanor Nichol express sincere appreciation to friends and relatives who contributed toward the coffee table end tables vase and cake pan given recently at the home of Mr and Mrs Murray Burch of Bagot. Special thanks to the Burchs Jim Pogue and community club executives the Final Hour Band and all who attended and helped plan the enjoyable at home tea and supper the following day.
Don and Barbara nee Gilmour are happy to announce the arrival of their first child a son named Donald David born recently.
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney invites all to Sunday School at 10 30 a m and Worship Service at 11 30 a m led by Pastor Dick Fehr on Sunday August 22 Everyone welcome Also Sidney United Church holds worship at 11 30 a m and Anglican Church of Canada Rev Tom Bailey Pauls Church MacGregor noted on the notice
D M Stewart of Crystal City stayed overnight with J McRae. Weekend visitors included Garry Giercke and Allan from St Vital en route from Nova Scotia to Edmonton, and Mr. and Mrs. L McKinstry and boys. W H Demer of Souris holidays with Bert Caskey. Phone news to 685 2229.
Friends and relatives gathered at the Gilberts home to honor Mr and Mrs Fred Snaith on their 251st wedding anniversary. A corsage and boutonniere were pinned on Fred and Marel, a silver tray and silver anniversary cups presented, Muriel and Fred expressed thanks, and a buffet supper followed.
Patsy Mur and family are holidaying at Delta. Mr. and Mrs. W Pears hosted a Sunday family gathering at their home with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W J Lusigan and Grant, Mr. and Mrs. A Talbot and Chris of Somerset, Thor Hendrickson of Vancouver, Patsy Muir and family, Mrs. 0 Holtz, Frank, Joan and Hazel Smith of Portage.
Manitoba Indian Brotherhood president David Courchene of Winnipeg calls for a Human Rights Commission investigation into a Brandon police report on 11 Metis families. He says the document, deemed racist, should have remained confidential.
Murray Eldister and family host relatives of the late Jack Stinson and others visiting from Courtenay and Esterhazy. Numerous guests from Winnipeg, Portage, Dryden, and Ottawa travel by car, ferry, and plane to visit with local families. Fred Lake celebrates 83rd birthday. many residents report weekend visits and holiday travels across Manitoba and Ontario.
Alex Mann of Simcoe Ontario visited for a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Predarr. the brief stay included informal calls and social visits, reflecting local hospitality and acquaintances.
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