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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
4
Classified and local readers ads priced per word with first 18 words at seven shillings and per word thereafter. Second insertion discounted. Death and funeral notices charged by column inch. photos extra. Deadline for notices to Gerald office Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. A 10 percent surcharge applies if not paid within one month.
Herbert D. Ritchie 77 a Bagot area farmer born in Durham Ontario died suddenly August 17 1969 at home. He came to Manitoba 64 years ago and farmed 50 years in Bagot area. Survived by wife Beth Pogue son Edgar Bagot daughter Evelyn Pihulak Portland Oregon four grandchildren one brother two sisters. Funeral August 20 1969 MacGregor United Church Beaver Cemetery McMaster Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
In loving memory of William Shaw who entered into rest August 18 1966. Also engagements Christofferson Clark and Joyce Thiessen Abram Thiessen announced with wedding dates set for December 20 1969 and September 20 respectively.
We thank family relatives and friends for the nice time gifts cards and flowers on our anniversary It was a very happy day for us Annie Thompson and family express gratitude for support and thoughtful gestures.
Mrs I Heselwood expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the flowers and visits since her stay in hospital.
For sale a Rolohome trailer 10 by 45 feet on a 50 by 125 foot lot with water and sewer and a 10 by 12 foot lined building. Can sell as unit or separately along with a utility trailer. Contact Matt Mc Quiston at 685 2304 Box 149 MacGregor.
Pine Creek School Division invites applications for two bus drivers in the MacGregor area for the 1969 70 school year. Application forms and information are available from the Pine Creek School Division Office in Gladstone by contacting the office at the listed phone number or box number.
The Town of Gladstone invites tenders for concrete sidewalks on Dennis Street and Morris Avenue in blocks 2 plan 419. Works include 420 feet on Dennis Street north side and 100 feet on Dennis Street north side fronting lots 9 and 10 plan 418. Minimum four inch thickness. Completion by September 30 1969. Tenders due 5:00 pm August 29 1969 to Mayor S Sorenson. Dated August 13 1969.
KATRIME NEWS reports a string of visits and holidays. L Heselwood hosted guests from Winnipeg and Souris hosted by the Booths. Telford and family toured Fort William while the Caskeys welcomed Wainwrights and Megs Marsh. Tanis Hillman and Kerry Hadley also spent time with relatives in Minnedosa and Winnipeg.
Southend MacAulay notices list visitors and gatherings at various homes in Treherne Por tage and Westbourne. Names include Don McAskill Garry Lori Winnipeg residents and numerous local families. August birthdays and weddings are noted along with Terry McGregor knee surgery at Winnipeg General Hospital.
A July 29 miscellaneous shower in Katrina Hall honored Mrs. Kenneth Veal nee Betty Jenkins. Betty received corsages and thanks from Betty J a member of the bridal party led by Bev Caskey. Guests included Muriel Duncan Olga Duncan and Margaret Broadfoot. A nurse chorus and hospital cart of gifts followed by a birthday cake rounded out the celebration. Hostesses included Bonnie and Audrey Telford Ethel Duncan Olga Duncan Joan Grove Joyce Clark Marjorie Gilbert Lillian Gilbert Linda Heselwood Dorthy Birkett Bev Caskey Jean Caskey Phyllis Giercke and Isabel Heselwood.
Danny Thomas is a grandfather as his daughter Terry, 25, gave birth to a six pound eight ounce girl on Friday. The newborn, named Dianne Theresa, arrives with mother in excellent condition. Terry is married to publicist Larry Gordon.
100 years old Tom Chester of Fort Macleod Alta celebrated his centennial birthday last week. Born in England two years after Confederation, he immigrated to Canada at age 12 and homesteaded with his family south of Fort Macleod in 1906.
MacGregor residents report visitors from Medicine Hat Winnipeg Selkirk and Calgary. Families attend anniversaries and weddings while relatives travel to Belmont Grand Forks and across Manitoba Ontario and Michigan. Read of hospital stays get well wishes and renewed acquaintances.
AUSTIN NEWS reports Sunday visitors include Mrs Lev Weeman Dorothy Stinson Edwin Wicklund and Don Pitt from Winnipeg. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Walter Hall and family of Clear Lake. Jim Carruthers returned from Ontario with Mr and Mrs Don M Dougall of Kenora. Pat Weber taught Vacation School in Nester Falls and Sioux Narrows.
The Royal York Hotel in Toronto boasting 1,600 rooms is identified as the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth. The landmark property stands as a leading example of imperial hospitality and architectural grandeur in the era.
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