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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
4
Classified ads 75 words minimum charged per additional word second insertion separate rate. Birth notices engagements and thanks cards included. 10 percent late fee for unpaid accounts. Deadlines Gerald Office by Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Death notices 60 cents per column inch photos 2.00 per column inch.
An advertisement promotes Nixon's Pellagrex Paste to prevent or treat pig scours. The 1.5 ounce tube costs $1.50 and is sold at Denwal Pharmacy in MacGregor with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
MacGregor and Portage la Prairie locals share weekend visits and family gatherings. Names include Don Hay and Mrs. St James with their children, L Beau lieu group in Burnaby, and numerous relatives visiting from Brandon, Mor den, Dryden, Emo, Porcupine Plain, and Portage area. A probate notice appears for Nelson Thomas Estate with September deadline.
A compiled notice lists St Pauls MacGregor Christ Church Austin stopping services until further notice. Bethel Church MacGregor announces Rev A J Hall led services with Sunday School at 10 00 am and Worship at 11 00 am on August 30. Calvary Tabernacle Sidney holds 3 00 pm service and Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 8 00 pm. MacGregor United Church Pastoral Charge states regular services at all charges.
Obituary for Ronald Gordon taurns age 15 who died suddenly at his 4H Sheep Club event, with funeral details and family survivors. In memoriam for John Aitkin Stewart by wife Ada and children. Card of thanks from Carol Kane and the Cullens. For sale items include vehicles, farm equipment, poultry, and Home products from MacGregor and Guelph ads.
Russell and Millie Cairns and family express gratitude for flowers cards and acts of kindness after the sudden passing of their son and brother. They thank Rev Bennet the choir and the ladies who provided and served lunch, noting the lasting appreciation for the support.
Evelyne and TAYLORSON-Gordon announce the arrival of daughter Heather Merle at MacGregor Hospital on August 7. Weighing nine pounds three ounces, she is a sister to Dennis and Dixie.
Combines 1 1956 No 80 Massey self propelled model with 14 foot cutting table in excellent condition. Includes compact setup and ready to work. Ideal for farmers seeking a durable harvest unit. Strong performance history and reliable maintenance record. May fit multiple headers and offers solid resale value.
The third annual song festival sponsored by the Manitoba Mennonite Youth Organization concluded at Mac Gregor Memorial Hall on Sunday August 23. Both sessions drew capacity crowds, with choir practice the prior week drawing 45 to 85 participants. Mass choir director Henry Engbrecht of Altona and organist Miss Elvira Hamm of MacGregor led vocal pieces and instrumental numbers by local groups.
Mr and Mrs J A Bradley of Ontario visited Friday with Mr and Mrs W Adams. Mrs Bradley and Mrs Adams are cousins meeting for the first time. Visitors last week with Mr and Mrs J C Hyde included Miss Cathy Hyde of Winnipeg and Mrs Les Brown and children of Boissevain.
Rosendale column records extensive social visits among Portage Clandeboye and Treherne residents with relatives in Winnipeg Lorebourne and Calgary. Mentions of condolences for Mrs E K Marshall and get well wishes for Lois McIntosh. U C W August meeting notes include Humility devotional and plans for rows supper. University students from Britain to attend Commonwealth youth festival in India this summer.
MacGregor Collegiate reports strong June exam results with high pass rates across grades X and XI. Of 57 grade XII papers, 45 passed (78.9%). In grade XI, 251 papers, 180 passed (71.7%), with 20 attempting the full schedule and eight passing. Seventeen more entries detail individual student marks, sups, and graduation progress, noting the largest XI graduation cohort to date and staff names for August classes.
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