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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
4
Classified page lists rates and deadlines for notices and ads. Includes births engagements and memorials terms, livestock and farm equipment for sale, real estate rentals, and various small ads with contact numbers. Local readers must submit to Herald Office by Tuesday 1:30 pm.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Birkett of Portage born in Homewood Manitoba with surviving husband Raymond and children Gregg Gordon Glen Sheryl, and siblings Olive Engiss Dorothy Barker Clarence Moore Calvin Moore Erin Moore. Funeral held August 30 at MacGregor United Church with interment Katrime Cemetery. Archibald Allan McDonald of Winnipeg died August 8 1967 at Misericordia Hospital aged 61, husband of Jean McDonald born Boissevain Man earlier Lineman with Manitoba Telephone System member of Ancient Landmark Lodge Telegraph Pioneers union Local 435 survived by wife and several brothers. funeral at Bardal Funeral Home. Burial Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
John Francis Ireland aged 82, of 912 Churchill Ave, Sudbury, died August 14, 1967 at Sudbury Hospital. He was born November 5, 1984 in MacGregor. Survived by wife Marlene Tolmonen, two sons Howard and David, daughter Kelly, and brother Colin of Edmonton. Funeral at All People's United Church August 16, burial Park Lawn Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Thos Vance of Lupar Sask thank Dr O Connell and the MacGregor hospital nursing staff for their kindness and good care during Vance s stay, and to friends who helped in any way.
Missive expresses sincere thanks to Wisconsin ladies for a social afternoon hosted by Mrs Edwin Hodge on Friday August 25 at her home. Also thanks friends for gifts before a holiday trip to London England. Appreciation extended to neighbors and friends for support.
Gratitude is extended to friends for flowers cards and visits during my stay at MacGregor and Winnipeg hospitals. Special thanks to Dr. OConnell and the nursing staff in hot places. Also appreciation to Mr and Mrs Jack Franks for avid Goodall.
Engagement notice from Mr and Mrs Lloyd Butterfield of Bagot Manitoba announces Donna Mae Butterfield to Robert William McKelvy son of Mr and Mrs Vernon McKelvy MacGregor Manitoba. Wedding planned Sept 16 at MacGregor United Church. Also includes thanks from Mrs Arthur Kalberg to relatives and friends for flowers baking and help during illness.
Paris state security court sentenced a tro mep to prison for espionage tied to the construction of the French British project. The case centers on alleged leaks and covert dealings involving foreign interests and sensitive information.
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday meeting with six members. Plans include an economic survey of MacGregor, a Sept. 21 meeting, a film showing from the recent fair day parade, a report from the Ormstown visit, and a fall Tartan Ball update.
A 20 foot versatile unit aged two years is listed at 120 with a reference to A2 M and a note TED fim 2maio. Details appear fragmentary and unclear.
Tenders must be submitted for all three buildings as a single bid or separately. Plans and specifications are available at the Winnipeg Architects Office TB Row 489 Empress Street for inspection and consideration by qualified bidders.
On August 24 1870 Col Garnet Wolseley’s column trudged through ankle deep mud toward Fort Garry as Red River expedition met resistance from Riel’s men. Captain Butler’s later account recalls drenching rains, slithering troops, and a chaotic village scene with drunkenness and no civil authority in the settlement.
MacGregor locals share weekend visits with Mr and Mrs J C Lewis and Mr and Mrs John Chapman and their sons from Winnipeg. Miss Marcia Lamb departs for Snow Lake to begin teaching duties on September 5. J D Werne served as organist at the Dolossi and Baker wedding with guests from Orangeville Manitoba.
Police identified Rovert Wniagen of Beechy and Mardel Paulson of Saskatoon among three people killed when a late model car collided with the engine of a CNR freight train at a crossing on the southwest outskirts of the city. George Kerr of the RCAF was hospitalized with unknown condition. two others were treated and released.
XK F Lannegger, chair man of the Prince Albert pulp mill and head of Parsons Whitemore says the city faces a multi million dollar industrial expansion. The first plant planned after the mill opens next June or July is a sodium chlorate industry north of the river, with many other industries to follow.
The Date North Norfolk Legion will hold a regular meeting in the Legion Room on Tuesday September 5 at 8 pm.
During a Charlotte visit, Christopher C. Nor Administration's operations director laments the moon as a poor base, suggesting better prospects if Earth’s satellite were elsewhere. He hints at more riveting missions if the moon’s position allowed.
Ten year old Donald McLeod died in a Brandon fire when a shed behind the family home burned. Police said he was found beside a doorway leading to the attic and could not open the door to escape. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs Donovan McLeod.
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