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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
13
The notice outlines rates for want ads 75 cents for the first 15 words, with minimum charges and per word rates for additional words. Second insertions priced at 50 cents per word. Death and funeral notices charge 60 cents per column inch, photos at $2.00 per column inch. A 10 percent surcharge applies if not paid within one month. Deadline is Tuesday 1:30 pm for classified and local readers.
Classified notices list Christmas trees for sale from Gordon Taylorson with delivery to MacGregor or Sidney, plus used 38 inch Beatty deluxe electric range and a 300 gallon fuel tank for sale. Contacts include George Anderson and F. Snaith with local phone numbers in MacGregor and Austin.
A baby boy named Darren Mark Frizzley arrived December 4 to live with parents Reuben and Rae. He joins brother Craig and Gerald as a new member of the family. The note thanks the doctor and nurses for their care.
I express sincere thanks to all who visited sent cards fruit and flowers while a patient at MacGregor hospital Special appreciation to the doctor and staff and to those who visited after returning home.
I extend my gratitude to the United Church Women and the W.S for cards visits parcels and baby gifts while I was in MacGregor hospital. Special thanks to the doctor and hospital staff for kindness during my stay. Mary McVanneu
Garnet Lee expresses gratitude to all who sent cards comics fruit and gifts while at MacGregor hospital. Special thanks go to the teacher classmates MacGregor 4 H Calf Club and the hospital staff and doctor for their support.
Kae and Darren Frizzley thank everyone for kindness shown to baby and them during hospital stay. Appreciation extends to those who helped Reuben Craig and Gerald at home.
Mildred and Leslie Anderson express gratitude to Orange Lodge 2811 members for a lovely lamp.
The speaker cites repeated reform efforts that rise from remnants to rebuild against entrenched opposition. He expresses dedication to the cause and gratitude to loyal supporters, framing faith and sacrifice as core to their struggle and promising Christmas blessings.
Alex Paul and family express gratitude for gifts and help during 42 years in the Elsmith district. They recall Tuesday night Dec 11 as a kind gesture by friends and invite visits to Portage. Helen Borton also extends appreciation to the Anglican W.A. for the rose bowl and to hospital staff and helpers.
A December church schedule lists services and Sunday schools at St Pauls MacGregor Christ Church Austin Bethel Calvary Tabernacle Sidney and other congregations. Times include 10.00 a.m. services 11.15 a.m. Sunday school 7.30 p.m. carols and special December 21 7.30 p.m. pageant at MacGregor and Austin United Church evening services in December.
The eminent Soviet composer Dimitri Shostakovich will be guest of honor at this summer’s Edinburgh festival. His appearance marks a major highlight for the event and draws music lovers from across the region.
Mrs D Ormourn Anne Shillington of Calgary visited with Mrs J Shaw and relatives. George son and Jack travel to Fort St John BC for Christmas visiting relatives. John Woodin turns 90. Fredarr and Russ Hotel recover from hospital stay. Mrs Gordon Little's family with Frank Zimmer at Riding Mountain. Percy Smith’s boys offer Labrador pups for good homes. Mrs R W McGregor heads to Ste Anne Manitoba for Christmas. Mrs A Ingram celebrates 83rd birthday. George Currie finds an eight by eight maple leaf. Mr and Mrs C L Duncan plan visits to Victoria Enderby Penticton Winnipeg. Ed Chant and Dennis McMahon visit Winnipeg. No Herald next Thursday December 27. issue January 3.
A collage of reader mail and notes offers humorous and odd facts from high school history teachers to Cleopatra body care, odds in poker, a Twain quote, aging, shoe care, pearls in a Tokyo oyster, Watson and Holmes, golf ball speed, towel theft at a hotel, and animal speed records.
George Gobel explains why he won t join the Las Vegas exodus for big money. A couple visiting Vegas choose between his show and the Lido across the street, leading to a dinner show at 8 20 with service delays and an empty scotch bottle as the evening s tension rises.
The Katrime Christmas Tree concert is set for Friday December 21, Pathhead Christmas concert on Thursday December 20, and the Festival of Carols on Sunday December 23 at MacGregor Memorial Hall. Gobel headlines return to concert circuit with two hours uninterrupted TV guest spots this fall, drawing a varied audience.
The McQuiston family held a chicken supper on December 9 to honor the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Matt McQuiston. Family members attended except Murray McQuiston who resides in Saskatchewan. They received a pole lamp and decorated cake from relatives.
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