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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
6
A scrambled OCR passage outlines ad rates for want ads with a minimum of 15 words and incremental charges for additional words. It mentions birth notices cards of thanks memoriams and a miscellaneous 150 fee, plus a deadline for classified and local readers to submit by Tuesday 1.30 p.m.
Thomas James Carrothers, a renowned Austin area settler since 1895, died at MacGregor General Hospital on December 15 at age 87. He married Ella May Giles in 1909 and was active in machinery, agriculture, beekeeping, and seed growing. Surviving are six sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 19 in Austin United Church with interment at Austin Cemetery.
Agnes F M Brisco aged 84 of MacGregor died December 17 1967 at The MacGregor General Hospital. She was a long time resident and active in The Anglican Church Womens Institute and St Pauls Anglican Church. Survived by five daughters and one son including Pearl Stewart of Los Angeles California and Effalda Criterion of MacGregor.
Diane Moore thanks Mrs Uargaret McKelvy and the hostesses for a lovely tea and shower. She expresses gratitude to those who attended and brought good wishes, asking readers to remember the acts of kindness with appreciation and thanks.
The Lambert family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors relatives and hospital staff for flowers donations and sympathy after the loss of their poet. Special appreciation goes to Springbrook MacGregor friends Canadian Order of Foresters Lakeside Conservative Party MacGregor Bakery UCW of Austin and the ladies who served.
A person expresses sincere thanks to friends for hospital visits cards letters gifts and calls. Gratitude is extended for care by Dr. O Connell and the nursing staff. The message closes with appreciation to everyone who sent support.
A collection of card notices thanks for sympathy visits and messages after losses and hospital stays. Names include Mrs T Hillis and Wm Eakins, Ken and Eleanor Routley, George Hay, Audrey Switzer, and A J Sloan. Miscellaneous local sale ads follow with items for sale and contact numbers from MacGregor and area.
Plants list includes pot mums from 5 dollars, poinsettias 8 to 50, Jerusalem cherries 6 to 10, orange plants 38 to 10, roses 6 35 10 12 per dozen, carnations 6 and 7 per dozen. Mums large head 8 10 12 per dozen, sweetheart 4 and 5 5 per dozen, arrangements 5 6 8 10 up, mixed bouquets 9 4 5 6 up. Orders by 12 noon Friday December 22 and delivery free.
We express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors who attended the tea and for the lovely gifts and tires received on our 85th wedding anniversary A special thanks to our family for the dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Gilbers Matt and Grace NeQuiston.
For sale a seven room house with three lots in Sidney. Features a large garden with productive raspberries. Apply Mrs S Wie ler, phone 96, Austin. For rent a two room suite and a four room house. George Lloyd, phone 114-3, MacGregor.
Stray notice lists an ewe and a lamb on the premises with owners invited to reclaim by paying for the ad. Also includes a wanted big cast iron feed cooker and a sales help opportunity selling Rawleigh Products with no experience required at 589 Henry Ave Winnipeg. Phone numbers provided for contact.
Notice states Manitoba Medical coverage from January 1 to June 30, 1968 with premiums due by December 28, 1968 and paid at Snaiths. Group Sec No 5412. Municipal tax notice follows for the estate of a deceased farmer of MacGregor Manitoba with claims to be filed by January 22, 1968 at Hampton Street office.
Local service announces new coverage in MacGregor and Austin areas for dead animal removal. Midwest clients can reach the company by phone for prompt cleanup and disposal services.
A pleasant afternoon and evening at Mrs. S. R. Lambs home on Tuesday December 12 honored Miss Gertie McKelvy whose marriage to Peter Bouma was set for Friday December 15 in Winnipeg. Corsages were given by various hosts and guests including Mrs. S. R. Lamb and others. MacGregor friends presented Gertie with TV tables and a lamp.
On Wednesday evening Mr eee rae Lessee Thursday evening the MacDon Mr and Mrs Henry O Neill of Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Wiebe. On Friday Mr and Mrs Ray MacDonald attended a birthday party for Larry MacDonald at Austin. Mr and Mrs Dave Doerfler motored to Dauphin on Saturday. Birthday greetings go to Steven MacDonald for his first birthday on 1 Dec. 16. Gordon MacDonald and Miss Joanne Routley attended the celebration. Sunday the MacDonalds hosted a turkey dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Ken Rintoul and family. District families attended Bergthaler Churches Young Peoples Christmas program Sunday evening with choir. The same choir sang at the Lavenham Christmas program Monday night and was greatly appreciated.
MacGregor locals and guests visit Winnipeg with various social notices including Jeanette MacDonald earning a Realistic Permanent waving certificate with a 31 and a Rayette hair care diploma, Terry Lamb's return from Cloverdale for holidays, and Jim Lori mer connected wedding attendances. The week also notes deaths, celebrations, and year-end reflections with thanks to readers as 1967 ends and Christmas greetings sent.
A spiritual reflection urges Christians to honor the meaning of Christmas by remembering Jesus Christ. The author questions holiday excess and calls for family contemplation on the birth of Christ, urging a focus on faith over gifts and bustle.
On November 28 a Come and Go tea and shower honored Mrs. Larry Moore bride of November 18. At Mrs. Vern McKelvy’s home guests enjoyed fall decorations, corsages for Diane and Mrs. Stan Moore, and a lunch for 65 hosted by 15 hostesses. Best wishes accompanied the couple’s new home in Port Arthur Ontario as they begin married life.
The MacGregor Hospital Aid thanks all who helped with the Christmas bake sale and doll wardrobe draw. Special thanks to Pouch Electric for room use and to Mrs. R. J. Shaw for the doll and wardrobe, netting a little over $60 for HA funds. Dennis Nohigren drew the lucky ticket. he is the son of Alan Nohigren. The next Hospital Aid meeting will be at Mrs. Anse Roberts home on Tuesday Jan 2 at 8 p.m. A draw will be held on jackpot.
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