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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
3
Classified rates set with YASH RATES and 60c column inch for notices. Death notice for Rollie Lamb Lamb aged 71 dated January 25 1963 in MacGregor Hospital lists family survivors and service details with heartfelt thanks from relatives. A range of sales ads and bids follow for oats hens oak posts and other items with contact phone numbers and locations in MacGregor and area.
Moncton New Brunswick parents announce the arrival of their son David Allan 7 lbs 2 ozs on Tuesday. Proud grandparents are Lloyd and Bernice Coughlin of Moncton and Hugh and Winnie Briscoe of MacGregor Manitoba.
Correction notice clarifies a birth announcement from Swan River Manitoba naming the newborn son as Robert Neil born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Buschau. The revision updates the middle name to Neil.
Beaudin Lisa Lain born January 29 1963 in MacGregor Hospital to Denise and Elaine Beaudin. Scott Donald born January 31 1963 at Women’s Pavilion Winnipeg to Donnie and Bev Glover MacDonald. Gerald James Wall born January 22 1963 at Portage General Hospital to Jake and Mrs Wall. May Lambert thanks friends neighbors and church groups for gifts and cards during illness.
Helen Sylvester thanks visitors for cards and gifts while in MacGregor hospital. Special thanks to the U C W and WAL for cards and to the doctor and staff for their care.
Oscar Nonigren expresses thanks to all who sent cards letters flowers and parcels during his hospital stay. He credits doctors and nursing staff at MacGregor and Portage hospitals for care received.
The Lamb family extends sincere gratitude to friends in Austin and MacGregor districts for messages of sympathy and beautiful flowers after the loss of our father and grandfather. Special thanks for those who cared for our children. Merlin and Audrey Lamb and children.
Memorial notice for Norman Pogue who died February 4, 1958. Lovingly remembered by Harlem, Lily, Hattie and their families in a brief obituary tribute.
In memory of a valued friend and neighbor George Har ess who passed away February 10 1962 Remembered by Mr and Mrs Russell Hay and Ken Hay.
In memory of George Harkess who died February 10 1962. Lloyd and Janet Jones note the remembrance. MacWilliam family recalls William C Mac William who passed February 6 1961. Florence, Betty, Joyce and families remember him daily.
Devinia Carr and family mourn the death of Arthur Carr who passed away February 10, 1953. The message honors a loving husband and father whose fond heart is at rest and who always helped others.
Ceana Baby Band plays at United Church Thursday February 7 at 3 pm. W.L hosts whist drive in Senior Citizens Room February 7 at 8 pm. St Pauls Junior Auxiliary Valentine Tea February 14 from 3 to 5:30 pm at the rectory. Beaver-Katrime 4H Call Club hosts whist drive and film show February 8 at 8 pm in Beaver school with lunch. United Church Women unit meetings February 11 at 8 pm at church and in members’ homes.
Two loads of Canadian cattle, 69 Aberdeen Angus and Red Polls bought from Manitoba breeders for 23000 dollars, were loaded at CPR yards and travel toward St John New Brunswick for Cuba bound shipment. A Cuban buying team plans to cross breed with Brahma bulls to blend heat and disease resistance with beef quality. The note also mentions the eastern cardinal songbird range from the Gulf of Mexico to southern Ontario.
MacGregor residents report visitors from Glenboro Winnipeg and Minnedosa. Foresters bonspiel participants from MacGregor joined others in Portage. Fred Taylorson and Predart recover after illness. Betty Boschman leaves hospital. New Cook laments stolen truck extension cord delaying starts. Mrs. George Little of Winnipeg visits with Mrs. M. Little. Mrs. Bessie Stinson visits Rollie Lamb. David Booths visit S J Booth.
Immigration to Canada rose to 74 586 last year from 71 609 in 1961 with Britain the largest source, surpassing Italy for the first time in five years. Britain sent 15 603 arrivals, Italy 641, Hong Kong 426, and the United States 11 643. Ontario received 37 210 newcomers, Quebec 19 132, British Columbia 7 441. Professional entrants rose to 8 218, laborers fell to 3 145.
In Uganda, despite independence momentum, women face systemic inequality as rural traditions uphold bride prices and heavy domestic roles. A rising group of Ugandan women leads a quiet push for equal rights amid urban reforms, while male dominance persists in rural life. Data on sex ratios show 102 males per 100 females nationwide, with rural areas at 112 to 100 and urban areas at 98 to 100.
140 boys aged 10 to 17 in the Edmonton minor hockey league are testing two types of mouth protectors. Sponsored by the Edmonton and District Dental Society and Hockey Association, 130 dentists will review injury reports at season end.
The G Thompson family recounts a December 20 1962 to January 25 1963 trip by bus and rail from MacGregor to Peace River BC and Alaska Highway towns. Stops include Brandon Medicine Hat Calgary Edmonton Fort St John Whitecourt Prince George Quesnel Vancouver Victoria Fort Langley and Harrison Hot Springs with visits to Sowden Stewarts Steen and LaMont. They describe weather roads scenery and a holiday stay with family and friends ending home January 25.
A Canadian Press survey from 6 pm Friday to midnight Sunday records 17 accidental deaths nationwide. Thirteen were road fatalities, plus a drowning and three other causes. In northern British Columbia an Indian mother and child died of exposure. two traffic crashes and a man struck by a train also occurred there. Alberta Saskatchewan New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland reported no fatalities.
Several early 1950s cars listed with prices: 58 Oldsmobile 88 at 1275 dollars, 53 Dodge at 275, 53 Chevrolet at 275, 53 Plymouth at 195. Listings present model years and asking prices in a compact auto sale notice.
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