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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1964
Page
5
Advertisements detail rate structure for birth notices cards of remembrance and memorials with charges per word and column inch. Deadlines require submissions to Herald Office by Tuesday 1:30 pm for classification and local readers notices. Photos and additional space priced per column inch.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Beatrice Ford Gina of Virden, after Christmas illness and surgery. Born 1898 in Ingelow Man united with John G Ford, lived in Carberry and Victoria before Regina teaching music. Survived by son Alvin and siblings, funeral in Virden Anglican Church with donations to heart foundation.
Large United States and Canadian company in agriculture seeks a regional Crop Service representative. Must have recent agricultural background and be well regarded locally. Fulltime position or can start alongside farming. Earnings $100-$150 weekly with early advancement. Reply to Mr. W. McLachlan Manitoba Sales Mgr 1251 Redwood Drive Winnipeg.
Irene Jones 87 of Austin Manitoba died Monday morning February 10 in Brandon Manitoba Born in Wales she came to Manitoba in 1882 with parents Mr and Mrs Owen Jones She is survived by brother William Jones of Austin sister Mrs Frank Saggers of Brandon nephew R L Jones and many nieces and nephews Funeral service will be held February 13 at 2 p m in Austin United Church with interment in the family plot in Austin
William Birkett aged 94 died Wednesday February 5 in MacGregor Manitoba. Born in Pi Cold England he came to Canada in 1910 settling in the Katrine district where he farmed until 1946 then retired to MacGregor. Survived by his wife three brothers and three sisters including Richard of MacGregor David and James in England and Mrs R
Pallbearers for a Trime Cemetery service are listed as Robert Ker Russell Gilbert Charles Pennell C Lamont and Arthur, with McMaster Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Harold Shaw extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards chocolates cigarettes and other treats and to those who visited during recovery from a sore knee with special thanks to all who helped in any way.
Miss Gertrude Toews thanks all who sent cards and parcels during her ten day stay at MacGregor hospital. She especially thanks the doctor and staff for their kindness and offers a blessing from Hebrews 7 25.
A note from Mrs B L Patterson thanks friends and organizations for birthday cards and gifts. A Portage la Prairie Manitoba advertisement promotes a New Holland baler with trade and cash offers, a public notice about estate matters, and the sale of two regular doors with contact details for Pete McGregor and Miller Miller solicitors for executors.
MacGregor area residents hosted family and friends from Winnipeg Glenboro Regina and Portage la Prairie. The Womens World Day of Prayer service will be held at MacGregor United Church on Friday February 14 at 3 PM with Dr D Jefferson as guest speaker. A Sunday gathering honored Mrs B L Patterson on her 80th birthday and numerous relatives attended from nearby towns. The piece lists many visiting relatives and confirms a wedding celebration for E Runolfsson formerly Mollie Pogue with a large family turnout from several communities.
Received by the undersigned up to February 22 1964 for the disposing of Clar mont school house, barn and school site on NW 10-10-10 in North Norfolk municipality. Buildings and site may be tendered separately. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Margaret Watson secretary Rossendale Consolidated S D No 2419 Rossendale Man.
Notice to creditors in the matter of the estate of Robert Henry Hodgins formerly of Pratt Manitoba but late of the Village of MacGregor Manitoba retired farmer deceased. All claims against the estate must be filed with the administrator by a specified date. Provisions are made for payment of debts and distribution of the estate.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held in the United Pm. Guest speaker will Jefferson.
Marlene Schroeder of Montreal and E. Schroeder of Winnipeg visited J. Fisher and Jacqueline for several days. Guests included Mrs. B. Hird and Mrs. M. Harland of Treherne and A. Sloane of MacGregor. High school ben Spiel attendees from area schools praised, with congratulations to Gerald Frizzley for a prize. Wedding anniversaries noted for C Patsack and A Dickson. Community events include a Valentine dance and 4H club plans.
Manitoba farmers and industry leaders converge at the University of Manitoba for Farm Conference Week February 24 to 28. The February 26 session features a panel including Allan Arnott and J. M. Clarke discussing large wheat sales to communist nations and their effects on Manitoba producers, with Sinclair and Gilson outlining market shifts and policy implications.
Somali troops lobbed mortar shells into an Ethiopian ammunition dump blowing it up and killing an estimated 350 Ethiopians in border fighting Sunday. The same source said Somali units destroyed eight Ethiopian tanks and reported 514 Somali dead and 34 wounded. The border clash began four days ago as leaders studied UN pleas for restraint.
St Pauls Junior Auxiliary hosts a Valentine tea on Saturday February 15 from 3 to 5 80 pm at the Rectory. A produce table will be available and all contributions are gratefully welcome.
Hamilton declares Manitoba on the march as the legislature opens its second session. PC members praise the program while Premier Roblin seeks approval for additional measures. Mills urges swift debate and MPs prepare motions of non confidence from Liberal and NDP leaders.
Classified ad from The Trading Block offers bed springs of all sizes from four dollars, a 36 inch Continental Bed for twenty dollars, a dining room suite for sixty dollars, a Davenport and chair set, hide a bed, a 24 inch Moffatt range, an Underwood typewriter for thirty five dollars, a reed organ, a reconditioned Bell piano, a Kelvinator fridge for thirty dollars, a Frigidaire fridge, and a complete bedroom suite with springs and mattress.Contact The Trading Block at 57-6763 in Portage to Prairie.
Premier Duff Roblin telegrammed Prime Minister Pearson seeking details on plans for closing Manitoba radar bases at Bird and Cranberry. He notes Manitoba needs information on the future of these bases and mentions 200 residents at Bird. Both sites have modern living facilities and are located in northern Manitoba.
Canadian Breeders notes beef calves weigh more at weaning when sired by American Breeders' Service tested bulls. Each ABS Beef Bull is performance tested and progeny tested. For service, contact your Canadian Breeders' Technician.
A brief notice lists Bud Graham with contact number 154 at MacGregor. The schedule shows availability from 7 am to 1 pm and again from 6 pm to 8 pm.
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