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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

4

Classified Rates and Listings From Local Herald Notice

An archival classified ad excerpt lists rates for wants ads at 75 cents for 15 words, plus 10 percent late charges and 1.50 per 600 words. death notices are 60 cents per column inch, photos 4.00. a For Sale item describes a five room house with details in MacGregor, with contacts Ted Critchlow and Clarence Sparrow.

Herald Office MacGregor Ted Critchlow Clarence Sparrow Ted

Elizabeth J Anderson obituary from MacGregor Carberry area

Elizabeth Jean Anderson of MacGregor died suddenly in Carberry on January 31 1968 aged 19 She was born October 12 1948 in Portage la Prairie daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson She taught in Carberry Manitoba and was active in 4H volleyball curling and church groups Funeral held February 3 1968 at MacGregor United Church Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens Portage la Prairie Flowers pallbearers and staff attendance noted.

MacGregor Elizabeth J. Anderson Carberry Elizabeth Portage la Prairie Robert Anderson Brandon College MacGregor United Church Messenger Explorers C.g.lt Manitoba Sandra Patricia E. Armistead Carberry Public School Victor Satkanas Merlin Hodge Dale Critchlow Lyle Anderson Sheldon Harvey Wayne Palmer Glen Montgomery Dennis McQuiston Russell Sparrow Ronald Chambers Norman Ardagh Evergreen Memorial Gardens Trimble Funeral Chapel

Card of Thanks for Valentine Tea at St Pauls J A

Sincere thanks to all who helped make the Valentine tea a wonderful success by donations of money, produce and dainties. Gratitude to those who gave time and energy and supported by patronage. Special thanks to Mrs C McKelvy for use of her home.

Acknowledgments for Elizabeth Anderson's Loss

Sandra and Pat Anderson express gratitude for flowers aids and sympathy after the death of their sister Elizabeth. They thank Aunties Ruth Anderson and Pearl Emerson and Mrs Ruth Scora and Mrs Mary Emerson for kindness and staying with them during the bereavement.

Ruth Anderson Pearl Emerson Ruth Scora Mary Emerson Elizabeth

Thanks for support after our loss of Elizabeth Anderson

We express sincere thanks for kindness sympathy flowers cards and donations following the death of our daughter Elizabeth. Grateful for memorials from R J Waugh school Winnipeg relatives and MacGregor United Church. Thanks to Rev E Armistead choir pallbearers and all helpers including Trimble Funeral Chapel bakers and MacGregor Bakery.

Elizabeth R. J. Waugh Carberry Man Elizabeth Anderson Winnipeg Winnipeg General Hospital MacGregor United Church Memorial Fund E. Armistead United Church Choir Trimble Funeral Chapel MacGregor Bakery

Car listings show varied 1960s models for sale

A scanned classifieds snippet lists many 1950s and 1960s vehicles with details such as make model year engine type transmission and options. Entries include 1966 Ford Custom 500 sedan six cylinder auto radio 965 Fairlane Wagon 500, 1965 Plymouth six cylinder auto, 1964 Ford Custom 500 six cylinder standard, 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 V8 auto radio power brakes, 1964 Falcon six cylinder standard, 1962 Plymouth six cylinder auto, 1962 Ford County Sedan and Wagon V8 auto, 1958 Ford Wagon V8 auto, 1961 GM C 1.5 ton six cylinder standard long styleside, 966 International 1 ton cab and chassis.

Seed grain for sale list includes Manitou and Durham wheats

A classified item lists seed grain for sale featuring registered Manitou wheat Novalta flax Kelsey oats Conquest barley Harmon oats commer Stewart 63 and Durham wheat, indicating a mixed seed catalog for growers and farmers seeking specific varieties.

Geo Lavenham Jim Duncan Austin Ips Manitou Novalta Flax Kelsey Oats Harmon Oats Commerc Stewart Durham Wheat

Burch Seed Farm Bagot For Rent Ad Listings Tools

For rent at Burch Seed Farm Bagot itemized farm tools including calf puller at 2 dollars per week tent slitters 1 dollar per week burdizzo 2 dollars per week balling iron 1 dollar per week convex dehorner 2 dollars per week Apply Denial Pharmacy phone 2 Mac.

Mac Gregor

Wanted Live chickens and fowl for sale

Wanted live chickens and fowl with prices and pick-up day. Call Brown's Poultry Service evenings 6 to 9 at 334 5570. Also an ad notes paying too much income tax and promotes a registered savings plan or registered annuity with deductions from taxable income. D. C. Tarr, Box 357, phone 125 MacGregor.

Brown’s Poultry Service D. C. Tarr MacGregor

Tractor Repair and General Repair Ad

An old classified item advertising tractor repair and general repair services. Mentions contact Jim's Sales & Service and provides a phone number and MacGregor location for inquiries.

Jim MacGregor

Manitoba considers MMS takeover by provincial government

Premier Walter Weir indicated amendments could allow the Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corp. to operate MMS if doctors relinquish control and Manitoba delays entry into the federal program. MMS covers about 600,000 of the province’s 1,000,000 residents as talks continue on federal funding and cost-sharing for voluntary plans.

Manitoba Medical Service Walter Weir Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corp MMS Manitoba Weir Ottawa

Churchill Free Port Merit Plan Proposed by Mayor Juba

Mayor Stephen Juba proposes turning Churchill on Hudson Bay into a duty free port to spur regional wealth and development. He urges Prime Minister Pearson to act, saying Confederation survival depends on regional exploitation and faster highway building to unlock mineral wealth and aid the northern economy.

Stephen Juba Churchill Hudson Bay Pearson Winnipeg Juba Gury Manitoba

Old Timers Hockey Game Planned in March

The second annual old timers hockey game is being planned for early March. Two teams will be chosen from Austin, Katrimne, and MacGregor. The MacGregor Lions Club handles arrangements with proceeds going to the Retarded Childrens Association.

Austin Katrimne MacGregor MacGregor Lions Club Ceeds Retarded Childrens Association

Jury Rules Manslaughter in Selkirk Shooting Case

Donald Smith, 66, of Selkirk, Manitoba, was found guilty of manslaughter in the July 24 shooting death of his wife Eleanor, 44. He received a 15 month sentence from Justice F. M. Bastin after a three day trial with a short jury deliberation. The couple had been separated for 16 years. Eleanor had been treated for paranoid schizophrenia.

Donald Smith Selkirk, Man Eleanor Justice F. M. Bastin Court of Queen's Bench Smith Selkirk

World Day of Prayer Service at United Church

March 4 at 3 p.m. a World Day of Prayer event will be held at United Church in MacGregor. Ladies are asked to note the time and place for this observance.

United Church

MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and Get Wells

MacGregor residents report visits from Winnipeg and Edmonton guests including Jim Lorimer and Peter Douma. Funeral attendance for Elizabeth Anderson in Alberta noted. Several locals listed as ill or recovering in Portage, Gladstone, and Winnipeg hospitals. A Winnipeg trip for Henry Schroeder and family is mentioned, as well as a Wil Manitoba garden weather remark contrasting BC. Snow still blankets local garden as Isqui residents prepare for spring.

C. R. Barber Winnipeg M. Manns Joe Chambers Oscar Nohlgren Gladstone Lindsay Shaw Portage Fred Lake Manitoba B.C Isqui

Two Killed In House Fire Near Foxford

RCMP at Smeaton, eight miles east of Foxford, found the single story home collapsed with walls in flame after a Friday evening fire. Neighbors tried to extinguish the blaze but were unsuccessful. Victims Charne Smith ages 74 and Axel Olson age 72 resided at the Foxford residence, about 35 miles northeast of Prince Albert.

Charne Smith Axel, Olson Foxford Prince Albert RCMP Smeaton

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