Obituary: Adam Duncan of Melvin Passes Away in Sidney
Adam Duncan longtime Melvin district resident died February 3 at MacGregor hospital aged about years 5 months. He moved from Austin in 1920 to Melvin with a sister and cared for two nephews. He served as Melvin school district secretary treasurer and married Alice Peck in 1936. Funeral held February 6 at Austin United Church officiated by Rev D E Bennett with interment in Sidney Cemetery.
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Adam Duncan
Austin
Melvin
Alice Peck
Lames
Harry Peek
Duncan
Sidney
George Duncan
James
Rivers
Man
Alex
Mary) McQueen
Englehart
Ont
Canada
United States
Austin United Church
D. E. Bennett
C. E. Cole
Raymond Peck
Archie McIntyre
George Hay
Russell Hay
James McPherson
Donald Michie
John McGregor
Walter Bodnarchuk
McMaster Funeral Home
Portage
In Memoriam O'Brien Dear Father Passed Feb 24 1964
In loving memory of our dear father who passed away February 24 1964. God saw you getting weary and called you home. Our hearts are heavy yet we carry you in memory. Lovingly remembered by Vivian Loletta and Doris.
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O'Brien
Vivian
Loletta
Doris
Birth of Gary Wayne Rintoul
Danny and Louise Rintoul announce the birth of their son Gary Wayne on February 14 1965. The baby weighed 6 13 and is a brother for Darwin.
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Rintoul
Danny
Louise
Landers
Gary Wayne
Darwin
Engagement announced for Donna Mas and Wayne Moore
Mrs Wallace Lenton and Mr Wallace Lenton Portage la Prairie announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Donna Mas aged 19 to Wayne Moore youngest son of Mr and Mrs W H Moore of Austin The wedding is planned for 730 on March 19 at St Mary's Anglican Church Portage la Prairie dispute
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Wallace Lenton
Portage la Prairie
Donna Mas
Wayne Moore
W. H. Moore
Austin
St. Mary’s
Card of Thanks for support during illness and bereavement
The writer expresses gratitude to friends and relatives who helped during the illness of the late husband and those who sent cards gifts and flowers. Thanks are extended to Dr Ford nursing staff of MacGregor Hospital Rev D E Bennett C R Cole United Church choir and to Mr and Mrs Robt Bar and Mr and Mrs Fred Peck for hospitality.
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Ford
MacGregor Hospital
D. E. Bennett
C. R. Cole
United Church Choir
Robt
Fred Peck
Our house expresses thanks for thoughtful gesture
Bob and Nettie Scheitz extend gratitude for the thoughtful gesture received. Their message conveys appreciation for kindness shown to them and acknowledges the consideration from the sender.
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Bob and
Nettie Scheitz
Thanks for Kind Support During Illness and Banquet
A reader expresses sincere thanks to friends who sent fruit parcels and cards during illness and to Dr Ford and MacGregor Hospital staff. The WI also thanks helpers at the Ladies Bonspiel banquet and apologizes for heating system issues with well wishes for no after effects.
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Ford
MacGregor Hospital
Valentine Tea Earns Thanks From Paul’s J.A.
Members and leaders express gratitude to all who helped make the Valentine tea a success. Special thanks are given to all who donated and supported the event.
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It. Paul's
J.A
Hose
Specis
Gratitude Expressed for Kindness in Macaulay and Southend
Mrs Doris Pogue thanks friends and neighbours for luggage and visits while settling in MacGregor. She also thanks the ladies curling club for a fruit parcel and others who sent baking and helped with washing during her hand cast period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Curling Club
Doris Pogue
Austin rink honors Pete Friesen for pool room donation
The Austin rink committee thanks Mr. Pete Friesen for the use of his pool room and facilities in February 81 to host a pool tournament as a donation toward the bonspiel.
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Austin Rink
Pete Friesen
Sincere thanks to friends after hospital stay
Edna and Kenny Kane express gratitude for cards gifts and support while hospitalized in Portage and MacGregor hospitals. They thank the WI student council the Olito family fruit parcels and neighbors for baking and kind thoughts.
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Portage
MacGregor
Souncil
Olito
Edna and
Kenny Kane
Thanks for flowers and support during hospital stay
Frank Bogue expresses gratitude to all who sent flowers fruit parcels letters and cards and visited him while a patient at MacGregor hospital and after returning home. He extends special thanks to the hospital staff for their kind attention.
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MacGregor Hospital
Frank Bogue
Margie Nicol
Gratitude Note From Margie Nicol After Hospital Stay
Margie Nicol expresses thanks to friends and relatives for cards fruit gifts and visits during her hospital stay at Mac Gregor and during convalescence at home.
Thanks to Volunteers at the Ladies' Bonspiel Lunch Bar
The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. expresses gratitude to all donors and workers at the lunch bar during the Ladies' Bonspiel. Special thanks to the non members who assisted and donated.
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U.C.W
Proved Sires Ad for Norman Thompson Estate
An advertisement for four Canadian Breeders promotes top dairy sires for Norman Thompson Estate. It urges breeders to select proven bulls based on daughters’ results and offers daily service in MacGregor via technician Bob Watton.
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Bob Watton
MacGregor
John Deere Day at Tivol Theatre for Farm Families
A full day of wholesome enjoyment for every farm family is planned at the Tivol Theatre on Saturday February 27 with showings at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn and a meal will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Show Room.
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John Deere
Tivol Theatre
Lye Motors Adverts Dehorning Paste and Job Postings
An ad lists Nixon's Dehorning Paste in a plastic bottle for 1 dollar a pair of ounces with a money back promise, available at Denial Pharmacy in MacGregor. It also announces a help wanted notice for a cookhousekeeper at MacGregor Medical Nursing Unit with duties starting March 1 and contact Miss M Wiebe, Matron, MacGregor Hospital for salary details.
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Nixon
MacGregor
North Norfolk
MacGregor Medical Nursing Unit
M. Wiebe
MacGregor Hospital
Caretaker Post Open at MacGregor Collegiate
Applications are invited by the undersigned for a caretaker at MacGregor Collegiate. Duties include janitorial services minor repairs and maintenance of building and grounds. Salary up to 3000 per year. Applications close February 27 1965. Further information from H J Dankes or Mrs G Erlendson Pine Creek School Division No 30 Langruth Man.
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MacGregor Collegiate
Muinor
Sela
H. J. Dankes
Reiter
G. Erlendson
Pine Creek
Langruth, Man
Sealed tenders for Masonic Lodge property at Austin Man
Sealed tenders will be received until 12 noon March 1 1965 for the Masonic Lodge property in Austin Manitoba including building with furnace and two lots. Tenders may be for the building with lots separately. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Signed KG Routley Secretary, No 78.
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Masonic Lodge
Austin
Man
Recreational Association Appoints Directors
At a recent meeting of the MacGregor Recreation Association Mr Kember was named to a director post alongside fellow appointees, as organizational leadership moves forward under renewed governance. The board aims to guide local recreation programs and community activities.
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MacGregor Recreations Association
Kember
The
MacGre
MacGregor Local News Highlights Socials and Clubs
Hazel Beattie and Brad ey of Oakbank spent the weekend with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith. Curlers competed at the Carl Derry bonspiel but were edged from prizes. Muirhead Brothers hosted dinner. Craig Walker returned from United Nations service in the Middle East. Various visits and anniversaries noted including a diamond wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs Geo Pennell. Town church services, judo club, and physical fitness classes announced with plans for arts and crafts hat making class and ward budget discussions set for Feb 28 1965.
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Hazel Beattie and
Bradey
Oakbank
Inlaw
Lawrence Smith
Jack Emerson
Clarence Sparrow
Andy Stone
Sidney
Fred Wright
Carl Derry
Muirhead
Muirheads
MacGregor
Ars
Was. Hammond
Kamsack
Sask
Geo. Pennell
Notice to Creditors Estate of Arthur James Grove
Notice to creditors of the estate of Arthur James Grove late of MacGregor Manitoba farmer. Claims must be filed with Charles W. Sing QC solicitor for the executors at 21 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie Manitoba before April 2 1965. Dated Portage la Prairie Manitoba February 12 1965.
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Arthur James Grove
MacGregor
Province of
Manitoba
Royal Road North
P.O
Portage 2
Prairie
Or Beffore
A.D
Portagegea
Charles W. Sing
Estate of Jacob Neufeld Portage la Prairie Manitoba
Estate of Jacob Neufeld of North Norfolk Manitoba blacksmith is probated. All claims against the estate must be verified by statutory declaration and signed in Portage la Prairie Manitoba before February 6 1965. Dated at Portage la Prairie February 9 1965. Reenberg QC.
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Jacob Neufeld
North Norfolk
Manitoba
Portage A Prairie
Abel
Weir Named To Post On Secretariat
Dr J R Weir dean of the faculty at the University of Manitoba has been named to a five man federal scientific Secretariat to advise the Privy Council. He will join Louis Dugal Rennie Whitehead Elwyn Hughes and Frank Forward on the committee. The group will act as an advisory panel rather than as researchers.
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J. R. Weir
Faculty of Agriculture and Home Economics
University of Manitoba
Privy Council
Dean Weir
Ottawa
Weir
Louis Dugal
University of Ottawa
Rennie Whitehead
RCA Victor
Elwyn Hughes
Washington
Austin Minor Hockey Teams Stay Active Amid Losses
Austin's minor hockey squads faced repeated defeats from January to February while showing perseverance. Players like Murray Makinson and Willy Weiler scored in various games as teams battled cold weather and travel to Gladstone, Carberry, Wellwood, and MacGregor. Practice nights remain Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm with broad club encouragement for new players.
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Anders
Carberry
Wellwood
Atin
Larry Doucelle
Jim Klassen
Austin
Murray Makinson
MacGregor
Murray Lewis
Willy Weiler
Austins
Willy
Fae
Ben Klassen
Murray ‘Makinson
Clare Rand
Allan Duncan
Allan ‘Tait
Wards
Leonard Bennett
Ray Seaman
Jerry ‘Trowsky
Leonard Rands
Brian Hay
Prank Hay
Gordon Williams
Jerry Douvette
Keith Lamb
Kevin Beresford
Jim
Weekend Visitors and Family News From Pine Creek
Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson and Winnipeg residents Bill Watson Garry Schaietel and Phylis Nelson. Other visitors came from Austin and Winnipeg plus ongoing family notices of birthdays illnesses and new arrivals.
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Albert Lunn
Verna| Stenhouse
Winnipeg
W. Sparrow
Russell Cairns
Orangeville
Bev Allan
Perry Allan
Portage
Elmer Nelson
Bill Watson
Garry Schaietel
Phylis Nelson
Bobb
Chambers
Gerald
Sharon
Austin
Alex Livingstone
Pete Galloway
Tuneday
Sorenson A | Gins
Gittetone
Jay
A. Livingstone
F Aarold
Joe
Lloyd Livingstone
Bob Beatty
Hel Sston
Walter
Arden
Harold
Lloyd
Itr
Ernie Livingstone
Marilyn
Neepawa
Liquid Fertilizer Not Worth Cost For Wheat Yields
Manitoba government report finds liquid fertilizer costly with limited yield gains. Trials by University of Manitoba and Brandon Station show increased yield does not cover fertilizer expense. Pelleted fertilizer with seed drill yields 36 bushels acre at low cost, profit $4.54.
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Robert Bradley
Agriculture Department
University of Manitoba
Brandon
Morden
Manitoba
Selkirk
One Dead 38 Homeless After Winnipeg Fire
A pre dawn blaze at a 30 year old apartment block on Winnipeg's edge left one man dead and 38 people homeless. A third floor tenant Mrs Sarah Cramp woke to smoke and alerted others then aided neighbors out of the building before firefighters arrived. Local officials have not released the deceased’s name.
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Winnipeg
Sarah Cramp
Pauls WA Regular Meeting Held at Mrs Ed Chanton Home
The WA group will gather at the home of Mrs Ed Chanton on February 25 at 7 pm in the SCCR. Host will be phoned to confirm attendance.
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T. Paul's
Ed Chanton
At & Pam
Seine
SCCR
Tsser
Waterfowl habitat plan urged at Saskatchewan convention
Saskatoon president G R Schmidt urged preserving potholes as breeding grounds for waterfowl at the Saskatchewan Fish and Game League meeting in North Battleford. He called for action to prevent holes from being bulldozed and recommended prairie tree plantings as windbreaks and cover.
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North Battleford
Sask
Wairie
G. R. Schmidt
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Fish and Game League
Schmidt
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Vn Shaw
Jack Legg
Norman Thompson
Furner
Turner Auction Service
Wayne Sharp
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Brendan O'Brien
Amienage HidaLe
Davos
LYE Motors Ltd
Recreational Association
Craig Walker
Hame
United Nations
Middle East
Air
Mrs. J
Barber
Ainner
J. Martinnizen Home
Rod Brown
Pat
Gail
Linda Walker
Harry Litster
Town
Fred Lake
Connie McKelvy
Jas. Grantham
Gladstone
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Bob Kilfoyle
Mrs
R. J. Kilfoyle
Una Kuran
Vern McKelvy
Ray
Son Dale
Clinton Briscoe
RCN
Cornwallis
N.S
Tec
Jichewski
Eoeneemercy Sorences
MacGregor Collegiate Auditorium
Pene Arte Stalis Group
Thorsdays
Arts & Crafts
Audrey Smith
Mac
Gregor
M. Pennell
R. Anton
Smith
Portage Ig, Frisie
Reenberg
Dick Carruthers
Dogs
Glad Stone
Pine Creek News
Veing Staruyn
Lloyd Hughson
Carberry Hospital
Ann Hughson
St. Boniface
G. Hughson
Sanda
Senora
Harold Hughson
Herbie McMillan
Reg McFarlane
Arthur Stewart
Red Sparrow
Lottie Hanna
Roy Vilman
Manioba
Scott
Saskatchewan
Alberta
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