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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
4
Rates for death notices and funeral notices listed. Classified lines note pricing for words, minimums and additional word charges. Also mentions memories and engagement notices with per word rates and column inch charges for photographs. Local readers and column inches referenced for billing.
Eleanor K. Graham of Rae district Manitoba died after moving to Portage la Prairie in 1967. Born in Chorley Wood England she married in 1918 and had six daughters L Olivene Ranibbes Donna Anderson Rose Chase Muriel Finnipeg G Whittingham Laurel Jones and Murray of Pratt. Survived by six daughters three grandchildren and one great grandchild four sisters and one brother. predeceased by son Glen in 1938 and dato in 1965. Funeral February 9 at Holland United Church Treherne Rev Stewart. Scharff's Funeral Home arranged. Interment Brookdale Cemetery.
Anne McKellar of Bagot extends thanks to district neighbors for lovely cards and flowers sent during hospitalization and for baking delivered to her home. She also thanks other friends for additional cards and flowers.
We extend deep gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy cards donations flowers and kind acts after the death of our husband father son and brother. Special thanks to Rev Baily Rev Landers pallbearers flower bearers organist choir lunch providers and helpers at home. Dr Ostapowich Treherne hospital Scharff Funeral Home Holland. Extra thanks to Mrs Gertie McGregor for many Winnipeg trips and support. Margaret Hodgins and Families
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for messages and sympathy cards after the sudden passing of our dear mother Rae and Lizabel Graham thank those who helped, especially on the funeral day.
The writer thanks the doctors nurses and hospital staff at MacGregor and Winnipeg General Hospital for fine care. They also thank friends neighbors and special helpers Mr and Mrs Herman Schweite for house care and Evelyn Hodgins for hosting and support after returning home.
A patient expresses gratitude to MacGregor hospital staff for care and to those who sent letters cards fruit and visited. Special thanks go to Ron McMillan and Russell Hay for transportation. Also thanks to donors for the bonspiel and to Sidney Curling Club for rocks and MacGregor Curling Club for score boards.
Jessie Lamb thanks the many people who sent get well messages, candy, and baking during her hospital stay and since returning home, signing off with sincere appreciation.
Hank and Edie Schroeder announce the birth of their daughter Karen Jean on February 14 1971 weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces. She joins siblings Kathy Karl and Lara Ann.
The St Pauls JA and leaders express appreciation to all who helped with the St Valentine Tea which raised 78.15 dollars in proceeds.
A school bus driver faces a dangerous driving charge after a collision with a transport truck on the Trans-Canada Highway near Thunder Bay injured 11 pupils. The bus carried about 18 children to a Mackenzie area school. Two brothers, Scott and Sean Ozburn, ages 9 and 5, were in critical condition with head injuries. Duncan MacAskill, 8, had a fractured leg and was serious. Four others were listed as satisfactory. All injured were from McGregor township.
Gerald Wells an 18 year old from Red Deer Alberta told a provincial judge he ripped wires from two police cars and detached a radiator hose from one of them for fun The judge Maurice Mulligan asked if he liked Oakalla Wells replied Not much The judge sentenced him to thirty days in jail after being in provincial jail since February 5 on public misconduct charges
Canadian Fisheries officers boarded a Russian fishing trawler off Nova Scotia within Canada’s 12 mile coastal limit after an aircraft from Shearwater spotted the vessel. The escort and boarding followed aircraft reconnaissance and the Nova Scotia authorities prepared further action.
In the matter of the estate of Bertha Jones widow of Courtenay British Columbia claims must be filed verified by statutory declaration at the offices of Tiller Miller & Miller 208 Saskatchewan Avenue Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before April 1 1971 executrix solicitors provide final address and date notice from February 11 1971
Mr and Mrs George Shapansky and family were Sunday guests with Mr and Mrs David Joell of Gladstone. Mrs Bert Radford spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Ray MacDonald. Sunday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Ed Lloyd and Bruce. Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe and family visited Mr and Mrs Pete Reiner of MacGregor for Mr Reimer s birthday. A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Wiebe celebrated her birthday. Mr and Mrs Jake Neufeld and family of Katrine were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Abe Dyck Jr for a birthday. Harold Leckie s birthday is on February 23 and Mrs Henry Wiebe on February 24. Mr and Mrs John Martens and family visited Mr and Mrs Abe Doerksen of MacGregor Sunday evening. Connie Marten has recuperated during a few days in MacGregor hospital. Fay McLennan spent Thursday and Friday in Winnipeg and visited with Terry and Joyce McLennan. Keven returned home with her for a few days. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Bob McLennan visited with Mr and Mrs K J McLennan of Portage.
Beaver residents report Sunday dinner guests as Lu Anne Cobbe, Jill of Dauphin and the Raymond Smiths. Raymond Smith and Yan attended a Winnipeg ceremony at the Legislative Building where Lu Anne Cobbe earned a Girl Guides gold card. Allan Drader and family visited Mrs. C. L. Shackell of Killarney. Percy Smith and Wes Thompson spent time with relatives in Peterborough and Orillia, Ontario.
Austin and District Minor Hockey Association hosts a Minor Hockey Day at the Austin rink on Saturday February 27. All five teams from the Austin district will be in action. Plan now to attend and support your local minor hockey teams.
The Commons agriculture committee clears a bill to widen crop insurance by covering losses when planting is hindered by excess soil moisture or other hazards. The plan, returning for final reading, covers up to 80 percent of costs for summer fallowing soil preparation and planting, with officials citing broader benefits to farmers and related industries. The debate notes farmers’ varied risk strategies and concerns about premium costs despite government subsidies.
An interdenominational service titled A New People for a Now will be held Friday March 5 at 2 30 p m in the Bergthaler Mennonite Church MacGregor. All are welcome to attend.
A compilation from MacGregor locals lists visitors from Calgary Kingston Winnipeg and Colombia among residents’ gatherings including bonspiels Lions conference and hospital notes. Dozens of names are mentioned with travels to Brandon Kenora Langley and Langley Memorial Hospital while sympathy is extended for a Calgary death and local hospital patients receive well wishes.
Friday at MacGregor rink will host three minor hockey games starting at 6 90 PM with the MacGregor 8 and unders facing Portage West End. The 10 and unders meet Carberry and the 12 and unders play Austin in the night’s schedule.
The Austin and District annual carnival will run Saturday March 6 at the Austin skating rink. Races costumes toboggan races broom ball and hockey games will be held with prizes for all events. Attend Austin's gala carnival and keep the date open.
Date based notices from MacGregor Chamber of Commerce and local groups announce a date watch sale on February 27, a hospital aid meeting March 2, spring tea plans for May 12, a whist drive and dance February 26, World Day of Prayer March 5 at 2 30 pm, His n Hers Bonspiel March 5 7 at MacGregor Community Centre with proceeds, and U C W meeting March 4 at 8 pm.
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