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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
4
Classified and local reader notices detail rates for want ads and notices, including per word charges, minimums, and late payment surcharges. A sample card of thanks from Mrs. John P. Wiebe expresses gratitude to Dr. Ford and Portage General Hospital staff.
A crowded funeral service for Thomas James Carrothers was held at The Austin United Church, with Rev. Earl Armistead officiating and The Church choir in attendance. Interment followed at Austin Cemetery, with McMaster Funeral Home handling arrangements. Also noted are obituaries for Wilfred McLaughlin of MacGregor, Agnes Forrest Brisco of Katrime, and other local residents with details of service dates, churches, cemeteries, and surviving family members.
Mrs Charlotte Sims aged 85 of MacGregor Manitoba died Tuesday evening December 19 1967 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital after a short illness. Born in Dingwall Scotland she moved to Canada fifty four years ago settling at East Setark Manitoba and later MacGregor District where she and her husband farmed. Predeceased by son John in March 1967 she leaves three sons William Piney Robert and Frank Sims MacGregor Manitoba six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral held Friday December 22 at 2 p.m. from MacGregor United Church. Reverend Armistead conducted service with Mrs E Arm at the organ.
Mrs Christina Florence Tean McKay widow of W T Craig died in Aldergrove British Columbia on January 1 1968 after a long illness aged 68 Born in Portage la Prairie she was daughter of Colin and Mrs McKay Survived by husband Bert three daughters Jean Parish Sharon Bird Marion Maliy six grandchildren Funeral services pending Donations to Manitoba Heart Foundation Winnipeg are requested
In memoriam for F Ivy Shaw who passed away December 28 1966 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Alex Gary and Viola with a hopeful note on life beyond death.
We express sincere thanks for the lovely lamp given by the Bagot community. Your kind wishes were greatly appreciated. With gratitude, n and Linda Burton.
George Currie thanks relatives and friends for gifts cards and letters received at Christmas wishing health and happiness in the New Year.
Alfred Hill offers heartfelt thanks for support during bereavement. He thanks Rev Fleming, pallbearers L Chambers R Snaith G Bull H Westman M Lamb A Beresford, donors to the hospital fund, those who sent cards, Christ Church WA, J Chambers and family, Mc Master Funeral Home, and hospital staff for Mrs Hill's care. May God bless you all.
A collection of gratitude messages from families and individuals thanking friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy flowers meals and donations after bereavements. Names including E Chant Connie McKelvy Armistead Lamb McKelvy Moffatt Kowlesky and McLaughlin appear along with organizations and local services.
May sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the hospital and doctors O’Connell and Van for service and care during the past year. Thanks also to neighbors for rides, those who sent gifts, the IODE and WI for fruit parcels. All acts are greatly appreciated. Thank you and a Happy New Year to all, Mrs. Percy Templer.
Local notice seeks quantity of feed oats in exchange for cattle. Interested parties may contact E G Ritchie by phone at 274 2644 for arrangements.
The Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board will hold a hearing at 10:00 am on Thursday January 1 1968 at the Court House Princess Avenue Brandon Manitoba to consider establishing a 65 mph speed zone on PTH No 1 from 700 feet north west of the CP Railway right of way west of Brandon to the Saskatchewan boundary and excluding modified zones in Cornwallis RM. Submissions may be made at the hearing or in writing to Assistant Secretary L G Higgins 4075 Portage Avenue Winnipeg 10 Manitoba.
The Bagot Community Club offers 5 acres in Bagot with 330 ft frontage on PA Road 242 West for resale or development. Plans available at Roy Smith's Service for inspection. Tenders close January 13, 1968. all tenders subject to rejection per club president and directors. Address Roy Smith, President, Bagot Community Club, Bagot, Manitoba.
Bethel Church MacGregor Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Rev A J Hall and Christ Church Austin hold services on Sunday January 7 with 10 30 a m Sunday School and 11 30 a m Service of Morning Prayer plus the Rector's New Year Message and Charge and Family Service Pauls MacGregor Rev M J Fleming leads a 10 00 a m Service of Morning Charge and Family Service on the same day in MacGregor services noted for Bethel Church and Pauls Church with Sunday schedule details.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Thomas James Carrothers late of the Village of Austin Manitoba Retired Deceased must file statutorily declared claims at the Portage la Prairie office on or before February 29 1968 Dated Portage la Prairie December 29 1967 Miller Miller 103 Saskatchewan Avenue East Portage la Prairie Manitoba Solicitors for the Administrator
Public notice informs creditors of Wilfred Roy McLaughlin retired farmer of MacGregor Manitoba and to present claims by the specified date. Administrator Mull Miller Miller handles the estate as of 1967 to 1968. The notice urges timely proof of debts and orderly settlement of the estate.
Mr and Mrs John Lauder and several relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Holtz Mrs W A Smith of Portage Mrs W Ausigan Grant Linda Aurel Talbot of Altamont and Mr and Mrs Bill Pears were Christmas visitors at the Shaw residence in a family gathering with holiday greetings and shared meals.
Christmas visitors filled MacGregor as families from Pine Falls Winnipeg Vancouver Brandon and St James joined local residents. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Pennell Garnet Pennell Linda Pennell Barbara Boaz Linda Boaz Jack Lewis Gary Lewis and many others spending holidays with local households and returning travelers from Toronto Montreal Quebec City Fort Frances and Brandon.
North Norfolk farmers receive positive notes on Manitoba Soil Testing Lab results with most samples from MacGregor area and over 300 fields tested. Welding course, January seminars, and pesticide licence details accompany reminders. Water resources urged for coordinated community planning to secure future supplies.
Government secrecy will keep 1936 cabinet debates on King Edward VIII’s abdication private. Though a 30 year rule was enacted for 1923 to 1937 papers, an order restricting access to the abdication records was signed to protect living persons, delaying release of minutes involving the Windsor crisis.
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