New Year's Baby of 1905 Gives News to Town
The first baby of 1905 arrived as a New Year's newborn and family reports both mother and infant are doing well with the father present.
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
5
The first baby of 1905 arrived as a New Year's newborn and family reports both mother and infant are doing well with the father present.
The obituary notes the death of Deneameee St. Java ringer fare serving with the CEP in the First World War and later member of the Gothic Ladee Neo. He leaves wife Helen Nina and three sons Gordon Vancouver Francis four, plus a brother Jack Boyd and sister Mrs Emma Jones. Memorial service Monday December 29 at 1 am at Oak Ave Burnaby, officiated by D. Hankinson, with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial.
In memory of Duncan Campbell who died January 5, 1963 a wife Margaret recalls a broken circle vacant chair and garden memories. Vera Campbell died January 5, 1963 remembered by husband Walter and children Maud Vaughn and sister.
Mr and Mrs John Ivanco of Strongfield Sask announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Elsie Glenda to Raymond Jack son of Mr and Mrs August Weber of MacGregor Man The wedding is set for Saturday January 16 1965 at 3 pm in Strongfield United Church
George Currie expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for Christmas cards and gifts and wishes everyone a happy New Year.
John Gilmou expresses gratitude for visits cards letters and get well wishes while in Portage hospital. He thanks the Farmers Union for a fruit basket and neighbors for kindness and help after returning home.
Card of thanks extends sincere gratitude to Mrs Moore Miss Betty Scora and Mr J Scora for delivering a 4 H grocery bumper and to Mrs Jack Frank for a lovely chicken Your kindness will be remembered Happy New Year Ethel Colessi For Sale Miscellaneous Herb Borton or phone 312 13 MacGregor Pony and harnesses loaned for winter Al Sloane 174 MacGregor FOR RENT WANTED Deer antlers bring your deer horns to Denwal Pharmacy for offer
An advertised trade in post at 215 217 Sask Avenue East promotes buying and selling furniture appliances and antiques through Turner Auction Service. It also advertises beef breeding services via A.BS.Beef Breeding Pro and promotes vitamin injections at Denwal Pharmacy in MacGregor with pricing. Trade offers include cedar fence posts for oat straw and contact Bev Allan in MacGregor.
The annual church meeting will be held in St Stephen's United on Wednesday evening January 13.
Numerous families from Portage and surrounding areas hosted and visited over Christmas and New Year. Miss Phyllis Nelson of Winnipeg spent the holidays with her parents, as did Mervin Livingstone from Codesa. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Murray Garychuk, Harold Rosting, Donna Mae, and many others from Helston, Gladstone, Brandon, Arden, Neepawa, Austin, Pembroke, Winnipeg, and Portage.
The Rossendale News lists numerous family gatherings and visits across Winnipeg, Portage, and surrounding areas. It notes New Year receptions, anniversaries, and a 25th wedding anniversary, plus a renamed consolidated school opening with 148 pupils and five teachers under principal Janice Kelly.
Beaver News notes numerous Christmas day visits among families from MacGregor Portage Neepawa Minnedosa and Winnipeg. Raymond Smith and family hosted many guests including Cobbe Rodgers and Thompson clans with travel between Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. Several visits continued through New Year with gatherings at the Shaw and Thomasson homes.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyr Payton of Holland made pre Christmas visits to Mrs. C. McDermott. Mrs. D. McDougall returned home after time with Mr. and Mrs. J. Galbraith at Fortier. Mr. and Mrs. N. Chepil and relatives in Winnipeg. The R. Boyer family were Christmas Day guests at Mr. and Mrs. N. Anderson in Stonewall. Cathy Chepil visits Brenda Gourley during holidays. The Procter family Joan and Tommy visited Carman relatives for Christmas Day. Tommy stayed to spend time with his grandmother Mrs. Sloane. J Boyer and J Kimmy of Carberry were Boxing Day visitors at the R. Boyer home. Please phone news items to our new reporter Mrs. W. Pallister, 473-12. Happy New Year to all.
The Board of Grain Commissioners appointed M. J. Sonacher as special adviser to study Canadian grain handling and grading. The two year study will focus on how methods affect grain quality and respond to buyers’ requirements and competitors’ improvements. Conacher leaves his post as chief grain inspector for the study.
The historic Stilton inn in Stilton, England, famed for giving its name to Stilton cheese, has shut down due to prohibitively high repair expenses. The landlord reportedly began selling the cheese in the 18th century, leading to its lasting association with the village.
A long list of holiday visitors and gatherings in MacGregor and surrounding areas includes Cristmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wark, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Villeneuve, Darey of Winnipeg, and many others from Brandon, Portage, Katrime, Matsqui, Austin, Winnipeg, and beyond. Notable names include Ed Keage, Jorginsen, Driedger, Fraser, Briscoe, Harveys, Telford, and Kirkpatrick families, with numerous New Year and Boxing Day visits across Manitoba communities.
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