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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1967
Page
4
Leila Butterfield thanks friends and relatives for cards fruit and visits while in hospital and after coming home. Gratitude extended to those who helped at home during recovery and since returning home.
F Ivy Shaw wife of Alexander M Shaw of Winnipeg formerly of MacGregor died December 28. Born February 9 1907 in Killarney Manitoba she taught at MacGregor Collegiate from 1930s to 1950s and later at St Johns Collegiate Grant Park High School and St Andrews River Heights United Church. Survived by husband, son Gary and wife Viola of Toronto, mother Alma Parr sister Una Taylor brother Vernon Parr. Funeral held December 30 in Winnipeg with interment at Brookside Cemetery.
Walter Gilbert a MacGregor Katrime resident died Saturday at MacGregor General Hospital in his 87th year. Born March 30 1880 in Bedford England he came to Canada sixty years ago and settled Katrime. He married Nellie Rigby February 6 1918 at Austin Man and later retired to MacGregor in 1951. Surviving wife Nellie sons Russell Brandon Harvey Lee Harold Katrime eight children. Funeral Tuesday January 3 at 2 pm at the Katrime Church with Rev Armistead officiating. Interment Katrime Cemetery, McMaster Funeral Home in charge. The family thanks WI UCW St Pauls WA for support and wishes a happy new year.
Winterburn and Mrs Gale Winterburn announce the birth of a daughter Dawn Elaine on December 25 at Portage General Hospital. Nick Kowalchuk and Ella Kowalchuk of Austin announce the birth of son Jayson Anthony Carl eight pounds seven ounces at MacGregor Hospital on Thursday January 5, 1967 at 5:49 pm. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of Austin. Thanks to Dr D Bostock and nurses Miss Voth and Mrs Wright.
In loving memory of Rene Stocking who died January 14 1966 with lines about remembrance by Charles Ruth Ella Vernon and family. Also Janet Stocking remembered by Cecil and family with verses on enduring memory and a vacant chair.
A heartfelt memorial note from a mother and brother expressing grief over the sudden death on January 12, 1966. They lament the lonely emptiness, forgive their silence, and say he is dearly missed and never forgotten.
In memoriam for Arthur who died January 13 mourned by Mildred and family. Secret tears and the wish you were back with us are shared in this remembrance. Also notices list multiple ads and offers including live chickens for sale and farm equipment for rent. For details contact Winnipeg 394-5570 collect and Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor.
Wilfred Wicklund and Ruby thank friends from Por tage MacGregor Pine Creek and Austin for luggage and farewell wishes on departure. Orval Chant and family thank Macaulay and MacGregor residents for party gifts. Edith Chant and family extend thanks for Christmas gifts cards letters and support after a bereavement.
Expressions of gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes mark a bereavement notice thanking Dr Bostock hospital staff baking services and church helpers. Separate classifieds list for sale items and wants including six weanlings a 1952 Ford car 80 acres with a bungalow cattle pigs and farm equipment plus hay and feed requests in MacGregor and nearby towns.
A message of gratitude to friends in MacGre gor and district for remembering the writer during a Winnipeg hospital stay and appreciation for support from the WI for the fiscal aid.
A note from Vera Chant thanks all who visited and sent cards, fruit, and chocolates during her hospital stay. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Bostock, the nurses, and staff for their thoughtful attention.
Armed assailants burst into Sadler's Wells Theatre in London and seized the weekly payroll worth £7,000 for 250 opera singers and 14 ballet dancers, targeting The Thieving Magpie as the main attraction.
Portage Garage Ltd lists used cars and invites tenders for a 1967 42 passenger school bus per Manitoba specs with two bids by Jan 17. Also notes trade of a 1959 bus. lowest bid not guaranteed acceptance. Frank Hay SecTreas MacGregor Consolidated School District 2434. Scientists say porpoises’ brains work faster than humans, posing attention challenges.
Mr and Mrs Jim Lowe and Kristin with Wise and Victoria visitors. Katrine Community Club to host a dance at Katrine Hall Friday with music by the Austin Melodiers. Mr and Mrs J McRae visited Clarence Pennell. New Year visitors at Tom Telford home include Ron Telford Teresa Mrs R W Shaw Mr and Mrs A Wark Tom Wark and Jack Legg from MacGregor.
The Rhodesian government plans to mark a national holiday on November 1 to celebrate the day in 1965 when Rhodesia's white minority declared independence from Britain. The move follows years of political tension and international dispute over the legitimacy of the white minority rule.
Classified ad listing assorted used tractors and farm equipment with model years, PTO and hydraulic features, hours, and prices. Items include JD 4020 1964 with power shift, JD 4010 1962 units, Cockshutt and MH tractors, with prices ranging from 325 to 6350 dollars and various attachments. Includes live PTO, power steering, and farmhand loader options.
MacGregor area residents list New Year and Christmas visits among many families. General regional names appear with towns such as Lavenham Winnipeg Orangeville Zeneta Sask Crystal City North Surrey Brandon and Langenburg. Church baptism was conducted at MacGregor United Church and a 75th birthday party held for Fred Wright.
The March of Dimes drive starts next week in the MacGregor district. Fundraiser supports Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. A Marching Mother will call on households seeking donations.
Pope Paul spoke firmly on Sunday against moves to legalize divorce in Italy. He urged crowds at Saint Peter’s Square to pray for laws protecting the family and called the defense of family stability the highest moral duty. In a separate message to Church Family Front Organization, he praised the indissolubility of marriage.
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