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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1967
Page
4
Card of Thanks from MacGregor Ladies Curling Club expresses appreciation for donations of money and dishes to the curling rink. Special thanks extended to Garland and Wilson Jewelers Portage and the Ka trime Curling Club.
George Blagden aged 87 of Lavenham Manitoba died January 2 1967 after short illness. Born in Hathesage Derbyshire England he served in Boer War and WWI with Canadian Army 144th Battalion. He worked with Canadian National Railways over 35 years and lived in Portage la Prairie area. Active in veterans groups and various AN&AF organizations, he leaves five sons two daughters seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral held January 14 at McMaster Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Armistead officiating. Interment Rossendale Cemetery. Stark Justina aged 75 of Bagot Manitoba died January 15 1967 in Portage la Prairie General Hospital. Born in Russia she came to Canada 46 years ago living in Winnipeg Steinbach and Bagot. Survived by husband Gustav and three daughters one son nine grandchildren five great grandchildren. Services conducted January 18 at McMaster Funeral Home. Interment Hillside Cemetery.
The death occurred at the family residence in Austin Ma toba of Margaret Prosser born February 16 1918 in Moose Jaw Sask She came to the district with her parents the late Mr and Mrs George McDonald She married William Prosser in 1942 Survived by husband two daughters Mary of Brandon and Margaret at home two sons William of Brandon and Arnold at home two sisters Mary McDonald of MacGregor and Kay McCowan of Portage la Prairie two brothers Alex McDonald of Winnipeg and William McDonald of McGregor Funeral service January 18 at 2 p m from Austin United Church with Reverend Bruce Pierce officiating Interment in Austin Cemetery Trimble Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements
In memory of our dear mother Mary Jane who passed away January 20 1965. God saw you getting weary and whispered come and rest. You left without farewell and only God knows why. Lovingly remembered by the family.
In loving memory of my dear husband Ira Edwin Taylor who died January 17 1964. We miss your smiling face and the happy home we shared. Your wife Winnie recalls your kindness and longing for your presence.
Bill and Thelma Bennett express gratitude to Mesdames Annie Thompson Sherill Lloyd Gladie Bergquist and Lyla Lamb for their help on the day of Dad and Mother's 55th anniversary. For sale miscellaneous includes 17 ng PE on Eoneha Phone 068, MacGregor 31.
For sale 80 acres with 3 bedroom garaged Jersey cows, 2 ing s, Jersey fresh, 3 some chickens. Phone 451-32 Portage. 2P2 Also for sale two Yorkshire hogs about 200 lbs. W. Stewart, phone 317-14 or 318-12, MacGregor. 3p2
Sore gums from wobbling plates relief from sore gums with Dentur Eze and quick type. Dentur Kleen cleans plates with foaming action. Hydsolin clears acne and boils for day or night use. All items priced and available at Denwal Pharmacy. Notice for Manitoba Medical Service Group membership within February 1967 for coverage starting April 1st.
MacGregor residents and Mrs C K Barber were among recent visitors with Mr International Nickel Co. He is married to Doreen Thompson. They have two children, Robert George and Nancy Ruth. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Gilmour and Jayson of Pinawa, Mr and Mrs W B Munro of Portage, and Mr and Mrs Al Collett of Winnipeg. Get well wishes go to Alex Shaw of Winnipeg. Regulars Mr and Mrs W Hawes of Regina visited with Mr and Mrs Art Chant. Mrs P J Wiebe left Winnipeg with Jackie’s parents Mr and Mrs H A Lye.
The Beaver Katrime 4-1 Club invites a social evening of cribbage and crokinole at Beav er Hall on Friday January 27 at 8 30 p.m. The UCW general meeting is set for Monday January 23 at 8 p.m. in the church hall.
A dense listing of used tractors and farm equipment with models from John Deere Cockshutt Farmall and More. Items include JD 4020 4010 3010 720 and 10 D series tractors with PTO hydraulics live PTO power steering and overhauls priced from 350 to 6350 dollars and various implements like loaders seeders planters and packs. The ad compiles detailed specifications and asking prices for each unit.
The MacGregor 14 and Anders team split two games last week. They tied Austin 44 in a thrilling Thursday matchup at the local ice palace with Luster Sims Litster contributing goals for MacGregor and Wicklund leading Austin. On Friday at the local arena MacGregor defeated Wellwood 7-1 with goals from Telford Litster Hay and Sims.
Mrs J Moore aged 75 of Boweman drowned Thursday in a cistern at her home 225 miles northwest of Winnipeg while pushing snow. Local authorities reported the accident occurred at the property in this community.
The Lavenham UCW met January 12 at Mrs. Lorna Painter's home to elect officers with Mrs. Doris Dobbin as president and Mrs. Lorna Painter as vice president. Mrs. Tillie Henry and Mrs. D Hird will handle the flowers for the sick. The district extends sympathy on the death of George Blaggon on January 12. Harry Friesen and Bernice McLennan visited Bernice's parents, Mr and Mrs Bob McLennan, over the weekend.
Maj. Gen. Michael Dare presented a plan to the Conference of Defence Associations to reshape Canada’s 0,000 member reserves into three groups ready reserve Canadian regional reserve and Mobile Command reserve. The plan, effective Jan 1 1968, aims to provide reinforcements for regulars in emergencies and to build an expanded training organization.
Canadian Forces orders tie officer views on service unification to appointments and promotions. Annual confidential performance reports CF256 now include tri service potential and suitability for employment outside normal environment. A fast track promotion provision requires detailed justification. A bill to unify into a single service stalls in Parliament.
A one year old boy has been charged with delinquency in the October death of Pauline Coschuk, 79, of Winnipeg. A coroner's jury found she died from injuries after a fall caused by an attempted purse theft. The boy is to appear in court Tuesday for a plea.
A Summerland woman and her nine year old son are dead after suspected food poisoning. The father remains unconscious in Summerland hospital. The woman was found at the family home Friday morning. the boy died Friday night after being moved to Penticton General Hospital. A restaurant meal report from Thursday was investigated and deemed incorrect.
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