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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
6
The notice outlines classified ad rates and deadlines for death notices and photographs. It lists birth announcements for Sylvester, Buschau, and MacDonald families with baby details and hospital names, plus an In Memoriam for James Harvey Chant and a Card of Thanks. Also includes small ads for two horses and oil burners with contact details.
Classified notice offers 80 acres of land for sale near the highway and town with contact to Peter Hiebert in Austin. Also advertises a live-in housekeeper position for an elderly man and son on a farm near Shoal Lake requiring a reliable, farm-experienced woman with one child acceptable. duties include domestic work in a clean home with good wages. apply to No 8 124 Lewis St Winnipeg for details.
Mrs Marg McKelvy thanks those who sent gifts and cards during her stay at Portage Hospital. She notes appreciation from the Ladies Curling Club United Church Womens Club of Beaver and the Young Womens Club.
A personal message from Clare Brown thanks friends and neighbors for cards letters and a hospital fruit parcel from Ste. 3 168 Maryland St Winnipeg She invites visitors when in the city.
Hon. Stewart 5. McLean announced February 15 as the first deadline for receipt of bursary applications under Manitoba 1963 student assistance. University undergraduates at the University of Manitoba and affiliated colleges are of major concern. Applications go to the Registry's Office. Bursary values range from 100 to 500 dollars and total 85,125 dollars awarded to 324 students.
All claims against the estate of Mary Ellen Booth widow of Winnipeg Manitoba must be filed with the undersigned at 119 9th Street Brandon Manitoba on or before February 26 1963 Dated at Brandon Manitoba this 26th day of January 1963.
Tenders are invited for a 19 mile round trip transport contract for 14 pupils from Melvin to Austin. Bids due March 1, 1963. Work to start in the fall term 1963. The lowest bid or any bid may not be accepted.
Results show Norman Hamm defeated Gerry Hay and Allan Early beat Don Makinson in modern curling action. Monty Christofferson topped Bill Wood while Glenda Peck defeated Bill Alton and Linda Manns beat Dennis Early. Glenda Peck also defeated Bob Loney. Austin Collegiate will send five rinks to Gladstone: Allan Early Dennis Early Herb McMillan Bill Wood and Joe Birch.
The first sasmon periodical is believed to have begun around year 4590 in Frankfurt, Germany, marking an early publication milestone. This historical note highlights a nascent press culture linked to a central European city and ancient dating.
Joe and Ernie Livingstone visited with their parents this weekend. Mr and Mrs Sam Williams hosted Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs H Shapanski. Don Robertson of Winnipeg visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs John Uhrin. Myrna McFarlane spent the weekend in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson and Harvey were Wednesday visitors to Portage. The Elmer Nelson family attended a January 14 gathering in Portage for Mrs Jane Campbell before her departure to Dawson Creek BC. Mrs Glen Hughson visited Winnipeg to see her father Gordon Kane. G H Hughson also visited Carberry. Mrs Grenville Smith joined a Neepawa bonspiel with a Sladstone rink.
A recent visitor to Mr and Mrs Joe Lambert was Miss Marge Fields of Emo Mrs Grant Fotheringham left for the West Coast to visit relatives for several weeks Ed Chant Vern McKelvy of MacGregor and Don Carothers of Austin attended the funeral of Mrs Dave McKeand in Douglas The Portage hospital hosts Lena Brow and other locals cope with 30 below weather. plans for curling events face postponement due to the storm Clare Brown's Winnipeg hospital discharge brings hopeful recovery The piece notes various locals and upcoming curling plans while weather remains severe.
Gordon M. Billings, a Manitoban born in Southend and raised nearby, has been named manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia at 97th St and 129 B Ave in Edmonton Alberta. His banking career spans Portage la Prairie Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary and North Hill, with wife Mary Shipway of Detroit noted for church work and a Saskatoon Jaycees award for committee service.
William A. Dempsey of Toronto Ottawa and Carberry Man 43 takes the role to assist Dr F W Minkler director of education North York Township His background includes Ontario Welfare Council Community Planning Association of Canada and Ontario government Planning Branch He was special assistant to the Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources and is a Manitoba native now living in Highland Creek Ont.
A Katrime News meeting at Mrs. C. Brugger’s home drew 10 members. A quilt was completed and flour bags were distributed to members. Donations for the March of Dimes may be left with Mrs. Brugger or at the Katrime store by January’s end. Lunch hosts were Florence Gilbert Muriel Duncan and Isobel Heselwood. The curling schedule opened with nine rinks. listed players include Fred Jenkins Don Polinski Ed The Jenkins Alice Birkett Harvey Gilbert Marjorie Gilbert Ron Giercke Gary Giercke Steve Thompson Aylmer Lawrence Bob Olson E Duncan Jean McRae John Heselwood Muriell Duncan Don Brugger Gib Mason Nora Brugger Doug Brugger Mr. Blair Mr. Anderson Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Blair Terry Duncan Johnny McRae Norman McLachlan Isobel Heselwood Russell Gilbert Raymond Birkett Jean Caskey and Miss Finkewich. Doug Grove Henry Duncan Brian Rodgers Joan Grove. Congratulations to Irene Cooper who won a $125 Polaroid land camera in a TV drawing and the $100 TV mystery draw. She noted conversations with former Katrime teachers Mrs. Don Forsyth and Mrs. Gerald Cox.
Hon. C. H. Witney notes 1962 saw 289 fires burning 175 984 acres with damage estimated at 516 735 dollars. Lightning incidents fell to 85 fires while human-caused fires rose to 195, and public fire reporting aided protection across Manitoba.
Mr and Mrs Vic Futros hosted a four table whist event on Monday January 21 in Austin. Proceeds from the game supported the March of Dimes as 4H clubs plan additional drives later this month.
Last Tuesday January 15 Giereke defeated Aikens and McLachlan beat McLennan with Montgomery prevailing over Satkanas. Saturday results include Giereke over McLennan Aikens over Lewis Critchlow over Briscoe Bennett over Nichol Frizzley over Lyall Owens over Richardson McLachlan over Bergquist Hildebrand over Satkanas and Montgomery over Rodgers. Our five rinks will represent MC L at the Pine Creek Divisional Bouspiel in Gladstone tomorrow. The outcome will appear in next week’s Chat ter. A college bonspiel is set for February 1 and 2 with a Friday night dance in Memorial Hall featuring The Shades. An art exhibit by Durer will be shown in the school auditorium Wednesday January 30 from 2 30 to 4 pm. In early February Xs and XIPs will travel to Winnipeg for a tour and an evening at the Manitoba Theatre Centre. More curling results will follow.
Mr and Mrs Robert Goodall and family of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs Lorne Pennell and family on Sunday. Jack Smale and Jaye attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Walter Kalberg at Bagot. Mrs Donnie MacDonald visits this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Glover.
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