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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
4
Classified notice fragment listing death and funeral notices with prices per column inch. Includes contact hints for Sam Williams Pine Creek and other local help wanted, sale and services items, plus an annual Carman Fair announcement.
Two Manitoba obituaries describe Charles Henry Booth of 2496 Assiniboine Crescent St James and a Prairie area resident who farmed in the Southend district before moving to Portage la Prairie. Booth, 82, died June 20 at Grace Hospital. Interment followed a June 24 service at A B Gardiner Funeral Home. He served with CNR and Midland Railways, later rising to president of Building Products and Coal Ltd. He was involved with True Bred Silver Foxes Ltd and British American Construction and Materials Ltd and belonged to Winnipeg Rotary from 1918 to 1961. He is survived by Violet Mildred Booth, a daughter, and grandchildren.
In loving memory Kathleen Borton who passed away July 4 1953 a life more abundant a guiding star for us We shall meet in that land where spring is eternal where darkness neer cometh or sorrow or pain Lovingly remembered by her mother Mrs R A Clark and family
The Bindles thank friends for a lovely dish set and invite anyone visiting Thompson to look them up.
Mrs. E Sheard thanks everyone who sent fruit and cards and visited during her stay at MacGregor hospital. She also thanks the staff and helpers at home for their kindness, which she will always remember.
Mrs Grace McQuiston thanks visitors who sent fruit chocolates flowers juices and cards during her hospital stay. Special appreciation goes to those who helped at home and to the staff at MacGregor hospital
The Trefonoff family expresses sincere gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral offerings received during bereavement. Special thanks to the women who supplied lunch and all who helped in any way.
Ralph and Frances Blaine of Dartmouth Newfoundland and Labrador announce the birth of their son Garry Robert on June 17. He weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces and joins siblings Joanne David and Ronny as the new brother.
In loving memory of a woman who rests in her Saviours home above. She grows fairer as she lingers in sunshine of his love. Remembered by Fred David and Joan.
Local supplier advertises standard treated rubberised units and tarpaulins for farm use. Offers canvases and fitted drill covers with promotional emphasis on durability and utility for agricultural settings.
Tenders for transporting about 15 pupils from Southend School District No 1158 to MacGregor schools for a term on a route under 20 miles. Drivers must meet Department of Education standards. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Tenders due July 31 1964. Apply Robert Chant Secretary Treasurer MacGregor Manitoba.
Notice to creditors for the estate of John Richard Jeffrey late of MacGregor Manitoba Farmer. All claims must be filed with the undersigned at 21 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie Manitoba by August 7 1964. Dated at Portage la Prairie Manitoba June 25 1964.
Mrs N Drajanoff and family of Geraldton Ontario holidaying with her parents Mr and Mrs P Templer and other relatives. L T Beatne and family at Oak Bank. Mr Corrigal visited with his son in law and family. Mrs Sugden of Nadim Lask visited with George Currie. Mrs Langley of Beltsville Maryland visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Dow. Mr and Mrs John Taylor Winnipeg spend a few days with Mr and Mrs H A Lye. Ralph Critchlow and family from Prince Albert visited with his mother Mrs W Critchlow. Dale accompanied Ralph to Prince Albert. Sunday guests included Mrs Mebb Toronto and Mrs W Faircloth Winnipeg. Lawrence Smith Ned and W Corrigal weekend with Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs A Nicholls and Mrs Marge Fox spent weekend at Pinawa. Bill Rodgers and family Lavenham Sunday at Dolessi home. Sympathy extended to the Dolessi family on the passing of Mrs Dolessi’s brother Stanley Prettie of Fort Garry. Gordon Nohigrer and family weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Art Butterfield and girls. Recent visitors to Mrs Connie McKelvy included Mr and Mrs B Jelly and Mr and Mrs C Brown, Winnipeg.
Miss Lorna McLachlan, bride elect of July 11, was guest of honor at a Katrime Hall miscellaneous shower on Friday June 19. The event featured songs, corsages for her mother and grandmother, a wagon parade, and a light lunch as school friends assisted hostesses Isobel Heselwood and others.
WINNIPEG UP Sterling Lyon Manitoba mines and natural resources minister cautiously welcomed reports from federal seismic studies suggesting large oil and natural gas deposits in Hudson Bay. He noted offshore drilling would be costly and that Manitoba Ontario and Quebec pressed Ottawa to extend provincial boundaries into the bay. Lyon cited Sogepet Limited of Toronto holding a 1962 exploration permit for 2,300,000 acres along the Hudson Bay shore near Cape Tatham and York Factory.
The Stephenson family of the Arizona district invites Ives area residents to a reunion at Robert Stephenson's old home site on Saturday July 11. A noon meal will be served and from 3 p.m. on friends may call to renew acquaintances and meet newer members.
Local notices detail visitors from Brandon Winnipeg Regina and Windsor visiting Austin residents. Weekend church activities at the Austin United church include a pulpit chair dedication and a farewell service for Rev. G Hicks. Community gatherings feature a family get together and a UCW meeting with donations and lunch at Randall's Cafe.
Mr and Mrs Alex Livingstone and Harold Rosling attended the plowing match at Portage last Wednesday. Visitors at the Livingstone home included Me and Mrs Bill Lamb of Newton and other relatives from Brandon and Calgary.
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