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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
4
Classified ad fragment mentions death and funeral notices at 60 per column inch and photos at 1.00 per column inch. Also notes sale item for a Hereford bull from Moore, phone 326-4, with contact within one month of insertion.
John Leslie Smith known as Les, husband of Helen Smith, dies at 49 in St Boniface Hospital after a life farming in rural Portage la Prairie. Survived by wife, daughter Linda, son Larry, mother, three brothers, and one sister. Funeral held July 1 with community tribute and LOOF No 1 attended.
Dram of Wabowden welcomes son Mark Joseph born June 29 in Thompson weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. A brother for Kimberley and Richard. Rose Morris of MacGregor announces Beverley May Payne engaged to Jacob Martens, second son of David and Mrs Martens of Pine Creek. Wedding set for Austin United Church on July 15 at 2:30 pm.
Daryl Neufeld sends gratitude to friends and neighbors for fruit candy and toys received during his hospital stay at Portage. Special thanks are given to Dr Ford and the nursing staff for their care.
Relatives and friends visited Dad and Mother's golden wedding anniversary. Gratitude extends to the MacGregor UCW for refreshments, those who sent cards and gifts, and everyone who helped make the evening enjoyable.
Classified ad notes a 1965 Case trailer type mower for sale at 375 dollars. Contact Harv Ey Streich, Pine Creek, Sidney telephone number 316-2. Two-part due to listing format.
Classified listing shows a selection of used cars and trucks with models and features. Listings include 1965 Ford six cylinder cars, 1962 Galaxie and Valiant options, 1961 Rambler and Chevrolet sedans, 1960 Meteor and Buick V8s, and a 1965 GMC half ton truck with automatic or standard transmissions and radios.
Locals described Sunday dinners and weekend visits as Mr and Mrs A Weber hosted to Mr and Mrs Herman Weber and Kurt of Portage. Other notes include birthdays for Henry Frank turning five on June 30 and common guests visiting area families from Keewatin Saskatoon Winnipeg Pinawa Pilot Mound Kenora and Fort Nelson.
The event closed with a dance in the hall as the weather cooperated enough for a successful gathering. Members of the Sports Committee received praise for a job well done and the day ended with attendees leaving happy despite rain.
Local residents and families from Otterburne and Por tage send sympathy to the Smiths and report various visits and trips. Rev Miss M conducted services at Burnside church. A Burnside district reunion is set for July 15 at 3 p.m. Supper at 6 with cake or cookies requested. Former residents are invited to reconnect and enjoy an afternoon with old friends.
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