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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1970
Page
4
John and Pat Bogue announce the arrival of twin sons Patrick Shawn and Robert Thomas born June 2 at Brandon General Hospital. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Bogue and Mrs Barbara Pink.
Obituary notices for Harold B Legg of Rosehill district MacGregor Manitoba who died June 3 1970 at Assiniboine Hospital Brandon Manitoba. Survived by Mary Legg wife one son Stanley one daughter Dorothy Suttie three grandchildren and one brother Jack Legg. Funeral held June 5 at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Also notices for J Hamilton Gilmour of Austin Manitoba who died June 7 1970 and infant Cheryl Ann Wiebe of MacGregor with graveside service June 8 1970. Funeral arrangements handled by local firms.
Jack and Vi Lewis express gratitude to St Pauls Church MacGregor members for the card and money gift received before their departure. The note thanks all who offered kindness and support.
Sincere thanks and gratitude extended to friends and neighbors for support after bereavement of Jessie Shaw and for cards flowers and visits during hospital stays. Anniversary wishes, memorial lines for Joe Unrin, and engagement announcement for Colleen Emily Pogue to James Arthur McCarl with MacGregor United Church wedding details. Also farm equipment for sale including Yellow Blossom Clover seed and Fordson Major with Farmhand tender plus trade offers.
A loving memorial poem from parents and siblings honoring Allan Vern Ritchie born June 23 1948 who died suddenly June 16 1969. The verse recalls a cherished father and devoted grandson and notes the family memory and ongoing love.
Pete Peters and Helen Stephenson announce the birth of Keith McClean on June 5 at St. Boniface Hospital weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are J. R. Stephenson of Austin and C. F. Peters of Greenridge Manitoba with great grandparents G. N. Bickford Worby and others. Len Backeewich and Bev Jones welcome Darcee Ann born May 31 at the Women's Pavilion Winnipeg weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents Lloyd Jones of Austin and Russell Hay in Austin with great grandparents William Jones in Court.
Various sale notices list Crown Millet No 2 seed 6¢ per pound, Beatty pressure pump 110 volt 60 cycle, 54 inch bed spring with rails, Avadex B W in five gallon can, cement mixer and tools, and a 1961 F85 Olds V-8 for sale. Contact names and phone numbers included.
FOR SALE 20 weanlings seven weeks old contact Wilbur Hodge 65 2267. FOR SALE ATM house 44 by 26 by 28 three bedroom mahogany cupboards fully insulated wiring plumbing painted Displayed at MacGregor Co-op pi WANTED TO BUY Childs small bicycle in good condition phone 637 2922 Austin FOR RENT Machine shop in MacGregor with full line of equipment phone 685 2758 or write box 362 MacGregor
Sealed tenders will be received for caretaking duties of MacGregor and District Memorial Hall starting August 1. Caretaker may live in or out. Contact Janice Lamb secretary treasurer for details. Tenders close June 27. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Lillian Gilbert hosts a come and go get acquainted shower for Merle Hill, bride-elect of June 27, at a Katrime elevator venue in Katrime. The event begins Wednesday, June 17, at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome.
Premier Schreyer told the Manitoba Federation of Labor delegates the NDP government will push ahead with compulsory government auto insurance despite private sector pressure. He cited gains for the public in other reforms and endorsed higher mining royalties and a northern development investment corporation despite opposition labeling it dangerous socialism.
Susan Saunders of Kitchener Ontario receives an Ontario Graduate Fellowship worth 1500. She is a Waterloo Lutheran University graduate 1969 pursuing a Masters in Library Science at the University of Western Ontario. Community notes mention visitors, weddings, farewells, and condolences for local families, plus greetings to newcomers and well wishes for recovering individuals.
Edwin News reports weekend visits among local families including Mel and Mrs Marten with son, the Painters and Pains, and Harold Gilmour of Austin who passed away. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Gilmour and family. Other gatherings include Mr and Mrs John Scott with Correy visiting Roy Lyall, and Art Bekar and son Dawayné of North Africa vacationing with the Bek family in Edwin.
The Mac Gregor Oil Painting Club held an event on May 26 to display the year’s work. A painting donated by Mrs. McLoughry was won by Mrs. Dorothy Rodgers. The project raised $43.65 and thanks were extended to all ticket buyers.
Centennial Committee asks residents to bring photos for display at the fair. Mount pictures on bristol board with names, keep them together, wear Mrs. W. Ro Shaw across from the fair grounds. Photos must bear your names, please pick up on Sunday, duly 5.
Red Cross blood donors clinic will be held in the Mac Gregor Memorial Hall on Tuesday June 16 from 3 30 p m to 9 p m. This is a very worthy cause and we urge all those who can to attend. Blood is needed at all times throughout the world and blood clinics are required to meet the demand for blood.
Mrs. John Hnatyshyn of Saskatoon, long involved with the Nation Council of Women, was elected president at the Winnipeg annual meeting. She is the first Saskatchewan leader of the council, which represents about 750,000 women through federated societies. New executives include vice presidents Miss S. M. Steadmen, Mrs. C. W. Mellish, Mrs. A. W. Swan, Mrs. H. T. Fartey, Mrs. A. G. Volpe, Mrs. Norman Kissick, and Mrs. Bernice Dubinsky. recording secretary Mrs. N. L. Ferries.corresponding secretary Mrs. R. E. Hale. treasurer Mrs. A. B. Palmer.
The Carberry festival in early May saw MacGregor Music students earn honors. Wilma Wright led with 87 earning the Chamber of Commerce Trophy. Arent Wright scored 84 as junior violin winner. Louise Unrau netted 86 for highest twelve and under folk song and 85 in Grade IV piano. Other competitors included Wilfred Unrau Garnet Unrau Bernie John Robert Wiebe, with teacher W Unrau guiding the group.
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