Classified Rates and Tiny Ads From 1950s Page
Classifieds list rates for want ads public notices and cards of thanks with per word charges and a 10 percent late payment penalty. Small ads include sale items such as cleaned buckwheat at 1.75 per bushel with 90 percent germination and a 10 by 14 granary offer plus a truck wheel and tire priced at 30.00. Contact D A Un Tau in MacGregor and George Froese at 466 2886 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth
George Froese
D. A. UN- Tau
MacGregor
Douglas Deen Ferris 1971 obituary in MacGregor
Douglas Deen Ferris of MacGregor died June 7 1971 at MacGregor Hospital aged about 40. He was born in Bowsman Manitoba and lived in the flagereeor district, worked as a Patrol Operator for North Norfolk Municipality, United Church member, and left a wife Sheila formerly Johannesen with children Cheryl Leah and Neil at home. Surviving relatives include his mother Mrs Allan Ferris of MacGregor, two sisters Mrs Dreysilla Pierpont and Mrs Ruth Anderson, two brothers Clifford and Russell. Funeral at MacGregor United Church conducted by Rev Harold W Ritchie with interment at MacGregor Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home of Portage la Prairie in charge. Flowerbearers Lyle Anderson Murray. pallbearers Maurice Smith Jake Letkeman Wayne Moore James Cox Murray Litster Fred Snaith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Deen Ferris
Sheila Ferris
Manitoba
Gregor General Hospital
Bowsman
Ferris
Flagereeor
North Norfolk
United Charen
Canada
Eila Johannesen
Cheryl
Leah
Neil
Allan Ferris
MacGregor
Dreysilla Pierpont
Ruth Anderson
Clifford Ferris
Douglas
Russell Ferris
Portagelal, Prairie
Deen Ferris
Dtoba
MacGregor Hospital
Pam
MacGregor United Church
Harold W. Ritchie
Mrs. Wright
MacGregor Cemetery
McMaster
Portage la Prairie
Lyle Anderson
Murray
Maurice Smith
Jake Letkeman
Wayne Moore
James Cox
Murray Litster
Fred Snaith
Weddings and engagements and farm for sale card
Card notices from Mac Gregor area thank readers for gifts and hospitality at a wedding and express thanks from Kerry Ewasiuk and Lorne Ewasiuk Ursula Satkunas and Tommy Satkunas acknowledge a wedding gift Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs John Martini zen Myrna Gail Walker and Rene Peter De Foort plan July 17 Winnipeg A registered polled Hereford bull for sale age four contact 685-2803 2AceL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacAulay District
Ursula and
Tommy Satkunas
John Martinnizen
Myrna Gail Walker
Rene Peter de Foort
Camille de Fort
Winnipeg
For Sale Items Include Baler and Swather and Crusher
Classified notice lists farm equipment for sale including a 12 ft MH baler and 12 ft swather, plus a Batons crusher and belt and related field items. Sale details uncertain due to OCR fragments.
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1. H. Baler
Obituary of Arvid Arthur Anderson of North Bay Ontario
Arvid Arthur Anderson aged seventy of North Bay Ontario and formerly of MacGregor Manitoba passed away Saturday June 12 1971 at St Josephs General Hospital North Bay. Survived by his wife Jean four sons nine grandchildren two brothers and six sisters. Funeral June 16 at 3 pm in the Chapel at Fiscore with Pastor A J Hall. Interment in Mac Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home Portage la Prairie is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's General Hospital
North Bay
Ontario
Arvid Arthur Anderson
McKeon Avenue
Ontario Dept. of
Inds and Forests
Jean
Robert
MacGregor
Arthur
Vancouver
Glenn
Toronto
Edward
Boigewain
Manitoba
Ross
Earle Anderson
Violet Toomey
Victoria
B.C
Bee Saper
Montreal
Jen
Winnipeg
Pearl Emerson
Fiscore
Mac
McMaster Funeral
Portage la Prairie
In Memoriam Uhrin Dear Son Joe Uhrin
In loving memory of your son and brother Joe Uhrin who died June 15. If all the world were ours to give it yes and more to see your loving smile again and greet you at the door. I lovingly remembered by mother father Annie John and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhrin
Joe Uhrin
Dad
Annie
John 1
Thanks to hospital staff and John Boschman
A note of gratitude to the doctor, nurses, and MacGregor hospital staff for care received while a patient. Special thanks to John Boschman for taking the writer to the hospital and to others who assisted during the time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
John Boschman
Wanted work by young couple seeks any kind of jobs
A young couple seeks employment of any kind contact George Lloyd at 685-2285 for part or full time work, individually or together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lloyd
Drought Risk Reduced by Prairie Rainfall Report
An average rainfall of 1.5 inches across prairie regions during the June weekend lowered drought risk. National Grain Ltd reports producers pleased with crop progress as replenished moisture dampens flea beetle threats and prepares to spray. Some rapeseed damage noted in central areas, with full impact to be known in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grain Ltd
Sara
Tae
Rutherford Elected CAS Leader Portage la Prairie
A J Rutherford of Portage la Prairie was elected president of the Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba. The board includes 28 municipalities from Grenfell to the American border with Mayer Rabikin as vice president and M B Narvey as treasurer. New and reelected members span Portage and nearby towns for three, two, and one year terms.
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A. J. Rutherfield
Portage la Prairie
Children’s Aid Society
Central Manitoba
C. T. Boyd
Gladstone
Grenella
Mayer Rabkin
Portage
M. 8. Narvey
del Bacon
Noelle DesLauriers
Allan Hall
Peter Cherkas
John R. Robson
Joyce Popiel
David Barclayall
B. Loepoky
Winkler
R. J. Barnette
Morris
J. G. Holliston
Altamont
Z. Lachance
Elie
Gordon Sager
C. J. Unrah
Morden
T. Roy Bailey
Carberry
Semester System Seen in Schools
A Manitoba panel told the Manitoba Women's Institute that 1970s schools will feature a 12 month semester system with greater community involvement and more activities outside class hours. Teachers will focus on instruction as aides handle clerical duties. schools may run year round, especially in rural areas, with broader use of community resources and student, parent, and administrator questioning and evaluation.
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Manitoba Women’s Institute
Keith Smith
University of Manitoba Agriculture Department
Jessie Harrow
Curriculm
Manitoba Department of Youth and Education
McKinnon
Glenn Nicholls
Seven Oaks
Winnipeg
Motives Charged in Winnipeg Reorganization Debate
Conservative spokesmen criticized the NDP driven plan to reorganize Greater Winnipeg. L R Sherman accused the government of clear political motives aiming to inject party politics into municipal affairs. The bill would replace separate municipalities with a central council and local community committees, a change Sherman says opponents will resist in continued debate.
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NDP
Greater Winnipeg
L.R. Sherman
Fort Garry
Greater
Winnipeg
Sherman
Edwin News and Local Socials Highlight June Events
Mrs Martha Griffen of Swan River visited her sister Mrs G Biberdorf of Edwin. They traveled to Winnipeg to see another sister Mrs John Sedo. The trio visited Ruston Lake Ontario with a nephew. The U C W met at Mrs W Pallister’s home with nine members present. A bake sale is planned for Saturday June 19 at the Co op store starting 2 p m. Get well wishes go to Lorne Paliser and Ron Painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Griffen
Swan River
G. . Biberdorf
Edwin
Winnipeg
John Sedo
Ruston Lake
Ontario
U.C.W
W. Pallister
Co-op
Bil Paliser
Ron Painter
Family Motor
Lorne Lorne
Alberta
Pital
Lorne
At Home for 25th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Routley
Mr and Mrs K Routley invite friends and relatives to an at home anniversary reception on June 26 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm No gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. K
Routley
You Have a Date regular meeting of the W L
A W L group will meet Thursday June 24 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall with hostesses Mrs Sitale Mrs Saunders and Mrs Perkins. A United Church rummage sale to fund hymn books is set for Saturday June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the church. Contact John Seora Jim Cox or Harry Dankssreiter to arrange pickup of articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L
Memorial Hall
Sitale
Saunders
Perkins
United Church
John Seora
Jim Cox
Harry Dankssreiter
Manitoba Universities to Mail Final Exam Marks Early
Education Minister Saul Miller said students at Manitoba three universities will receive their final examination marks by mail before the weekend. Miller answered in the Legislature noting the process aims to deliver results promptly this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Miller
Manitoba
Miller
PEP Program Extended To July for Employment Projects
Industry Minister Leonard Vans announced the provincial PEP program extension to July 15 from June 15. The program funds municipal projects approved by the government to boost employment and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Vans
Gov
Seleee
Local visitors and social notes from MacGregor area
Sunday and weekend visits span Win nipeg Portage and Holland. Mr and Mrs Joe Jeffries celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Holland. Sheldon Harvey gains Easter transfer to Red River College Winnipeg. Get well wishes for Tom Wark in Portage hospital. Guests include Isabel McLachlan Ross Merrick J Tomehuk and families Portage and Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Barber
Joe Jeffries
Holland
Sheldon Harvey
Sheldon
Red River College
Winnipeg
Tom Wark
Portage Hospital
Fred Lake
Isabel McLachlan
Portage
Ross Merrick
Gladstone
Mrs. J. Tomehuk
Come and Go Tea Honors Dixie Albinet
A come and go tea was held at the Bennett home in Mac Gregor in honor of Dixie Albinet on May 29. Friends chatted over tea renewing acquaintances and making a lovely afternoon for Dixie. Dixie and her mother thanked those for coming. Dixie invited friends to visit John and her in Fort St. John BC where they plan to reside. Mr. and Mrs. John Fashaway were married on June 5. John plans to start work on arrival at St. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
MacGregor
Dixie Albinet
Dixie
John
Fort St. John
John Fashaway
St. John
Father’s Day Worship Across Local Churches in MacGregor
Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor hosts a combined service on Sunday June 20 at 10 80 a m led by Rev Harold Ritchie. Bethel Church MacGregor offers Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Worship Service at 11 00 a m under Rev A J Hall. Congregation urged to attend in honor of fathers.
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Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
MacGregor
Macgregor United Church
Harold Ritchie
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
Bethel Church
Father
David Landers
Calvary Tabernacle Service Schedule Sidney
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney posts Sunday schedule with Pastor Dick Fehr leading Sunday School 10 40 am Worship Service 11 50 am Missionary service featuring Mrs Lillian Hogan of the Congo in Africa All welcome.
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Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Dick Fehr
Lillian Hogan
Congo
Africa
Austin United Church Promotes Reverend Landers Sunday
The Austin United Church announces promotions for Rev. David Landers and invites parishioners to attend Sunday services highlighting his upcoming sermons and community outreach events.
Sidney United Church Sunday School Continues
The notice states there is no service at Sidney United Church at 11 30 a m but Sunday School will continue. It also mentions The Anglican Church of Canada Rev Tom Bailey and St Pauls Church MacGregor with a Sunday service at 20 30 pm and a general invitation to all to join in prayer and worship.
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Miss Harrow
Sidney United Church
the Anglican Church
OF Canada
Tom Bailey
St. Paul’s Church
MacGregor Sunne
Rector Away On Vacation Forces Service Cancellations
Christ Church Austin will cancel services from June 21 to July 31 as the rector is away. St Pauls MacGregor and Christ Church Austin will pause Sunday worship during the period, with regular services resuming August 1. Holy Communion at St Pauls 11 30 a.m. Christ Church 10 a.m. Emergency contact through Synod office Brandon 727 7880.
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Christ Church
Austin
St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
St. Paul's
Brandon
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JABH
John Deere
Massey Harris
Harold Gilbert
Ayreshire
George Cotte
Treherne
H.C. Rands
Ced
Kerry and
Lorne Ewasiuk
MacGregor Keystone Power
J. L. Pogue
Bagot
P.S
P.B
P.R.W
Abe H. Funk
Barry McIntosh
Pitt, Mer
Massey
P. C. Smith
Bickford
Worby
M. Parynnik
Oliver
Orangeville
Memoriam
Fred Tarr
H. Poysor
Denwal Pharmac
Bev’ Allan
Mitoba
F. D. B. Merrick
A. J. Rutherford
CAS
Cliff Dowd
Glenboro
W. J. Wilson
Rathwell
C. 1
PH. Hildebrand
Altona
HE. Hildebrand
Gretna
D. B. Jackson
Manitou
J. Mengies
Crystal City
L. Nevile
Neepawa
Shirley Kushner
Glenella
N. T. Quigley
Rabikin
W. H. Vophi
Lorne Carter
R. D. Hughes Jr
William A. Ronald
F. Bogue
W. Brarnarson
Langrath
James G. Dark
Southport
W. L. Hill
Carman
G. R. McFarlane
Belmont
W. W. Devine
Raoul McKay
John Harrison
M. N. Narvey
C. Steeden
Frank L. McKinnon
Midland Collegiate
Carman, Man
Edwin News
Macgregor Locals
von Hay
H. Frank
Margaret Landers of
R. Harvey
Wm. Sparrow
Jean McDonald
Beth ‘Titcombe
Ernie Duncan
Martha Duncan
Elmer Cai
Aspen, Colorado
Mrs
Ete Satkunas
Glen Patterson
McAuley
H. Dankesteiler
Hammond
Borton
Austin United Church
Council
Aetna Insurance Co
Roy Smith Service
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