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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1967
Page
4
Local classified page outlines rates for cards of thanks and memorial notices, including word limits and per word charges. Payment terms include a 10 percent surcharge for unsettled ads and deadlines for submission by Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Death and funeral notices priced by column inch with photo charges.
In memoriam for Joe Uhrin dated June 15 1950 and messages of sympathy from family. Card of thanks from Jean Cady Mrs William Penneil Jim Butterfield and others expressing appreciation for visits cards flowers fruit and support during illness and hospital stays with thanks to Dr O Connell and hospital staff.
Marjorie and I express gratitude to all who remembered us during my hospital stay and after returning home. We also thank those who helped finish the crop and contributed to the farm work.
Listing shows contact for Jim's Sales and Service with a phone line and address fragment. Receiver may reach out via the number or location noted to inquire services and pricing.
Used car and truck specials list a range of 1961 and later models with prices and features. Notable items include 965 Ford 300 six cylinder with standard transmission and radio, 1964 Ford six cylinder, 1962 Galaxy eight cylinder, automatic, and 1961 Chevrolet six cylinder with automatic transmission and radio. Also shown are Mercury wagon, Meteor sedan and wagon, Rambler sedan, GMC long wheelbase trucks, and Volkswagens.
Sunday visitors to Olga Finkewich’s home included Terry Duncan and Clayton, with events at R H Caskey and Beverley’s, and a Young Wolfe wedding in Portage. Trousseau tea for Miss Margaret Wolfe at Macdonald preceded the rehearsal fish. Visitors included Jim Lowe and Kristin of Madison, Wisconsin and George Lowe of Austin. Ken Forbister and Betty Jenkins stayed with R H Caskey and family.
Curtis Eystone in Vancouver suburb tried to cover half an acre with concrete to save mowing time. A 21 ton load crashed through his wooden bridge, flooded the yard and water main, drawing 200 onlookers as cranes battled the wreck. Damages run about 5000 to house and 25000 to yard and driveway. He and family evacuated to a motel.
Springbrook 4 H Cub News reports May activities at Sprucedale school with four girls finishing project work. Ribbons awarded to foot project and home design members. Patricia Kowalchuk and Debbie Caruthers selected for bake off and table centrepiece at Portage rally. Boys project group held May meeting. motions to fund lunch at Centennial concert and raffle events for RCA charity. Parade march at MacGregor Fair planned. Tender notices issued June 30 for a model AEN hp engine, 800 gallon tank, and steel skids. viewable at BA bulk station in Austin. W P Pearson, Sec Treas, Village of Austin.
Six members of the Mac Gregor Oil Painting Club attended the Drawing and Painting Clinic at Portage la Prairie Island Park June 9 10 and 11 conducted by Professor G Elias son of the University of Manitoba. Evenings featured slides of famous paintings with lectures outdoor sketching and painting. Attendees valued fellowship with artists from Portage Gladstone Holland Somerset Carmen and Winnipeg.
A vase was found on a lawn and the owner may reclaim it at Mrs Purkess's home. No further details available.
Members of Temple Lodge No. 49 MacGregor and their families and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Sins for a large picnic. An enjoyable afternoon featured ball games horseshoes and socializing with neighbors. A basket lunch was shared by all.
Twelve foreign ballet companies perform across three theatres for Expo 67. Two companies make North American debuts, bringing diverse repertoires and international prestige to the event.
MacGregor locals report a flurry of weekend and recent visitors across Manitoba Ontario and Winnipeg area. Names include Villeneuve Shaw Burns Lake Erikson Gair Weber Jorgenson Reage Emerson and Pennell with multiple trips to Fort William Owen Sound Orillia and Dryden among others. The notes also mention a history committee book expected by July 1 and various district coverage including MacGregor Rossendale Lavenham Hartford Currie and more.
In the notice, organizations clubs and individuals are reminded they have only a few days left to enter floats for both the Austin Dominion Day Sports parade and the MacGregor Fair parade. The item emphasizes submitting entries to participate in both events and hints at increasing chances with multiple entries.
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