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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
4
Classified ad rates are outlined with per word charges and minimums. Notices cover birth announcements memorials and Thank Yous, with deadlines and charges for local readers. For sale listings include Hereford bull and beef cows with contact details in Mac Gregor and Portage areas.
Hamm Menno and Elvina Hamm of MacGregor announce the birth of their son Dwight Laverne, a brother for Gerald and Colleen. Card of thanks from Beech Hodge and family express gratitude for kindness shown after the loss of a wife and mother, with special thanks to Dr. O Connell, MacGregor Hospital staff, and local helpers.
The Anderson family thanks the MacGregor Collegiate Grade 10 University and Grade 10 General classes for their memorial donation in honor of Elizabeth. The funds have been handed to the MacGregor United Church memorial fund for use by the church.
The Austin men's curling club and the Chambers families express gratitude for kindness in the loss of their father. They thank pallbearers Rev Armistead McMaster Funeral Home the choir the organist the serving ladies and all who sent messages of sympathy and flowers. They also thank donors and helpers for the annual bonspiel.
Expressions of gratitude from Harvey Robinson and James Pogue Sr. toward Dr O Connell and MacGregor Hospital staff for care while hospitalized. They also thank Bagot UCW Rossendale Beef Club 4 H Beef Club and friends for cards parcels flowers fruit chocolates reading material and home help.
Expressing heartfelt thanks to all who sent get well cards and gifts and visited me at MacGregor hospital. Grateful for the fruit gift from the telephone staff and to Mrs. Joe Lambert for home help. Special thanks to Dr O Connell and the nurses for excellent care. Evelyne Taylorson.
Sincere thanks to all who sent cards gifts and visited me at Glaston hospital and at home. Gratitude to doctors and nurses. Thanks also for flowers sympathy cards messages and visits during my father's recent loss. Appreciation to those who sent fruit parcels and for care by Dr O Connell and staff at MacGregor hospital.
The Kattune curling Club expresses gratitude to all who donated money prizes soup pies and other items and to those who helped make the bonspiel a success Special thanks are extended to Mr and Mrs Hoeppner and to the drawmasters Gerald Murkin and Fred Jenkins.
Jennie and Mannie Knox express gratitude to the Pine Creek community for the flowers and sympathy cards received after their bereavement. They state the kindness will always be remembered.
Farmers urged to contribute to the Canadian Pension Plan though income tax may not be required. The notice offers help in completing tax forms and directs readers to seek assistance. The fragment mentions farmers receiving guidance on pensions and taxation.
Mr and Mrs Cnas Wallace spent the weekend in Winnipeg to watch the Ladies Canadian championship bonspiel games. They visited with Mr and Mrs B Christensen and family and Mr and Mrs Les Birkett and family.
MacGregor Jets lost 4-0 in Portage in a sudden death game after holding the initiative early. The 14 and unders opened in Portage Tuesday and host here tonight at 7 30 p m in a two game total goal series. The 12 and unders played here Tuesday in the first game of a two game total goal series. The 10 and onners play Sunday against Transcona before league play.
Austin district hockey results from late February to early March feature 16 and under and 12 and under teams. Austin tied Gladstone 14 in an exhibition, defeated Arden 8 with Lester Rand in goal, and beat Gladstone 10-3 in a March 2 playoff game. Plumas playoff game also won 3-1 after travel due to rink conditions.
A parade of visits fills a Rossendale week with residents from Elm Creek Portage and Winnipeg visiting relatives and friends in town. The column notes weekend bonspiels, funerals, and a 41st wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald on March 9.
The Edwin area report notes renewed ties with Mr and Mrs Roy Boak and family. J Gould and wife visited Mrs Chas Post in Winnipeg after her recent surgery. Portage's Fun Festival filled the weekend with activities as families gathered. Mr and Mrs J Ferguson shared a family dinner at the Portage Hotel on March 8 marking the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C Matthews. Roy Boyer celebrated a birthday on March 6 as Mr and Mrs N Lemieux also appeared in the notes.
Local residents welcomed guests from Winnipeg Portage and Regina over the weekend. Names include Mr and Mrs van Mannax Miss Heather Taylorson Mrs A Weber and family. Community notes mention skating club revue Chamber of Commerce meeting and hospital get well wishes.
Local notes report weekend and Friday visits among residents including Mr and Mrs Bill Lamb and Ingstone family. Names from Brandon Winnipeg Arden Gladstone and Omaha appear with various relatives. Sympathy extends to J Knox and family over the sudden death of Mrs Hancharyk of Churchill.
Lavenham and Winnipeg families share Sunday suppers and visits with Doerfler, Wiebe, and MacDonald households. Enid MacDonald and Isa Doerfler win 2nd prize in the Ladies bonspiel at Rossendale. Other visitors include Ed Friesen, Bert Radford, Harold Radford, and Elmer Wiebe families. Willi Lousley, former Dave Doerfler farm owner, is seriously ill in Winnipeg hospital.
Sunday March 10 lists times for multiple churches including Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 10 45 a m plus an evening special service. MacGregor United Church offers morning service and Sunday School at 10 90 a m and Bagot has Sunday School at 1 30 a m and Worship at 2 p m. Bethel Church MacGregor Pentecostal Assemblies with Rev A J Halt 2 p m Sunday School and 3 p m Worship, Roset family to sing. Christ Church Austin hosts Sunday School 10 30 a m and Holy Communion 11 30 a m. St Paul’s MacGregor Rev M J Fleming 10 a m Morning Prayer and Sunday School after.
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