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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1973
Page
4
Classifieds detail death notices advertising rates and deadlines, plus multiple local sale items from MacGregor area including 1966 Oldsmobile, oak posts, dusk to dawn yard lights, and a clothing store in Rossburn Manitoba with owner retiring, three employees and financing terms.
Mrs Amy Louise Purkess of Thunder Bay Ontario formerly of Austin and Pratt Manitoba died Thursday March 1 1973 at Port Arthur General Hospital. Born in London she came to Canada in 1915 and with husband Percy farmed Pratt district from 1918 to 1945. Survived by one daughter Marjorie Merkley of Thunder Bay seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren with other relatives in England. Funeral March 5 in Christ Anglican Church Austin with Reverend H A Jerry Cooper officiating. Interment Sidney Manitoba. Pallbearers were Melvin Thompson William Makinson Percy Pearson Lawrence Chambers Alex Beresford and William McGregor. Flowerbearers were grandsons Donn Bunk George Bunk Wayne Bunk and nephew Sheldon Strain. Card of thanks from several families followed. Many small notices of thanks and congratulations appear for hospital visits, gifts, and community support. Birth announcement lists Cameron Blair Jowle born March 1 in Saskatoon to John and Elizabeth Jowle with grandparents Ed Towle and Neil Wilson. Various sales advertisements and notices for real estate and farm supplies fill the remainder of the page.
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Public auction conducted by R J Buck Rogers at 21 Royal Road N Portage la Prairie Manitoba on March 14 1973 at 10 am CST for the SW Quarter of Section 3 Township 11 Range 9 W PM Plan 831 with house and outbuildings. Twenty percent cash balance terms and reserve bid. Also notices hearings by The Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board March 1973 at Brandon Manitoba regarding a lumber yard and related facilities near PTH 1, and a call for submissions with contact details.
The invitation notes a date at 3 pm on Thursday March 15 at eee Manor. It lists the venue and time with emphasis on the scheduled meeting or event. The items name the location and the specific hour for attendees.
Sealed tenders will be received for caretaking duties beginning April 1 with live-out requirement. For details contact Bev Barber, Secretary Treasurer. Tenders close March. lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs Bev Barber, Secretary Treasurer, MacGregor and District Memorial Hall.
Notice to creditors announces the estate of Joseph Tabolothy of Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Claims must be verified and delivered to Miller Miller Miller in Portage la Prairie by April 13 1973. Dated March 5 1973 at Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Solicitors for the Executors.
Harold Legg farmer of North Norfolk Manitoba deceased. Probate by affidavit to be filed with C Chris Christianson Administratrix at Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before March 31 1973. Public notice dated March 2 1973.
Christ Church Austin ACW plans a meeting at Mrs Don Makinson's home on Wednesday in March at 2 pm if weather allows. If conditions persist the Austin Carnival will be postponed to March 17.
Sunday March 11 schedule lists Evangelical Mennonite East End MacGregor and Rossendale United Church Pastoral Charge Rev Harold Ritchie Morning Service 10 30 am MacGregor and Bethel Church MacGregor Pentecostal Assemblies Rev A J Hall Bethel Church 0 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am Morning Service for rides call E Lamb or Mrs Giles
The MacGregor 16 and under and 10 and under squads faced February weather disruptions. MacGregor lost to Carberry 3-1 with Brent Tomchuk scoring their lone goal, then beat Gladstone 7-4 at home led by Brent Tarr with four goals. The 10 and under split playoff games, with a 6-4 loss at Carberry to tie the series, and a later Oakville exhibition defeat 8-6.
The Portage Presbyterial UCW holds its sevenun annual meeting on Thursday March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plumas. Theme Pro con equals Focus. Fern Graham secretary of division of Missions will speak. Merger with the presbytery to be discussed. Luncheon served for 51.25. All ladies urged to attend.
Katrime Jr. and Mrs Isert Laskey were Sunday visitors with Mr Don Phillips Loree Ann of Brandon joined their hosts Mrs Don Phillips and Mrs Loree Ann Lindsay of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs Jack Clark and family
Mrs Glenda Parent of Calgary visited relatives including Mr and Mrs John Scora Daryl and Cathy last week Gay Scora of Souris and Gloria of Winnipeg joined weekend visits with their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Frank who accompanied Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson to Winnipeg for the social for Miss Laurie Frank and Bill Zonneveld before their March 7 wedding Isaac Bueckert and family hosted a birthday gathering with relatives from Winkler and Gladstone Jake Buhler visited with Ernie Thiessen Austin Brian Burton Brandon and families spent the weekend with MacDonald family Belated birthday greetings go to Sheryl Edinger and Wes MacDonald Allison Wolfe had a first birthday party Nyle and Dawn Pennell visited grandparents Clarence Pennell Scott MacDonald spent the weekend with Roy Stewart of Brandon.
Local notes extend birthday wishes to Jim Jeffries on his 90th birthday and record multiple social visits and travels. Mrs. Elsie Lundy and Mrs. Connie Fisher depart for a Hawaii tour from Minocqua Wisconsin, and Craig Walker and Myrna move to Moose Jaw. Linda plans to join her parents in June, while Mr and Mrs Charles Lye host relatives from Sydney for a six week holiday.
A Winnipeg used car dealer, ouuon Kagan, 42, pleaded guilty to five charges under the Combines Investigation Act. He was fined a total of 2500 dollars for advertisements between Sept 29 and Nov 1 that described cars then claimed they were forced to sell or belonged to an elderly non driving owner, statements the crown said were misleading and false.
Beaver Jr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hyde and Stelen attended Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Alf Graham. Elaine Graham of Winnipeg visited weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson of Portage, who were Saturday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith Jr. and Mrs. Howard Webbe of Dauphin visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Thompson.
Roy Lyall travels to Carberry for fiddlers contest while Ernie Painter and rink take second in MacGregor Seniors bonspiel. Card party at Edwin hall Friday at 3 pm with lunch. Winnipeg visitors Michael Labravee and family stop by Ron Painter home. Barry Patterson attends Assiniboine relays at Brandon. John Ostenfeldt visits Winnipeg on business.
The note reports routine workshop activity and successful laundry work. It reminds the pingo event on Thursday March 8 at 8 p.m. and invites requests for carnival costumes. It lists winners of the MacGregor Lions Club Talent contest with Beaver Choir first and several others following.
The February meeting with 14 members opened with the Institute Ode and a hymn. Annie Thompson chaired. reports from all committees were read, and the quilt committee reported activity. A coop dinner is planned for March 14, next meeting set for March 22, with lunch hosted by Mrs Rugkie and others. Adeline MacDonald, Reporter.
Miss Darlene Palmer bride to be led of March 17 was honored Friday evening March 2 at a miscellaneous shower in MacGregor United Church Hall. Mrs. Gay Davey played piano while corsages pinned and Here comes the bride played as guests were escorted.
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