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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1969
Page
4
Classified and local reader notices outline pricing per word and per column inch with deadlines. Death and funeral notices priced at 60c per column inch, photos at 00 per column inch, and card of thanks from Anton Wiebe expresses gratitude to Dr Hew and MacGregor Hospital staff and visitors.
A long row of classified sale notices lists items from theater chairs to guitars, farm land, machinery, seeds, straw, oats, and rental offers. It includes contact numbers and box mail references, plus a lost mitten notice. Key entries reference 9 foot tiller, Massey, John Deere equipment, grain seeds, and farm parcels with prices and phone contacts. The notices resemble a rural Manitoba or western Canada local paper classifieds page.
Eveline M Mossop aged 63 wife of James W Mossop of 1103 Warsaw Avenue Winnipeg dies March 13 1969 at Winnipeg Geneva Hospital Funeral service 2 15 p m Saturday Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home Kennedy Street interment Brookside Cemetery born in La Salle Manitoba lifelong resident of Manitoba Survived by husband step daughter Mrs Sydney Margaret McDonald Winnipeg four grandchildren five brothers Sam Duggan Edward William Charles of Winnipeg Clarence J of Telkwa BC two sisters Mrs L J Fox and Mrs F J Hewitson Portage la Prairie Manitoba Contributions may be made to Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation 700 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Robert Leroy who passed away March 12 1968 God called him home but in our hearts we love him still His memory is as dear today as in the hour he passed away Lovingly remembered by Vi and family.
briefs of bereavement and thanks from families in the community. John Ernest Dies March 26 1967 remembered by Lawrence and Linda with family. Harry and Jessie Painter thank friends for cards and flowers after mother’s death. Dorothy Thompson thanks visitors and helpers during hospital stay. Friesen Alber birth Timothy Shawn March 12 Brandon General Hospital. Bev MacDonald thanks for cards parcels and hospital care. Katrinne Curling Committee expresses thanks for bonspiel support and rink helpers Eva and Tony Hoeppner.
Mrs Martin Beer of Day stayed with Mr and Mrs Dave Doerfler from Friday to Monday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Raymond MacDonald. Weekend guests with Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe were Elmer Wiebe and family and Barney Wiebe and family of MacGregor. Schapansky family attended a gathering at Jake Schapansky of Gladstone Saturday. Larry Wiebe and Henry ONeill visited Wiebe families. Mrs Wiebe returned to Winnipeg briefly. Sid Knox Jim Knox of Pine Creek visited George Schapansky. Walter Solas of Fisher Branch and Nelson Stanley visited Dauphin last week. Dave Doerflers hosted Terry McLennan and family of Winnipeg for the weekend.
The Beaver Hospital Aid met at Mrs. Gladys Stone home with seven members. Treasurer Roberta Stone reported 85.55 from the quilt raffle won by Phil Rumancik. A Duncan donated the quilt. Christmas party receipts were 26 after candy costs. Next meeting March 25 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Carol Drader hosting.
The Red Cross Campaign is underway in town and district with canvassers out over the next weeks. Your gift funds 11 services including Blood Transfusion Service Emergency Aid Disaster Water Supply Water Safety Nursing Services Sick Room Loan Service. Your volunteer canvasser works on your behalf.
Beavers Mr and Mrs from Freeborn and Gladstone were Saturday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Street. Walter Moscript accompanied by Mrs W Moscript and Mrs R Graham of Gladstone visited the L Street home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R Chambers and Billy of Portage were Saturday visitors at the Ivan Taylor home.
Transcona 10 and unders hosted Transcona 10 and unders at the local rink and were defeated 9 to 0 by the Transcona Pirates coached by Gary MacDonald. Tim MacDonald scored seven goals for the visitors, Robert MacDonald added one, Brian Knight a single, while Brad Lamb faced many shots for the locals.
A long list of Sunday visitors fills a MacGregor page as families from Winnipeg Russell Brandon Portage and Orangeville drop in for gatherings at the Smales Sparrow and Hay households. Births awards travel updates and well wishes appear among routine family announcements and get well notes.
A series of local gatherings are listed including U V W general meeting at the church hall on March 24 at 8 p.m. WAL meeting at Mrs. Grove’s home on March 27 at 2 p.m with installation of officers. Also a bake sale by MacGregor 4H at Pausch Electric on March 29 at 3 p.m. and U C W Thank Offering March 31 at MacGregor United Church with Rev Barguerite Miller as guest speaker.
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