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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1963
Page
5
Classified ad rates listed include 73 cents for the first 15 words with a per word charge after. Birth notices and in memoriam notices have 6 word minimums. Flat rate per insertion is 150 dollars per column inch for photos and other fees may apply. Local readers must place ads by Tuesday at the Herald Office.
Reuben Poyser, third son of a pioneer Emme line family, died March 9 at age 60. He lived much of his life in Austin where curling became his favorite sport. He farmed at Edrans and later owned Forestville’s Lawrence farm. In 1913 he married Jean Cairns. they resided on the Forestville farm until retiring to Austin in 1946. Survived by wife Jean, daughters Audrey and Hazel, five grandchildren, four sisters, two brothers. Funeral in Austin United Church with Rev. D. Sly officiating. choir performances noted.
Mrs. Alien Teas Thomas dies in Winnipeg at 87 after a lengthy illness. Born in Willinghall England she moved to Canada in 1905 settling in Austin district where she and her husband farmed until 1946. She retired to MacGrea where she resided. Interment in Austin Cenhy under charge of arrangements. Also birth note: Defoort Albert and Joan announce Penny Joan born March 18 1963 weighing 7 lbs 1 oz, sister to Leslie Donald and Gary.
Mrs. M Williams thanks all who helped during her hospital stay and praises the doctors and staff at Portage and MacGregor hospitals for their excellent care.
John Gilmour expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards letters and gifts and visited him in Portage and Winnipeg hospitals and after returning home He gives special thanks to Mr Owie Jones and Mr Roy Storie and others for helping in many ways at home.
Thank you to friends relatives and hospital staff for visits letters cards flowers and gifts while I was a patient at Portage General Hospital and after returning home. Special thanks to brothers, transportation helpers, and shop staff who cared for me during illness.
In memoriam note for C F W Turner dated March 23, 1960, and a string of mixed small ads and notices from MacGregor area. Entries include for sale items such as Netted Gems potatoes, two cows, a three bedroom house, a 1940 SHC Tuck trailer, and various farming goods with contact numbers. Also short 4-H club notice about chartered bus to Brandon Fair and a Massey Ferguson business opportunity.
Caouette voices sharp criticisms while announcing a monthly dividend to every citizen stirring debate over government spending and social welfare funding amid tense public discourse.
Homemakers Corner and textile specialist Frank Wershier visited Winnipeg area manufacturers to share ideas. Working conditions are bright and modern with some air conditioning and good benefits. Garments draw on eastern city designs using Canadian mills and imports from Britain Europe and the US with foam laminates stretch fabrics double knits synthetics and blends for wearability and care.
Agriculture Minister Alvin Hamilton assailed Liberal Lester Pearson at a Neepawa rally urging western farmers to raise grain for the coming crop year. He accused the Liberal leader of blocking debate and rispetto to the Wheat Board and ARDA, while praising Conservative plans to expand grain sales and inter national agreements. Fellow候 candidates Sigfried Enns and Nicholas Mandruik highlighted Conservative achievements and decried Liberal obstruction in Parliament.
Federal election campaigning may continue until the eve of voting with radio and TV restricted for 48 hours before the election. Candidates may make final appeals in person on the Sunday before general voting on Monday April 8.
MacGregor residents hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kilfoyle and family of Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mac Donald with Miss Linda Dunes. The article notes flu activity, NHL playoffs upcoming, and the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Sharp with family members present.
The Macareger Chamber of Commerce held its March meeting in the Legion room with 15 members. President D P McMahon chaired. The group discussed joining a Manitoba medical group and will invite Dr E Ford to the April meeting for details. The club will run a home and grounds beautification competition and hopes for more entries. The next meeting is Thursday April 4.
Peter Cooney of Wolverhampton was fined five pounds for fraudulently extracting electricity. Police stated he parked a trailer by a street lamp and plugged a portable television into the power outlet.
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