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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
5
The note lists rate details for want ads and notices, with 75c for the first 20 words and 4c per extra word plus 25c per additional insertion. It includes numerous for sale items such as a 1955 Dodge hard top, farm equipment, livestock, houses, and vehicles, along with engagement notices and memorial messages. It references MacGregor and surrounding Manitoba towns, phone numbers, and deadlines for submissions.
1945 John Deere AR along with No 28 MH Plow in near new condition. 947 John Deere AR and 949 Massey Harris 44 from 1951 with diesel option. Harrow sections diamond and flexible Renfrew Electric Cream Separator No 11 MH Electric Cream Separator in good condition. Special New Adams 12 inch cultivator shovels fit LHC cultivators. Reg 2.40 Special 175 each.
The Foresters Bingo winners on Monday included Mrs. E North and Harold Lamb with two wins each, plus a long list of participants such as Mrs. Ritter, Gertie Poulton, Mrs. H Duncan, and many others. The next bingo is set for Monday May 15 with a jackpot now worth $45.
A quiet ceremony took place on May 6 at the MacGregor Manse with Mildred Hall marrying Leslie Anderson. The couple plan to reside in MacGregor after a November departure for Mrs. Anderson. A reception for friends will be held later.
Churches hold Sunday School morning services and special events from May 13 to May 16. Calvary Tabernacle Sidney lists Sunday School Mother's Day service and evening prayer meetings. St Pauls MacGregor and United Church Austin MacGregor Sidney schedule morning and evening services and Sunday School.
Mr and Mrs H Stark and Betty hosted Friday supper in Portage with Mr and Mrs Decksheimer. Sunday visits to Stark homes included Mr and Mrs R Kruger of Winnipeg. Mrs S Thompson spent two days in Winnipeg with Mrs A Fawcett. Portage visitors Mr and Mrs A Andres and family called at Thompson homes. Colin Smith returned from the North West Territories. Mr and Mrs J Koldyk hosted Baldur visitors. T Rintoul and R Koldyk anniversaries noted for May 16. Sympathy extended to the Bennetts on their nephew Frank Restall’s passing. Jack Bodie had telephone installed this week, number 475 ring 24.
The Bagot Nimble Fingers held meetings at Kate Thompson's home on March 28 and April 25. A February attendee was Carol McLaren. An April 12 telephone whist raised 22 dollars. candy for the WF sale brought in 5.70 dollars to be turned over. A May 2 meeting covered business and an upcoming May 9 achievement day.
Flower arranging taught at Takeya school by Mrs Jacob Horisaki focuses on harmonious space around flowers. She conducts a weekly class showing how to follow nature in arranging Japanese holly moss and daffodils.
Agronomists led by W. M. Jahnst on say barley is highly sensitive to soil fertility and seeding practices. Deep sowing reduces yields while two inches into firm moist soil gives best results. Poorly prepared seed beds force seedlings to struggle through thick soil, weakening plants before summer heat. Tillage should create a firm seed bed with surface moisture.
The final U S state lottery in Louisiana ceased in 1890 when Congress passed a federal law prohibiting the use of the mails for lottery purposes.
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