Obituary of Mrs Mary Louisa Carritt of Sidney
Mrs Mary Louisa Carritt aged 97 died in Brandon on April 24 after a short illness. Funeral in Sidney United Church April 28 with Rev W T Bailey. interment in Sidney Cemetery. Survived by son Charles W and daughters Mae Watson Kathleen Micklewright. 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Born in Lut Lincolnshire England, she moved to Canada in 1903, lived 45 years in Sidney, later to Brandon with daughter Mae. Remembered as devoted wife mother and grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louisa Carritt
Mary Louise Carritt
Sidney United Church
Charles W
Sidney
Frank Watson
Mae
Brandon
Frank Micklewright
Kathleen
Creston
B.C
Carritt
Lut
Lincolnshire
Igland
Canada
In Memoriam and Thank You Card from Manitoba Family
In memory of Johanna Martin who died May 18 1963. Cards letters flowers and parcels were sent by family. Thanks to Dr Hew hospital staff. Ethel North thanks friends for sympathy after brother's death. Morris Annie M. Morris extends gratitude for condolences. Taylorson family grateful for 639.50 donation. Jaeger family praises Austin fire brigade for grass fire help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Johanna Martin
Dr. Hew
Ethel North
Annie M. ‘Morris
MacGregor
Will Jong
Glen and
Merle Taylorson
Austin
Thank You Notes From Grace Hospital Visit Respondents
Gwen Clarke and Marion Street express gratitude for cards flowers letters visits and gifts during hospital stays at Grace and MacGregor hospitals. Special thanks go to Dr Hew and the MacGregor nursing staff for care and baking from local ladies.
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Grace Hospital
Hospital
Gwen Clarke
In Memoriam Landers In Loving Memory
In memoriams note the death of Donald Landers on January 11, 1967. The message expresses deep sorrow from wife Margaret and children Donna Tom Louise Danny and their spouses, with reference to cherished memories and lasting love.
Edwin News notes community events and wishes
Earl Boak of Calgary visited the Roy Boak home. The U C W reported a good turnout at the Friday var iety concert and bazaar with thanks given to helpers. Andrew Gourley is wished a speedy recovery after a Portage General Hospital stay. Mr and Mrs E Painter and Don visited J Cox's birthday gathering in MacGregor. Sympathy sent to Mrs Margaret Watson on her husband’s passing and to the Watson families. John Hill and family from Edmonton visited Van Hill. Bill Painter hosted visitors from the United States over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
N. Painter
Earl Boak
Calgary
Roy Boak
U.C.W
Andrew Gourley
Portage General Hospital
E. Painter
Don
MacGregor
J. Cox
Mrs. Cox
Cecil Rands
Austin Ss
Margaret Watson
Watson
John Hill
Edmonton
van Hill
Bill Painter
United States
Austin notices bring bids bids and community events
Rent basement suite apply to George Lloyd 2285 contact numbers 685 2756. Lye's plumbing and eaves troughs 685 2083 provide estimates. Allan Tarr 685 2677 for Roto filling. Austin Credit Union tender May 21 1970 for interior exterior painting. Buffalo supper and minor ball games June 14 at Austin sports grounds. Centennial committee meeting May 19 8 p m Legion MacGregor. MacGregor Ladies Curling bake sale May 23 3 p m Four Way Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Smith
Austin
Gulf Oil
Austin Motors
Karl Jedel
Princess Av Brandon
Harrow Gardens
Lye’s
Allan Tarr
Austin Credit Union
Austin Sports Grounds
Austin’ and District Skating Rink
Centennial Committee
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
MacGregor Ladies Curling Club
Four Way Motors
Short Work Week Still In Future Says Labor Forecast
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts Americans will work about 37.8 hours weekly for non farm workers by 1980, a minimal 0.1 percent annual drop from 1968. Officials cite a preference for higher income over leisure and a conservative view of the computer era.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bottle Drive By Horse Club and Pony Club
Horse Club Holding Bottle Drive on Saturday May 16 invites helpers to collect drink bottles for pickup. Contact Bonnie Butterfield at 252-2187 in Bagot Bernie Ritzer at 685-2877 in MacGregor or Janice Hodgins at 685-2276 in MacGregor to arrange pickup. Thank you.
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Inc Macuregor Amg Navtse and Pony Club
Bonnie Butterfield
Bagot
Bernie Ritzer
MacGregor
Janice Hodgins
Park Fees And Permits Increased
Tourism Minister Jever Burtniak announced in the Legislature that provincial park entrance and camper permit fees rise effective May 15. Vehicle fees increase to 1 dollar daily and 5 dollars season for non bus vehicles, charter buses to 5 dollars, camping daily 1.50 and weekly 9 with season 50, electrical camping 2 daily and 12 weekly with season 75, to cover development and maintenance costs and align with the national average.
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Jever Burtniak
Burtniak
Tragic Drowning of 18-Year-Old on Ebb and Flow Reserve
RCMP report Juliette Mary Guiboche found in a water filled ditch on the Ebb and Flow reserve last Wednesday night. She was 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Guiboche, located in about 10 inches of water at 11:55 pm. Coroner Dr S C Guha of Ste Rose ordered an inquest. The reserve lies about 50 miles east of here.
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RCMP
Juliette Mary Guiboche
Ed Guiboche
S.C. Guha
Ste. Rose
Here
Local social notes from MacGregor and area events
MacGregor and area residents visit relatives across Portage and Winnipeg. Notable items include Mrs. Eva Collins winning a Manitoba Centennial photo prize for a Fryers store image, graduations at Evangel College and family weddings in Regina and Portage. Community reports mention visitors, christening, Mother's Day, and upcoming Victoria Day celebrations in the region.
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Maggie Wright
Vancouver
B.C
Fred Wright J
Wm. Sparrow
Dunedin
Chester Cairns
Ernie Duncan
Portage
Art Palmer
Ian Fraser
Winnipeg
Dennis Palmer
Norman Birkett
Don Wright
Fred Wright
Wayne McDonald
Harry Painters
Murray David Stanley Turnbull
Treherne
Eva Collins
Manitoba
Fryers Store
MacGregor
A. J. Hall
Brian
Evangel College
Springfield
Missouri
Ross
W. Cowpersmith
Gladstone
Portage WI Convention At Minnedosa 60th Anniversary
Portage W I District Convention attendees from Portage and MacGregor joined Minnedosa for the event on May 5 celebrating Minnedosa’s 60th anniversary. About 18 Portage members and 13 from MacGregor traveled by bus. 152 members in Centennial costumes enjoyed Lonelies, turkey dinner, refreshments, and a birthday cake. Mrs Annie Thompson reported well for MacGregor. the day ended with a educational program and return trips home.
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Portage la Prairie District
Minnedosa
Portage
MacGregor
Annie Thompson
Rosehill Variety Club Holds Second Meeting
The Rosehill Variety Club met Friday May 1 at Rosetill School. Crests for garden plot winners were ordered, uniforms chosen, and banner colors discussed. Speeches by Glenda Allanson and Donnie Schweitz highlighted the event. next meeting will feature Sharon Blyth and Eddie Schweitz.
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Rosehill Variety Club
Glenda Allanson
Donnie Schweitz
Sharon Blyth
Eddie Schweitz
Rosetill School
Sprucedale Workshop Spring Fundraiser and Sale
Sprucedale Workshop invites the community to a Thursday May 14 event at MacGregor Memorial Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. Activities include a Bouquet of Summer Fashions at 4 p.m. and a bake table. Remaining supper items from March are offered, and items such as a pink Tupperware bowl and blue enamel roaster are for pickup. Please return University of Minnesota Extension Library books by end of May. Look for Flowers of Hope envelopes in the mail.
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MacGregor
Memorial Hall
Sprucedale
Proudlly
U of M
Centennial Sports Caravan Visits MacGregor Today
A Centennial Sports Caravan arrives in MacGregor this afternoon and evening. The program offers sports instruction demonstrations clinics and inservice training with an afternoon session for students and an evening session for adults. Further information may be obtained from Stan Konopski.
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MacGregor
Stan. Konopski
Pine Creek 4H to Host Achievement Night in Edrans Hall
Pine Creek 4H Club will hold achievement night in Edrans hall on May 19. The Edrans Ladies Aid met May 7 with eleven members. devotions by Mrs A Bredin. Plans were made for a tea and bazaar on June 4. Next meeting in hall May 28. Visits: Mr and Mrs Fred Smith to Strathclair. Glen Wiebe weekend at Ben Wiebe home. Ron Fitzsimmons of For rest to Mrs Kulba on Saturday.
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Pine Creek Combines
Edrans Hall
John Wieler
John Giesbrecht
Rossendale
Edrans Ladies Aid
A. Bredin
Fred Smith
Roy Gamey
Strathclair
Glen Wiebe
Ben Wiebes
Ron Fitzsimmons
Forrest
Hartford and Currie News Sympathies and Visits
The Hartford and Currie News extends sympathy to Mrs. Margaret Watson and the Watson family in their bereavement. D. Lamont family members visited Don’s cousin Ken Kealler in Deere Lodge hospital in Winnipeg. The McDougall family celebrated Mother's Day at home and then visited Mr. McDougall in hospital. Edith Hounsome of Brandon visited Elsie, Frank, and Arthur. Andrew Gourley remains in Portage hospital since May 8. Paul Roy, son of J. and Mrs. Roy, recovering after stitches from a dog bite. Ritten families hosted gatherings for Mother's Day. Stanley and A. Dickson attended the English-Jenion wedding in Winnipeg. Margaret Nowosad and April joined weekend visits from Winnipeg with S. Thompson.
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M. Mastpes
Artis
Regina
Helen Nohigren
Allan Nohigren
Melville, Sask
Sharon
H. Dankesreiter
Glen Patterson
Leanne
Don McAfee
McAuley
Charles Lye
Winnipeg
R. E. Lye
L. B. Patterson
Sheldon Harvey
G. Cook
Jessie Gair
McLeod
Nickels
Portage
Glenn Lye
Larry Martens
P. Martens
Lawrence Smith
Gary Buchannan
Pinawa
Grant
Ned Smith
Hartford
Currie
Margaret Watson
Watson
D. Lamont
Winipeg
Don
Ken Kealler
Deere Lodge Hospital
McDougall
W. McDougall
Mr. McDougall
Edith Hounsome
Brandon
Elsie
Frank
Arthur
Andrew Gourley
Portage Hospital
Paul Roy
J. Roy
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H. J. Dankesreiter
Jake Thiessen
J. L. Pogue
Clare Tarr
P. J. Boschman
Harmon Oats
C.H. Bergquist
Man
R. H. Gould
Sidney Hilltop
Firdale
D. E. Doell
Messrs
Cliff Macintyre
Gordon Wood
Roy McDonald
Fred Peck
Robert Stephenson
Ernest Creasy
Ted Stephenson
Albert North
Jack Nish
Howard ‘Thora
Joseph W
John Seaman
Marjorie
Beton Mary Catherine
Helen Louisa
Street
Lloyd
Marion
Michael Graham
Eileen
David
Hew
MacGregor Hospital
Marion Street
JIMS
Bank Macgregor
Holland
Mac-Gregor
Mac
Ed Heselwood
Katrimne
Wayne Moore
Apply Lye’s Ltd
John Deere
Minneapolis
George Lloyd
Horse Club Holding Bottle Drive
Hammond
Zenith
H. 8
Borton Phione
MacGregor Locals
E. Saunders
Harold Barber
W.I. District Convention
Edrans News
Hartford and Currie News
Ay Lye’s
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