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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
4
Classified and local reader notices outline rates for birth engagements and in memoriams with per word charges. It cites deadlines, death notices and funeral pricing, and lists rural ads for feed and seed products with prices, phone contacts, and suppliers.
Warren Hodgins aged 77 of MacGregor Manitoba died May 1 1968 at home. Born in Stephens Township Ontario he farmed in Pratt District over fifty years retiring to MacGregor two years ago. Survived by wife Margaret Jane Wilson two daughters Irene Anderson Evelyn Hodgins and son Gordon Hodgins plus seven grandchildren. Funeral May 3 at St Pauls Anglican Church MacGregor with Rev J W Fleming. Interment Austin Cemetery with McMaster Funeral Home in charge. Flowerbearers and pallbearers named.
David D. Quiring of Austin died May 12 at his home aged 77. Born in southern Manitoba he farmed in the Edrans district until retirement in 1964 and lived in Austin since. Survived by wife Susanna and many children. funeral May 15 at 2 p.m. at the Austin EMM Church with interment in Austin Cemetery. White Funeral Home in charge.
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother Johanna Martin who died May 18 1963. The verse speaks of happiness beyond sunset and a garden in God’s skies. Ever remembered by Ana and family and until we meet again the memory is cherished.
Expresses sincere thanks to those who sent cards letters and parcels and visited during hospital stay at Winnipeg General Hospital and to those who helped at home.
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness sympathy messages flowers and cards after the loss of our father husband and grandfather. Special thanks to church ladies Miss Janice Smith organist and Master Funeral Home for their care.
Mrs. Ethel Poyser and Butterfield and Pogue families express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers cards letters and meals after the loss of their brother and uncle John Stirling. Special thanks to Mr. Marganet for the bread and to the UcW for serving lunch at the annex.
Mrs Dorothy Thompson thanks friends for cards fruit and gifts sent during her stay in the Por tage hospital and after returning home.
The Edwin United Church Women held a Mothers Day Tea on May 6 with opening by Mrs. R Kayes. Mrs. C Zimmerman demonstrated hat-making, aided by Mrs. Tressa Cool. Birthday cake shaped like a hat honored Mrs. Zimmerman's birthday. Tea table duties were held by Mrs. L Hyde Burnside and Mrs. J Gillespie. The group thanked all contributors.
The district extends sympathy to Vivian McCaskill's relatives who died Saturday. Mr and Mrs Abe Doerkson and family attended the Mothers Day program at Sommerfelder Church on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Dave Doerfler and family drove to Holland Sunday where Mrs Doerfler enjoyed a Mothers Day supper. Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe and family travelled to Winkler Sunday to visit friends and relatives. Birthday greetings go to Enid MacDonald May 17 Fay McLennan May 14 Gordon Doerkson May 10 and Mr and Mrs Bob McLennan celebrate 27th anniversary May 15. Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe celebrated their 7th anniversary May 6. Mr and Mrs Henry Wiebe visited Mr and Mrs Corny Wiebe of MacGregor Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Peck invite friends to at home gatherings on Monday May 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
The MacGregor U C W will hold a rummage sale at the church on May 25. Anyone with articles to donate or pick up should contact Mrs Gladys Moore Mrs Mary Martinnizen or Mrs Joy Rmist ead.
Local notes list numerous Sunday visitors and birthday observances in MacGregor and area. JoAnne Lamb hosts a family party with May 12 and May 18 dates noted, while Len’s birthday is set for May 15. Attendees include Dolossi Corrigal Lamb, Pennell, Routley, Snaith, and many Winnipeg, Portage, and Brandon connections. Funeral notices mention Mrs. Russell Sharp of New Westminster.
Andrew deHamilton, operator of a small downtown Toronto jewelry store, argues Canadians should study jewelry as art and invest in pieces that serve as liquid assets. He says fine jewels are negotiable globally and hold value beyond local markets.
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