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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
4
Local ad excerpt shows rates for want ads birth notices and cards, with charges per word and minimums. Mentions deadlines, death notices, photos, and a poultry service offering top market prices with pickup in Winnipeg and a contact number.
Plains Ni Kushnir of Pol and Mrs Mary Tataryn in Winnipeg. Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin officiated by Rev Father Tarnavecky. Interment in Austin Cemetery with McMaster Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed. Birth: Douglas announces daughter Kimberley Faye born May 10 at Dauphin General Hospital weighing 6 lbs. Sister for Jimmy.
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Johanna Martin who passed away May 18 1963. Three years have passed since one we loved so well was taken from our home on earth with Jesus Christ to dwell. The flowers we place upon her grave may wither but the love for her who sleeps beneath shall never fade away. Ever remembered by her family.
Card of Thanks thanks friends neighbors and helpers in MacGregor for visits rides deliveries and kindness including the Lloyd family and a farewell dinner and special acknowledgment to Mr and Mrs Bob Kyle John and little John.
I express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards letters visits while I was ill in MacGregor and Portage hospitals. Grateful to Dr Ford nursing staff and Beaver U C W for flowers fruit and cigarettes. Special thanks to Dr Ford Mrs Polly Weday and surgical nurses.
A visitor thank you note expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Christ Church W A for support while ill in MacGregor and Portage hospitals. Also listings advertise sales of bolley flax a BB gun a Scout uniform a Climax furnace and school buses in MacGregor with contact numbers.
A cattleman asks readers whether they are in search of a herd sire or females to add to a breeding herd. The ad targets breeders and sponsors cattle genetics inquiries.
The Consolidated School District of MacGregor No 2434 invites sealed bids for transporting about 38 pupils from Bagot district to MacGregor, a 21.5 mile route. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. Inquiries to secretary treasurer. Bids due 5:30 p.m. May 30, 1966.
A note from Dr. Alex MacKinnon of Port Kells B C accompanies renewal remarks. The McKinnon party visited Winnipeg recently, staying with their son and daughter in law Glenn Lye and family. Get well wishes go to Mrs R Morris who underwent surgery Tuesday in the pater Seesel.
A dense classified listing showcases numerous used vehicles including a 1964 Plymouth Savoy four door sedan with Slant Six, tan interior, ivory and gold finish priced at 1775. Also featured are Pontiacs Strato Chief and Laurentian models, Plymouth Belvedere and Plaza, Buick Special, Dodge Mayfair, and a Studebaker Champion, all described with engine type, transmission, color, interior, condition notes, and weekly sale pricing.
Grace Belous welcomed at a May 14 event in Edrans News with a program featuring Kathy Wieler Donna Smith and Valerie Schneider. Little Sandra Wieler and Colin Smith drew gifts on a decorated wagon. Grace offered brief thanks. Lunch hosted by several local women.
In spring 1965 about 60 Pine Creek division teachers attended a William Morton Collegiate course in modern maths at Gladstone. Dr Noonan of the University of Manitoba taught via television in fall and winter. Sixteen teachers sat the May exam at Gladstone, eight from MacGregor SD named: Mrs W McGregor, Miss E Hamm, Mrs H Collier, Mrs H Boaz, Mrs G Clarke, Mrs L Schneider, Mrs A Hay, J Patterson. All 16 passed the exam this week.
In New Delhi, authorities report the discovery of 1,775 falsified ration cards during a 13 day drive amid a severe famine. Food rationing is in effect across major Indian cities as shortages persist.
Sunday and public worship times list for MacGregor and surrounding churches including MacGregor United, Austin United, Austin Christ Church, St. Pauls MacGregor, Bethel, Evangelical Mennonite East End, and Wymark choir. events feature combined services, morning and public worship, Sunday School, crusade film by Barry Moore Winnipeg, evangelistic rally with Wesley and Doroth y Pearce, slide Holy Land footage, and youth programs.
Rev Sells conducted a Holy Baptism at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday May 15 for Jamie son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Lye who received the name James Neil Godmother was Mrs Herman Weber and Godfather was Glenn Morris by roxy Family from Winnipeg with maternal grandparents N S McIntosh present Lunch followed at Ralph Lye home
RCMP Constable Art Anderson in Vancouver was promoted to Corporal on May 6 and reassigned to Prince Rupert Sub-Division to head the Criminal Investigation Branch. Artie, in plainclothes duties for six years, previously served at detachments in northern Alberta since joining on August 3, 1951. He spent a weekend visiting his mother and relatives after testifying at a preliminary hearing on gold bullion theft.
Dr J A Anderson director general of the research branch told the Commons agriculture committee that the department hired 52 research officers in the last year and considers the program fairly successful though about 50 researchers left. He noted competition for scientists with universities and other government departments, urged salary improvements to match universities, and said farmers need better access to research information through extension services. He added western farmers are as close to research as any in the world.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports April price indices higher than March in 10 of 12 cities. Ottawa leads with a jump to 143.4, while Winnipeg and Vancouver show declines. City indexes reflect changes from local base periods, not cross-city cost comparisons. Names include St John Newfoundland and Edmonton Calgary pairs, Toronto and Montreal cited among others.
A manslaughter charge against Olive Fell of Winnipeg was dismissed at a magistrate court preliminary hearing after Beverley Scorry died in Brandon hospital on September 23, 1965. The claim was that Miss Scorry became ill after an abortion on August 19, 1965. Fell was charged with procuring an abortion and a new preliminary hearing is set for this fall.
The Anglican Women's Auxiliary Deanery holds a meeting on Wednesday May 25 at the MacGregor United Church hall. The afternoon speaker is Miss Nathaniel of Pakistan, and tea will be served at 3 30 pm.
The eighth Beaver Katrime 4H Calf Club meeting at Mr and Mrs Ivan Taylors on May 9 included 10 members and three visitors. A calf tagging visit preceded the gathering and a church parade is planned at Beaver church this month. Linda Thomasson and Bruce Graham competed in a Carberry public speaking event with Bruce advancing to Inter District. The next meeting will be at T Thomassons on June 6. lunch was hosted by Mrs Taylor.
Fragmentary classified style item lists Hammond and Gladstone phone numbers for a direct line and a local high school inquiry. Mentions Kenneth 21400 and MacGregor 129-3, with brief notes on charges and fence phone context.
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