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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
4
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Mixed classified items include a house and barn for rent near MacGregor with pastoral land for cows on a bus route, plus various ads. Breeding services from Canadian Breeders' technician Bob Watton, lambago allergy remedy claims, saw sharpening, buckwheat sale, and bulldozing service with contact details for MacGregor listings and phones.
Obituary records the passing of Clara McEachern of Emmeline and MacGregor, longtime teacher and community figure. Born at the old Emmeline home, she taught across multiple points, married Hugh McEachern in 1910s, farmed in Lavenham, retired to Austin, and remained active in church and festival work until health declined. Survived by brother Harold Poyser and sister Mrs J A Morris, with nephews and nieces named. Funeral conducted by Rev Bennett with GE Cole organist. pallbearers and flower bearers listed. Includes engagement notice for Patricia Anne Bogue to John W Pink and a separate In Memoriam for Johanna Martin.
Card of thanks from Mrs A Unrau and sons for kindness during sale and years in Austin Pine Creek districts. Evelyn Ritter thanks friends for cards and visits during hospital stay in Portage. Other gratitude extended to Rossendale UCW and Currie ladies for treats and gifts.
The relatives of the late Mrs. Clara McEachern thank friends and neighbors for help and condolences during illness and after her passing. Special thanks to those who sent flowers cards and provided transportation. Harold Poyser and Mrs JA Morris sign the note.
The MacGregor Fire Department was called out about 6 30 last Thursday evening to a bush fire northeast of town. The fire spread from a scrub pile near homes on the edge of town but was brought under control with a bulldozer and a fire guard. Citizens are reminded it is a bad time of year for fires and urged to be cautious when lighting fires.
Mary E. Wilson, president of the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses, told the annual meeting that Manitoba hospitals need a higher ratio of registered nurses to licensed practical nurses. She noted a concerning drop in ratios and reduced nursing supervision by professionals. Registration requires three years training and exams administered by the association for the province.
Reserve Saturday June 5 for the Southern Manitoba Cattle Show and Sale at Killarney Arena. Jock Blacklock offers $7 Hereford bulls, 28 Hereford females, three Angus bulls, and one Angus female starting at 1 p.m. Catalogues via local ag rep Bill Poole, Killarney, Manitoba.
Classified ad notes a house for rent in Macaregor with contact Ba Berry at 21 Sth St. N.W. Portage phone 857-7137. Also a salesman wanted opportunity at Goodyear maintenance products with high commissions. Mentions examples of earnings by Red Toro and M. W. Frank. Requests writing Consolidated Paint & Varnish (Canada) Ltd. in Cleveland, Ohio.
A catalog of used farming equipment including cultivators and hoes from Massey, John Deere, Case, Ford, Minneapolis Moline, Cockshutt, and Ferguson. Various sizes range from 3 to 14 feet, many with hydraulic lifts, steel or rubber mounts, and multiple rows. Details note sweep sets, hollows, bracketing, and rolling landsides.
Sealed tenders will be received until noon June 5 1965 for the purchase of the house formerly owned by Miss Irene Jones on Second Avenue in the Village of Austin. The last house is to be removed and the grounds left in clean condition by July 31 1965. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Tender invitations closed June 1 for fair booths at the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society Fair on July 2 and 3. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. S. Borton, MacGregor.
A recital by Kathleen Tryde's students will be held Thursday evening May 20 at United Church Hall. Featured artists include Isabell Kerr violinist Ruth Savas as accompanist and others. Admission is 50 cents and 35 cents.
Ward at the J Culbert home and visits in Winnipeg mark a week of social ties. Families mourn the deaths of Mrs J Ward and H Wojtowich with condolences to the Culbert, Ward, and related households. The Rossendale 4H Beef Club holds a judging event at Coulthard s farm and plans calf judging on June 19 with show preparations and finances discussed.
ARBORG Manitoba. Dr Gordon Meek a veterinarian says about 60 head of cattle died from malnutrition in the area around Arborg about 25 miles from the community 75 miles north of Winnipeg. Feed quality rather than quantity was blamed and conditions were very poor with unusually cold winter.
Mr and Mrs Chas Pennell visited relatives at Mather and attended the Wall Argue wedding on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Fred Tarr were Sore eet Rasta Pees.
Edwin News W Anderson spent days at the McIntosh home last week. Aus tin couple Mr and Mrs F Simms visited Mr and Mrs W R Pallister on Sunday. Geo Patterson hosted guests Mr and Mrs F Tester of Gladstone. Sympathy extended to the Larkin family on the death of Mrs Ferard of Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Stanley Ross and children visited G Ross family in Winnipeg. P Murcheson and Mrs S Gould planned a Winnipeg trip last week. H Giesbrecht and family spent Sunday in Winnipeg. School children drew for a transistor radio won by Mrs W F Patterson and chocolates won by Mrs M McShannock of Portage. Howard Gould won for selling most tickets. Mr and Mrs F Stewart of Pottage visited J Oliver on Sunday. Miss Pat Buechler of Winnipeg visiting her parents. Get well wishes to Don Painter and Teews children with red measles. Mr and Mrs G Patterson and girls toured Flin Flon. Keith and Barry visited relatives in Gladstone. Mrs W Fr returned with the Pattersons from Flin Flon. Clayton and Debbie Larkin spent Saturday with grandparents in Portage. F Buechler visited Mrs Sam Woods in Belmon t at Portage hospital. Birthday greetings to Marguerite Patterson May 25. Mr and Mrs S McGorman celebrated wedding anniversary May 18.
A Saskatchewan judge held that the 1876 treaty requires free hospital and medical care for all Indians in the province, on or off reserves. Walter Johnson of Battleford was found not guilty of failing to pay compulsory premiums in the provincial hospital and medical care plans, as the federal government is argued to be the payer under the treaty. The decision’s reach and potential appeal were uncertain, with Health Minister Steuart signaling possible higher-court review.
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