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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1965
Page
6
A dense page lists birth notices, cards of thanks, and in memoriam notes for the MacGregor area. It includes memorial wording for Rose Nelson dated November 6, 1964, and multiple thanks from families like Harris, Leoppky, Cathcart, and Pennell. The section also contains a long classifieds grid with For Sale items, real estate, vehicles, and job ads.
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to November 20 1965 for Norfolk School Barn on Norfolk School property and Norfolk School land. Tenders may cover all or any item. Terms cash. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. For more information contact Austin Consolidated School Board or Municipal Office.
A Thankoffering meeting is set for November 10 at 8 p.m. at the Rectory. Bring thank offering boxes or leave them at the home of Mrs Connie McKelvy.
The Burnside UCW met at Mrs. N. McKenzie’s home on October 13 with 11 members and 1 guest. Devotionals led by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Towle centered on Thanksgiving. A business session followed, deciding not to hold a fall bake sale and to give cash donations instead, with reminders to send donations to the November meeting.
Beaver news notes a funeral for Mrs. H O Neil of Gainsborough Sask attended by Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and E Rusk and Mrs Howard Cobbe of Winnipeg. District residents Maurice Smith Alf Graham Jerry and Ian Smith joined Winnipeg visitors Howard Cobbes and Glen Harkness clan over the weekend. Maurice Smith and Mrs E Irwin of MacGregor visited Winnipeg Monday. Maurice Smith was a delegate to the Pool Growers Convention. Percy Smith and Mrs Smith left for Calgary as Percy is a United Grain Growers delegate. Bud Shackell and family of Killarney hosted Sunday visits with Alan Drader family. C S Smith and family visited Neepawa with John Peters and family. H E Rusk of Gainsborough is visiting his son-in-law Raymond Smith and family for a couple weeks.
A miscellaneous shower was held in Katrime hall on Oct. 6 for Mrs. Betty Hillman nee Betty Duncan, a September 25 bride. Guests received corsages and were escorted to their seats by relatives, gifts were given, and a dainty lunch followed after Betty thanked attendees.
MacGregor locals sent to recess for two weeks with Mr and Mrs Harold Duncan and Mr and Mrs Roy Duncan at Stavely Alberta. Visits included Medicine Hat with Mrs Jessie MacDougall and Stavely with Mr and Mrs Edwin Philpot. Various relatives and friends traveled between Brandon Winnipeg and Toronto for visits and celebrations including births weddings and holidays.
Manitoba agriculture officials report that despite spring and fall storms the 1965 crop year shows potential to match or exceed last year’s above average yields. Late fields suffered frost. cereal quality declined and some delays occurred from heavy rains. Harvesting of cereals is largely finished with few fields remaining. Hay and straw supplies remain ample though moisture cooled crop development. Wheat acreage fell slightly while oats barley flax and rape seed rose from 1964. In Michigan a neighbor dispute escalates as Jack Krueger and spouse sue Holy Cross Lutheran church for 75000 over poison ivy allegedly spreading from church property.
Mr and Mrs Bill Gillespie of Macdonald visited R H Caskey Wednesday evening. Lyn Snaith and Linda's parents Mr and Mrs E Duncan hosted Wednesday overnight after their Las Vegas honeymoon. Bert Caskey and Beverley with Bill Phillips and Robbie visited Thursday with Jim Caskey and Isabel. Sharon McRae received get well wishes after a tonsillectomy Friday. Bil Phillips and Robbie returned to Souris Sunday after a month with the Caskeys.
The MacGregor United Church announces UCW fall rally on Tuesday November 9 starting 9 30 a.m. at Helston with UCW ladies from Bagot Beaver and Mt Gregor urged to attend. Unit meetings for MacGregor run Monday November 8 with 2 30 p.m. and 8 p.m. sessions at Mrs Margaret McKelvy's. A Brazil film strip is offered for this meeting. Sunday School returns to winter schedule starting Sunday November 7 with worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. The UCW annual bazaar and tea will be held Thursday November 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. with produce table fancy work fish pond and touch and take table. Everyone welcome.
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