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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1964
Page
4
Classified sections outline rates and deadlines for items such as death notices ads and rentals. It lists charges including 60 cents per column inch for death notices, 18 dollars for photos, and a 10 percent surcharge for unpaid ads. It references the 2040 Social Club and Manitoba Medical Services Group recruitment deadlines with contact details.
Help wanted for a short order cook and a waitress. In person contact at Paul’s Esso Service. Also offering cash for three quarters section land in MacGregor area via Sloane’s Auction and Realty, phone 174 MacGregor.
Obituary notices recount a long life of a settled Manitoba family with references to a marriage to David Boak, church affiliations, and a 50th wedding anniversary in 1958. The text lists survivors including a husband, three daughters, three sons, a great grandchild, and notes a funeral at Trinity United Church officiated by Thomas Ferguson, with pallbearers named. Another obituary describes Richard Muir of MacGregor, aged 82, lifelong resident, farmer, United Church member, and veteran, predeceased wife Florence, survived by two children and four grandchildren, with funeral at MacGregor United Church and interment in MacGregor Cemetery. the notice names flowerbearers and pallbearers.
Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Winnipeg announce the birth of their son Michael Reid at Selkirk General Hospital on October 3 weighing 10 pounds 9 ounces. brother to Tracy and Donna. In Memoriam Mary Elizabeth Chambers died October 31 1944. Card of Thanks Thelma and Bill Bennett express thanks for support during their sale.
The Foster family expresses gratitude to everyone who helped before and at the time of their sale. Frank and Del Foster say the acts of kindness will always be remembered.
A reader expresses gratitude for flowers cards and visits received during hospitalization and thanks the nursing staff. Mrs Williams and family extend heartfelt appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of their husband and father. Bill and Margaret Prosser and family thank Austin and district donors who funded their oil heating furnace. Also listed are small classified sale notices for items including an Enterprise oil burner, Remington Game Master, a white enamel annex, with contact names and phone numbers.
Readings by Pam offer guidance on life questions and problems. Answers cover love, career, finances, and personal choices with friendly advice. Sessions emphasize intuition and practical steps.
The Sidney Community Club reports $212 raised from ongoing sales of coats dresses overshoes and rubbers donated by Mr Dankesreiter and others. Shoppers may appoint with a club member or call 49 for details. The column also notes election results Ward winner Bill Alton and council race, cemetery improvements led by caretaker Jas McPherson Sr, and local visits and milestones.
MacGregor locals hosted and visited family and friends from Portage Winnipeg Calgary Langenburg Orangeville and various towns this weekend. Guests included Cobbe Cronk Cameron and many others while extended visits reach Vernon Ontario and Cleveland Ohio. Sympathy and well wishes were offered for local residents facing illness or loss.
Sunday supper guests with Mr and Mrs T Rintoul included Mrs H Brydges and the Savage boys from Portage. Hartford and Currie pupils hosted Hallowe en parties led by Mrs Woodward and Mrs Kelly. Mrs Van Hill and Winnipeg visitor Mrs V Fawcett spent time with local families. John Bodie was hospitalized after being injured by a cow. The Gourleys and Smiths wish Mrs D McDougall a speedy recovery. Edith Hounsome of Brant on visited home with Elsie Frank and Arthur.
The United Church Women announce a fall tea and bazaar at MacGregor United Church on Thursday November 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A produce table fancy work candy table fish pond touch and take table and novelties will be featured. Everyone is welcome.
The Good Neighbors Club ran a lunch counter at Roy Mc Lachlan's sale and collected 36.31 in proceeds. Donors supplied pies and sandwiches as thanks are extended to all contributors. Local visits include Mrs Muriel Duncan and Miss Jean Mac Donald of Winnipeg traveling to the States.
Nudists at the 10th annual Eastern Canadian Sunbathing Association weekend near Aurora discuss topless bathing. A blonde nudist calls it obscene and notes her view that nudity is natural while others imply the idea is an attempt at sexiness.
Local groups announce regular meetings and social activities for November including church, MacGregor club, Farmers Union, UCW units, YWCA, WI whist drive and a Child Health Conference rescheduled to Tuesday November 10 due to a holiday.
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