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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1965
Page
4
Local readers are informed of the rates for birth notices cards of in memoriam and death notices. Minimum charges apply with per word rates and variable surcharges for classified sets. Deadline and photo charges are specified with percentages per column inch.
Obituary notes Gerald Cathcart of Pratt Manitoba born in MacGregor December 23. He married Diane Way October 24 1964 and lived in Pratt. He was known for ing and fastball in Polled Hereford cattle circles. Survived by wife Diane, parents Arnold and Mrs Cathcart, three sisters Winnie Wolfe May Purkess and Margaret Bax, two brothers Brian and Clayton. Funeral held October 27 at Treherne United Church officiated by Rev McIntyre. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Engaegment and birth notices, memorials and thanks follow with community notices and local ads.
Public auction by C W Slork auctioneer at 21 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie Manitoba on December 15 1965 at 10 am CST. Property in the Village of Austin Lot One Plan 1173 registered Land Titles Office Portage la Prairie. A small framed insulated building on the land. Twenty percent of the purchase price cash at sale with balance per terms to be provided at sale. Reserve bid applies. Further particulars and conditions of sale at sale.
Mrs. Doris Smut expresses sincere thanks to all who sent cards fruit parcels and chocolates and those who baked and helped at home during her hospital stay with special thanks to Dr Ford and the MacGregor nursing staff for their kindness.
Our sincere thanks to every one who kindly remembered us with cards, to neighbors for bal ing, etc., sent to our home for-
Dated this 18th day of November 1965 AD. J D McRae, Solicitor for the Administratrix.
The Mayo Foundation medical director Dr Charles F Code urged geographic elbow room for research at a joint dinner of the Canadian Heart Foundation and Canadian Cardiovascular Society. He argued medical study benefits from dispersion beyond single schools and should reach all hospitals nationwide.
MacGregor locals report visiting friends and relatives in Winnipeg Brandon and Hartney. Notable items include the birth of a daughter to Paul Villeneuve and Donna Wark, and 55th wedding anniversary celebrations for George Ardagh's parents. Attendees from Winnipeg, Portage and Toronto joined family gatherings and Grey Cup travels.
The Streamliners Club held its third meeting Tuesday in the Collegiate auditorium. Mr. Schroeder led the exercise period. The next meeting is set for Tuesday Nov 30 at 7 30 p m in the Collegiate. Membership costs 2 dollars 1 dollar to join the Recreational Centre 25 cents to affiliate with the Streamliners of Manitoba and the remainder for club funds. Those joining just for exercising may do so for 50 cents.
S J Crealock lists a Portage la Prairie address 32 15th Street SW and phone number 857 6396 for contacts. The line notes all s contact details without further context or dates.
The IODE meeting will be held at the home of Miss Eileen Marsh on Wednesday December 1 at 1 o clock. St Pauls WA will hold a corporate communion service at St Pauls Church on Tuesday November 30 at 7 p m. All ladies welcome.
The bureau of statistics reports 533 traffic fatalities in August, down from 569 a year earlier. Provincial totals show Newfoundland 9, Prince Edward Island 4, Nova Scotia 30, New Brunswick 21, Quebec 168, Ontario 190, Manitoba 19, Saskatchewan 12, Alberta 2, British Columbia 147, and the Yukon/Northwest Territories 1, with last year’s numbers in brackets.
Lord Martin Cecil the sole BC village owner has put his 1200 resident village near 100 Mile House up for sale to leaseholders. The 96 year old says professional appraisers set the asking price based on current market values. His family has owned the square mile since 1912 when his father bought it.
Newcomb Mott, 27, of Sheff ield Massachusetts, testified in Murmansk district court that he had no illegal intentions when entering the Soviet Union without a visa. Indictment says he crossed a marked frontier and walked into a Russian wood over eight tenths of a mile before officials. Penalty for illegal entry ranges from one to three years. Mott has been in custody since Sept 4.
Mrs Mintue menea of West bourne visited the J McRae home. Shannah Heselwood and Bruce Hay of MacGregor spent the weekend in Winnipeg with Miss Donna Hay and attended the Santa Claus parade. Mr and Mrs J McRae and family and Mrs Minnie McRae joined Mr and Mrs Grant McRae of Gladstone for Sunday supper. Mr and Mrs G Leslie of Fortier were Sunday guests at the A Giercke home.
Dr Fraser criticized computers calling them very stupid for not reasoning. He noted they can store vast information but lack ability to think. The issue is gathering all the data doctors and nurses need to access.
Unions representing about 58 000 workers pledge a 48 hour general work stop at midnight Wednesday in British Columbia. At least nine unions with 33 800 members refuse to join. Meetings planned to consider the call from the BC Federation of Labor in support of oil workers.
A Royal Canadian Air Force trainer jet piloted by FO Lorne R. Metheral, 24, of Regina, crashed in swampy ground about 15 miles west of Gimli during a routine flight. The body was found by a Gimli Flying Club search party after wreckage was spotted from the air around 8 am CST.
White Canadian refrigerators drew cries of admiration from women crew members of the Russian research ship Voynikov. The fridges are for the vessel to use.
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