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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1964
Page
5
Classified and local readers must place notices by the deadline in the office Tuesday at 1 30 pm. Death and funeral notices cost 60c per column inch photor 1.00 per column inch. Flat rate ten cents per word with 10 percent added if no regular account.
Mrs Rose May Nelson, formerly of MacGin ofshay RV, married Otto Nelson in 1915, lived near MacGregor after 1925, and served as a director of the fair board. Surviving relatives include 11 grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral service was at MacGregor United Church with interment in MacGregor Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Service in charge.
On November 17 1964 William Jones aged 76 passed away at Winnipeg General Hospital. Funeral at Austin United Church November 20 with Rev D Bennett. Interment in Austin Cemetery. Born Light Hill youngest of 15 children. Married Bertha Collier 1913. Lived on home farm, Courtnay BC, then Austin 1951. Survived by Bertha, three sons Vernon Kaslo BC Lloyd Austin Vincent Campbell River, adopted son Lyle Austin Fhtagereld Nora Courtnay BC and Mrs S Stockand Cumberland BC, one sister Mrs F Saggers Brandon and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. many relatives attended.
In kind memories of our dear brother in law William Elmer, whose kindness and presence are missed by family and friends.
A short memorial entry says sprinkled with love and tears entered in our book of memories for the one we loved so dear. Ever remembered by Sylvia Herbie Stevie and Cheryl.
Mrs. M. C. Goodwin of Winnipeg announces the forthcoming marriage of her second daughter Merle Jean to Glen Robert Taylorson youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Taylorson of MacGregor Manitoba The wedding will be at Harstone United Church Sargent and Ingersol Winnipeg on Saturday December 5 1964 at 430 PM
Bertha Jones and family express heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy messages and floral tributes during the recent bereavement of their husband and father.
The Nelson family expresses gratitude for messages of sympathy and floral tributes after their mother’s passing. They thank Rev. E Armistead the United Church choir pallbearers flowerbearers MacGregor Bakery for lunch bread Women’s Institute for parcels and cards from friends during her nursing home stay.
Kate L Woodin thanks for gifts cards and letters on her 92nd birthday November 16 and for the afternoon party at Holiday Retreat. U C W members express appreciation for the many kind messages.
Local thanks and condolence notes from families in Image Hill Southend and MacGregor plus church bazaar thanks. Numerous local ads list for sale pigs calves piano and equipment, mastitis treatment, found yearling, lost heifers, and club social announcements from The 2040 Social Club Winnipeg area. Includes contact names and phone numbers for MacGregor listings.
A closing note thanks patrons of the Grand Opening and donors. The message credits Mac Gregor Bakery for a donation and extends appreciation from Walt and Tina Pouch Electric and friends in Southend Macaulay MacGregor districts. Also thanks neighbors for gifts at Beaver on Nov 13 and invites visits to MacGregor.
A sealed will for J Poole of Sidney Comverstive Elevators is set to be read up to December 15, 1964. The association for the agent's dwelling and property is noted. Further information is available from agent James Esmondson of Sidney.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Richard Dougl Las Muir late of MacGregor Manitoba farmer. Claims verified by statutory declaration must be filed at Miller Miller and Miller Portage la Prairie by January 2 1965. Dated November 20 1964. Solicitors for the Executor.
The estate of Agnes Flor ence Muir of Manitoba farmer widow of Richard Douglas Muir is being administered. Probate was filed and duly verified in 1965.
Mr and Mrs K Crocker and James Culbert visit Vancouver and Calgary this week. 7 W Bieganski joined Mr and Mrs T Martin at Oberon on a hunting trip last week. Lyla Curtis from Brandon weekends with Mr and Mrs W Curtis. Judy Culbert hosted birthday party for friends. Wedding anniversaries noted for J B Charlton and H Patsack. Baby Band Christmas party scheduled at Mac Gregor United Church hall on December 3 at 3 PM with gift invites for grandmothers and hospital children.
Parental home welcomes Art and Mrs Chant relocating to town formerly of Mrs Michaels. Winnipeg visitors include Mr and Mrs J R McGregor and family and Mrs R W McGregor returning home. Ray Weber in Winnipeg General Hospital for surgery. Ed Anderson and family from Dauphin visited. George Currie making ornament gifts from matchsticks on display. Nelson Olson family left for Toronto and Grey Cup game. Helen Dankesreiter Donna visited Winnipeg relatives. Harry Eykelboom and Brandon kin hosted. Church plate seekers contact Dorothy Patterson. Wilfred Hodgins Pratt celebrates 48th anniversary. Don McAfee and Peggy visit from McAuley. Don and Dolly joined them. Jack Lewis in Atlanta area. John Chapman and Grant Winnipeg visiting Gaynor’s parents. Gaynor’s Winnipeg visit with Fred Borton. Tom Towle of Austin vis weekend with Jim Turner.
Mrs J Smith reports a quilting bee held by eight Good Neighbors Club ladies at Mrs Stark's. Next meeting set for December 8 at Elsie Hounsome's home. Ill health note: Mrs J Rintoul recovering after hospital stay at Portage. Weekend and Sunday visits include Portage visitors F Upward and Nelson Hulmes, Penny and Marilyn. Anniversary wishes go to L McIntosh on 54th and Conrad Roy on 29th wedding years. Visitors from Winnipeg and High Bluff are mentioned with local families. Edith Hounsome from Brandon visited Elsie Frank and Arthur.
The Y W C will hold its Christmas party in Portage on Tuesday evening December 8 with bowling starting at 9 p.m and requests timely arrival for transportation. The A R C meets Monday November 30 at 8 30 p m in the MacGregor Collegiate. St Pauls W A will attend Corporate Communion on Sunday November 29 and Home and School holds a re organization meeting Wednesday December 2 at 8 p.m in the MacGregor Collegiate all are welcome.
Exams fever spreads through Collegiate as students battle fear and fatigue. Teachers work hard correcting papers while Inspector Diehl reviews classroom techniques, and hopes rise for positive reports from the administration.
Mr and Mrs C S Smith and the canes visit on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wes Thompson return from a two week trip to Tor Ont Royal Fair Orillia Sudbury and back via the States. H Drader spends Monday with Mr and Mrs Allan Drader and Shaunda. The Draders move to the Clarence Smith farm. Welcome to the community.
Sam Williams visited Winnipeg on Monday. Alex Livingstone Harold attended Gladstone visits Thursday evening. John Abrin attended a bee keeper convention and banquet in Winnipeg midweek. Joe Livingstone of Moosomin spent the weekend at his parental home. Walter of Arden was a Sunday visitor. Robert Boyle of Port Arthur visited from Wednesday to Monday. Mrs. Lottie Hanna joined Fred Lake of MacGregor for Gladstone visits Monday. Bob Thompson visited Ed Mauthe of Golden Stream Sunday. Fred Lake of MacGregor and Mrs. Lottie Hanna shared Sunday supper with Jim Wilson and Maurice Clayton.
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