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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
4
Local readers see rates for classified ads including want ads and memoriams. The notice outlines per word charges, extra word costs beyond initial allotment, and a 10 percent late fee if not paid within one month. Deadline for classified and local readers is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. for entries to be in the deraid office. Death and funeral notices priced at 60 cents per column inch, photo at 11.00 per column inch.
A MacGregor district farmer aged 68 died suddenly Monday at his farm residence. Born in Eldon Ontario, he moved west and farmed near MacGregor for almost 50 years. He was a member of MacGregor United Church and is survived by his wife and one brother Archie Eldon Shaw of Winnipeg. Funeral held Wednesday at MacGregor United Church with Rev. E. Armitstead officiating. interment at MacGregor Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Master Funeral Home. Pallbearers named Roy Glover Robert O’Neill John Scora David Dodgins Earl Anderson Robert Anderson. Flowerbearers Sidney Hay Peter Sateunas.
The MacGregor Collegiate staff thanks Britannia Chapter IODE WI and the PTA for their support of academic achievement and the graduation awards. They also thank the reception organizers for making the event memorable. Signed H. J. Hampton.
Classified note lists one 5 room suite and one 2 room suite in MacGregor. The two room includes water heat and lights while the five room includes water and heat and phone use. Phone 1953 MacGregor. Also promotes Future Hernia Aid folding into comfort without pressure at Denwal Pharmacy for 8.95.
There is an opening for you in food business career in Portage la Prairie if you are 18 to 20 years old neat appearing have Grade XI or better enjoy meeting the public are willing to work hard and earn on the job training and advancement for the right party Apply in your own handwriting to BOX 30 DAILY GRAPHIC.
Probate notice informs creditors to file claims against Harold James Shaw at the undersigned office on Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba by November 6 1964. Dated MacGregor Manitoba October 3 1964.
Otto Grundmann Tom Dix and Gordon Bray of Portage la Prairie depart by air for New York on Saturday October 10 to attend the Ford Tractor division conference October 10 to 12. About 6000 dealers from over 120 countries will gather for the largest world meeting. The event opens October 11 at Radio City Music Hall and includes the Rockettes. Grundmann will visit the Ford Pavilion at the World's Fair and partake in marketing meetings with Ford tractor dealers globally.
Begun in 1853 the Mormon temple in Salt Lake City required four decades to reach completion highlighting the long construction span and the city’s religious landmark development.
Community notices list visits by residents to MacGregor and surrounding towns. It also includes a public notice under the Liquor Control Act about Bylaw No 134 to authorize beverage room licenses and restaurant beer and wine licenses, with voting details and dates in 1961 and 1964.
Local column lists residents visiting relatives in Winnipeg Toronto and Neepawa attends presbytery in Neepawa and wedding in Winnipeg. Families gather for funerals and weddings while others holiday with relatives in Bagot Elm Creek Treherne and Brandon. A hall dance fundraiser on Oct 9 and anniversary congratulations appear among social items.
Melita defeated MacGregor 25 to 1 in a hard hitting football game. The score was 1-0 at the end of the third quarter before a punt return in the end zone produced a single and changed momentum. MacGregor players Dennis McQuiston Ken Owens Gerry Nichol and Gerry Frizzley starred on defense. The article notes injuries and urges fans to attend the final home game against Brandon Krugers on the 18th.
Edmonton writer William Wilder McKinley Parker aged 71 has completed his fifth book Bush Home stead Girl about his family homestead life 50 miles northwest of the city. He already has two poetry volumes and previously published four other works.
The gingko tree, a living fossil over 190 million years, can be male or female. Holly shares similar reproductive characteristics, illustrating plant sex variation in ancient lineages.
Prime Minister Pearson announced in a Commons reply that Thanksgiving Day will be observed as a one day holiday during this session which began February 18. The Commons will not sit October 12 during the Queen's visit to the capital and has previously taken Dominion Day and Labor Day off.
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