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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
4
Classified and local readers must submit by Tuesday. Notices include small charges per column inch for death and funeral notices and photos, with specific rates and deadlines.
obituary for Robert Kapp Bennett born in ham England in 1884 moved to Canada in 1888 details of farming life Pine Creek district contributes to community memory. engagement notice for Betty Carol Biesganski and Douglas Pennell. memorial for Margaret Bull. birth announcement Darcy Robert Lamb Lindsey. sale ads and farm listings.
Miscellaneous classified items and services list a storm window sale garage rental prospects and a Rossendale home, plus a six room house for sale in MacGregor. Includes employment ads for bank duties and an agriculture service listing live poultry pricing and artificial breeding options with contact numbers and locations in MacGregor Manitoba and nearby areas.
Funeral services ambulance and florists listing with phone numbers 58 2 Gladstone and agent H Sorton contact 8 0F 129 3 MacGregor for local arrangements and convenience.
Fuel oil tenders due by 12 noon Friday October 1 1965 for heating oil supply to Pine Creek School Division No 30 Langruth Manitoba. Quantities include viumas Collegiate 3500 gal Langruth High 4800 gal MacGregor Collegiate 14000 gal Rossendale High 2400 gal No. 1 Burner oil. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The undersigned invites applications for a resident caretaker at the MacGregor and District Memorial Hall. Positions start Oct. 2, 1965, with a deadline for submissions by 6 p.m. Sept. 25, 1965. Apply to Class ARR Secretary Treasurer Box 357 MacGregor.
The undersigned announces a sale or purchase arrangement for Forestville School and Barn. Contact A. Christofferson of Austin Consolidated S.D. No. 2433 for details. A separate notice lists Penstrep Penicillin and Watkins products with pricing for 100 cc bottles at $2.00 each and discounts for 25-bottle cases, attributed to Peter Klassen in Sidney.
Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Danny Krushel of Morden and Mr. and Mrs. John Geisbrecht of Horndean called on several local households. Others hosting or visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fulford and Alvin Fulford from the U S and Alberta, and Well ington Fulford’s relatives. The McCullough home welcomed multiple guests, while Winnipeg visitors and a district trip by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Duncan of Winnipeg were noted.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Beaudin and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Jack Hogue at Alonso on Sunday. Terry Smith spent the weekend in Winnipeg with Scott Brown. Mr and Mrs C S Smith and Dariene visited Winnipeg and E Bruce a General hospital patient.
MacGregor residents and guests share travel plans and visits to relatives in Victoria B C Winnipeg Kenora Vancouver and roster of local social occasions. Mentions Miss Gail Curtis Mr and Mrs Birkett Mr C S Brown Mr and Mrs W Sugden and families with numerous weekend visits and hospital get well wishes.
Mr and Mrs George Sander son and Linda of Portage were Sunday supper guests of Bert Caskey and Beverley. Ron Giercke of Pinawa visited his parental home for a few days. Art Fergurson of Winnipeg spent a week at the Jenkins home and returned with Betty and Margaret Jenkins. Mr and Mrs A Giercke and Gary and Don motored to Assiniboine Park to visit friends.
A 15 piece band will present sacred music at the Evangelical Church in MacGregor on Sunday September 19 at 730 p.m. standard time. Musicians from Winnipeg and Steinbach will feature Hawaiian guitar and electronic accordion. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday listings show multiple church services across MacGregor Bagot Sidney Austin and Christ Church with times for public worship Sunday School and evening services. Church events include Calvary Tabernacle midweek prayer and Bible study and Evangelical Mennonite Church notes.
Douglas Fisher deputy leader of the New Democratic Party announced he will retire from politics and not seek re election in the upcoming federal vote. He cited family priorities over politics and said he may return to high school teaching while continuing journalism and planning two books on World War II and sports history.
A rural council received petitions from 30 electors of the Norfolk School District to transfer lands to the Consolidated School District of Austin and from 39 electors of the Bagot School District to the MacGregor Consolidated School District. First readings were given. a special meeting is set for Sept 21, 1985, for second readings. Opponents may attend at MacGregor Municipal Office Sept 21 between 9 10 am for Bagot and 10 11 am for Norfolk.
A Brandon resident in her 83rd year wrote to the MacGregor Lions Club praising the housing project for elderly citizens. She recalled visiting MacGregor years ago with Dr Patterson and urged passing sincere good wishes to all involved in this Christian service for seniors.
MacGregor Hospital Aid reports a very successful meeting on Tuesday September 7 with plans for the group’s share of the Hospital pantry shower and tea. The group welcomed three new members and mourned the departure of Mrs Trev Owens who moved to Portage. Next meeting set for November 2.
A St Pauls Women’s Auxiliary event schedule notes a market tea at Mrs. Fred Snaith’s home from 3 to 5 p.m. on September 16. A regular meeting is set for Thursday September 28 at 2 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Grove Mrs. Thompson Mrs Id and Mrs. Smale. The Christmas bazaar and tea is planned for Thursday November 18.
Edwin residents share weekly updates as J Ettinger and David of Fort William renew ties. Visits from Bruce McDermott of Riceton to George McDermott and Boak families over the long weekend. Shower honors for Arlene Boak at Edwin school on Sept 2. Philip Lemieux marks sixth birthday. Emily Jonasson wedding plans to Delmore Crewson in mid October. Grandparents-to-be H Pallister’s family welcomed a granddaughter for Jean and Harvey Vankoughnet. Mrs. C McDermott wins $100 in Seoceace Portage. C Fust of Portage visits Robert Gould family.
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