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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
4
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who died April 6, 1963. Five years have passed since we lost her. love remains with Christina George and grandchildren. Also includes classified ad fragment listing items for sale and prices from a local hardware and appliance dealer.
Lorne and Muriel Pennell and family extend thanks to friends and neighbors for a pleasant social evening at Sid Hay's home. The hanging lamp and vase will give many hours of pleasure in their new home.
Grace Lister expresses sincere thanks to friends and hospital staff at Portage General and Winnipeg hospitals for cards flowers visits and meals. Acknowledges Dr Ford and nurses and thanks neighbors for a swag lamp vase and social time with ongoing friendship.
A collection of thank you notices from patients and families appreciating care at Winnipeg General Hospital MacGregor Hospital Portage General Hospital and friends. Messages express gratitude to doctors nurses and staff and acknowledge flowers cards visits baking and support during illness and bereavement.
An assortment of small ads lists Scourex veterinary treatment from Denwal Pharmacy in MacGregor, a garage sale of Strathclair stock and equipment with two gas pumps, and a male help wanted posting for a wood workshop position at Lye's Ltd in Killarney Manitoba.
A hearing at 10 00 am Thursday April 11 1968 in Brandon Manitoba addresses permit applications for Sommerfelder Mennonite Church North Norfolk area and an addition to PTH No 1. Submissions may be made by contacting the Assistant Secretary at 1075 Portage Avenue Winnipeg 10 Manitoba or by mail.
A private members resolution seeking a 40-hour work week was defeated 28-23 in the Manitoba Legislature. The vote saw all opposition MPs in support. The Employment Standards Act currently sets 44 hours for women and 48 hours for men, with parity at some mixed workplaces.
MacGregor residents note travels and family visits across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mrs U M Yurkin and Donald of Dryden attended a funeral, while Don Turner and Helen Turner visited. Jeanette MacDonald earned a hairdressing diploma and will work in Portage. Beth joins her brother in Russell with Inter City Gas, and well wishes go to Lizzie Saunders and A Goodridge in hospital. Ruth Muirhead toured Edmonton Saskatoon and spoke with local friends including Don Cooper and Norman Floates.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the Legion room. J Gowing, representing the Canadian Pension Plan, will speak on the CPP benefits. A good turnout is urged.
A coroner's jury ruled that 17 year old Harry William Ritchie of Sarnduff, Saskatchewan, died March 1 when he drove a bowler toboggan into the path of an oncoming car. The jury said he moved onto the road without stopping before attempting to cross, near Carnduff, about 160 miles southeast of Regina.
Minister Thelma Forbes told the Manitoba Legislature that an independent study on Churchill land use will be prepared soon. She said the report on Manitoba's northern seaport is ready and will be released upon approval by the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The study is led by Murray Jones and was commissioned jointly by the provincial government and CMHC.
Roy Snaith Fred Snaith Glen Hughson and Lloyd Jones led the Gladstone bonspiel, winning the Grand Aggregate after a 13 of 14 run. The foursome claimed one top event title and placed second in another as eighty rinks entered the two week event.
The U C W afternoon unit will meet in the church hall on Tuesday April 9 at 2 p.m.
Four hundred miners were laid off at midnight Sunday when the 22 year old McBean mine, lifeblood of the community, was officially closed by Domini n Steel and Coal Corp. Premier G I Smith in Halifax said no decision to stall the closure had been made. Subvention payments were to end March 31, leaving about 4,000 residents dependent on miners’ wages. Nearby Cosco wash plant workers at Stellarton also lost jobs last Friday.
The Newfoundland government unveiled the 1968-69 budget with broad tax hikes. The provincial sales tax rises to seven percent, corporate income tax up one point to 12 percent, and liquor, beer, tobacco, gasoline, and several insurance policies see price increases. Tuition relief for Memorial University shifts to a means tested basis. Fuel and tobacco costs rise, cigarette packs up to 57 cents, gas tax up to 25 cents a gallon, and beer edges higher.
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