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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1970
Page
4
Herald advertising rates list 75c for first 15 words with 1 per word thereafter. Second insertion charged per word. Birth notices engagements cards of thanks memorials have 1.50 for up to 60 words then 1 per word over six. Local readers 5c per word. 10 percent late fee after one month. Deadline Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Death notices 60c per column inch. Photos 2.00 per column inch.
Mrs Emily Towle widow of James Everett Towle dies at Portage la Prairie General Hospital age 83. Born in Southend England she came to Canada 81 years ago and lived in MacGregor area since then. Survived by six daughters and four sons, 37 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday April 7 at 2 pm at St Pauls Anglican MacGregor Manitoba. Interment MacGregor Cemetery.
Ronald Wilson Harding died in his 37th year and is survived by two brothers Dougald and Horace and one sister Blanche Cutt of Vancouver BC with nieces and nephews. Funeral service conducted by Lieutenant Hartcourt of The Salvation Army at Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel on March 26 1970 with interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
In Memoriam notices for Robert James Kilfoyle who died April 8 1965 and his family memories in a quiet graveyard. Also Hanson notice for the mother who died in Austin April 6 1963 with religious lines and memorials by daughter Doris and son-in-law Steve.
Mr and Mrs Vasile Ghera of Regina Saskatchewan announce the engagement of their daughter Melinda Louise to Constable Larry Martens son of Mr and Mrs Pete Martens of Mac Gregor The wedding is set for Saturday May 9 at the RCMP Chapel Regina.
Louis Quinn thanks Lions and their wives for the Lion of the Year Award plaque and credits others for the honor in a gracious note of appreciation.
The Wark family expresses thanks to those who sent parcels cards and visits during the recent illness of Som and Albert Wark.
Citizen of the year Len Lamb accepts a silver tray from the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce and residents. Jack Lewis thanks well wishers for cards flowers and care during illness. The amateur contest and old time dance praise goes to contestants Graham judges musicians and staff.
Anne M. Collier writes a heartfelt acknowledgment from Winnipeg General Hospital thanking Caras tetters and mowers who sent items to brighten her painful, lonely hours during her pati ent stay. She expresses sincere appreciation to each contributor.
On behalf of my sisters and myself I express gratitude for kind sympathy messages after the loss of Maud Moore. Special thanks to relatives for the Morris United Church Memorial Fund donation and to neighbors and friends for plants and gifts. Eva Collins.
Archie Horton offers thanks to all who sent fruit parcels cards and visits while a patient at MacGregor Hospital. Special appreciation goes to Jack Lewis Dr Tam and the hospital staff for their care.
I express gratitude to friends and relatives who visited me and sent cards while I was a patient. Special thanks go to Dr. Hew of MacGregor hospital, Dr. Ireland of Carberry hospital, and Dr. Enns of Brandon hospital, along with their staff.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE New move away homes two and three bedroom cupboards plumbing and wiring included contact Newton Builders Ltd Newton Man Ph 267-2431 13 ce 4
For sale several farm items and vehicles including a 26 inch girls bicycle at 25 dollars, a boys 24 inch bicycle, Herta barley and Noralta flax seed, a 1967 Manitou wheat seed option, an aero grain cleaner with ten foot leg, mixed hay bales, a 1966 Volkswagen 1600 square back, a split level three bedroom house near schools, and various real estate offers from C R Barber and others in MacGregor. Contact numbers included.
A Manitoba Cultural Mosaic Congress is planned for fall with a 15 member steering committee representing major linguistic and cultural groups. Prof. Michael Kinnear of the University of Manitoba was named chairman, and the purpose is to provide a forum for groups to express views on measures to nourish and sustain linguistic and cultural heritage.
John Seaman and Ray left for Edmonton on Good Friday to visit Jackie and returned the following Wednesday. Austin and District plans a home coming week from June 27 to July 4 and invites all former residents to submit names of friends or relatives to the Austin Credit Union by April 30.
Farmers are urged to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan despite possible income tax challenges. For tax form assistance contact 2599. Also advertised is 80 to 100 acres for rent for grain or potatoes, phone 885-2037.
Manitoba Attorney General Al Mackling announces municipalities may run lotteries after a Centennial Sweepstakes decision. Local councils can license bingo raffles and bazaar schemes. cash prizes above 3200 require provincial licensing. Lotteries became legal nationwide January 1 after Criminal Code amendments.
Mobil announced a device that nearly eliminates auto exhaust pollutants. An experimental car with catalytic converter and pollution controls meets proposed 1975 federal standards. The system can handle leaded or lead free gasoline, but requires major overhaul to older models.
NFU members march through Winnipeg to the Canadian Wheat Board Building presenting a pitchfork to Chief Commissioner W C MeNamara in defense of orderly grain marketing. Roy Atkinson of Saskatoon spoke as Walter Miller urged repopulation policies. Premier Schreyer and cabinet attended. Agriculture Minister Askiw condemned agribusiness.
Edith Sheppard of Brandon and many residents visited relatives and friends during Easter. Weddings, hospital updates, and travel to Madison Wisconsin, Dodgeville, and Vancouver were noted along with numerous weekend guests and family gatherings. Spring arrivals and geese returning mark the season.
You Have Date U LT annual spring tea will be held April 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church hall. The MacGregor 4 H Home Economics Club will hold their achievement night on Tuesday May 5 at 8 p.m. sharp in the MacGregor Collegiate auditorium. Everyone welcome.
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