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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1969
Page
4
Payment and deadline details for classified and local reader notices appear. Rates include 7c per 15 words for first insertion, 5 words per additional, 50c per 60 words for death and memorials, 6 per column inch in photos, and a 10 percent surcharge for accounts unpaid within a month. Deadline is Tuesday by 1.30 pm.
Stewart Hunter McLachlan of 132 6th Street North West Portage la Prairie died April 13 1969 at age 71. He farmed in Image Creek District and served Beaver United Church North Norfolk Agricultural Society and Trinity United Church among other roles. Surviving are wife Isabelle daughter Beatrice Wallace Brown and nine grandchildren along with several stepchildren. Funeral April 16 in Beaver Cemetery. Donations to Manitoba Heart Foundation.
Thanks to all who were kind during my hospital stay at Brandon hospital. Special thanks for cards, flowers, baking parcels, and visits. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
The Women’s Institute thanks donors and helpers at their spring tea. Gratitude extends to volunteer firefighters, especially J. Lam. Dert, for their prompt response to a panic call. No services were needed, though the rapid reply reassured the community during a quiet day of yard cleanup.
Engagement notice states Mr. and Mrs. John Purkess announce their daughter Patricia Faye Green will wed Donald Gordon Davidson of Winnipeg on Saturday May 17 at 4 30 pm at MacGregor United Church. Also includes classified ad items for farm equipment, cattle, and real estate.
The listing shows spring tooth implements priced at 210, 18 ft. ce. Spring Tooth each 15.00. Also 14 ft duplex cultivator Aya listed at 325.00 300.00 395.00, indicating multiple prices or bids in a single line.
More than fifty farmers attended a farm building meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall last Wednesday afternoon. The event, sponsored by MacGregor Co-op, featured speakers from the Department of Agriculture Manitoba Hydro Farm Credit Corp and several local suppliers. Topics covered included various building types and their advantages. Ron Kalberg won the door prize.
Members of the Manitoba legislature argued against mandatory vehicle testing during second reading of Highway Act amendments. Opposition leader Gil Molgat suggested tests could be funded by users to aid safety, while Jake Froese warned testing at motorists’ expense would burden poorer residents. Transport Minister Stewart McLean cited US research questioning effectiveness, noting exemptions for defence department vehicles in the current amendments.
H J Dankesreiter lists a downstairs two bedroom suite in Austin with all conveniences available May 1. Contact H J Dankesreiter at 685 2343 or 637 3053 for details. Also advertised is various farm and grooming items available at Denval Pharmacy MacGregor priced at one dollar per week.
A public meeting about the MacGregor and District Community Centre is planned for Wednesday April 23 at 8 p.m. in the MacGregor Memorial Hall. Information on costs and attendance details will be provided.
Jamie Wright spent a few days last week with Gary Wright of Bagot. Shirley Rands of Winnipeg was a guest of the T. Thomasons on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beaudin of Winnipeg were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Beaudin and girls.
You Have a Date 2 itis drive will be held in the Manor on Thursday April 24 at 8 p.m. Proceeds to the Hospital. The last whist drive for this season. MacGregor Ladies Curling Club annual meeting April 22 at 3 p.m. at Mrs Ruth Noble’s home. Rossendale Community Club dance April 18 at Rossendale Hall with Wright's orchestra. Lunch served. V I regular meeting April 24 at 2 p.m. home of Mrs A MacDonald. Roll call on unexpected happenings. Hostesses Mrs Saunders Mrs Street and Mrs Male.
An Easter bonnet contest held at the Carnation plant saw prize wins by several women. In the trim room Mrs. Reimer took first place with Ethel North third, while in packaging Mrs. Violet Weber won first. Over 100 hats entered, including some men's designs.
On Sunday March 30, in Christ Anglican Church Austin Rev M J Fleming baptized the Kowalchuk infant Rhonda Karla Diane. Patricia Kowalchuk read the lesson as relatives and friends gathered at the Kowalchuk home for dinner following the service. Godparents included Mr and Mrs Randy Kowalchuk.
Minister Otto Laing urged Western Canadian farmers to unite their message to be understood in Eastern Canada. He warned against many voices and said Ontario residents see Western cries as just another bad year, advocating clear, legitimate farm economy information from farmers.
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