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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
4
Local notices and advertisements outline pricing for cards of thanks and obituaries, with rates noted for per word and per column inch, including photo charges and miscellaneous services. The ad mentions a flat rate and per word charges for readers, alongside funeral notice terms.
William Wiles Wellington, born in Telmage Saskatchewan, died April 15 at his Sidney Manitoba residence. He moved to Manitoba with his parents, attended Sidney schools, served in the Canadian Army Royal Canadian Artillery 70th Regiment in World War II, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Carberry Branch. He farmed on the family farm and worked for the CNR until retirement. Surviving are his wife Ivy Hall, daughters May Creasy and Joan Oswin, five grandchildren, his mother Mrs. Lucy Baker, and nephew Ralph Baker. A funeral service was held April 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Sidney United Church, conducted by Reverend David Lanrs, with Royal Canadian Legion Carberry Branch members in attendance. McMaster Funeral Home of Portage la Prairie arranged the service. flowerbearers were Stanley and George Lintott. pallbearers included Reginald Calvert, Ronald Calvert, Hugh McGregor, Brydon DeAth, and David Bul-
Correction to last week's obituary for Peter J. Wiebe of Sidney that omitted Evelyn Wiebe of Winnipeg as one of six daughters surviving. The notice clarifies the surviving family.
The C.G.L.T. thanks donors for baking and attendees for a spring tea that made it a success. I extend heartfelt thanks to friends and family for flowers chocolates cards and a special dinner by ters and sisters for my 5th birthday. Sincerely Gertrude M Cook.
Seed all varieties grown from registered seed Herta barley 52 Ibs germination 93 percent 1.00 per bus at bin Harmony oats 42 Ibs germination 93 percent 0.65 per bus at bin Manitou wheat 64 Ibs germination 95 percent 1.40 per bus at bin Contact Stan Mc Dougall Edwin phone 857-5566.
Classified notices list several items for sale including a 1962 Pontiac nine passenger station wagon with automatic transmission, contact W. J. Early at phone 637 2000. Also offered are red and white new potatoes at 75 lb for $2.00 from Sunderman and Sons and 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Rossendale, phone numbers 252 2782 or 252 2288. A pony kit chen cupboards about 15 feet are available, contact phone 466 2890.
Applications invited by the undersigned until 5 pm Friday April 5 1012 for the position of assistant caretaker at Win Morton collegiate Cag stone and MacGregor Collegiate MacGregor Manitoba Duties include start date experience references and contact details Salary 500 per year Please include birth date marital status experience two references telephone number available start date and any other information to aid evaluation of your application.
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeals reversed Judge Mary Batten and ruled that a breath analysis law remains valid under the Criminal Code. The decision cites Ontario Supreme Court guidance and restores the $75 conviction of Ken Ness of Eston for refusing a breath test.
A 46 year old man identified as Mr. Dunlop died Friday after his car overturned in a water filled ditch about ten miles southeast of Metropolitan Winnipeg. Police said a tire blew out causing the crash and that Dunlop was trapped in the front seat.
The MacGregor 41 Light Horse and Pony Club will sponsor a bottle drive on Saturday May 1. Please have your bottles ready for pickup.
MacGregor residents exchange Easter holiday visits and birthday wishes. Visitors include Winnipeg and Vancouver guests, plus a long list of relatives and friends from Brandon Swan River North Vancouver and Portage. Celebrations include 85th and 86th birthdays and multiple weekend gatherings.
The Manitoba government will fund and participate in a precedent setting townsite near Sherritt Gordon Mines at Ruttan Lake in northern Manitoba for about 3500 residents. The plan includes 600 single and duplex homes, 165 multiple units, schools, services, and taxation of mining surface property. Start of housing expected this year with mining operations targeted to begin July 1, 1978.
A Manitoba bill would simplify creating unitary school divisions. If a district’s majority of boards representing 50 percent of elementary students and voters submit a petition to the cabinet, a non unitary division could become unitary. Unitary divisions place all schooling under a single board for both elementary and secondary levels. Existing divisions that become unitary by April 30 would be deemed established January 1, 1971 for grant purposes.
Earth Week events showcase environmental danger from garbage and pollution. In Atlanta a live man amid primates dramatizes waste dangers, while New York observes 15 blocks free of autos to measure contaminants. Des Moines volunteers collect waste paper, surpassing 200 tons by Sunday, and Rhode Island opens three recycling centers to reuse materials. Grand Forks appeals for focus on clean up and environmental management.
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