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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
4
Classified ads include death and funeral notices with pricing, in memoriam Hanson poem, card of thanks, and sale notices for oats, bungalow, and trailer. Also teacher and help wanted items, farm notices, and local business promotions. Price references and deadlines noted for Herald Office submissions.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Frederick Moores Shoemaker of MacGregor Manitoba. Claims must be filed with Miller Miller & Miller in Portage la Prairie by May 80, 1964. Dated April 15, Portage la Prairie.
Texas Gulf Sulphur announces a major discovery of zinc copper and silver in the Timmins Ontario area. President Claude G Stephens disclosed at a press conference that preliminary data show a reserve exceeding 25 000 000 tons. The find lies in Kidd Township about 10 miles north of Timmins airport with Texas Gulf holding 70 percent mineral rights.
MacGregor locals report weekend visits from friends and relatives including Janet Adamson in Newdale. Cyril Palmer with Mrs Allen of Cranscona. Johnny Warren and Randy of Fort Garry. Doug Palmer of Dauphin. Dorothy Smith of Winnipeg. Terry Williams and Tony Draper in Winnipeg. and others from Ottawa Winnipeg Carberry and Victoria. Several celebrations and relocations noted, with new residence for Denver Collins and family near Rev Hicks, and a recent marriage for Bob Fraser.
The MacGregor cemetery committee will hold its annual meeting in the Senior Citizens Club Room on Friday April 24 at 8 p.m. Attendance is encouraged as members seek good turnout and input from attendees.
Johnnie Johnson finished a three foot matchstick model of the parish church in Boston England. The project took seven months and used 37000 matchsticks and 48 tubes of glue.
Fire Chief Tom Lennon announced a new two day 10 hour and two day 14 hour shift pattern for the four Gachateen fire balls. The change raises the work week from 38 to 42 hours and ends the 412 pm shift. Pay increases offset longer hours and every other week includes five to six days off, improving training and department efficiency.
Austin UCW announces a bed ding plant sale and home and silver tea to be held in the lower half of the Austin United church on Saturday May 23. The April meeting of the Austin Patriotic Club will meet at Mrs K Routley’s home on Wednesday April 29 at 830 sharp to decide the club's future. Members are urged to attend.
John Finkaryk age 22 of Roblin district died Friday when a car he was working on slipped off a bumper jack and crushed him. RCMP said he was removing parts from the car when the accident happened. Coroner Dr. R E Dicks ordered an inquest.
The United Church of Thai cities announces a May 7 gathering at 3 pm with donations of produce and a summer hat display. An afternoon tea and produce table will be held at the home of Mrs H A Lye on Tuesday.
The four week Physical fitness and leader hip course at MacGregor Collegiate meets Thursdays. The final session occurred last Thursday. A wind-up is planned for next Wednesday April 29 at 8 p.m. Don Meadows, agricultural representative, will attend. Everyone is welcome.
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