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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
4
Classified rates and deadlines outline word charges for wants ads and notices. Included are death and funeral notices, photos, and card of thanks with sample texts showing appreciation to doctors, nurses, visitors, and hospital staff at Portage hospitals.
Obituary notices for Roy Allen Kelly of Lavenham Manitoba aged 70, detailing his life as a heavy equipment operator, surviving wife Herma Newton, son Thomas, and two grandsons, with funeral held April 9 at McMaster Funeral Home. Also included is engagement of Betty Anne Stewart to Fred Kurbatoff on May 17 at First United Church Brandon, plus in memoriam for William and Phil Scora and thanks from Gay Davey.
Ed and Muriel Berry express sincere thanks for the surprise party, gifts, cards, and flowers. They praise those who helped, with special mention of Jeanne Florists for corsage and boutonniere and note it was an unforgettable occasion. Gertie Cook also sends thanks for visits, calls, gifts, and family birthday dinner on 83rd birthday.
In Ottawa Prime Minister Trudeau said a federal provincial constitutional conference is expected to be held June 11 to 15 with all premiers reportedly agreeing in telephone calls. The plan requires written confirmation and would include public servants and ministers, but officials televised was deemed unwise.
The MacGregor and District Community Centre will convene a special events committee on Wednesday April 30 from 8 to 10 p.m. at MacGregor Collegiate. All interested persons are welcome. The Sprucehill 4H Combines announce an achievement night on April 24 at 8 p.m. at Sprucehill School with everyone welcome.
A 29 member parliamentary committee opened hearings on western agriculture to study falling wheat sales and press for stronger international promotion of Canadian grain. Critics urged a proactive Canada Wheat Board with global sales reps, while supporters favored a two price system and higher domestic pricing to boost gains.
Saskatchewan Premier Ross Thatcher told the parliamentary agriculture committee in Regina that Western alienation is deepening and may erode Confederation support. He urged a two price wheat system with a domestic and foreign price plus a temporary export floor, citing a cost price squeeze and low export quotas hurting Prairie farmers seeking a fair return.
Weekend visitors arrived from Portage Reston Mac Gregor Oakville Oakner Bagot Brandon Roland Sinclair Brockville Ont and Calgary Alta to visit Ed Berry family. Mr and Mrs C R Barber visited with Mr and Mrs Joe Jeffries at Holland.
Real estate firm C. W. Slork of Fortier District handles sale of a half section of land featuring existing buildings. Auction listings include property details and contact for bids.
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