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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1973
Page
4
The August 1 1972 issue lists cash rates for want ads with 7 cents for the first 15 words and 1 cent per extra word, second insertion 50 cents, and 60 word minimums for notices. It notes a 10 percent late fee for unpaid classifieds and a Tuesday 1 30 pm deadline for submissions. Death and funeral notices cost 60 cents per column view with photos at 1.00 per column inch.
Obituary and notices from Portage area include a Wenham memorial for William John Wenham dated August 4 1971, engagement announcements for June Margaret Ann Henderson to Dale Armstrong and Karen Joy Johnston to Douglas Borton, plus Snaith birth, Molodwic birth, and multiple local notices. Also listings for sale, lost pets, help wanted, hay requests, grain hauling, auctions, and rentals from MacGregor area.
Two bedroom suite available with 70 square feet of living space. Furnished with fridge stove drapes carpet in living room and bedrooms. Laundry room. Quiet cable electric heat and power included. Viewing call Glenn Lye at 85 2083 or 6218. For Rent House with two bedrooms and small bath. Large living room dinette kitchen and laundry room. Washer dryer connection. Newly painted with new drapes. Viewing call Vera Lamb 685 2002 or Murray Lamb 685 2511 or 685 2116. Coming Events Liberal Association public meeting in Minnedosa Hall Tuesday August 7 at 8:30 p.m. delegates to Ottawa convention. Contact Bill Lewycky Shoal Lake.
Tenders are invited by the Austin Credit Union for the construction of new offices in Gladstone Manitoba with bids due by Wednesday August 1 1973. Plans are available from Architect Hans Peter Langes for a $50 deposit. Subtrades may view plans at multiple Winnipeg locations. The secretary H K Schroeder cautions that the lowest bid may not be accepted.
A note invites contributions for Douglas Barton and Glenn Quinn wedding gifts. Donors should leave gifts at Denwall Pharmacy or Lye's Ltd in Denwall by August 15 for Douglas Barton and at Denwal Pharmacy or Snaiths by August 18 for Glenn Quinn.
Alberta and Montana faces growing dryland salinity draining up to 20000 acres of productive soil yearly. Montana official Doug Smith urged Canada US cooperation, citing past joint efforts against cattle diseases as a model for tackling salt buildup on farmland recognized since 1948.
Ackerman and grandson Kevin plus Gerry Moore of Riding Mountain visited Mrs. M. Pennell on Saturday. Stan Firth of Brandon visited Percy Templer on Sunday. Mrs. M. Booth attended the Wilson-Lee wedding at Treherne on Saturday. H Lee of Treherne visited Mrs. M. Booth on Friday. Mr and Mrs J Jeffries spent a few days in Winnipeg and at the lake. A. McCreadie of Portage with Mrs. M. North visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Burch at Carberry on Sunday.
A long column lists MacGregor residents hosting relatives and friends from Victoria Winnipeg Swan River Ormstown and Hudson among others. Notable entries include Joes Gibbs death, Una Fotheringham visit, Irvine Walker Chicago, and several extended family gatherings with Dolessi and Briscoen households. The notice closes with local guests at W Dolessi and Tarr gatherings and a Portage Hospital update.
Southend Macaulay residents recount two weeks away in New Westminster B C for the Snaith Loeppky nuptials and Victoria visits with Len Stewart family. Nearby travels include Del ta beach weekend with Glover MacDonald families and multiple returns from holidays to Lavenham and the west coast. Anniversary and birthday greetings listed for local residents as Aug dates approach.
Federal and fisheries officials say about 100 million pounds of fish are unfit for consumption annually due to spoilage from inadequate ice for fishermen. Senate trade committee heard amendments to fund ice making facilities. John Mullally cited day boats and poor vessel management as spoilage causes. The Fisheries Development Act would cost $9 million over two years, with 370 locations needing ice plants. The bill passed third reading in the Commons and returns to the Senate before royal assent.
Western premiers and federal spokesmen wrapped three days of talks with mixed views. Prime Minister Trudeau noted the conference had value though premiers lamented lack of federal action. Key topics included banking shares for provinces, wheat board policy, and expanded support for agriculture and research.
Saturday guests at the Glenn Harkness home included Dr and Mrs Domke and family, Sheila, Lisa, Heather, and David plus Lisa's exchange student friend from Quebec City. Also present were Mr and Mrs Henry Paul of Dauphin Manitoba, Mrs Louisa Paul and Mrs Olga Harkness of Portage la Prairie.
The Alberta Wheat Pool reports worsening crop conditions across southern Alberta due to heat and dry winds last week. Most centers south of Calgary need rainfall immediately to prevent further damage, while central Alberta remains generally good with some rain beneficial for crop filling. North and west of Edmonton show lingering damage from earlier heavy rains. Peace River reports generally good crops but welcomes rain. Insect activity is light with scattered alfalfa looper occurrences.
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