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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
4
An OCR fragment outlines posting ads with per word rates for local readers and classified notices. It mentions additional charges for late payment and deadlines for classified and obituary notices. It notes death and funeral notices charged by column inch and photos at a set rate.
Obituary for Mrs Mabel Baxter aged 79 born in Straffordshire England came to Canada at age two lived in Emmeline district Winnipeg Vancouver died at home in West Vancouver funeral in Hollyburn Capilano Cemetery surviving husband Arthur Baxter and family plus six grandchildren and siblings. In memory notices for Elizabeth MacWilliam and card of thanks from Doug and Bev Barber and Dorothy Thompson birth announcement Sparrow twins with grandparents named MacGregor and Sidney. Classifieds include various for sale items pigs horses tractors cars and farm equipment listings from MacGregor and area with contact details.
Classifieds advertise experienced waitresses and short order cooks in Winnipeg with top wages and contact numbers for appointments. Also seeks a housekeeper for a farm near Austin Manitoba, plus a bus driver position with an August 15, 1964 deadline.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Monday August 10 for transporting school children to and from the Mac Gregor school for the Image Hill School District. W Richardson Secretary Treasurer Image Hill School District Bagot Man
Claims against the estate of Norman Milton Tait must be filed with Charles W. Sing QC solicitor at 21 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before September 18 1964. Dated Portage la Prairie Manitoba July 29 1964.
Farmers in northwest Manitoba and the Interlake between Lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba will receive freight assistance for hay and fodder starting Saturday. Agriculture Minister George Hutton announced the federal government will cover half the transport cost. The federal provincial agreement pays five cents a mile per ton with a 287 mile deductible, and a maximum payment of nine dollars per ton.
Canadian Breeders tout beef calf uniformity achieved by using frozen semen from American Breeders Service tested beef sires. They urge producers to use ABS for service and to contact Canadian Breeders Technician for great sire recommendations.
Here is the outline for the design, handicrafts and foods short courses offered this winter. Foods covers meal planning, meat in meals, vegetables and canning, table settings and etiquette, community meals, and a simple educational display. Home Design guides improvements in living rooms or bedrooms with design, color, and lighting. Home Craft lists ten crafts including furniture refinishing, slipcovering, upholstery, and more.
Jellies unmold easily when the mold is oiled or rinsed in cold water before pouring. Dip the mold in warm water, loosen edges, invert onto a plate, then lift off. For starch, keep the iron hot and dry, or use salt on waxed paper to clean it, and clean with detergent solution if needed.
The community weeklong guest list includes R H McTavish Sandy Sheila Fin ery and Bill McDougall with Marg aren t Hunnie of St Vital plus Gordon Slous family from Portage la Prairie and J Godorath with Bob McLaren of Winnipeg. Other visits feature Patsy Carrothers and Eldon Carrothers with Thos Carrothers parents in town plus Ted and Harry Jones and Winnipeg visitors. Numerous relatives from Winnipeg Vancouver Regina Treherne La Riviere Portage and Otterburne are noted among weekend and midweek guests.
The 45 year old barn at the exhibition grounds burned in 30 minutes after alarms at 4 20 p m. Police weighed arson reports as crowd hampered fire crews. The blaze damaged the track fence and racing tack, forced three races to be canceled, but no injuries occurred. Eight horses were in the building and were saved.
Notice corrects last issue stating Stanfirm has 13 days left for his selling out sale. The correction clarifies the remaining duration and sale timing.
Mrs June Grant of Calgary a barber for 30 years competes in a male dominated field. She finished an 18 month course at a Manitoba barbering school and holds Alberta proficiency certificate.
Manitoba releases its tenth edition trade directory and buyers guide listing 3280 manufacturers and distributors. 10000 copies circulated free to firms, buyers, agents, and institutions in Manitoba, across Canada, and internationally. Evans says the volume aids purchasers and Manitoba export efforts.
Agriculture Minister George Hutton announced contracts totaling more than 34 million dollars for the Red River floodway by July 1. The excavation involves about 63 million cubic yards of earth with 25 million yards moved so far, part of a flood diversion project aimed at protecting the city and scheduled for completion in late 1967 at an estimated cost of 63 million.
A United church women's camp runs 9 am to 12 noon daily for a week starting August 10 at Camp Toto Gan Lynch's Point with all children invited and bring-your-own crayons and scissors. A separate camp for women on August 12 at the same site from 9 am to 7 pm with a $1 registration and meals included. Contact Mrs. V. McGregor or your parish leader to register.
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