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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
4
Birth notices, in memoriams and cards of thanks are priced at 60 words for 130. Local readers incur charges per word over six as well as a 1.50 rate. A 10 percent surcharge applies to unpaid accounts within one month. The deadline at the Herald is Tuesday 1.30 p.m. for classified and local readers. Death notices cost 60c per column inch, photos 2.00 per column inch.
In memory notices for Gordon Shaw who died August 23 1966 and Henry Henry who died August 18 1966. Dad Rae Reuben and Winnie Hugh and families remember Gordon daily. Jessie Audrey and family remember Henry with silent thoughts and treasured memories.
Memorial notice for Lizzie Critchlow who died August 20 1967. Wife Edwin and family remember her daily with quiet devotion. She is missed and lives on in the hearts of her husband and descendants including grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mc Rae died August 20 1962 in heart touching notice. Wife Minnie and family pledge to keep memories alive as he rests in peace and is remembered with love.
Mr and Mrs waiter Kalberg announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Merry to Richard Bryce Bennett eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr Herbert Bennett of St James The wedding is set for September 21 at 4 pm at MacGregor United Church.
Mr and Mrs Unger of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Ann to Mr Jake Gerbrand of Lavenham. The wedding is set for September 7 at 3 p m at the Austin Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church.
The Matthews family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for floral and spiritual bouquets and sympathy messages. Special thanks to pallbearers Rev Fathers Hall Cahill Larabee and to Gordon Watson Catholic Women's League and McMaster for support.
Lizzie Saunders expresses gratitude to friends for visits cards flowers and candy received while in hospital. She also thanks Dr Ford and the nurses at Portage la Prairie General Hospital for their care and kindness.
Mildred Grove thanks friends and relatives who visited and sent cards letters and parcels during her stay at Maes Gregor General Hospitals. She extends special appreciation to doctors and staff and to the WI for the potted plant.
Sealed tenders must be received by 5 p.m. September 3, 1968 for sale of Bear Creek Light Hill Steele Bridge North Lakeland Silver Stream Sears and other school buildings and land. Separate bids required for each building and land parcel. removal of furnishings may be required. tenderer bears title costs. highest bid not guaranteed.
A 15 year old from North York outlasted a surge of contestants last Thursday to become the first entrant in the 90th annual Canadian National Exhibition. He had waited at gates 11 days and remained firmly in position as the event opened.
Mr and Mrs Ken Green wed in MacGregor on Saturday. Norman Birkett welcomed a son Darren Norman born in Portage on Monday Aug 19. A Giereke attended the BreamSloane wedding in Winnipeg. A niece of Minneota spent weekend with Grandparents while parents attended Don's brother's wedding at Meacham Sask. Bruce Phillips family of Souris holidayed at R H Caskey home. Get well wishes to Lyal Gilbert in MacGregor hospital. Giercke visit Grandview. Dwight Olson joined holiday group. Joliette exchange students Michael Perreault and Andrew Dugas visited Portage friends Darryl Gilbert and Brian Telford. plan week in Joliette.
Immigration arrivals in the first half of 1968 totaled 85,339, down from 108,958 a year earlier, as unemployment spurred a federal policy to curb immigration. Britain and Italy declines contrasted with Asia gains led by China, with most newcomers bound for Ontario and Quebec. Provi nces show Ontario 45,799 and Quebec 16,793, followed by British Columbia 10,101.
A date set for September 14 marks a skating event with a journey from Skating Rink Walk Tthen to Gladstone and on to Austin. Participants plan a civic themed excursion, inviting community members to join in the route.
Notice announces a Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board hearing on August 2, 1968 at the Court House Brandon for permits under the Highway Traffic Act and related sections. Applications by A Boschmaneth No 1 RM of North Norfolk and J Wad for permits involving driveways and access on the 8W North Norfolk and MacGregor Village areas. The notice sets time and location details and indicates filings will be prepared for presentation.
MacGregor residents list visitors from Dauphin Regina Winnipeg and Oak and Port Arthur as well as local trips to Falcon Lake Kenora and Joliette. The piece notes many relatives and friends visiting families, celebrating weddings, and touring regional sites over the past week in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario.
Dauph residents Pete Doerfler Del Langford Mervin Brooks and Mr Needum visited Friday night with Dave Doerfler family. Abe Wiebe hosted Jr and Mrs John Martens and family Sunday. Wiebes and Reimers hosted visiting Bob McLennans over weekend. Rossendale Garden Club will hold achievement night on August 30 at Rose Hill Hall. Everyone welcome.
The Manitoba health department announced an $18 000 renewal construction grant for Morden district general hospital to fund an extensive building program. Plans include a 27 bed addition and a separate health unit with clinic rooms dental offices and staff facilities. Work set to be completed by next August.
The Mexico City traffic department reports that about 18 000 tagi drivers have agreed to enroll in traffic education courses covering safe driving courtesy and orderly conduct. This move aims to reduce road incidents and improve public safety across the capital.
Last week at the Wes Thompson home visitors included Mr and Mrs Ed Boyachek of Halifax Nova Scotia Jen Pennel and Debra from St John New Brunswick and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Irwin from Surrey BC Mr and Mrs Wes Thompson called on Dave Elgert and Milton Clark of Macdonald Wes Thompson and family visited Adne Graham in MacGregor on Sunday and were supper guests of Raymond Smith Ian and family Winnipeg resident Marge Patton spent Thursday with Allan Drader and girls The Drader family hosted visitors and the ward spent the weekend at Killarney.
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