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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
4
The Ash Herald outlines classified ad rates with a base 1.% charge and 8150 plat rate, plus a 10 percent late fee after one month for nonaccount clients. Deadline for classified and local reader notices is 1:30 pm Tuesday at the Herald Office. death and funeral notices cost 606 per column inch with photos at 2.00 per column inch.
Obituary notices report the funeral service for Samuel John Stinson of MacGregor Manitoba held January 18 1971 at United Church MacGregor with interment at Katimowin Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also notes Lillian Clark died August 14 1971 at Stradbrook Nursing Home aged 75, survived by husband Ernest and family. funeral Aug 17 Mordue Bros Funeral Chapel. interment St Vital Cemetery. services and viewings detailed.
Kathleen Dorothy Walker daughter of Fred and Millie Walker will marry James Douglas Cairns son of Mr and Mrs Russell Cairns on September 4 at 4 p.m. in Holland Anglican Church. A reception follows at Holland Memorial Hall at 6 p.m. An open wedding dance will be held at Austin Community Hall at 9 p.m. all welcome.
Allan and Carole announce the birth of their daughter Deborah Joan at Portage General Hospital on August 10 at 9 18 p.m. Weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces. She joins siblings Shaunda Patsy and Rodney.
In loving memory of Mrs Lizzie Critchlow who passed away August 20 1967 We recall your memory as we journey through life and cherish the sweetness you left Behind Lovingly remembered by Edwin and family grandchildren and great grandchildren
In loving memory of Herbert Henry Towle who died August 28 1970 in Calgary Alberta. He rests in the land of glory beyond the sunset where loveliness never dies. His sisters Leek boutons recall his smile and will cherish his memory always.
Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Emerson for their daughter Florence Eileen to Mr. James Ross son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hamilton of Winnipeg. The Knox United Church ceremony is planned for September 18. Card of thanks from Murray and Marge Lister and family for gifts and stools. Various thanks to individuals in Austin and Copenhagen and MacGregor Hospital staff.
For sale Shorthorn and Angus mixed stock cows with calves at heel. Bred to Charolais bull. Contact 637 2229. s3ce-3
The Thompson family expresses sincere gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy following the death of their wife and mother. They thank Rev L McLean Mrs W H Vopni the Legion members and McMaster Funeral Home. Special thanks to flower pallbearers and those who brought baked goods.
Heartfelt thanks to Temple Lodge No. 49 MacGregor relatives neighbors and friends for support during dark days after Bills passing. Grateful for cards letters flowers transportation and condolences from Anglican and United Church choirs organist D Beswith Rick Sidney Rev Harvey Carmichael Portage la Prairie U C W lunch baking floral tributes and donations to Shriners Hospital Winnipeg and care at Portage General Hospital plus kindness to Sister Ethelwyn from Mrs Elsie Lundey and others.
Our sincere appreciation to Minister Rev Bailey and the United Church for funeral support. Gratitude to pallbearers flowerbearers and those who sent flowers and meals to the house. Thanks to the A.C. Women for serving lunch and to the Wi Loney family for their support.
For sale a six room house with gas heat water and sewer on Ton Street at MacGregor. Interested buyers contact P. Templer at 6852546, apartment 302.
Tenders for the Manitoba Telephone System delivery in Winnipeg and surrounding area will be received until 2 00 pm September 28 1971 for cone directory delivery at the Provincial Exchange Cone Directory in the village of Gregor Specifications may be obtained from Munro Kirrir 02 Boriage Ave during regular hours Requests to specifications by mail accepted if postmarked by September 7 1971 Each tender must state the delivery area and tendering for two or more areas requires separate tenders Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Dated August 1971 P Mills Chairman and General Manager
The Rural Municipality of Westbourne Gladstone and MacGregor announce revising lists of electors under Section 19 of the Local Authorities Act. Eligible residents may appear Sept 9 10 at Gladstone and Sept 13 at MacGregor to add delete or correct names with written applications due by Sept 6 1971.
A provincial order in council fixes November 1 as the implementation date for police forces in Manitoba to have the right to strike. The measure, part of last session actions, aims to give police rights equal to other workers under the Labor Relations Act. The cabinet also set September 16 for amendments to the Evidence Act and Highway Traffic Act changes, including license suspensions and fines.
St Boniface school division will offer a new French language program at the high school level at St Boniface College. Officials expect about 900 students from St Boniface and Winnipeg area to enroll. The division will oversee instruction and administration for grades eight to 12 and all elective courses in French.
MacGregor residents note visits from relatives across Canada and England. Dale Kane spent time with grandparents H Kane. Bill Rodgers of Lavenham welcomed a newborn son. Visitors included Ken and Beth and Beth’s parents in Lavenham, W Church of Penticton, Nohlgren family visitors from Beaconville and Windsor, Ontario, Wrights from Stonecot Hill, England, and Montreal connections with Patterson and Schmidt families. Los Angeles visitor Bob Peterson spent time with Lorne Pennell and Brian.
Two human sperm banks will open in New York in the coming weeks offering storage and future use. Most clients are men planning vasectomies seeking sperm for possible later fatherhood. The semen remains the client’s property and can be used only with his doctor’s authorization.
Highways minister Joz ssorow ski outlines a highway safety campaign funded partly by brewers, distillers and wineries. He argues liquor groups bear responsibility for highway tragedy and aims to secure donations from them as goodwill gestures. Distilleries have shown interest, but no cash commitments yet.
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