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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1970
Page
4
Classified and Local Readers must be in the Herald Office by Tuesday 1 30 p m. DEATH and FUNERAL NOTICES 60¢ per column inch Photos 2 00 per column inch.
Southwestern Petroleum of Ft Worth Texas seeks a skilled driver for short auto trips. Top earnings are offered, with successful men in other regions earning exceptional pay. Interest should contact clients near MacGregor via air mail to S B Dickerson, president.
Harold S. Lamb died suddenly on Monday November 30 at his Pathhead home near MacGregor. He was 53. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 3 at 2 PM from MacGregor United Church.
Dale Cameron Hodgins aged four died Saturday November 28 1970 at the family residence in the Austin District. Born August 18 1966 in Carberry he lived on the family farm with his parents Lloyd and , Hodgins of Austin. Survived by brother Dean sister Valarie and grandparents James Hodgins Austin Jake Schapansky Portage la Prairie. Funeral services held December 1 at 2 p.m. at Austin United Church with Rev. D Lander officiating. interment in Austin Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home Portage la Prairie in charge of arrangements.
Mr and Mrs John Wieler announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their eldest daughter Katherine Anne to Ben Wall son of Mrs J Thiessen. The wedding will be held at Austin United Church on December 12 in Winnipeg and Winkler relation.
The Women's Institute thanks friends and neighbors for support and help serving at the wedding dinner on November 21. The couple expresses deep appreciation for the lovely gift and for the community’s kindness.
Mrs. Sam Thompson expresses gratitude to the doctor and nurses for their kindness during her hospital stay.
Doug and Peg of Welland Ontario announce the birth of son Scott Douglas on November 17 1970 weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. A brother for Christine. Grandparents Mabel and Cyril Palmer.
Classified notice urges readers to act now for Avon opportunity and to write for an interview. Includes contact Mrs. M. Jackson at 1004 10th St Brandon and a separate sale listing for a 1963 Olds with power features for 400 dollars and a 1966 Pontiac Strato Chief V8 auto for 850 dollars, plus Orangeville Repair ship contact 685-2258.
Sortinas clears stock at 1988. Introducing a new Mercury addition the all new 1971 Capri. Visit today to see the car and special offer.
Delegates to the Canadian Association of Exhibitions annual meeting have approved in principle a midway safety code to standardize design maintenance and operation of rides. Association president Siwood Hart of Saskatoon said the unified code drafted from several general building codes may come into force as law or standards in 1971. He noted the industry is inter provincial and international and needs uniform rules across provinces and countries. Final amendments will be added and copies provided to provincial governments for adoption as law or safety standards.
Wishart's Service operates at Eighth Street and Gaskin Avenue offering radiator repair and auto service. The shop, formerly Wilman Motors, markets general maintenance and repairs to vehicles in the local area.
Enjoy home made wine with recipes and kits from Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor. Includes fermentation locks siphoning hoses stabilizers yeast yeast nutrient and other supplies. Make a gallon for about $1.93 or less using your own fruit.
Trappers receive up to date market information as it happens by joining the Trapper Information Circle. Send $2.00 with name and address for your membership card to P O Box 340 Neepawa Man.
Application by F P Amann for a permit to build a loose housing cattle barn adjacent to PITH No 34 in Section 30 11 11W RM North Norfolk. Board will consider submissions at hearing. Written submissions or contact available through Assistant Secretary L G Higgins at 1075 Portage Avenue Winnipeg.
Notice of application for change of name under The Change of Name Act by Anthony Joseph Mousseau of Bagot Manitoba laborer requesting name change to Anthony Joseph Petkau. Statement dated November 20 1970 witnessed by J D McRae Portage la Prairie Manitoba.
Television stations in Saudi Arabia start the day with readings from the Koran as part of early morning religious programming. The practice reflects the country's public broadcast customs and Islamic traditions shaping daily schedules.
Abe Wiebe and family hosted Thursday visitors with Pete Wiebe of Gladstone. The Hodgins family received sincere sympathy from the district. J Sherman Harmon Diane and Darryl of Winnipeg and Mrs M Harmon of MacGregor joined Bob McLennan’s family Sunday. Dick Fehr and family of Winkler joined Abe Wiebe’s Sunday guests. Craig Stewart MP for Marquette constituency spoke at a well attended meeting in Lavenham Monday.
Dr. Graham Bligh of the Fresh Water Fish Institute warns two Manitoba recreation lakes may be mercury polluted. Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park and Falcon Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park require further testing after initial fish die-offs. additional tests on live fish are planned.
Manitoba Court of Appeal overturns a three year penitentiary term for Donald Sleeva on hashish and marijuana for trafficking charges and upholds a four year term for Paul Sanderson. Both men were linked to a Red River cache found in September 1969 containing hashish, LSD and tabs. The crown argued trial errors and inadequate sentencing given the quantities and records.
Paul Lange superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park calls an announcement that Clear Lake may have mercury pollution premature. Tests to date are not conclusive and further tests are being conducted. Dr Graham Bligh of the Freshwater Fish Institute says pollution may exist in Clear Lake and nearby Falcon Lake.
MacGregor community notes several visits from Winnipeg residents and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Tom Hale of Winnipeg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Tarr. Mrs Lizzie Saunders visited in Winnipeg last week while receiving medical care. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Wm Sparrow with Chester Cairns and Mr and Mrs E Duncan of Portage, Mrs Velma Rodgers and children, and Mrs A Duncan. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Harold Lamb and family on Harolds passing. Get well wishes to P Templer and H Frank in hospital, with Ed Chant progressing after Winnipeg General surgery. Alan Bush Winnipeg Jim Snaith Grand Forks and Miss Joanne Kasprick Neepawa were weekend visitors. Bill Rodgers and family Lavenham and George Corrigal Orangeville joined Sunday supper with W Dolejsi.
The Union of Manitoba Municipalities adopted about 50 resolutions to send to the provincial government. Highlights include restricting municipal office eligibility to property owners, opposing welfare recipients running for office, opposing a province taking over schools, and calling for bans on non returnable beverage containers. Also urged changes to welfare administration and deer hunting season timing, plus legalizing trespassing without landowner permission.
The Hudson's Bay Company announced the appointment of George T. Richardson of Winnipeg as the 33rd governor, making him the first Canadian to hold the post. Viscount Amory will retire after the next annual meeting, with A J Macintosh set to replace him as deputy governor and Richardson to remain on the board.
The MacGregor UCW Christmas social will be in the church hall on Thursday December 10 at 6 30 p m. All ladies of the church are welcome to attend a pot luck supper followed by worship and games.
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