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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
4
The notice outlines rates for want ads 5 cents for the first 15 words with additional words charged and second insertion 50 cents. Death and funeral notices cost 60 cents per column inch with photo at 9 dollars. Real estate and sale listings include a phone contact and location Sidney.
Harry Lloyd aged 79 a well known MacGregor Manitoba resident died November 28 1968 at MacGregor Hospital Born in Bristol England he came to Canada 68 years ago settling in MacGregor and farmed in the district until 1951 He served on the Clairmount School District board and was active in local sports He is survived by his wife Annie three sons John Edward George and two daughters Helen Outhwaite and Alice Jones 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral was held at Bethel Pentecostal Church MacGregor November 30 Interment at MacGregor Cemetery with McMaster Funeral Home in charge Pallbearers John McPhee Nelson Hulme John Emerson Joseph Fox Roy Outhwaite and Olie Jones.
A note from Alf Hill and family marks the first anniversary of Beatrice Annie Hill’s death on December 8 1967. It recalls her voice and smile and asks friends to remember her in the land of the blest. Includes expressions of gratitude from the Hanna and Anderson families and others for kindness, flowers, and support.
The Lloyd family extends sincere thanks for sympathy, floral tributes, and donations received during bereavement for their husband father and grandfather. Special thanks to pallbearers Jerry Marginet and the women who provided and served lunch. Mrs. Lloyd and family.
Smith Motors LTD lists a Snowtime Specials lineup featuring Ford Galaxie 500 models from 1962 to 1968 with V-8 engines and options like power steering and brakes, radios, and automatics, plus Datsun and Mercury entries. The ad notes these cars are ready for winter driving.
The MacGregor Figure Skating Club met on Thursday November 28 to elect officers for the coming season. President Mrs Vivian McGregor. vice president Mrs Mary Hotel. treasurer Mrs Marial Berry. executives Mrs Marjorie Gilbert Mrs Bev McDonald and Mrs Christine McDonald. New members must register by December 14 with fees 3 50 for the first member and 2 for each additional. A Christmas hamper draw was approved with donations collected at Bortons store and ticket pickup at the Herald office.
A 25th wedding anniversary celebration was held Saturday November 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins. Family and friends including Art Jenkins and family from Keyes Lillian McIntyre Teresa from Gladstone and many others attended. The couple received a Westminster chime clock and chair, along with gifts and cards. A turkey supper and a three tier wedding cake closed the gathering.
Mrs Lillian Gilbert Avon representative hosted a tea at Mrs Lovina Lambs MacGregor home on November 26. Lillian Tarr won the door prize and Helen Dankesrei ter won the bean guessing contest with 167 beans in the jar. Joyce Thompson won the money guessing contest with $8.25 guessed of $8.88. Mrs Gilbert thanks Mrs Lamb and all attendees.
Advertises purchase of live chickens and fowl with contact Brown's Poultry Service in Winnipeg. Provides phone number 334-5570 for evenings calls 6 to 9 and a pickup day. October 30 clipping indicates a classified ad fragment from a Winnipeg newspaper.
Winnipeg mayor Stephen Juva told the city council finance committee that federal support for Pan Am Games costs looks unlikely. He said the city has paid 710000 toward a 1270309 share, with about 687000 still owed due to interest charges. Federal and provincial governments have already paid their agreed 6,080,618 for the 1967 event.
A $23,863 federal construction grant will assist costs for a new Neepawa Man health office. Announcement came from James Richardson MP for Winnipeg South on behalf of National Health and Welfare Minister John Munro. The unit will house a clinic demonstration room offices for dentist public health nurses resident nurse social workers public health inspector and medical director with general offices waiting rooms and staff library.
Richard Sorel was named student nurse of the year at Lynn Hospital. The selection notes his status as a married man with two children did not affect his recognition.
MacGregor area notices report Dave Toews attending a Moose Jaw technical institute clinic. Mary Pennell turns 81 with a family lunch. Doris Ruud and Haddad of Winnipeg visited M Manns at MacGregor hospital. Sympathy sent to H Lloyd family on Mr. Lloyd’s passing. Harry Friesen’s and Mrs. A Goodridge’s milestones noted. Numerous weekend visitors from Langley Edmonton Yorkton Winnipeg Regina and Brandon visit local residents and return home.
Yukon Territorial Council unanimously approves legal action against Edmonton city and Edmonton Exhibition Association for misusing the Klondike name in a summer fair. Councillor George Shaw of Dawson says action protects moral and economic rights after spending $25,000 asking them to stop stealing the Klondike’s history.
Manitoba's minimum wage rose ten cents on Sunday to $1.25 per hour in the final phase of a two year adjustment. Previously the rate was $1.15, with the Legislature directing gradual increases and special provisions allowing inexperienced workers to earn $1.10 for three months and $1.20 for the following three months.
Nearly unanimous agreement on a national egg marketing agency emerged from federal and provincial ministers. The plan awaits discussion with 175,000 producers. Ontario producers rejected a provincial board earlier. The advisers call for quotas limited to end of November 1968 and tied to production facilities, with expansion as needed.
Hungary has purchased about 3,000,000 bushels of wheat from Canada to fulfill terms of a 1964 agreement, part of a plan totaling 9,200,000 bushels through 1968. The purchase follows a broader pattern of eastern European shortages and separate Canada-Hungary talks. Canada also ships 2,600,000 bushels to Poland this fall under special contracts while China’s latest deal adds 58,500,000 bushels toward a three year minimum of 168,000,000 and a maximum of 280,000,000 bushels. Officials say further Canadian purchases may occur under the current contract.
The Beaver Hospital Aid met at Mrs. Elaine Beaudin's home with 11 members. New member Marie Rumancik was welcomed. The group, led by president Carol Drader, voted $600 to furnish the staff dining room and planned the Christmas party for Beaver Hall on December 21. Decor to be done December 19. Next meeting at Mrs. Gladys Stone's home in January. Marion Street won the draw. Quilt tickets to be turned in. draw at the Christmas party. Lunch followed.
Wednesday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Caskey Mr. and Mrs. H Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brautigan of Helston for the Jenkins 25th wedding anniversary. Weekend guests were Arthur Ferguson see Lillian Greer and daughter Lynn of Winnipeg.
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