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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
12
Classified ad rates listed for want ads birth notices engagements and memoriams with minimum charges and per word fees. Deadline for classified and local readers is Tuesday 1.20 p.m. death and funeral notices priced by column inch with photo charges. For sale items include spring roasting chickens at 45 cents per pound with contact number.
For sale a Coca Cola drink machine with a 15 cent changer and eight slots for bottles. See MacGregor Collegiate. contact Stan Konopski at MacGregor Collegiate. Phone 685 2047.
The Manitoba Adjusters Association told the Manitoba automobile insurance inquiry that a government run plan would cause serious financial and social disruptions to the general insurance field. They urged the government not to enter the automobile insurance business at the expense of private industry.
Walter Weir speaks of Christmas as a universal word bringing happiness and peace. He emphasizes its meaning for children, parents, and grandparents and urges tolerance, understanding, and brotherly love as part of the season.
The Commons northern development committee urged the federal government to proclaim sovereignty over Canada's Arctic archipelago and its waters. It argued ships and submarines in the area fall under Canada’s control and urged stronger pollution rules than international proposals. The report lauds the John A. Macdonald and captain Paul Fournier for aiding the Manhattan voyage and criticizes the oil pollution emergency committee for its limited attention to Melville Island.
The Winnipeg school board will study the provincial proposal to lower drinking age to 18. Board chairman Olga Fuga moved to invite community groups to assist in the study and urged the board to be fact ready for a possible presentation to the Legislature.
Found two pairs of shoes along Trans-Canada Highway owner may reclaim by paying for ad contact Herald Office MacGregor.
Citizens of the MacGregor District are invited to attend the Light up and Sing celebrations on New Year’s Eve. The Centennial Committee plans a Manitoba Centennial kickoff in MacGregor Collegiate Auditorium from 11 p.m. to midnight with candles coffee and cake. The event aims to start MacGregor’s centennial celebrations with a bang and is open to everyone.
Mr. and Mrs. Innis Harvey of Vancouver British Columbia will arrive on Christmas Eve to spend ten days with Mr. and Mrs. 1H Harvey and Sheldon, marking a festive local visit over the holiday period.
Police raided Thompson and seized LSD and hashish with twelve people arrested last week amid a series of drug enforcement actions in the town of Thompson Manitoba.
Soviet officials floated a mixed economic picture with a grain harvest of 160.5 million metric tons and 5.87 billion bushels, below last year due to bad weather. Industrial output rose seven percent, while consumer goods outpaced heavy industry. Baibakov announced a 6 percent industrial rise for next year and A 1970 vehicle target of 920 000, including 348 000 cars from Fiat plant at Togliatti. The harvest remained above the four year average and above last five year average, with Fiat plant production slated to begin in April.
Nominators for the 1970 Manitoba Centennial Derby are urged to send eligibility payments by December 15. The race drew a record 378 nominations for Canadian bred 3 year olds, with a potential royal attendance from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The winner receives 70,000 dollars, with parallel prizes and nominator rewards, as Manitoba marks Confederation day on July 15.
Christmas services fill churches with candlelight and carols as Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. The piece notes December 25 as the traditional date and discusses variations in dating among different churches while reflecting on the meaning of Christ’s birth and the early Christian church. It mentions biblical references and historical research suggesting Christ’s birth may have occurred before 4 B.C., placing the present year at least 1972.
Premier Ed Schreyer reshuffles Manitoba’s cabinet, moving Leonard Evans to industry and commerce, Sidney Green to mines and natural resources, Rene Toupin to health, Al Mackling to corporate and consumer affairs, with Joe Borowski and Howard Pawley retaining posts. Paulley adds government services and labor. housing shifts to municipal affairs.
The mayor and Joyce extend warm wishes to citizens during the Christmas season. They note their small, changing community and emphasize family time, children's joy, and the upcoming Centennial year. They wish happiness, health, peace, and prosperity for the New Year.
The Gothic Lodge in Austin will hold open house every Thursday afternoon in January February and March from 2 to 5 in the outer hall of the Masonic Hall. All senior citizens are invited to join to play cards and checkers and to visit neighbors and friends. Transportation is available and a contact phone is provided: 637-2017.
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