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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1973
Page
4
Classified listings detail cash rates for wants ads, birth notices, engagements, and memoriams with charges per word and minimums. Reprint includes deadlines, payment terms, and separate fees for notices, photos, and catalogs from suppliers. Also notes grain hauling and home wine kits with supplier contact details and pricing guides.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Abraham David Martens in MacGregor on January 24 1973 born March 1 1982 in Carrot River Saskatchewan. He lived in Manitoba and Alberta, survived by parents three brothers a sister in law and a brother in law. Funeral January 28 1973 at 1 30 pm with Rev Peter P Loeppky. burial at Reviland Cemetery Austin. Hammonds Funeral Home Gladstone arranged. Card of thanks from family expresses gratitude for flowers sympathy and meals. Engagement announced Jacqueline Laurie Frank to William C Zonneveld with wedding planned March 10 1973 at St John Roman Catholic Church. Birth announced Michael James Rodgers born February 1 weigh 8 lb 8 oz. Various local sales ads follow.
Probate notices urge all creditors to file verified claims by March 18 1975 with Miller Miller Miller solicitors in Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Dated January 20 1973. Also contains classified items about Calf Scours product at Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor and unrelated ads for a mechanic position rent and supplies.
Help toward a wedding gift for Lyn Butterfield via Denwal Pharmacy or Rodger's Store by Feb 17. A bridal shower for Miss Laurie Frank is set for Wednesday Feb 21 at 8:30 in the MacGregor United Church Hall.
Mr and Mrs Ron Giercke of Winnipeg visited Katrime relatives, with Regina guests J C Lowe Kristin and Warren and S T Hay. Katrime Elevator closes Monday Feb 12. A social evening planned Feb 16 at 8 p.m. in Katrime Hall for Roy Ellingson family leaving for Riverton. Farewell gifts welcomed at Tarrs Solo Store by Feb 14. Mrs Doug Grove returned from Vancouver visit with relatives.
A Valentine themed shower was held at MacGregor United Church Hall on Saturday evening February 3 for Miss Janice Routley bride elect of February 10. Corsages were given to Janice and five guests by five hosts. Gifts were presented in a Valentine Basket by Diane and Michelle Barber. Lunch followed and musicians provided entertainment.
Manitoba cabinet minister Rene Toupin says the economy is buoyant and many welfare recipients will gain work in the coming year. He notes welfare costs rose from 17 million in 1962-69 to an estimated 46.7 million in 1972-73 and argues the increase was overdue for low income residents. The 1973-74 estimates include more aid for unemployed and unemployable people.
Manitoba Premier Schreyer told a Winnipeg luncheon that resource companies should pay higher taxes. He urged mining firms to register taxable income closer to book profits and argued natural resources should fund provincial revenues, criticizing federal tax favoritism and global exploration deductions used to shield local salaries and taxes.
Sprucedale Workshop reports busy with wedding car flowers decorations woodwork and leatherwork. They offer a pearl necklace pearl ring and a bracelet from an jewellery party and will raffle tickets and a sales percentage. Volunteers invited for booth at museum time. Bingo Thursday Feb 8 at 8 p.m. all welcome.
The government tabled amendments to the National Housing Act proposing neighborhood rehabilitation programs, decaying house repairs, and aid for low income families to buy homes. Aimed at creating new communities via publicly owned land banks, the plan follows earlier amendments from June and recalls a bill that died previously.
MacGregor residents and friends from Regina Winnipeg Morden Abbotsford The Pas Gladstone and Kamloops visited relatives in town during the weekend and week. Notable item Bruce Hay received a 300 bursary from Portage Mutual Insurance Agents Association for promising work outside Winnipeg. Russell Templeton now resides at the Rainbow Inn in MacGregor.
The Manitoba government rejected Winnipeg’s call for revenue sharing and proposed alternatives. It would take over Inner City health, Provincial Judges' Courts, and the police jail, at a cost near $2 million. A rezoning tax option was offered, while broader funding would require tax hikes to cover about $80 million in lost revenue.
Saskatchewan Attorney General Roy Romanow said draft legislation would regulate snowmobiles by registering all machines and setting a minimum operator age of 16. He noted no licensing of operators would be required, and the bill is expected to be introduced in the Legislature despite no mention in the Speech from the Throne.
A senior curling bonspiel will be held at the MacGregor Community Centre on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 1 2 and 3. Contestants must be 60 or over. There are three events with trophies in each. Entry fee is 14 dollars per rink. Entries to Art Palmer or Sid Hay.
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker warned at Winnipeg airport that Canadian Forces sent to Vietnam could lack protection under the four power commission supervising the ceasefire. He questioned safety for about 600 to 700 CF members and doubted the peace force’s effectiveness.
Chartered accountants Gleass laphak Co in MacGregor Manitoba advertise services with a telephone listing 695 2528 and hours Tuesday 9 30 am to 5 00 pm for public access.
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