Local notice and ads from MacGregor and area
Classifieds include birthday card thanks from Austin Ladies Curling Club and multiple sale postings. Items listed: farm land 340 acres with good buildings, 1962 Chevy II, 930 Case tractor and implements, 40 well started pigs, housework needed Saturdays, and short travel ads for people over 40. Contact details and phone numbers included.
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Paul Ham
Sidney
Massey Ferguson
Walter Bieglanski
Rossendale P.O
MacGregor
C. E. Dickergon
Southwestern ‘Petroleum Corp
Ft. Worth
Tox
Obituary: Earl Hodgins of Pratt passes away
Mr Earl Hodgins husband of Margaret Hodgins died Monday February after a lengthy illness in hospital Born July 28 1982 in Pratt Manitoba He farmed in Southfield district with wife Margaret since 1951 Survived by wife three sons Douglas Keith Barry daughter Donna mother Myrtle Hodgins Pratt one brother Harold Pratt sister Hilda Wilcher Pratt Funeral service Thursday February 4 officiated by Reverend Thomas Blea and Reverend David Lanier with Anglican United church choirs Interment Austin Cemetery Scharffs Funeral Home Holland Manitoba in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hodgins
Margaret Hode
Pee Hospital
Pratt
Hodeson
Pratt School
Margaret Wood
Southfield
Hodgins
Anglican Church
Thomas Bley
David Lanier
Anglican
United Churches
Gladys Beatty
Clare Leslie
Wayne, Sarily
Hugh Lesfe
Keith Bickford
Campbell Jakinson
George Fenton
Rae Graham
Bill McGregor
Stanley Robinison
Harold Robbin
Austin
Scharff
Holland
Man
Obituary: Peter Friesen Wiebe Dies at 73 in Sidney Manitoba
Peter Friesen Wiebe of Sidney Manitoba died January 22 1971 at Winnipeg General Hospital aged 73. Survived by wife Maria six sons John Peter William Abram Edward Alfred and others five daughters six daughters in law twenty five grandchildren and extended relatives. Born near Steinbach he joined the Evangelical Mennonite Church and lived a life of faith. He married Maria Ong er in 1920 farmed locally and remained active in community affairs until retiring to Sidney in 1988 Funeral held January 26 1971 officiated by Ron Tartley.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Peter Friesen Wiebe
Sidney
Manitoba
Maria
John
Winnipeg
Man
Peter
Lethbridge
Alta
William
Crooked Creek
Abram
Edward
Alfred
Carberry
Louis
Marret) Sorenson
Austin
Rueben
Elizabeth) Friesen
Mali
West Africa
Peter Wiebe
Steinbach
Christ
Kleingmeinde
Evangelical Mennonite Church
Maria ¢ Onger
Castle Point
Es Ron Tartley
Elder Ellen Heming Remembered Across Canada and BC
Mrs Ellen Bride Heming age 83 of Maple Ridge British Columbia died Tuesday February 2 1971. She leaves daughter Margaret and son John both in British Columbia and a brother Harold Stephen Rogers of Winnipeg Manitoba. Husband Charles Ogilvy Heming predeceased her October 31 1952. Interment of ashes will be in the MacGregor family plot later in 197.
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Maple Midge
British Columbia
Ellen Bride Heming i
Nell Rodgers
Margaret
John
Harold Stephen Rogers
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Charles Ogilvy Heming
MacGregor
In Memoriam Clifford Simpson Passed February 10
In loving memory of a dear husband father and grandfather Clifford who died February 10. We woke to sudden sorrow and shock at his passing. Though hard to understand, God in His wisdom has planned his rest. Missed by wife Tillie and family with enduring love.
In Loving Memory of Andrew Raven
A heartfelt memorial note for Andrew Raven who passed away February 25 1970. The message expresses loving remembrance from his family, noting he is sadly missed and always in their hearts.
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Raven
Andrew
Thankful note for 40th anniversary blessings
Merle and Allah Dickson express sincere gratitude to family and friends for cards gifts and calls that made their 40th anniversary a happy cherished day and thank all who helped in any way.
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Merle and
Allah Dickson
Card of Thanks for Peter F Wiebe's Bereavement
The Wiebe family extends thanks to relatives and friends for prayers floral tributes cards and donations to Canadian Bible Society and Canadian Sunday School Mission after the death of Peter F Wiebe on January 22 1971 They thank pallbearers ushers pianist soloist Pastor Ron Gardly Rev Harry Flumbaum Knox Presbyterian Church congregation and all who sent baking or helped at the home
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Canadian Bible Society
Canadian Sunday School Mission
Peter F. Wiebe
Ron Gardly
Harry Flumbaum
Knox Presbyterian
Wedding thank you note from Mr and Mrs Mequis
Mr and Mrs Dennis Mequis thank all who contributed to their wedding gift. The couple received items including an electric frying pan and linen as thanks for the gift and support.
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Dennis Mequis
Ethel Poyser’s 80th Birthday Thanks Note
Ethel Poyser thanks friends for gifts cards and good wishes on her 80th birthday and for the tea gathering that brought many friends together at Rosehill. She notes lasting memories of the days and thanks those who organized the tea and sent cards.
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Rosehill
Ethel Poyser
Grateful thanks for letters and visits during hospital stay
Graham extends grateful thanks for the letters cards flowers and gifts received while a patient at Winnipeg General Hospital. He also appreciates the thoughtfulness of those who helped put it home and those who visited him in hospital and since returning home.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Graham
Qu Appelle Water Controls Urged By Valley Farmers
The Qu Appelle valley is urged to bring water resources under federal control to allow cultural progress and avert farming losses. The Qu Appelle Valley Farmers' Organization told the study board relief is needed as river and lake resources are crown property and should be funded for improved control systems. The Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture supports land-use emphasis and full farmer participation in any plan.
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quAppel. Com
Qu’Appelle Valley
Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture
Notice items and ads from a small town listing
A miscellaneous page fragment lists Canada Pension Plan tax tips and throat into tax assistance. It promotes a home made wine kit from Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor with pricing. Also included are notices seeking grain hauling help and land clearing services with phone numbers for Bev Allan and others.
Paulley cautious on unemployment peak this winter
Provincial Labour Minister Russell Paulley warned unemployment may rise beyond early federal hopes as Manitoba posts a 3 percent jobless rate with 24 000 unemployed in January, up from 19 000 in December. He questioned official statistics and pointed to a $6 million winter works program as possible relief.
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Russell Paulley
Jautley
Manitoba
Lavenham News Social Roundup In Late Winter
Lavenham community notices list guests and visits from February with MacGregor Portage and Winkler connections. The week features Mr and Mrs Hiebert, Abe Schapinsky, George Schapansky, Bob McLennan, G E Henderson, Douglas, Bill McLennan, Shelly Allanson, Eddie Gheyssens, David Reimer, Mary Lou Reimer, John Wiebe, and Henry Wiebe. Birthday greetings go to Bruce McLennan February 19 and belated to Bob McLennan February 8.
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H. Hiebert
MacGregor
George Schapansky
Abe Schapinsky
Portage
Bob McLennan
G. E. Henderson and
Douglas
Forest
Bill McLennan
Shelly Allanson
Abe Wiebe
Eddie Gheyssens
David
Mary Lou Reimer
John Wiebe
Winkler
Harry
Ber Friesen
Oakville
Larry Edinger
Dean Doerfler
Bruce McLennan
Bob McLen
Probation For Soldiers In Winnipeg Explosive Incident
Two soldiers admitted throwing artillery simulators in a Winnipeg hotel parking lot on January 28 and received 18 months probation. Kurt Pont of Surrey pleaded guilty to possession of explosives while Dale Henderson of Golden pleaded guilty to mischief. One simulator exploded in an 18 year old's hand and another created a 10 inch hole in a garage door. The injured man received treatment. Both were stationed at CFB Winnipeg and face possible armed forces disciplinary action.
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Winnipeg
Kurt Pont
Surrey
B.C
Dale Henderson
Golden
Manitoba court system urged to simplify structure
Winnipeg magistrate Mike Baryluk urged abolishing the present magistrates system and creating one civil and one criminal court in Manitoba. He proposed elevating county court judges to provincial judges with equal pay and pensions, and transferring County Court matters to provincial judges to allow specialization. He noted civil court judges now handle both civil and criminal cases.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Mike Baryluk
Baryluk
Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences
Manitoba to form special pollution inspectors sub-department
Health and Social Development Minister Rene Toupin said Manitoba will establish a sub-department and advisory council to coordinate pollution control efforts. Legislation at the next session would create a separate body with a fulltime staff, budget about 750000, and a pollution enforcement role under the Clean Environment Act.
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Manitoba
Health and Social Development
Rene Toupin
Winnipeg
Butt
Toupin
Clean Environment Commission
Riple
Community Notes from MacGregor Area Neighbors
Local residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with numerous trips to Regina Winnipeg and Toronto. Family updates include Claudia Collins birth in Toronto and Eva Collins relation to Murray Collins of Sault Ste. Marie. Art Graham Beaver recovers from Winnipeg operation and plans for an adult skating party are underway as folks rummage for old sleds.
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Harvey Kane
Cael
Level
Ken Kane
Minnedosa
Mire
Janet Kilpatrick
Winenipeg
Eva Collins
Regina
Indaw
D. D. McLennan
Steve Belous
Arlene
Firdale
Toronto
Claudia
Murray Collins
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
R. Parsons
Winnipeg
Art Chant
Art Graham
Beaver
Too Many Jaywalkers in Winnipeg Spurs Traffic Warning
Winnipeg's traffic commission urged stronger enforcement after member J. J. Sweeney warned that frequent jaywalking by pedestrians invites broader law violations. The panel sent a formal letter to authorities urging tougher police action.
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Winnipeg Traffic Commission
Commission
J. Sweeney
Mr. Sweeney
MTS Objects To Jobless Regulations
The manioca 'reaewers' society sends letters to school principals urging teachers to protest proposed changes in federal unemployment insurance that would include teachers. Signed by society president Ed Kowalchuk, the letter calls the plan a very bad bargain, unworkable and unjust for teachers.
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Manioca ‘Reaewers’ Society
Ed Kowalchuk
You Have a Date at United Church Noon Melleon
The U C W will hold a noon melleon in the United Church wall on Wednesday February 4. One dollar per person. The MacGregor Mix and Match Club will hold a bake sale Saturday February 20 at 2 30 p m at Pauch Electric. Watch for further announcements of a men's tea and bake sale on Saturday February 27 sponsored by the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce. A whist drive will be held in the Manor on Thursday Feb 25 at 8 p m. Proceeds to go to Hospital Aid. The MacGregor W I meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Paul Kowalchuk on Thursday February 25. Hostesses are Miss Fox Mrs Grove and Mrs Hulme.
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U.C.W
United Church
MacGregor Mix
Pauch Electric
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Hospital Aid
MacGregor W.I
Paul Kowalchuk
Miss Fox
Grove
Hulme
Irrigation plan eyed for Qu Appelle valley growth
Melville Chamber of Commerce urges a green irrigated belt across southern Saskatchewan to the Manitoba border with incentives for experienced wetland farmers to create irrigated farms. The Qu Appelle basin study board seeks public input on water use, flood control and pollution. Yorkton and Melville stress water quality and treatment needs while Indian employment and training are noted as possible outcomes.
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Melville, Sask
Chamber of Commerce
Qu'Appelle
Manitoba
Qu’Appelle
Melville Chamber
Melville
Yorkton
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Don Barber
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Ellen Bride Heming
Memoriam
MacGregor Keystone Power
Canada Pension Plan
Orm
C. H. Bergquist
shacGregor
Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor
Bev Allan
Baid Saviteky
Russ Paulley
Er. Faulley
Lavenham News
Roupin
Mony Commission
Atlaiype Ford Commission
Macgregor Locals
MTS
Hammond
Borton
MR. Farmer and Householder
Coltart
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