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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1974
Page
4
Deadlines set for classified and local reader ads at 1 30 p m Tuesday with a 60c per column inch rate for death and funeral notices Photos cost 1 00 per column inch and birth notices engagements cards of thanks and in memoriams have minimum charges varying by word count Local readers pay 6 per cent extra if no regular account and new accounts may be billed monthly
A collage of memorial verses for Robert Bruce Hampton and many card of thanks notices from MacGregor area residents. Messages express grief, gratitude to hospitals, doctors, volunteers, and neighbors, plus birth and sale announcements and local classifieds with names, places, and contact numbers.
It's Autopac renewal time with renewals new plates and transfers available. Open Saturday morning. Pete McGregor at The Herald Office. Also promotions for dance music and wedding planning services with local contacts in Manitoba.
Due to limited storage space a brand new davenport and chair must be sold at an extreme discount. The unit normally lists at 225 dollars but is offered now for 175 dollars to move quickly.
Local notices list social visits in Winnipeg and Brandon. Mr and Mrs J McRae and Diane visited Minnie McRae a Health Sciences Centre patient. Families Clark Heselwood Caskey Gillespie hosted gatherings. Katrime Mixed bonspiel runs February 25 to March 2 with ladies playing third in most schedule rinks.
MacGregor locals report Pat Gregoire and family visiting from North Bay Ontario. Congratulations to Edward Barnhart and Betty Quinn on their Hay River Northwest Territories wedding on February 14. Winnipeg guests J Sparks and J Jeffries visit. Birch and North hosted visitors. Snaiths and Swains return from Hawaii holiday. Quinns return after Bettys wedding in Hay River. Snaiths visit Thompson with Jim Snaith.
Manitoba’s home economics department will launch a new open ended curriculum this fall in Grade 7 focusing on consumer decisions in family life marriage and business. It emphasizes nutrition budgeting and price comparison with involvement from the business community to explain price increases and shopping practices.
Premier Ed Schreyer attacked Conservative MLAs during his 80 minute first speech of the 1974 legislative session. He touted a large home building drive, a winter road program aiding northern communities, and rapid airstrip construction while accusing the Tories of neglect and amnesia. He rejected opposition claims of civil service politicization and challenged critic Izzy Asper’s figures.
A hepatitis outbreak in the Arctic has centered near Frobisher Bay NWT with about 40 cases in two months. Dr. P Manning cites transmission from solid human waste and warns of more northern cases. Poor water and sewer systems in Igloolik Clyde River contribute. The territorial government seeks approval for a 10 year 100 million project to upgrade facilities. No vaccine exists.
Brazil bought 18.5 million bushels of Canadian wheat through the national food supply superintendency, joining 29.6 million bushels previously purchased at $5.30 a bushel. The contract was signed with the Canadian Wheat Board and delivery was expected soon within market prices.
Larry Macintosh of Meadow Lake says a northern Saskatchewan highway group may form to pursue a route like the Yellowhead. A meeting of community reps along the proposed path will occur soon, aiming to connect with an Alberta northern route. Iron rivets were used to forge bells rather than casting.
Miss Gloria Scora of the University of Manitoba is spending her mid term at home. Mr and Mrs Murray Frank and Wade visited with Jack Frank and family during Murray’s break. Weekend guests include Brian Burton and girls from Brandon. Sunday visitors with the Schweitzes included Mrs Abe Goertzen and Harvey Goertzen family from Snowflake. Free birthday wishes go to Grant Steiben in Powell River Feb 21, Pete Reimer in Calgary Feb 22, Lincoln Wolfe Feb 26. Ronald Radford anniversary Feb 28. Buhler family visited Neudort in Edwin.
Shawn Harkness of Canora spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Harkness. Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Graham at Newdale on Monday. Sunday supper guests at the Maurice Smith home were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith and Mr and Mrs Vern McKelvy of MacGregor. Mr and Mrs Wes Thompson and Stuart visited with Sheila Thompson and Mr and Mrs Gus Finnason and Sarla of Gimli. Marshall Turner and family visited with Marshall's parents Mr and Mrs Alex Turner of Wellwood on Sunday. Turner attended a retirement sin ner and dance in Portage on February 8 for Mr W Brown of the United Grain Growers. Mrs Percy Smith visited with Mr and Mrs Gordon Smith of Winnipeg and with Mrs E Thomas in the King Edward hospital on Friday. Rick Smith of Dauphin spent ten days attending a Telephone School in Winnipeg.
Mrs Roy Thompson and Edith Hounsome of Brandon spent the weekend with Hounsome relatives. Various Winnipeg Brandon and Toronto visitors called on local families. A quilting party is planned for Feb 26 at Nettie Schweitz. Congratulations to Linda Dickson in MacGregor Lions Amateur Contest with third place pledges. Get well wishes to Billy MacDougall after an accident at Portage hospital. Mr and Mrs Rae O’Neill welcome a baby girl born Feb 17 in Toronto. Local visits include Dickson, Booth, and Mackintosh families. Raymond MacDonalds welcome newborn daughter on Feb 18.
Manitoba opposition leaders Spivak and Asper questioned the proposed 798.6 million dollar next year spend, arguing Manitobans prefer tax cuts. Spivak warned the rise equates to about 250 extra dollars per Manitoba family, while Asper criticized government excess under Premier Carling.
Foresters report the tussock moth infection decimated Douglas fir stands across about 700,000 acres last year. The outbreak prompted widespread monitoring and removal efforts to limit further spread among timber lands.
A note in Katrittie 2 Mlxed Bonspiel describes a lady assigned to play third except when she is scheduled to rink. The fragmented item references roles and rink scheduling without full context or results.
The Roads and Transportation Association of Canada projects 6.8 billion gallons of fuel use in the 1973 74 fiscal year, up 480 million from the prior year, with 9.7 million vehicles on Canadian roads and Ontario containing over 3.5 million. Ontario and provincial road spending rise, while U S shortages persist as states trial odd even gas plans and split shifts amid mounting shortages and voluntary measures.
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