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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
8
Ottawa government grants royal assent to sweeping Fisheries Act revision the first since 1982. The measure lets large East Coast fishing boats operate up to the three mile territorial limit, a concession sought by foreign fishermen. The old rule restricted Canadian draggers to 12 miles from shore.
The advertisement offers a 1959 Ford Custom for 1995 dollars a 1957 Meteor Coach for 1375 dollars a 1956 Ford Custom for 1050 dollars a 1956 Dodge Regent for 1050 dollars and a 1954 Dodge Regent at 395 dollars with financing as low as 6 percent down.
Dealers advertise a 1952 Cockshutt 40 with cab for 1800 dollars and 30 year financing terms. John Deere Credit Plan provides up to 40 months on balance with 35 percent down.
Weekend visits span Winnipeg to Portage River Woodward and Newton Siding. Baptisms conducted by Rev J L Fargey include Keith Brent Kimberly Ruth Judith Ann Debbie Ruth Barbara Ma... plus Getwell wishes to Mrs Patsack in Winnipeg Hospital.
Manitoba minister CH Witney announced a new free booklet from the Game Branch Room 08 Norquay Building titled Control of Nuisance Animals. It explains trapping, set preparation, scents and lures, magpie control, and characterizes predators as either beneficial or outlaws, urging farmers to request the guide for protecting poultry and livestock. Don McTavish did the artwork and most information came from the department's surveys branch.
Sympathy is extended to Tom Eckk on the death of his brother Harry. Funeral service conducted in Christchurch, Australia, on Tuesday, June 6. Weekend visitors at 1 S. Atkins home included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kulchycki and Cindy and Jack Atkins of Winnipeg and Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Atkins and family of Portage. Laurie Atkins drove his father Harry to Winnipeg for ongoing knee treatment. Mrs. Atkins accompanied her husband. Mrs. M. Tario visiting son Morris Tario and family in Winnipeg this week.
A 1753 scarlet uniform and wig from the regiment’s museum will be used in a recruiting campaign marching through York shire mining villages. The officer in the historic attire embodies colonial era recruitment outreach during the campaign.
A June 1 shower at Image Creek school honored Georgina Barth Jone CUTIE Daren, with corsages for Georgina and her mother, gifts displayed near Kraft posters, and a mock wedding led by Myrna Nichol. About 70 guests from Portage la Prairie, MacGregor, Beaver and surrounding areas attended, lunch followed.
RH Stevens of Fannystelle elected new president of the Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba at the annual meeting. Officers named include C B McNulty Sperling honorary president Roy McKay Portage honorary vice president and D Paterson Westbourne honorary treasurer with Mrs Eva Preece continuing as past president. The year saw a strong financial position a surplus of 1192 and total revenue of 163,798.90 with expenses 162,606.30.
Rev P M Petursson of the Unitarian church addressed Portage area officials and the Children's Aid Society annual meeting Tuesday night. He argued every person is unique and that humanitarianism requires recognizing and valuing individual merit rather than subjugation. City Mayor Metheral and Reeve Smith offered greetings as other dignitaries attended the head table.
Sam Cohen, a 48 year old former wrestler, wrestled a 300 pound hog that escaped a slaughterhouse on Manhattan’s 12th Avenue. The bout lasted 15 minutes as the men chased and held the animal with holds until Cohen captured it in a bear hug and by ropes hogtied the hog to a fire hydrant for return.
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