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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
4
Classified ad policy details birth notices engagements cards of thanks and in memoriams with word counts and per word charges. Rates include 18 words at 1. per word and added fees for overdue payment and special surcharges. Deadline for classified and local readers is Tuesday at 1:30 PM at the Herald Office.
A funeral service for Arthur Arvid Anderson, formerly of MacGregor Manitoba, was held Wednesday June 16 at 3 30 pm at Bethel Church MacGregor. He died Saturday June 12 1971 in North Bay Ontario. Interment in MacGregor Cemetery. Flowerbearers Ronald Anderson Robert Anderson. Pallbearers Nelson Hulme Joseph Fox Clarence Sparrow Jack Emerson Lindsay Shaw William Moore. McMaster Funeral Home Portage la Prairie in charge.
The engagement is announced of Isabel Lynn McLachlan daughter of Mrs Dorothy McLachlan and the late Mr Graham McLachlan to Gerald Andrew Dreveski son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dreveski of Neepawa Manitoba. The wedding is set for Friday July 16 1971 at McKenzie United Church Portage la Prairie Manitoba.
Jake and Bev Martens announce the birth of their daughter Sheila Mae Roseanne on June 6 1971 weighing six pounds thirteen ounces She is a sister for Darren Special thanks to the Portage General Hospital staff and doctor
Jean Anderson of North Bay Ontario thanks everyone for acts of kindness floral tributes cards and support following the recent loss of her husband.
The family of Ruth Anderson thanks everyone for kindness after the loss of two brothers. Gratitude is extended for cards flowers baking and meals at Angela Pierrepants and at their home, with these memories long remembered.
Mrs Robert Storie expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers gifts and visits received on her birthday last week and thanks everyone for their kindness.
The family of Douglas Ferris thanks visitors and those who assisted during his illness and after his funeral. Special thanks go to Glenn Lye for transporting him to Winnipeg for treatment and to Wayne, Shirley, Jake, Nettie, Rev Ritchie, Mrs Wright and the choir, pallbearers, flowerbearers, car loaners, MacGregor Bakery, Angela and assistants for serving tea. Appreciation extended to everyone who sent donations, flowers, cards, and help.
We express gratitude to the doctors and staff of MacGregor and Winnipeg General hospitals for kindly attending Douglas during his illness and to those who sent cards flowers and baking after our bereavement Ellen Ferris Clifford Betty Russell and Margaret acknowledge your support and benevolence during this time
The Anderson Family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness and help at their father’s funeral.
Gerry and Ruth Hay announce the birth of Derek Gerald on May 20 in Salmon Arm BC. He weighs 9 pounds and is a brother for Monica Lea. Also offered are two milk cows eight English black weanlings and a 59 Chevrolet 2 ton truck with new motor, box, and hoist. Phone 685-2621.
Classified page itemizes autos with savings and specs including a 1911 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham four door with power features and a 971 Monte Carlo Sport demo under 4,000 miles. Also lists help wanted notices, grain hauling, wine supplies, and an estate probate notice for Douglas Deen Ferris with claims due by July 1, 1971.
Finance Minister Benson unveils a common budget with tax cuts for married and single wage earners, a three percent income tax surcharge elimination, and higher exemptions. He also abolishes the 15 percent sales tax on radios and TVs, raises basic personal exemptions, expands child care relief, and allows deductible moving expenses but flags confusing elements as unemployment insurance expands.
Federal Grain Ltd releases its first season report noting Western Canada crops sowed under near ideal conditions about two weeks early. Moisture is generally good and weed pressure is high due to reduced prior weed control. Wild oats have caused reseeding in spring and demand for weed killer is strong as markets look brighter and fertilizer stocks run low.
A long list of weekend visitors to MacGregor from Winnipeg Neepawa Surrey Toronto and other places. Travel remarks include a lengthy White Fox to Maple Creek tour with stops at Star City Wynard Cypress Hills and Cypress area. Attendees also mark Father’s Day supper and a retirement tea in Portage with local families and friends.
A two cent rise in first class postal rates to seven cents on July 1 and eight cents on January 1, 1972, won final approval in the Commons last Thursday night. Postmaster-General Jean Pierre Cote cited rising costs and a department deficit. The bill, pending Senate approval and royal assent, also hikes third class rates by cabinet order. Liberal MPs backed the measure 84 to 44 against by Conservatives, New Democrats, Social Credit and Independents.
Legislation would have required Cass Beggs to swear an oath before testimony. Donald Craik questioned the accuracy of Cass Beggs remarks while noting a precedent for an oath for a hydro chairman. The proposal to compel the oath was defeated 8 to ?.
Mr and Mrs I E Routley invite friends and relatives to an open house on June 26 from 2 5 PM and 7 9 PM celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary No gifts please
A fragmented OCR segment hints at a political or electoral discrepancy in the United States, with reference to a sizable gap or debate. Key terms like 74 and hose appear, but the readable text lacks clear names, dates, or places to specify parties, officials, or outcomes.
The University of Manitoba medical school will admit about 20 percent of applicants for the 1971-72 year, with 50 applications for 76 spots. Dr. T. W. Fyles reported a minimum entrance grade of 32 on a 4.0 scale, noting admissions this year compared with last. Mr. Justice R. G. B. Dickson chaired the board meeting.
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