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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
4
Classified and death notice details from the Bradline publish dates. Notices include birth, memoriams and cards of thanks with word limits and charges. Funeral notices are priced at 60 per column inch with photo at 1.00 per column inch.
Abram Rogalsky formerly of Sidney Manitoba died at his residence 517 Maryland Street on February 23 1971. Born October 1 1890 in Furstenau Russia he moved to Canada in 1930 settled Brandon then Sidney farming until retirement to Winnipeg 19. Survived by wife Elizabeth four daughters Anna Wentzell Ella Greengrass Grary Clayton Lily Dewar two sons Frank Vancouver Rudy Kuantan Malaysia sixteen grandchildren two sisters Eva Eunice van Sask Bene Clark Oxbow Sask and step son Glen Went La Fleche Sask. Funeral held February 26 in Trimble Funeral Chapel Sidney with Reverend Miss Miller High Bluff officiating. Interment Sidney Cemetery.
Mrs Florence Salmon died January 28 at the Holiday Retreat in Portage la Prairie at age 90. A longtime Austin resident since 1906 born in London England in 1880. Predeceased by husband 1937 and a daughter in 1908. Survived by daughter Mrs Clare Cronk Winnipeg and granddaughter Mrs Dave Lear Winnipeg, plus eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews in England. Funeral January 30 from McMaster Funeral Chapel Portage with interment Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers named Melvin Thomson Howard Westman Robert Chambers Roy Pearson Wilfred Wicklund Edward Collier.
Ken and Alva Green announce the birth of their first child, a son named Kenneth Todd, born February 23 1971 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. In memoriam notes honor Leslie and Kenneth who died in childhood with religious verses about memory and sorrow.
Several readers send thanks for cards fruit gifts visits and good care received during hospital stays. Names include Arlene Muir Brian Wright Lindsey and Carey Lamb Peter Wiebe Debbie Borton and groups such as A C W W L and local clubs for meals and support. Messages thank doctors nurses and relatives for cards visits and care.
Florence Hay expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for gifts, cards, and visits during her Winnipeg Pavilion stay and after returning home. She thanks those who inquired and helped her family, with special appreciation to Mrs. Jeffery and Mrs. Henry for church care. God bless you all.
A brief notice informs readers they may need to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan and offers contact to assist with completing tax forms. The fragment mentions income tax and seeking guidance for CPP contributions.
Notice offers home made wine kits fermentation supplies and equipment at DENWAL PHARMACY MacGregor with prices as low as 1.93 per gallon. Also grain hauling services for sale including wheat oats and barley. Apply Bev Allan at 385-2399.
For sale and trade notices listing pure bred Brown Swiss bulls AI sired by Rolling Meadows 7 Alike. 1961 GMC 1/2 ton in good shape. Alfalfa seed 45 cents per pound. 1963 1/2 ton International truck with hoist metal box good running order $375. Contacts J. B. Hay and G. Page with phone numbers 685-2091 and 466-2880 respectively.
In the matter of the estate of Earl Hayward Hodgins late of the Post Office of Pratt Manitoba farmer deceased all claims against the estate must be filed with the undersigned at 21 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before April 9 1971. Dated at the City of Portage la Prairie Manitoba February 26 1971. Enamel we ING QC Solicitor for the Executrix
Katrime's mixed bonspiel wrapped Monday night with pool results showing Black Rocks defeating Red Rocks 8 to 7 in the first event and Black Rocks leading 14 to 3 over Red Rocks in the second event.
MacGregor locals report from Vancouver where Bie Roberts and family attended a wedding with Bill giving the toast. Guests visit Portage, Winnipeg, and Ottawa relatives as midterm breaks and holidays are shared.
The MacGregor Hockey Association will stage its annual ice carnival at the MacGregor rink on Saturday March 13 starting at 7 30 PM. The event includes costume judging for all ages and races for everyone.
The four top exporters United States Canada Australia and Argentina shipped 691.3 million bushels from August to December, up sharply from 470.4 million in 1969. France began exporting 38.1 million bushels in August to November, with 95.5 million in five months to December 1969. Canadian exports reached 186.6 million in August–December, while total supplies of wheat in the four main exporters stood at 2,538.8 million bushels, down 19 percent from a year earlier.
Manitoba Labour Minister Russ Paulley asks the federal Prices Commission to investigate proposed general freight rate increases that he calls inflationary and unjustified. He notes rates would rise four to eight percent despite lower consumer prices in December 1970 and questions why railways seek another rise so soon after last year. He filed protests with the Transport Commission, warning relief measures may be undermined by rate boosts.
The group will convene on Wednesday March 10 at 8 p m at Mrs Ed Chant's home hosted by Mrs Bailey Mrs Butterfield and Mrs Cooper Members are asked to bring an article for layette A skat a thon is planned for Saturday March 13 sponsored by Austin Fund Raising Committee to support a skating rink.
Best wishes go to Miss Chris Stobie in Portage General Hospital and Mrs. Murray Mune in Winnipeg General Hospital. The February meeting at Mrs. A. Askin’s home had 13 members with hymns and a program by Mrs. Orval Troop and Mrs. A. Munro. Tentative plans include a visit to the Municipal Farm Home on March 17 for a St Patrick’s event, with final plans at the March 12 meeting hosted by Mrs. Ralph Fourchon. Mrs. Cecie Mecallister will attend and present her film on an average trip.
Unemployment insurance benefit payments in Manitoba rose nearly 30 percent in January. The Unemployment Insurance Commission reported benefits totaling 3,631,538 dollars in January versus 2,745,101 in December, with higher unemployment and seasonal benefit increases taking effect December 1 contributing to the rise. The number of unemployed recipients reached 33,100 in January, up from 26,91 in December.
Unemployment insurance benefits paid rose to 60.2 million in December from 37.6 million in November as seasonal benefits began December 1. The average weekly payment was 95.74 dollars in December, with claimant counts up to 356000 from 204000 in November. Maximum weekly rates rose January 1 to 46.20 for nondependents and 58.30 for dependents.
Amateur contest and old time dance scheduled for Friday at Mareth in the Austin Community Hall. Southern Schemers Hospital Aid to meet on March 18 at 8 00 am at the home of Mrs Muriet.
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