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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
3
The text explains carpet packing anchors fibers to prevent loosening and discusses backing materials like jute polypropylene and rubber. It notes no single best backing, weight decision on price strength supply and performance, and highlights polypropylene’s weaving advantage and low moisture absorption aiding spill cleanup.
Bonded rubber sponge backing is used mainly for kitchen and commercial carpets. Improvements have been made so this packing is used on better grades of carpet than originally. Consider the quality of both the fibers and the backing when evaluating carpet purchases with or without bonded pad.
Cy Gonick of the Manitoba NDP says the party has drifted toward a wishy waxy liberalism and must pursue a socialist course to survive. He criticizes fellow candidates for denying socialism and urges the NDP to explain economic hardship under capitalism on ABC Winnipeg's 24 Hours.
The Canadian Wheat Board outlined initial payments for the 1971 72 crop year with Otto Lang announcing minimum purchases of 388 million bushels of wheat 230 million of barley and 45 million of oats. Payments set at 1.46 for No 3 Canada Western red spring wheat 91 cents for No 3 Canada Western Grow barley and 60 cents for No 2 Canada western oats. The No 1 Canada Western payment matches No 2 northern. Lang spoke in the Commons noting early disclosure aids farmers before planting. A newsletter to 88000 farmers covers prices quotas with details to be mailed.
A community church bulletin lists Sunday services across MacGregor and area churches. Evangelical Mennonite East End, MacGregor, Calvary Tabernacle Sidney, Austin United, Sidney United, Anglican Christ Church Austin and St Pauls MacGregor share times for Sunday School and Worship, with a joint Anglican United service led by Rev Harold Ritchie and other pastors.
Tivoli invites readers to return for weekend film nights featuring natural color screenings of Winning films like Funny Girl West Was Won Africa Safari Run Wild Run Free Man for All Seasons. Family shows from Disney and Elvis Presley appeal to all ages while ticket-line lines may form. Meet at the Tivoli for entertainment and social time.
Wishart’s Service at 8th Street and Saskatoon Avenue West offers radiator repair and auto service. Formerly Wilman Motors, the shop now operates under a new name and contact number 857 100, serving local motorists with basic radiator and vehicle repair needs.
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