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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
4
Classified and local reader notices pricing details include per word charges with minimums. Deadlines require submissions to Herald Office by Tuesday 1:50 p.m. for publication and notices cover birth, memorial, death, and funeral information with column inch rates for photos.
Mrs M Vivian McCaskill a Pratt and MacGregor Manitoba resident died suddenly at Paragea Prairie General Hospital May 11 1968 Born June 30 1809 in Mac Sreary Manitoba she taught at Plumas Rosehill and Claremont Schools She married twice and later lived on the Rose Hill farm Surviving are a daughter three sons twelve grandchildren and a brother Funeral services were held May 15 at 2 pm at MacGregor United Church with Rev E Armistead officiating Interment Rosehill Cemetery Imble Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements
Mr and Mrs Arthur Laurie Leckie announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Mavis to Clinton Frederick Bobier eldest son of Mr and Mrs Richard Steven Bosier of Briksdale Man The wedding is set for five o'clock June 29 1968 at Gregor United Church
In loving memory of Catherine Jean a dear wife mother and grandmother who died May 31 1965. A wonderful mother laid to rest for each of us she did her best. Her place on earth no one can fill we miss you Mum and always will. Lovingly remembered by husband Jack Winnie Hughie Rae Reuben and families Helen and families.
Expresses gratitude to visitors and those who sent cards and flowers during hospital stay at MacGregor Hospital and after returning home. Thanks hospital staff for their care.
The McCaskill and Frank families thank friends and relatives for kindness shown after the death of their mother and grandmother. Gratitude extended to Currie Sewing Club Assiniboia Police Dept Rural Municipality of Assiniboia and neighbors of Rosehill and MacGregor for flowers cards and support. Appreciation to those who sent baking donated bread and to Clark Blyth for use of their home and to the ladies who served the meal. Pallbearers Rev Armistead choir and organist are thanked as well.
The Manitoba Legislature approved an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act imposing a 90 day suspension of a licence or learner's permit for refusing a breathalyzer test. The measure awaits equipment and training readiness before taking effect. The law does not set blood alcohol levels, leaving that to federal action in the Criminal Code.
Lost hotshot cattle buzzer about three miles north of the West end of MacGregor. Apply to Harder Bros. prone 90-4 MacGregor.
Group 5412 members are advised that expected rate increases are minor. The change goes into effect July 1 1968 with old and new paren thesis rates listed for LaN H single 140 and 1.50, family 3.50 to 3.70, and HC single 520 to 536. Contact Fred or Muriel Snaith at 20 MacGregor.
A Manitoba Legislature bill to amend the Dairy Act passed third reading to permit sale of imitation dairy products unless prohibited by order in council. The act would bar using terms like milk cream or cheese to describe such products.
The notice invites attendance at Christ Church Austin for Whitsunday events on June 2 with a 10 30 a m Sunday School and an 11 30 a m Service of Morning Prayer. The cordial invitation extends to all readers.
Reverend M J Fleming leads a 10 00 am Service of Holy Communion at St Pauls MacGregor followed by Sunday School meeting immediately after the service. An open invitation is extended to all residents to attend.
Mr and Mrs Henry Duncan visited the Olsens at Golden Stream on Sunday. A tea and bake sale is planned in the hall on June 17 from 3 to 5 pm with donations gratefully accepted. News can be phoned to 903 31.
The MacGregor fastball club won 11 10 against Portage Avionics in their Por tage Commercial League opener on May 27. Trailing 10-6 in the seventh, Portage tied it before Ken Wolfe delivered a two on base single in the bottom half for the decisive run. Next game June 5 in MacGregor. Then a separate note cites West Germany’s 10 major alerts rising 10 percent to 19 000 in 1967 and air freight up 11 percent to 20 541 tons.
Local names from MacGregor report relatives arriving from London and Lancashire at the end of May and a few days, with congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Templer on their 54th wedding anniversary. The page lists visits, hospital stays, graduations, and upcoming Katrime Good Neighbors Club tea and bake sale on June 17.
Police in Weyburn Saskatoon Weyburn, Sask, investigate after a 17 year old Quebec youth described being locked in the rear of a Canadian Pacific Railway delivery truck. The youth, found unconscious at Weyburn airport, was in good condition next day despite exposure and dehydration. He had ridden a Montreal to Regina to Weyburn route, claimed seals were intact though workers said they were broken. He described being picked up near Winnipeg and served coffee that tasted bitter before waking on the train. Police continue their inquiry.
Municipal Affairs Minister Thelma Forbes told the Manitoba Legislature she will drop two sections of the Manitoba Housing and Urban Renewal Corporation Act bill to avoid delay in committee. The sections would have given Metro Winnipeg wide urban renewal powers, and now the bill heads to the municipal affairs committee for representations delaying action by at least a year. The changes maintain Metro’s limited control over zoning while expanding oversight of renewal schemes in the Metro area. The housing corporation will seek Metro approval to ensure schemes align with the metropolitan development plan and land use bylaws.
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