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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
4
MeCGREGOR HERALD lists rates for classified ads including cards of thanks In memoriams and local readers notices with per word charges and a 10 percent late payment surcharge. It specifies insertion deadlines by Tuesday 1900 pm and funeral notices priced by column inch with photo charges.
Fox J B and Yuille announce the birth of Linda Ann on October 18 in Minnedosa weight 5 lbs 8 oz a sister for Dorothy White and Gary White announce birth of second son Kevin Gary on October 12 1970 grandparents Mr and Mrs George Lowe of Austin In Memoriam Klassen Peter died November 18 1968 remembrance by wife and family Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital support and friendship notice includes Elsie Hall signed For Sale half section in Firddale district with grazing lease contact Box 218 Carberry Man additional item Avon Christmas opportunity by Mrs M Jackson Brandon Manitoba
Shaun Harkness expresses gratitude to the doctor and hospital staff for care and to visitors for cards and gifts received during his stay.
A note expressing heartfelt thanks for the 25th anniversary celebration. The couple thanks family relatives and friends for their help and gifts and notes they missed Betty and Glenda who could not attend but received a telephone call in appreciation.
Mrs. Maud North thanks relatives and friends for cards, fruit parcels, visits, and all help while in hospital and after returning home. She expresses appreciation to the doctor and nurses for their kind attention and thoughtfulness.
The Rosehill Ladies thank all who attended the bazaar and tea on Saturday. Weather and road conditions made travel difficult, but the support was greatly appreciated by organizers.
Classified notice lists a 14 by 24 foot house in Austin with contact R. Snaith and phone 637-2216. Also offers live turkeys from New York, dressed and eviscerated, contact Brian McCaskill at 685-2193. A 1964 Econoline van, 6 cylinder, fully lined and insulated, listed by R. D. Lamb at 685-2011, MacGregor.
Notice offers home made wine kits and supplies including fermentation locks stabilizers yeast and nutrients with a rough cost of a gallon for about $1.93. Also grain hauling and sale of wheat oats and barley by Rey Allan contact 585 2399.
The Portage branch of the Canadian Diabetic Association schedules its monthly meeting for Friday November 6 at 7 30 p m in the Health Unit board room. Guest speaker Miss Lorna Smith of Boissevain, a blind diabetic pursuing an education for a career as a reporter, has spoken to several diabetic groups and many 4 H clubs. All members friends and interested parties invited.
Anthony Joseph Mosseau applies to change name from Anthony Joseph Mosseau to Anthony Joseph Pet Kav. The applicant, a laborer from Bagot, Manitoba, signs the document on October 9 in Portage to Prairie. The statement is witnessed by Krinaie Block.
Sealed tenders are invited by the undersigned for caretaking duties at MacGregor rink for the coming season. Tenders must include the taking bonspicls and hiring extra help. Tenders close at noon November 12. Duties commence November. Apply Ron Telford, Secretary, Katrime, Man.
The Manitoba government faces calls to review Transair Ltd and Midwest Airlines fare structures for northern Manitoba and to consider a government run airline. A new Democratic Party convention resolution argues northern development is provincial, cites air transport as essential, and condemns current price rises as unfair. Another motion urges provincial control of the Port of Churchill from federal jurisdiction.
Pine Creek 4H Club held its reorganization meeting at Mr and Mrs Fred Smiths home on October 29 with 14 members present. Officers elected included Joanne Uhrin president Brenda Manns vice president Beverly Uhrin treasurer Donna Manns secretary Roy Manns reporter. Project leaders named for Beef woodwork cooking include Clayton Stewart John Uhrin and Mrs Norman McCullough. Other projects were discussed and it was decided to meet on the first Tuesday of each month at members homes.
MacGregor area residents and visitors are listed in a series of weekend calls and gatherings. Families from Brandon Winnipeg Thunder Bay and Transcona were guests at local homes and events. A Fun Pair social was announced for Friday November 13 at MacGregor Memorial hall with candy and used books donations welcomed.
Premier Ed Schreyer announced Manitoba will accelerate its capital works program to fight expected heavy unemployment this winter. The plan includes a $74 million intervention, use of a $32 million reserve, an accelerated housing program, and completion of $874 million in already started projects with about $40 million more under consideration.
The Austin MacGregor Association branch hosts a chicken bingo night on Thursday November 6 at 8 p m in the Austin community hall. Proceeds go to the Association for the Mentally Retarded.
The St Boniface Hotel, dating to the city’s first building across the Red River from Winnipeg, suffered a basement fire that spread between walls. About 30 residents were evacuated quickly, no injuries reported, and fire crews with 30 men fought the blaze for over four hours starting around 4 am.
Manitoba's New Democratic Party held a two day policy convention, facing floor fights over constitutional changes. Only 41 of 217 resolutions reached by delegates were handled, with several proposed measures dropped or altered amid tense debate. The convention urged possible changes and set up a liaison committee to connect government and party members.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw says the new federal grains policy will need considerable study. He describes a prairie oriented plan aimed at helping farmers in lean years with long term forecasts and guarantees backing subsidy intentions.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw defended producers rights to sell their eggs anywhere in Canada amid reports of up to ten million dollars of eggs smuggled into Quebec after its import restrictions. He said Manitoba would not defend producers in court against Quebec action and noted retaliatory Manitoba limits on broiler chicken imports following a Supreme Court decision.
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