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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1969
Page
4
The page shows old classified ad rate notes for births, cards, and memorials, with pricing and deadlines. It lists-for-sale items like young chickens and a Siamese tom cat, plus Wanted furnished room and For Rent notices for a MacGregor house with gas heat and waterworks and a babysitting offer in the same entry.
Funeral services for Fred Wright of MacGregor were held Tuesday November 4 at 2 p.m. in MacGregor United Church. A large gathering attended. the church choir and organist Mrs Roberta Stone participated. Active pallbearers included Robert Tarr Jr Harvey Tarr Clare Tarr Russell Tarr Edward Link and Orval Saline. Honorary pallbearers were Arthur Butterfield Robert Harvey William Hay Arthur E berg and Edward Chant. Interment followed in MacGregor Cemetery with McMaster Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Terry Longstreet announce the birth of Raymond Douglas on November 3 at St Boniface hospital weighing 7 pounds 18 ounces.
In loving memory of husband and father Tom Atkinson Goodridge who died November 15 1968 Quietly remembered every day no longer here but in our hearts you are always there Lovingly remembered by wife Margaret and family
In loving memory of our dear daughter Ruth who passed away November 16, 1968. Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end, sincere and kind in heart and mind. Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad and Mother.
A solemn memorial message for Ruth from her sisters June Nellie and Alice and their families. They mark November with memory and tears, saying she is not forgotten and remains dearly missed.
A memorial notice honoring Ruth Hanna from her husband Jim and son Jimmie. It recalls the deep loss felt since her passing on November 16 1968 and expresses enduring love and remembrance every day.
In loving memory of our dear mother Annie who died November 16 1943 a prayer from those who loved you precious memories kind and true our hearts you will love forever Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Vivian Loletta and Doris.
In loving memory of our father John Huston who died November 10 1961 eight years ago we recall our hearts being crushed and sore as we cared for him until he faded away. We miss you deeply. Loved by John Bernice and grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Frederick A larke of MacGregor Manitoba announce the engagement of their elder daughter Brenda Joyce to Mr Brian T Northrup son of Mr and Mrs Bitford Northrup of Sussex New Brunswick The wedding is set for 5 pm Saturday December 13 1969 at MacGregor United Church Card of thanks express gratitude for gifts and community support The notice also lists two local sale items and real estate for sale including a pressure water pump and a 4 1/2 section grain and stock farm with 300 cultivated acres and a house needing repairs priced at $21000 with easy terms
MacGregor locals recount weekend visits with Portage families including Mrs Wm Sparrow and Mr and Mrs Chester Cairns. Recent visitors include Austin and Portage families, Pine Creek outings with Isabel McLachlan, and Winnipeg guests Ray Karan and Bob McKelvy plus T H Pennell visiting Chas Pennell.
Killbery Industries Ltd of Winnipeg, a swather producer, shifts to new markets as grain demand drops. Under president Kenneth S. Spicer, the firm expands into trailers for snow vehicles and mobile home undercarriages, eyes food handling equipment, and plans hay windower products for California and New York markets while rebuilding farm design staff. The company aims to ride out the grain crisis and rebound with the prairie economy.
Dr Fast, director of the Alberta Colleges Commission, urged a new education philosophy as a continuum from birth to death. He spoke at a weekend seminar on professional development for guidance counselors and predicted future changes in campus design, favoring a mall or community of scholars.
Manitoba transport minister Joe Borowski condemns CN and CPR plans to drop all passenger trains except the Montreal route. He blasts withdrawal as irresponsible and demands return of land and mineral rights granted with government support.
The ACW bazaar and tea will be held Thursday November 20 from 3 to 5 30 p.m. at MacGregor Memorial Hall. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Beverly Butterfield is planned for Saturday November 22 at 8 30 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church hall.
The Regina Exhibition Association reports a net profit of 47,673 for the year ended Sept 30, down sharply from 396,715 the prior year. Revenue totaled 370,209, versus 426,423 in 1968, and fair attendance fell to 224,321 from 259,501.
Oh Hum Joe Butkans of Winnipeg won 9000 at the track but must repay 7900 to Conrad Dawshka who lent 14 to bet the daily double. Dawshka charged theft. judge John J. Enns found Butkans guilty with a two year suspended sentence and ordered restitution.
The U S Senate approved paying Canada 278000 for flood control benefits from two British Columbia dams completed early. The vote was 67 to 3 with Sen J W Fulbright opposing, while Nelson Pastore and Russell voted against the extra payment. The agreement updates the Columbia River Treaty for the Arrow and Duncan dams, completed ahead of the original schedule.
Alberta's five junior colleges will be expanded to handle rising enrolment. Dr. Kolesar, chair of the Alberta colleges commission, announced at the Alberta Association of College Administrations meeting that Edmonton will get a new junior college before 1972 to serve about 5,000 students. He urged colleges to improve pre service and in-service teacher education as a task force begins assessing educational needs, noting the commission has defined the junior college and its functions since last June.
A historical notice explains that farming water regions has been described with multiple terms including seafaring aquaculture aquicul ture and mariculture, reflecting varied naming traditions across periods and regions.
An Economic Council of Canada staff analysis estimates 1961 poverty lost as much as 2.2846 billion dollars, six percent of GNP, with a low and high scenario reflecting unemployment among the poor. The study notes future losses likely higher, and argues employment policies create output.
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