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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1973
Page
4
Birth notices engagement cards and thanks appear with rates for words and inches. Ads include dead line Tuesday 1 30 pm Herald Office. For sale tires on rims 20 dollars contact Fred Snaith 685 2288. Also fowl for oven 3 pounds Pine Creek Colony 466 2822 and two black white faced calves one week old 466 2621.
Alexander M Leod Shaw age 63 formerly of MacGregor died suddenly in Winnipeg on Friday November 9 1973. Born in Portage la Prairie in 1910 he moved to MacGregor in 1917 and later edited the MacGregor Herald. He lived in Winnipeg from 1958 until his death. Survived by son Gary and daughter-in-law Viola of New York City and brother Hector of MacGregor. Funeral was held November 13 at Thomson Funeral Chapels Winnipeg with Rev Donald Pratt officiating. Interment Brookside Cemetery.
A farm auction scheduled for December 3 at 1 30 p.m. in the Beavers district offers items including a rt-60 ft 6 in steel auger five horsepower Emerson seed grader two Emerson forty inch cleaners three motors six percent hp motors a bag cart on Rubber caster wheels twenty foot belt loading conveyor forty four inch augers bag closer scales four four inch elevators eighteen foot twin belt leg a two hundred amp panel conduit and wire. The seller is listed as MacGregor Man.
Public notice from Tiger Hills School Division No. 29 invites bids to transport one student from Treherne area to Austin Manitoba for the 1973-74 school year. Bids must be marked School Bus Tender and submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday November 23 1973. Lowest bid not guaranteed acceptance.
Help wanted for oil and gas heating service personnel with general service and new installation experience. Neepawa Plumbing and Heating Ltd contact 1476 5903 Box 158 Neepawa. Also notices: auctions, farm insecticides, grain hauling, deer skins, and local visits info. Includes many names and addresses.
Rawrtime commuity held its annual meeting in the hall on Thursday evening November 15 Newly elected officers include president Raymond Birkett vice president Mike Parynuik and secretary treasurer Dean Couvier Women on the committee are Helon Birkett Minnie Parynuik and Donna Couvier Elevator club plans meeting November 26 at 8 pm at the Masonic Hall Mrs Jean Caskey visited family in Gladstone and Bill Wilson Dale Lambert L Heselwood Gilbert family guests from Brandon and Morden.
Beaver News reports Mrs Steve Sumancik and family returned from Vancouver after attending the wedding of Larry Rumancik and Judy Scaifi. Various couples from Gainsborough Carnevale Winnipeg Portage Wellwood and Brandon gathered for visits over the weekend, with many spending Saturday in Brandon.
Cash bingo on Saturday at Bagot Community Hall at 8 pm with admission 50 cents and extra cards five for one dollar. A tea and bazaar at Sprucedale on Saturday November 2 from 25 pm. The M Agr Society holds its annual meeting Friday November 16 at 8 pm in the hall.
Manitoba Conservative leader Spivak accused the NDP government of understating revenues to conceal financial strength and justify tax cuts. He cited unaudited 1972-73 figures showing actual revenue $47 million above estimates and a $52 million surplus, warning that rising prices will push revenues higher than forecasts. He urged spending and tax reform to curb excess spending without harming services. The budget had projected revenues of 694.6 million with expenditures at 698.5 million.
The Austin Reu Cardss annual meeting will be held on November 29 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs Outhwaite. A good attendance is requested. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Clare Andres of Miami and several others from Winnipeg Regina The Pas and The International Inn showcased new hair and dresswear styles.
Prime minister Truman's old Cadillac limousine sold for 3600 at Crown Assets Disposal Corp with six bidders starting at 2000. Buyer Claude Ouellette of Ottawa, a lumber salesman, may keep or sell the eight cylinder car which had 68000 miles and was replaced last spring. The car refused to start after sale. battery dead.
Premier Ed Schreyer said there would be no fuel shortage in Canada this winter and that any shortfall would be felt least in the prairie provinces. He expected no crisis or major problem and said shortages could be met by adjustments rather than rationing. He noted possible consumer moves to electric heat and cited ample water for hydro power in the Nelson watershed.
A North American distillery chartered jets to move nearly 100,000 gallons of scotch whiskey from Prestwick to New York and Chicago. The operation aims to keep Christmas spirits high with shipments timed for the season.
Mrs U rvenry returned Sunday after two weeks in London and Ontario. Mr and Mrs Fred Bowles of Winnipeg visited their parents Mr and Mrs C Henry. Mrs Norah Nicol visits Toronto relatives. Mrs Grace Vennard and Donald visited Mr and Mrs C Henry. November U C W meeting hosted by Mrs Margaret Culbert with Mrs Bertha Watson absent as hostess. Mrs Sylvester stood in for secretary and treasurer. Reports due soon. Mr and Mrs L Bieganski visited with Mrs Vicki e Tunski in St Boniface Hospital Friday.
Heavy snowfall enables limited oversnow vehicle trails in Riding Mountain National Park. Open from Wasagaming to Lake Katherine 1.5 miles, Wasagaming to Whirlpool River 2.5 miles, and East Park Boundary to Agassiz Ski Area 5.5 miles. Trail No 1 closed due to open water on Clear Lake. Wardens enforce rules with fines up to 900 dollars and possible jail time. snowmobiles seized during proceedings. Daily permits required at self registration facilities and Park Administration Building. Information from Superintendent George Rochester, Wasagaming, Man.
The Newrounaiana government reports a promising offshore oil discovery off the Labrador coast. Eastern Consortium, an affiliate of Total Petroleum North American Ltd, reported excellent first results. The find lies offshore about halfway up the coast, with potential commercial value requiring 1,500 to 2,000 barrels per day. The consortium holds joint leases on about 13 million acres off the East Coast.
Manitoba Motor League president D. X. Friesen told the annual meeting motorists must defend their rights amid attacks from all sides. He noted cars blamed for pollution crime congestion and other issues while politicians environmentalists and city leaders push controls urging caution and context.
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