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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
4
The MacGregor Herald lists classified ad rates effective October 10 1973. Rates include 75 cents for the first 15 words, 3 cents per additional word, second insertion free for short runs, and 60 death notices engagement notices and memorials with specific minimums. Deadline requires entries in the Herald office by Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Photos cost 1.00 per column inch.
Notices honor John Mark Henry widower of Catherine Henry with children and relatives, funeral details at Lavenham United Church, interment in Rossendale Cemetery, and offers to donate to MacGregor Hospital. Also obituaries for Edgar Thomas Stinson and multiple card of thanks messages, plus birth and engagement announcements and in memoriam poems. Includes many Manitoba community names and local churches.
Several classified notices list items for sale including a Honda Trail 70 under 2000 miles with contact Gary Barber, a 1968 Falcon priced at 800, and a 1973 Vega standard red and white with offers. Also offered are calves, girls skates, posts and rails supplies, seven weanling pigs, and an excellent bedroom home in MacGregor offered by Tiley Realty with immediate possession.
Kenora Ontario address 234 Chipman Street and phone 807-468-3191 listed for Safety Department inquiries. The fragment references a training institute in Canada with location and contact details.
WILL TRADE one Jana model M150 tape recorder with 5 inch reel and mike for shotgun. Contact at 637 2229. OPPORTUNITIES Dring Canada Ltd expanding operations at Boissevain Manitoba offering production plant jobs. Phone 534-2486 or write Box 580 Boissevain. ROK Eo NOTICE Auction Sale every Wednesday 2 p.m. and Thursday 7 p.m. Peter's Auction Sales 24 Young St Winnipeg 3.1785.
The MacGregor U F C meeting on October 4 had 12 members present. Mrs Lillian Pennell and Mrs Vera Chant led a devotional themed Gratitude is Giving. The treasurer reported a balance of 361 08. Arrangements were made for a noon luncheon on October 24 and a bazaar on November 15. Next meeting is November 1.
The local Legion schedules Remembrance Day for Sunday November 11. Veterans and servicemen relatives are invited to join. Wreaths and poppies are available through contact with Alvin Sloane for details.
The MacGregor United Church will celebrate its 60th anniversary on November 4 with details forthcoming. The committee seeks the clock that once hung in the old church to help mark the event and asks supporters to keep the date open.
Nint visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Vern McKelvy include Roy Holtom of Ottawa and Maurice Smith of Beaver as well as Ray Kuran and Dale of Winnipeg. West coast trips were enjoyed by Wilbur Hodge and gatherings with sisters and relatives in Winnipeg Calgary and Brandon. Community notices mention reunions, visits, and plans plus a note on Joe’s Leaf Rapids town centre project and local hospital moves.
Dick Gray of the Alberta Feeders Association warns prime beef could reach 3.00 per pound as feed costs soar. He cites 56 cents to process and bids of 46% cents, saying producers must get 60 cents a pound for finished meat. Alberta Cattlemen’s Commission notes barley up 118 percent, hay 9 percent, silage 90 percent, and interest at 40 percent.
A barber shop in a quirky promotion offers leg shaving with a hot towel and straight-edge razor. Customer Carol Lease, 23, calls it relaxing though costly and time consuming. Barber Wayne Bump, 24, says the joke started two weeks ago with a sign attracting three customers.
The group reports a net profit of 235 dollars from a fundraiser and thanks supporters. They announce bingo on Thursday at 8 p.m. and invite a large crowd and volunteers for workshop work. See you next week.
The St Pauls A C W will meet at the home of Mrs R E Lye on Wednesday Oct 17 at 8 pm Hostesses are Mrs A Stone Mrs A Blaine and Mrs H Weber The U F C will hold a noon luncheon on Wednesday Oct 24 and their annual bazaar on Nov 15
Miss Eva Gillespie congratulates Misses Helen Johnston and Cheryl Reid as part of the graduating class. Austin visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Carruthers and Jim Schellenberg. The weekend brings gatherings with the Meloney and Weber families, trips to Kenora, and multiple calls on relatives in East View Lodge Neepawa and Winnipeg. Additional mentions cover weddings, trousseau teas, and dinners among Gillespie and Humes families and friends from Steinbach Portage and Arden.
Mr. and Mrs. J. McGregor of Toronto visited Mrs. North on Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs. W. Hampton of Okotoks Alberta are visiting Mrs. W. Pennell. Mr. Templer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bodie and family of Portage. Mr. and Mrs. Les McEachern of Nelson BC called on their aunt Mrs. Wallace last week. M. North visiting friends at Flin Flon and The Pas.
Recent winners in the Austin 200 Club draw include Morris Hay of Gilbert Plains Manitoba and Harry Rand of Austin. The event highlights local participation and recognises top performers in the 200 yard contest.
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