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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1973
Page
4
Notice outlines charges for unpaid ads, a 10 percent late fee after one month, and applies to non account holders. DEADLINE for classified and local reader notices is Herald Office by Tuesday 1 30 p.m. Death notices charge 60 cents per column inch for funeral notices with photo pricing at $1.00 per column inch.
In loving memory sections honor Sandra Sod and Edward Williams with dates from 1972 and 1964. A series of card of thanks and birthday and wedding acknowledgments follow, including Drellin Garry and Judy Young birth announcements and numerous local sale notices, lost items, and requests for a quiet horse. The page also lists a 1973 birth and multiple vehicle and home item sale ads alongside missing and stray entries from MacGregor and Austin regions.
Co op heater fuel laboratory tested for cold weather performance. Sign up for the Automatic Fill program and never worry about running out. Our oval equipment prevents fuel contamination and keeps you warm inside during cold conditions.
Co op MacGregor advertises grain for sale including wheat oats and barley. Apply Bev Allan at phone 685 2622 or 185 2300 for details and pricing.
The Operating Committee of the MacGregor Community Centre invites applications for the position of caretaker and janitorial services. State salary expectation. Apply by mail by 6 p.m. October 26. Frank Hay, Secretary, Operating Committee, MacGregor Community Centre.
Seperate tenders marked Tenders will be received for construction and electrical and plumbing work on a Gladstone Credit Union fee project. Applies to folio No 1. Drawings available at Austin or Gladstone Credit Union offices. Bids due 5:90 p.m. Saturday November 3. Austin Credit Union Ltd, Austin, Manitoba.
Farmers urged to treat cattle for grubs warbles and lice using Neguron Pouron and Ruelene 25E before the end of November. Denwal Pharmacy and MacGregor Ltd supply these insecticides for farm protection.
Notice announces weekly auction sales by Peter's Auction Sales at 324 Young St Winnipeg and an offer from Hudson's Bay Co Raw Fur Dept to contact buyers by mail. It also advertises employment for a mature person to operate trucks tractors and farm equipment with salaries based on experience at A. A. Kroeker and Sons Ltd Winkler Manitoba.
Mrs s raimer reports Roy Lyall and Sylvia drove to Winnipeg on Sunday. Roy visited the Atkins family in Lariviere Monday. Lorna and George Painter stayed at the E Painter home Sunday. Barb and Bert Crewson of Portage were guests, with Walter and Ellen visiting in the evening. A whist game at the hall Friday drew nine tables. winners were Mrs Carl Portage Roy Patterson Ellen Gould and Bill Painter. next session November 2. Tom Ar mishaw and Ernie Painter visited MacGregor Thursday. Jessie and Nell Painter attended Hospital Sund tea and shower. Brian Pallister of Brandon spent the weekend at his parental home. Reminder UCW meeting at Anne Pallister’s home Monday November 12.
The Pine Creek 4 H Combines held an October 15 meeting at Firdale School with eight members and several parents. Officers are Ronnie McCullogh president, Ross Stewart vice president, Allan Lowe secretary, Robert Smith treasurer, Jennifer Lowe reporter. Members plan to collect used toys for the MacGregor Masonic Lodge for Christmas and invite ages 9 to 19 to join at Tom Lowe’s on November 5.
Sprucedale announces a new instructor, George Shallcross, operating from the old blacksmith shop due to space limits. They will offer sign painting and lawn ornaments. A tea event is set for November 2 at Austin Community Hall with a star quilt raffle donated by Mrs Trevor Poyser to fund enlarging the building. Bingo returns Thursday at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Weekend visitors in MacGregor included Mr and Mrs Sid Hay with F M MacWilliam Stephanie Jones Bryan Hayell and Bruce Hay of Winnipeg J C Lowes of Regina and Mrs G Lowe of Austin They also met Mrs Sparrow en route to Yorkton Sask A hospital pantry shower and tea were hosted in Memorial Hall Mrs Velma Rodgers and Mrs Asta Cairns joined Mrs Sparrow and Mrs M Duncan Mrs Young of Sidney visited with Mrs Tatersall and Mr Templeton Friends of Ron and Audrey Tarr have moved to Box 1967 Merritt BC Sunday visitors to Mrs W Sparrow included Mr and Mrs Stirling Cairns and Mrs Jean McDonald of Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Cyril Palmer recently returned from Welland Ontario visiting Doug Palmer and children Art Leckie returned from a two week West Coast trip Kenneth Wright 4 H member attended Citizenship Seminar in Ottawa October 13 to 18.
Agricultural news notes a P E P program reopens with a winter works scheme limited to livestock buildings. Eligible farmers must certify bonafide status and gross income under 20 000 dollars. Application via Portage Ag Rep office 203rd St NE Albion Hotel Ideal Building. Up to 1000 dollars of labor available for accepted applicants.
The Ladies Aid monthly meeting on Wednesday October 17 had seven members present with devotion led by Mrs Kay Ryz. Lunch hostesses were Mrs Jenny Skeet and Mrs Doris Smith. The annual upper was moved from October 8 to November 2. Mrs Sirrett of Neepawa will show slides of a trip to Africa. Several local residents were noted visiting or returning home from trips, with multiple family gatherings mentioned including the McCullough and Henderson families.
Manitoba Hotel Association urged brewery owner Ben Ginter to retract claims that hotels refuse to stock his brands or provide evidence. Ginter, Winnipeg based Tartan Breweries Ltd owner, warned he may close Uncle Ben Brewery if hotels continue the discrimination. The convention approved a resolution demanding apology or proof and debated other liquor policy changes and loan support ideas.
Mr. Anars of Treherne visited Thursday with Mrs. Booth. Mrs. A Ackerman from Riding Mountain visited her mother Mrs. W Pennell on Saturday. Mrs. F Foster and daughters from Portage were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt of Montreal stayed a day last week with Mrs. Booth. P Temler attended the 16th wedding anniversary of Mrs. and Mrs. Isaac Friesen in Memorial hall on Sunday, with over 100 guests enjoying a program and supper.
A new quarterly journal titled New Canadian Theatre Review will begin publication in January at York University in Toronto. It aims to analyze theatre activities across Canada and will circulate among scholars and practitioners.
A flurry of Sunday and weekend visits features Mr. and Mrs. Kip Piercy of Edmonton with Macaulay relatives, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jake Freizen and family from Lavenham with Bob Schweitz. Other gatherings include Frank, Frizzley, and McDougald households, wedding anniversaries for Scora couples, and birthday shoutouts for Vickey.
Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Wes Thompson included Mr and Mrs Frank Boyachek and Mr and Mrs Trevor Beck of Portage. Friday evening visits at Brookdale included Mr and Mrs Allan Drader and family and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Street and family. Wednesday guests with Mr and Mrs Marshall Turner were Mr and Mrs Murray Cairns of Portage. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Harold Chipowski of Portage. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Rumancik of Fort Qu Appelle Saskatchewan visited Philip and Steve Rumancik. Barry Rodgers of Winnipeg spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs C Rodgers. Mrs Jean Harkness entertained Mrs Olga Harkness and bridge club members of Portage. Alf Graham noted radish and lettuce from his garden on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and Tan visited Jerry Smith in Winnipeg Friday. Mr and Mrs M Turner and family visited with former’s parents Mr and Mrs Alex Turner of Wellwood Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ted Irwin of Edmonton were Monday overnight visitors with Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Street and family visited Mr and Mrs Malcolm Graham at Sladstone Sunday. Mr and Mrs Percy Smith were Karen Smith of Winnipeg, Rick Smith of Wawanesa, and Miss Lynn Robinson of Brandon. Anyone wishing to contribute toward a wedding gift for Larry Rumancik may leave at Beaver Store or Enwall Pharmacy by Oct 27.
Advertisement notes a turkey bingo on November 28 at MacGregor Memorial Hall. Also mentions Sprucedale bazaar and tea on November 24 at Austin Community Hall.
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir introduces a 100-voice division that will debut in CBC Radio's Fall and Winter Series opening concert featuring serious music programs.
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