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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1969
Page
4
Classified listings and notices including sale items from Vulcan boiler and motors to furniture and houses. Several local contact numbers in Killarney The Pas Gilbert Plains and surrounding Manitoba towns are listed for inquiries and sales.
Mrs Minnie Floate aged about 84 died October 18 1969 at Easton Nursing Home Winnipeg She was born April 28 1885 in Ticehurst Sussex England came to Canada in 1922 married George Floate in MacGregor Manitoba They lived in South End then MacGregor 1929 moved to Winnipeg 1948 active in United Church Salvation Army predeceased by husband 1934 Survived by son Norman Saskatoon Saskatchewan two daughters Dorothy DuGray Winnipeg Edna ne MacGregor nine grandchildren Service held October 21 MacGregor United Church Rev Ritchie officiating Interment MacGregor Cemetery Trimble Funeral Chapel Portage la Prairie in care of arrangements Honorary pallbearers Ed Chant Fred Venn Pallbearers Albert Wark Duncan Lamb Glen Hughson Nelson Hulme Sr Harvey Jones Earle Anderson
Mrs Margaret E Manns died October 23 1969 in MacGregor Hospital a long time Firdale district resident born April 27 1882 in Romney Marsh England she came to Canada in 1902 married to Ted Manns later lived in Carberry then Norfolk Manor Nor folk Manor Carberry Manitoba funeral held October 25 1969 at St Agnes Anglican Church Carberry Reverend Wm Bailey conducted service. Florists J Manns Wm McCullough J Thomas Wm Critchlow J Watson and K Smith pallbearers R E Skeet H C Hughson R G MacFarlane Wm Munro A H Manns H J Manns interment in Carberry Cemetery.
Briscoe Clinton and Sandra announce the arrival of their son Kevin Todd on October 17 at Moncton New Brunswick weighing seven pounds. Grandparents listed include Jack and Phyllis Hill and Hugh and Winnie Briscoe. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for kindness, flowers, and sympathy after the death of Mrs Floate with thanks to Rev Ritchie organist choir pallbearers lunch providers and Trimble Funeral Chapel.
A collection of thank you messages from MacGregor and Winnipeg area residents expressing appreciation for gifts cards visits and hospital care. Names include Don and Grace Polinski J Painter Jessie Painter M Nichol matron Hughina Shaw and P H Peters with mentions of hospital parties social events and community support.
A mixed one page ad listing items for sale including an International grain crusher priced at 40 dollars and Hereford Angus calves by Roy Leckie, a two bedroom house in MacGregor for sale, and various notices of memorials. It also includes help wanted ads for a service station manager and farm workers, plus a date stamp noting 1969. The notices mention contact numbers and addresses in MacGregor and Roblin Manitoba.
For sale items include 1500 hay bales and 30 stock cows listed by Harry F. Friesen Box 189 MacGregor. Also for sale an 11 year old electric range and assorted household items by Gerald Markin 685 2641 after 6 pm. New move away homes with 2 or 3 bedrooms and large kitchens visit display at Newton Manitoba.
A whist drive to benefit Hospital Aid will be held at the Manor on Thursday November 6 at 8 p.m. Proceeds support MacGregor 4-H Club Christmas bake sale plans underway. Volunteers asked to donate articles for UCW parcel at week end.
Transportation minister Joe Borowski seeks a meeting with federal officials to discuss Manitoba roads on Indian reserves, focusing on a dangerous eight mile gravel stretch into Fort Alexander near Pine Falls. He plans to press Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chrétien for action as over 200 local children were kept from school due to road conditions.
Conservative Leader Robert Stanfield denounced the throne speech as a stalling device failing to address poverty and alienation. He told reporters the Senate read outline by Governor-General Roland Michener was a record number of pious platitudes and betrayed the 1968 Liberal mandate.
For sale listing includes a 10 hp General Electric motor with 4.4 inch belt pulley drive, Tap and Gurney range, 75 ft and 48 ft lengths, 1 inch wire cable, mahogany kitchen suite, and leather chairs. Contact H. Brandt at phone 685 2425.
MacGregor area residents hosted guests from Cold Lake Winnipeg Bel l ey and Kenora over the weekend with stopovers in Winnipeg and Chilliwack. Norman Ardagh of Morden joined his parents in MacGregor while Fred Lear of Carberry, once a Regina radio announcer and brother to Art Sear, was reported dead.
Loblaw Groceterias Alberta stores began removing cyclamate containing foods and drinks under district manager William MacKenzie. The action covers diet soft drinks jams jellies desserts ice creams and canned fruits as Health Minister John Munro orders a gradual end to cyclamate use starting November 180.
East End MacGregor services on Sunday November 2 include 9.45 a.m. Sunday School and 10.45 a.m. Worship. MacGregor United Church combines at 10.30 a.m. St Stephen's United Bagot offers Church School at 1.30 p.m. and Worship Service at 2.00 p.m.
Rev A J Hall of Bethel Church MacGregor leads Sunday School at 10.00 am and Worship at 11.00 am A combined United Fellowship Rally follows at 7.30 pm at Austin Community Hall with preaching and fellowship activities planned.
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney reveals no service for three Sundays from November 2 to 16. Everyone is invited to attend the Sunday evening United Fellowship Rallies at Austin Community Hall at 7 30 p m.
Minister S. N. Stately leads a Sunday service at Austin United Church on November 2 at 10.00 a.m. with worship and Sunday School. Everyone welcome.
The Manor Whist Club held a October 21 meeting to organize for the 1969-70 season. Officers appointed include President Mrs. Stinson and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Jeffries, with committees for cards and lunch and additions noted. Returns of the past year were satisfactory, with proceeds of the first whist drive going to Hospital Aid.
Sunday evening visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Doug McGregor included Mr and Mrs Sid Hay of MacGregor. Mr and Mrs Bob Douglas and Lyle attended the University of Manitoba function on Thursday evening Oct 23 where Edwin Rennie Douglas received his Bachelor of Education degree. Congratulations Rennie.
A radical group led by Prof. Melville Watkins seeks a full debate on its manifesto at the New Democratic Party policy convention in Winnipeg October 28 to 31. The resolutions committee agreed to allow a wide open hearing next Thursday at the convention site, with a more moderate council document also due for debate. If the Watkins plan is rejected, supporters hope the party shifts left, while officials aim to preserve a moderate image ahead of the 1972 election. The manifesto calls for strict limits on foreign takeovers and extensive public ownership to curb American economic dominance.
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