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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
2
The mid April unemployment rate fell from 7.5 percent to seven percent, yet darker trends emerge. The hard core of long term jobless grew to 68,000 in March, reflecting enduring hardship among middle aged workers as prices and industry shifts curb reemployability.
The Rossendale column notes numerous visits and social events around families from Rossendale and nearby areas. Highlights include weddings, anniversaries, and travel to Clear Lake and eastern Canada. School reopenings are announced with staff assignments and dates, plus a planned 4H garden club event and a forthcoming fowl supper.
Bishop Stephen Bayne, now London executive officer for the Anglican communion, says Protestant church union in North America could occur within ten years. He notes Protestant Roman Catholic union may advance faster than expected and cites early Anglican talks with other Protestants globally, predicting Pakistan union next year and Africa soon.
The wedding of Wellwood daughter Miss Kevegeily-Medes to Melville Leonard J. Kennedy of MacGregor drew 109 guests to Wellwood Community Hall. The ceremony featured organ music, a bridal gown of sheer organza, and a bouquet of sweet heart roses. Out-of-town guests came from MacGregor, Portage, Winnipeg, Killarney, Neepawa, Brandon and more.
The MacGregor United Church announces the start of Sunday school for all ages. A unified service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday September 8 in the church sanctuary with children sitting with parents until after the story and hymn.
The Retail Merchants Association of Saskatchewan proposes a royal commission follow on tax reform. It urges cutting personal income tax 7 15 and 24 percent over three years and reducing corporation tax 5 percent yearly for three years. It calls for full tax exemption for marrying couples in their wedding year and new tax free reserves for business plus expanded retirement saving allowed for workers. It also seeks a 10 percent cut in tobacco excise taxes. Projected savings would reach 156.6 million in year one for personal taxes and 469.9 million by year three, with 65.2 million saved by corporations in year one.
Phat Patterson and Raymond Putnam united in a double ring ceremony at MacGregor United Church in August. The bride daughter of L. B. Potter, groom son of R. H. Putnam of Bowsman Manitoba. Ceremony included Lohengrin Wedding March and a sing of Wedding Prayer. Reception for about 100 at Memorial Hall. They plan a short honeymoon and will reside in Thompson, Manitoba.
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