Wedding and local notices from St Charles region
Southend Macaulay families attended the wedding of Marion’s nephew Wayne Mc Caskill in St Charles on Friday. Sanford Larson returned from The Pas to spend a few days at home before resuming studies at the University of Manitoba. Darren Fritzley visited the Frank home on Sunday. Chris McDonald returned home from hospital and is feeling better. Brian Burton was a Friday late visitor with the McDonalds. Linda and Barbara returned to Brandon with him on Saturday. Belated birthday greetings to Brian Larsen and Brenda Thompson on September 12. Mrs E Lawrence of B C and Bob Sterling of Kenora renewed acquaintances over the weekend. Friends mourn Ken Green who lost parts of two fingers in an accident on the Lynn Snaith farm. Mr. and Mrs. Doug McGregor visited Treherne Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frank
Reid
Darren
Brian McCaskill
Marion
Wayne McCaskill
St. Charles
Sanford Larson
Pas
University of Manitoba
Darren Fritzley
Frank
Chris McDonald
Brian Burton
Wernight
McDonald's
Linda
Barbara
Brandon
Brian Larsen
Brenda Thompson
E. Lawrence
B.C
Bob Sterling
Kenora
Ken Green
Lynn Snaith’s
MacGregor UCW Meeting Seeks Supplies and Luncheon
The MacGregor UCW met in the church hall with Mrs. Mac Harvey leading devotions and Mrs. Helen Dankesreiter chairing the business. A $300 donation to the church board was reported and a supply parcel list issued with a September 29 collection deadline. a noon luncheon is planned for September 29 and a bazaar for November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor U.c.w
Mac Harvey
Case
Helen Dankesreiter
Audrey Smith
Ollie Gibson
Friends of the United Church
Osborne
Neepawa
Canadians Eye Interest in Emigrating to Australia
Canadian inquiries into moving to Australia rise as Australia enjoys full employment and a year round demand for skilled workers. John L. Chapman of the Australian Trade Commission notes a boom, permanent work, and comparable earnings for Canadians, with many young Australians seeking Canadian teachers in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
John L. Chapman
Western Canada
Chapman
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Local social notes from Rossendale and area
Mrs Eileen Henry of Toronto and Mr and Mrs C Henry hosted visitors including Stephen Henry from Portage and F Bowles of Winnipeg during Labor Day week. Several relatives and friends shared visits across Winnipeg, Treherne, Portage, Minedosa, and Holland Beach with news of anniversaries, funerals, school ties, and get well wishes for Henry McGregor in Winnipeg General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGregor
Winnipeg General Hospital
Edrans Ladies Aid Opens Fall Meeting in Eddrans Hall
The Edrans Ladies Aid plans its first fall meeting on Thursday September 17 in Edrans Hall. Community updates note visitors from Winnipeg Wellwood and Vancouver plus trips to Winnipeg New Brunswick and university events, with many local households hosting relatives and friends. A Young People Group from Mayfeld EMMC will show the film In His Steps and serve lunch on Friday September 18. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrans
Sally Wieler
Aid Will
Drans Hall
Andy Schnieder
Lawrence Gregg
Brando
Allen van Tornhout
Winnipeg
John Watson
Miss Lamb
Saskatoon
Charlie
Reta Seaman
Harry Henderson
Ann Henderson
University
John Wieler
Wieler
Austin
Jake Neudorf
Bagot
Mayfeld
Hospital Picnic Honors Staffer At MacGregor Board Social
Approximately 28 members of the MacGregor Hospital Board staff and families attended a Pot-luck picnic at the Sorenson grounds in Austin. Miss Helen Weiler, on the hospital staff for over five years, received a corsage and farewell gift from the staff amid thanks to the Sorensons for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
Louis Sorenson
Austin
Helen Weiler
NDP Members Criticize Dairy Firm Sale to American Beatrice
Manitoba NDP MLA Cy Gonick blasted the sale of Modern Dairies Ltd. to Beatrice Co. as a silent sellout to an American firm. He warned the shift relinquishes a strategic industry and could have been blocked with advance government action. He urged splitting the company or keeping parts under public ownership to preserve Canadian control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Cy Gonick
NDP
Gonick
Dairies
Ountry
Drug Advice From Users Misleading
California psychiatrist Dr. J Thomas Ungerleider of UC warned that rock musicians mystics and former drug users pose as experts and mislead the public with unproven drug claims. He noted frightened public eager for guidance and noted lectures charging large fees while some ex-users still use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. Thomas Ungerleider
University of California
Big Easter A bat can devour many gnats in a night
A bat is described as capable of consuming a large swarm of gnats during a single night, highlighting the insectivorous efficiency of these mammals. The text emphasizes the sheer volume of prey a bat can handle in the dark hours, illustrating its role in insect control.
Spud Diet Can Boost Maritime Cattle Gain
The federal agriculture department reported an experiment at Charlotteown station showing cull potatoes fed to Holstein steers can raise beef production. Dr. K A Winter led a two week transition to a potato based ration with 40 pounds daily early rising to 64 pounds, averaging 2.7 pounds gain per day with vitamin A D calcium and phosphate supplements. 11,000 cattle could be fed to market from PEI’s 140 million pounds of cull potatoes annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritimes
Federal Agriculture Department
Charlotteown
K. A. Winter
Winter
J. H. Lovering
Department
Prince Edward Island
Local Social Roundup From Lavenham Community
Weekend visits and hospital news headline Lavenham reports Ada Kingsbury, Laura McDougald, and Ken Kane among weekend guests at Steinbach. Alf Gheyssens and Jack Henry listed as hospital patients. Lavenham Ladies meet at Mrs Dobbin’s with 10 attendees. Families and friends from Austin, Niagara, Portage and Somerset in town or visiting, including Cliff Blagdon and the Henrys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Aikens
Lavenham
Ada Kingsbury
Laura McDougald
Steinbach
Ken
Bill Kane
Tilley Henry
Rivers
Stan Woodwards
Niagara
Alf
Jack Henry
Winnipeg
Alf. Gheyssens
Portage Hospital
Cliff Blagdon
Sid Martin
Sam Henry
Sid Newton
Paul Thebenot
Somerset
Man
Study Urges Open Farm Machinery Testing and Public Evaluation
A royal commission study calls for manufacturers to publish trial results on farm machines and for universities and government to run local tests. Dr. Donaldson says farmers lack usable data, and open testing could save up to 30 million dollars annually across Canada by cutting fuel and repair costs and improving equipment sizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission On Farm Machinery
Graham F. Donaldson
Wye College
University of London
England
Clarence Barber
Royal Commission
Donaldson
Barber
University of Manitoba Economics Department
R. Donaldson
Federalgriculture Department
Agriculture Geen Jow
Donald
Son
Canada
Beth Slater Attends Ex-Service Women's Reunion in Winnipeg
Edwin by N. Painter notes Beth Slater traveled to Winnipeg last week for the exservice women's reunion. Sympathy is extended to the F Allan and Garrioch families in their recent bereavement. Wishing Mary Nichal a speedy recovery while a patient in Portage Hospital. Sincere sympathy to the Fred Nichols and Middlemass families in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
N. Painter
Beth Slater
Winnipeg
F. Allan
Garrioch
Mary
Beer in Stands Considered at Winnipeg Stadium and Arena
Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation seeks permit from Manitoba Liquor Control Commission to sell beer in the stands of the Stadium and Arena for football hockey and baseball games. Current rules allow beer only in a special room at the Arena. If approved, beer would be served in Woounce plastic cups at 50 cents and patrons could not take cups to seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Oiling Eggs Could Boost Canadian Egg Prices
The Agriculture Department urges oiling eggs at lay to preserve albumen quality and storage life. Studies from Agassiz BC show higher albumen quality improves appearance and grading, potentially increasing farmers’ revenue by over $1 million annually through regular oiling using light oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Agassiz, B.C
Poor housing in West Germany lacks baths and toilets
AP dispatch reports that 35 percent of West Germany's 20,000,000 houses and apartments lack baths or showers. The housing ministry adds that 20 percent of dwellings have no indoor toilets, with 25 percent of those built in the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOM (Ap
West Germany
Housing Ministry
Funeral Costs Queried in Manitoba Investigation Request
Winnipeg city council will seek a Consumer Affairs Ministry probe into Manitoba funeral costs after a B C resident paid 31 081 to bury a relative. The letter cites 389 for the casket 475 for standard services 14 for transportation and 50 for opening and closing the grave. Alderman Joseph Cropo noted his firm’s most expensive service at 2 300 and the cheapest at 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Ben Hanuschak
Manitoba
British Columbia
Ald. Claydon
Joseph Cropo
Cropo
Pension Premium Going Up 1974 Canada Plan Ceiling
The Canada Pension Plan maximum yearly premium will rise to 172.80 in 1974 from 169.20, due to a 2 percent cost of living rise. The maximum pensionable earnings will increase to 5,400 from 5,300 for 1971. Employed contributors’ maximum contribution climbs to 86.40 from 84.60, with self employed earning at least 5,400 paying the full premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Pension Plan
Department of Internal Revenue
Wishart's Service Radiator Repair at 8th St and Sask Ave
Wishart's Service, phone 857-5468, formerly Wilman Motors, offers radiator repair and auto service at the corner of Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue in the West district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishart
Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave
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Treherne
MacGregor
UCW Meeting
Rossendale News
Eileen Henry
Toronto
C. Henry
Stephen Henry
Portage
F. Bowles
Winipeg
A. Vigar
Edith North
Winnieg
J. Crocker
Marvin McCallister
M. Watson
Edith Good
South Rossendale
C. Watson
Minedosa
D. ‘Peasgood
L. Bieganski
Anola
W. Armstrong
F. Tait
H. Pratt
Kimmy
G. Finnie
R.’ Moffat
Holland
Fred Smith
Agnes Hutton
the Smiths
Bob Hutton
Vyonn Watson
Ken Smith
George Moffat
Carberry
Art Wright
Wellwood
Ernie Dahlmer
Donna Smith
Alfred Black
N. Walker
Rapid City
Wm. McCullough
Clara McGillop
Vancouver
New Brunswick
Raps
Lavenham News
Boatniks
Disneyland
Ag. Dept
Leonard H. Claydon
Murray Lamb
Pete McGregor
Hiway
McGregor
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