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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1969
Page
4
Public notice details rates for birth notices engagements cards of thanks in memoriams and death notices it lists minimum charges per word and per column inch deadlines for classified and local reader submissions and mentions a payment surcharge timer.
Obituary announces Clarence Wilfred Lake's death September 13 1969 at Toronto Western Hospital age 47 born August 26 1922 with survivors Joyce Douglas Heather and family in Toronto and MacGregor relatives. A private memorial cremation was held with Rev. Linley. Birth announcement for Mark Stanley James Robinson born September 15 in Portage General Hospital weight 9 lbs 7 ozs to Stan and Carly. In memoriam for Gertie Douma (McKelvy) died September 24 1968 with remembrance by Aunt Elizabeth and cousins. Card of thanks from Murray and Jeanette Hodgins and others for kindness after Clarence’s death. Engagement notice for Constance Evelyn Law to Robert Bryce wedding October 11 1969 in Carberry United Church. For sale misc Lady's bicycle phone 686-2872.
Ladies and gents in MacGregor district urged to build a neighborhood business with fast repeat customer service. Training given, no age limit, meet people who have succeeded. Reply to 10 Con St NW Portage.
Wanted notices invite sealed tenders by October 13 1969 for the most easterly 65 feet of Masonic Temple Lodge property in MacGregor. Tenders require 20 percent certified cheque with balance on title transfer if accepted. highest bid not necessarily accepted.
The Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board will hold hearings at 10 00 am and 2 00 pm on Wednesday October 1 1969 in the Board Room Winnipeg Manitoba. Imperial Oil Ltd seeks a permit for a service station restaurant and sign adjacent to PTH No 1 in North Norfolk RM. Submissions may be made by contacting the assistant secretary at 1075 Portage Avenue Winnipeg 10 or by written submissions in advance.
A 16-year-old, George Agustine Murphy, requested trial by judge and jury on 78 charges, read at a magistrate court session lasting over an hour. Most charges involve breaking and entering with robbery, escaping custody, forcible break after an indictable offence, and narcotics possession. Murphy faces Oct. 23 for the first breaking and entering charge. other hearing dates to be set.
Help wanted advertisement for positions at Lamb's Lockers and Meats in MacGregor. No other details provided.
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker urged prairie wheat pools to seek world markets for Canadian wheat. He said diplomats should discuss wheat sales while negotiating China recognition. He criticized grain elevator profits from storage and said farmers cannot deliver this year’s crop. He called for increased Canadian Wheat Board efforts to sell abroad.
Opposition leader Walter Weir accused the Manitoba government of acting in a high handed manner by moving all bills into law amendments committee. He said the NDP should have informed the opposition earlier about plans to skip other committees this session. The motion by Labor Minister Russ Paulley to move legislation was passed, with Gordon Johnston noting trickery, and Paulley promising other committees will sit after prorogation and report next session.
The Ladies Mission Isana will host a bake sale and bazaar at the Austin Community Hall on Saturday October 4 from 2 30 to 5 p m Proceeds benefit Missions and aid community outreach.
Premier Ed Schreyer said he will ask the Prairie Economic Council at its Sept 29 Regina meeting to study allowing farmers to barter grain. He argued that cash shortages should not bar farmers from necessities and that the economy should not deprive farmers of purchasing power or access to goods.
The forestry director said 378 forest fires in Saskatchewan this year burned 206000 acres, a sharp decrease from last year’s 341000. Merchantable timber losses fell to 1900 acres. young growth burned reached 62000. Three small fires in Hudson Bay area were under control.
Local notes record 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Erickson of Worby, and a flood of Sunday visitors from Portage, Brandon, Winnipeg, and Esterhazy. Attendees include Mayor and Mrs. Lye, Jim Boaz, Jill Armstrong, Betty Jean Hay, and many relatives. obituaries signal Jack Little’s death with funeral attendance listed.
A hillside site on the outskirts of Estevan yielded an unmarked grave with the skull missing and the skeleton of an adult Indian in a folded position. Work stopped and two Regina Natural History Museum staff, including Don Pingert, were summoned to investigate. The school opens next Monday.
Premier W A C Bennett warned BC would secede from confederation if Canada became a republic. He commented after a London forecast by federal State Secretary Gerard Pelletier that reform could occur within two generations. Bennett said such a move would cost British Columbia and expressed a desire to stay in a united Canada.
A Canadian Press survey records at least ten weekend deaths from accidents across Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta. Victims include Emma Fletcher 78 by a Weyburn area farmhouse fire Regina residents Elroy Schoeppe 32 Rusty Brunner 20 and Douglas Fister 17 in separate crashes Alberta victims Paul Gill 31 near Edmonton and Mary Gerlitz 71 in Calgary Cardston teen George Moriyama 17 died in Waterton Lakes area Waterton region deaths also include Winnipeg drownings Herbie Busted 23 Greg Higgins 3 and Florence McLean 18 struck by vehicles on Manitoba and Winnipeg area streets.
East End MacGregor services listed for Sunday September 28 at Evangelical Mennonite Church include Sunday School at 9 45 am and Worship at 10 45 am PASTORAL CHARGE MacGregor United Church offers a combined service at 10 00 am St Stephens United Church Bagot hosts Church School at 1 30 pm and Worship at 12 00 pm This brief schedule notes church and time slots for religious gatherings in the area
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