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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
4
Classified and local reader ads list rates and deadlines with items for sale such as a Marconi TV a Viking vacuum and several other household goods. Notices include death and funeral ads and job offers. Most entries feature names and contact numbers for local residents and businesses.
Real savings on traps lures and trapping supplies from Hudson's Bay Company Raw Fur Department 235 Princess St Winnipeg Manitoba the new 1973 74 catalogue is now available for mail order shoppers on the listing prompt readers to request it.
Isaac Giesbrecht of Austin Manitoba died September 19 1973 at 71. He was born November 13 1901 at Altona Manitoba and lived in Lavenham and MacGregor before moving to Austin. Survived by wife Lena five sons and five daughters plus siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral held September 22 1973 at MacGregor Summerfelder Church with interment at Summerfelder Cemetery. Card of thanks from family expresses gratitude to friends, hospital staff, and clergy. Birth notice and several community notices follow including sales listings and local notices.
Auction sale schedule listed for Peter's Auction Sales located at 24 Young Street Winnipeg. Sales occur every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. Display includes address and operating times for interested bidders.
Tenders will be received for ten housing units at Austin Manitoba until Oct 5 1973 at 2 PM in the Architect Hans Peter Langes Winnipeg. Deposit for General Contractor plans is 100 dollars. Subtrade plans available from exchanges and local unions. Lowest tender not guaranteed. A Fredrickson Secretary Treasurer Hillview Lodge Inc Austin Man.
Sealed tenders addressed to the caretaker will be received for the Austin and District Community Centre. Separate or combined bids for curling and skating ice will be accepted. Tenders close at 12 noon on Monday October 1 1973. Information from Dan Rintoul or Tom Manns. Rosco Metal Industries and Behlen Wickes granaries also listed with contact Doug Orton MacGregor.
The Canadian Institute of Tractor Trailer Training Ltd at 13 Chipman Street Kenora Ontario issues a notice about appre wrate safety department details. For information call 07 468 3191.
Mrs Mary B Litster who died Monday September 17 1973 at Winnipeg General Hospital was laid to rest Thursday September 20 1973 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Omega Funeral Home. Rev William Whetter Domain Manitoba officiated and Mrs Audrey MacFarlane played the organ. Interment followed at MacGregor cemetery with pallbearers Cecil Manners Sidney Manners James Manson Elmer Johnson Abe Enns and Robert Bob Dryden.
Church notices list Sept 30 services across Evangelical Mennonite East End MacGregor United Calvary Tabernacle Sidney Anglicans and Christ Church Austin. Include Sunday School times morning worship and combined services with contact names and phone numbers for rides.
Readable text notes upcoming arrival on October 15 with special offers on semi automatic conditioners and fully automatic models including a No 2 crystal component. Entities include October 15 and product names.
Allan Briscoe and Jack Nelson of Cold Lake Alberta visited the Briscoe home and Allan’s grandfather in Por tage hospital before heading to Trenton Ontario for a month of study. Sympathy extended to the Lister families on Mrs. Jim Litster’s passing. Several local visits, travels to Winnipeg, Calgary, Moncton, Oakville, Sault Ste Marie and other places are noted along with family gatherings and birthday celebrations in MacGregor and area.
Brent Tomchuk dominated the Central Plains game as MacGregor Mustangs crushed Neepawa 56 4. Bill Nichol added the other major while Ron Amann and Wilf Pilkington shone on defense. The Mustangs seek league success against IRS AMHS next week with home games at the Indian Student Residence.
Mr and Mrs cwarne Rodgers visited Grace Hospital on Monday to help Grandma Rodgers celebrate her 92nd birthday. Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs Howie Rodgers and Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Rodgers. Mrs W Dodge of Birtle spent several days with Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith last week.
A 66 year old unidentified visitor and his 64 year old wife tried a $1 machine after winning $500 the previous night. Ninety minutes and $88 later the machine paid out $1,009 in coins. Harolds Club Controller Philip Griffith gave a cheque for the balance of $64,000. The event is described as the world’s largest slot machine payoff by Harolds Club officials.
The MacGregor Hospital Aid met at Mrs. Marion Barth’s home on September 11 with thirteen members present. Two new members, Mrs. V. McKelvy and Mrs. C. Chant, joined. They discussed an Extended Care Home for MacGregor and planned the Hospital Pantry Shower and tea for October 18. The next meeting is November 9 at Mrs. Bob Barber’s home.
Community notices record September 29 greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hodgins and birthday wishes for Colleen Leckie. Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Bob Schweitz and Herman Schweitz of Portage, with many Winnipeg and area guests attending weekend events and a 25th wedding anniversary at the Fire Place Inn in Winnipeg.
Workshop News announces a rummage sale set for Friday October 5 through Monday October 8 featuring newly donated items. Jams jellies and pickles including chokecherry cranberry wild plum and crabapple are in progress along with remaining turnips for sale. Industry note: agriculture remains Canada’s leading primary industry though it employs under eight percent of the labor force.
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