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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
5
A new executive was formed and officers elected including Rev. Bennett as president and Mrs. Trevor Poyser as vice president. Three pupils attend with more expected after Easter, and a permanent classroom is sought. The group welcomes interested people to the April meeting.
The Manitoba Legislature approved 16 bills on final reading, bringing this session's total to 19 with amendments to 12 existing laws. A new act on care and treatment of mentally disordered persons aims to reduce stigma, per Health Minister Charles Witney.
The Strongfield United church set for the marriage of Elsie Glenda Swanco to Raymond Jack Weber. The double ring ceremony featured Rev. H Mullens with organist Louise MacPherson and soloist Carol Norrish. Guests included 60 attendees and out of town relatives from MacGregor Edmonton and beyond.
The Manitoba fisheries branch reports 2649 affidavits earned master angler status since 1958. Non residents provide one third of affidavits, with Whiteshell north and God's Lake area as major producers. Species tallies show lake trout, pike, walleye and bass dominating, with sturgeon record 119 pounds in 1964.
Hon. John B. Carroll approves a 500 grant to the Manitoba Speeds Skating Association to fund instructional clinics and training for young skaters. The program, begun last year, operates in Winnipeg and St. James with weekly clubs and competitions, with events also at Neepawa Portage la Prairie and Gladstone.
A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Patterson's home celebrated their 25th anniversary with 19 friends. Robert Harvey spoke, a table lamp and cornell rag were given, and a social hour with games and lunch followed. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Don McAfee hosted family guests in Brandon with corsages, a dish set, and a turkey supper.
The Rt. Rev. I. A. Norris, Bishop of Brandon, officiated a baptism for the infant son of Dr. Edmund and Mrs. Ford at St. Pauls Anglican Church on March 21. Eight confirmands were presented by Archdeacon T. A. Wilkinson: Ian McDougall, Glenn Quinn, Jimmie Snaith, Mrs. Louis Quinn, Marlene Alderson, Sharon Nohlgren, Colleen Pogue, and Betty Quinn. The bishop also celebrated Holy Communion as the confirmands received their first communion.
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