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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1974
Page
3
Agricultural note by Vern Baron explains corn silage as a cheaper gain source amid high feed costs. It covers soil suitability, ideal planting dates from May 1 to May 15, row spacing, plant population 22 000 to 28 000 per acre, hybrid selection, seed costs about 6 dollars per acre, planter types, soil testing, and fertilizer needs of 60 pounds of N and 30 pounds each of P2O5 and K2O per acre.
Eva Galespie reports weekend and Sunday visitors to Livingstone area families. Names include Ronald Fehr, Herman Langner, C Humes, Keith Griffiths, Brian Reta, Harry Reid, John Pottinger, Walter Humes, Bill McCaskill, W Harvey, Roy Meloney, Ed Drohomerski, Ron Fehr, Vic Fehr, Glen Fehr, Stan Fehr, Ruth Ford, and Lorna Ford among others from Transcona Arden Brandon and Neepawa regions.
About 100000 acres owned by the Armed Forces at Suffield Ontario will be opened to ranchers for pasture land. Defence Minister James Richardson announced the plan to ease pasture problems caused by harsh drought conditions. At least 4000 cattle are expected to graze on the base starting May 1. The British Army training program on the base will not be affected.
A cluster of social updates from Hartford and Winnipeg region: Brendan Thompson of Winnipeg visited with her parents, Jason Thompson of MacGregor weekend guest, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Peter Enns on their Winnipeg wedding. Harvey Ward of Winnipeg stayed with the Rintouls, Mrs. Phil Ward of Regina visiting briefly. Bruce Rintoul of Winnipeg and C Oliver of Portage visited. Lloyd Maloney family and Laurie Donald family visited Portage and Rossendale areas, Jim and Vera Dickson hosted. Harvey Brydges of Portage joined Tom Rintoul for Sunday supper. Colin Smith curled in a weekend bonspiel in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Preston McIntosh hosted Sunday supper at Murray Burch’s in Bagot. Miss Shirley Ems returned from Tofino to attend the Pete and Gladys Ems wedding.
Austin ratepayers urge municipal council for a planning unit and better utility governance. They warn against outside areas drawing village services without fair shared costs and call for a planning committee to guide growth and finance. They note past mill rates, Local Improvement District burdens, and miscommunication at the February 1974 meeting.
Manitoba received an honorable mention from the International Association of Game Fish and Wildlife Commissioners for its hunter safety training. The award, presented by Joyce MacDuffie of Helena Montana, honors contribution to hunter safety. Manitoba’s program started in 1964 and has trained over 50 000 people including those under 19 seeking hunting licences.
Provincial officials warn large numbers of deer will die from starvation by spring break up in northern Manitoba. Wildlife biologist in Dauphin notes conditions mirror two years ago when many deer starved. Snow depths of 30 inches hinder forage, though some aid programs are being tried.
The M C L yearbook committee staged a spring fashion show in the college auditorium on March 21 to praise contributors and supporters. Prizes were awarded for curling events, and sports teams, such as the gateway league and Festival du Voyageur, were highlighted. Mid term reports, parent days, in service days, and upcoming events at Gladstone and Brandon were noted with calls for parental help and student activities.
Edwards city notices show Easter break travel. Wayne Leoppky visits Merritt by train. The Austin Sportsman dinner plan set for Friday April 28 with ticket availability through hockey coaches and club members. Public meetings include Figure Skating Club April 11 and Chamber of Commerce April 16 at the Community Centre. Good Friday service moves to April 12 at 7:90 p.m. at Austin United Church.
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