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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

7

Auction Notes for Deere Parts and Hydraulics Listing

John Deere AR item priced at 950 dollars and John Deere G at 850 with options at 800 750. Hydraulics cylinders and hoses included in the listing.

John Deere

Homework a Necessity in the High School

A small attendance at the MacGregor Collegiate meeting hears a talk on Homework as essential in high school. Principal Henderson cites one to two hours daily needed for Grades 9–12, stressing proper study space and quiet, and noting homework builds self discipline for further education. The session covers university seminars, officer nominations, graduation planning, and a Manitoba convention report.

MacGregor Robert Douglas Hicks Sid Hay Willam Bodie Henderson Ym.ha Winnipeg G. Hicks Chas Pennell Hom Department of Education Manitoba Teachers’ College Bedford Chers’ College Saskatoon Home and School Canada

Collegiate Chatter Highlights School Dance and Play

A lively rundown notes a spring college dance with the Chord A Boys from Winnipeg and Pete Jackson as emcee, plus plans for a final May 19 event. It urges attendance, mentions a promising pitcher on the scene, and previews Highland Highlights scenery and an Academy Award nomination bid for set design.

Chord-A-Boys Winnipe Pete Jackson

Southend Notes and Local Highlights

Southend notes report visits to Winnipeg with Sharlene in hospital for Sharon? and greetings to Ed Chant on 40th anniversary. Families ONeill Shaw McGregor Lee and Hays visit. Brian Hay recovering from third degree ankle burn. Hospital aid thanks donors for Cox sale lunch. Roy Thompson Hulme families visit. Nicholl welcomes a son born April 25 weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces.

Ars. D. Hodgind Brian Hay MacGregor Hospital Brian Cox Sale Roy Thompson Nelson Hulme Jr Max Nicholl

Burnside Presbytery Pulpit Exchange with Gladstone

On Sunday April 30 a presbytery wide exchange of pulpits will occur Rev Hogman of Gladstone leading the Burnside service at 10 o clock DST and continuing through the summer Last week Harold Brown and family left the district for High Bluff on the Neil Muir farm Birthday greetings go to Linda Hyde Susan Askin Diane Judy Smith Linda Smith and Joyce McKenzie who are taking part in Macdonald fashion show Friday with mothers sponsoring by the Explorers group.

C. Diehl Clarence Troop Rev. Hogman Gladstone Harald Brown High Bluff Neil Muir Diane Judy Smith Linda Hyde Linda Smith Joyce McKenzie Macdonald The Explorers Group

Soviet engineer perfects electronic computer for ship safety

LONDON AP reports a Soviet engineer has developed an electronic computer to reduce collision risks at sea. Using radar, it calculates speed, position, and course of an approaching vessel and displays the course change required to avoid a crash, according to Moscow radio.

London Moscow

Blizzard Drops 13 Inches Snow On Churchill

A Hudson Bay port endured a blizzard described as the worst in 11 years, burying cars and roads under 6 to 20 foot drifts. Winds reached 30 to 49 miles per hour as hotels filled and Fort Churchill personnel were stranded at the town’s mouth of the Churchill River.

Tunaman Hudson Bay Winnipeg Fort Churchill Joint Services Churchill River

Tar Hits Train Teeners Injured

Five teenagers were hurt when their car struck a CN railway diesel locomotive at a level crossing. A 14-year-old girl was listed in serious condition with a fractured skull. The car carried three boys from Red Deer and no Edmonton girls. Driver named as 19 year old William S Oborko.

Dmonton CNR Red Deer Edmonton William S Oborko

Beaver News Highlights Local Visits and Music Festival

Mrs Jack Asimunuson returned from Ontario visiting her mother Mrs Miller, with Niagara Falls and Buffalo trips noted. Portage Music and Arts Festival drew several district attendees. Roberta Stone earned top marks with choirs across classes, while other musicians and singers also praised. Welcomes extended to Rumancik family relocated to the district. Yorkton dry conditions noted with Helmut Pinnish returning from winter in Yorkton.

Jack Asimunuson Miller Amphor. Ont Niagara Falls Buffalo USA Portage Roberta Stone Court Denham Denise Westbourne Doreen Armstrong Gladstone Coone Mull UBL

Aviation Gas Hike Protested by Flying Farmers Manitoba

Brandon Ontario report says Flying Farmers of Manitoba drafted a brief at a weekend meeting protesting Manitoba's aviation gasoline tax hike from 11 to 14 cents a gallon. Delegates argue higher tax will deter air travelers and tourists, urging Premier Duff Roblin to reconsider.

Brandon Manitoba Duff Roblin Flying Farmers of Manitoba

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