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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
5
MacGregor area hosts a long list of weekend guests and frequent travels. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W Gillespie of Macdonald, Rick Palmer visiting his parents, and many others from Winnipeg Regina Steinbach Transcona Moncton and Ontario. Several families travelled to Killarny Otter Falls and Clear Lake.
A. Allyn Rossen of Victoria General Hospital announced last week that a new 300 bed hospital will be built in south Winnipeg after relocation of Victoria General. The Manitoba Hospital Commission and provincial government agreed the commission will build independently, eliminating Victoria General’s 20 percent funding share of the $5.5 to $7.5 million project. The design allows future expansion to 400 beds and includes a nursing education building.
Victoria reports the attorney general ordered authorities to try juveniles charged with traffic offences and minor by law infractions in adult court. Officials say this ends “mollycoddled” treatment and could expose offenders to stiffer penalties and publicity. The move, tested in Vancouver, may extend to liquor offences.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture endorsed the Hall Royal Commission on health services. Directors at their semiannual meeting praised the commission’s recommendations as aligned with farm people’s views. CFA notes since 1943 it has urged an improved health services program. The royal commission urges universal, publicly sponsored coverage for all Canadians.
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker told a barbecue that Prime Minister Pearson seeks an early election to mask government failures. He accused Pearson of provoking Parliament with delays and stated the government has placed little legislation before MPs.
Mrs. Robert Rodgers and Bradley of Beaver along with Mrs. Wayne Wilson and Grant of The Pas visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caskie. Beverley Jean and Patti Birkett drove to Souris for a few weeks holiday with Denner family. Garnet Cairns of Pottage stays with relatives the Duncans. Sunday guests at L. Heselwood included Sid Hay of MacGregor and Donna Hay of Winnipeg. Don Brugger spent weekend in Winnipeg. Rob and Dianne Lindsay and Pat Larson hosted Monday dinner with J. Clark. Don Lindsay returned home after three weeks on the farm. Tom Telford attended the Cairns-Hutler wedding at Baldur. Brian Telford visited Clear Lake with Jim Snaith. Valerie and Shelly Telford attend United church camp at Lynch's Point. Valerie is a reader.
A study group of 16 Manitoba educators is weighing a dedicated terminal course for students not suited to standard programs. Led by Education Minister George Johnson, the seminar will explore course name, grades, entrance, aims, standards, and transfer to junior vocational schools as part of a two year max plan with focus on practical skills.
The note lists numerous weekend visitors from Transcona and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Walter Kreitz Mrs Louis Kreitz Judy and others. Guests came to visit families of Kreitz McDougald Hay Scora and Williscites with trips to local farms and dams and birthdays mentioned for Laura McDougald on August 4.
Agriculture Minister George Hutton argues the Prairie Farm Assistance Act has outlived its usefulness and should be replaced by crop insurance. He criticizes the program’s formula and notes irregularities linked to payments while defending a shift toward more equitable insurance for farmers.
A fire at the 300 room Beacon Arms Hotel in Ottawa killed three people. Among the dead is 64 year old widow Eddie McCormick who stayed at her telephone switchboard to warn guests as flames swept through the hotel last week.
Barbara Marianne Burneski and Henry Chas. Austin wed at Marpole United church on Friday July 10 in a ring ceremony led by Dr. V. Gee enteree. The bride, daughter of Margaret Burneski, wore a lace mantilla over white peau de soie with talisman roses. attendants included Diane Jersak and Melodye Pitman. After the Vancouver Island trip, the couple will reside at 1579 Duncan Drive Beach Grove with out of town guests listed.
The Austin show featured three riders in the S.A.R.C.A event with Del Claypool Clarence Crocker and Glenn Thompson among placers. Gymkhana and chariot races drew crowds from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Chariot heats ran nightly with fast times near 45 seconds for the half mile. Tug of war and announcer Robert Sivertsen from Havre Montana boosted crowd engagement and plans for next year.
The Herald reports a successful Threshers reunion with tug-o-war chariot races and many contests attracting large crowds. Russ Gurr and his Brandon musicians entertained. organizers praise staff and pledge planning for next year. Illustrations on Canadian currency reverse show artist concepts of Canadian scenes.
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