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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Page
6
Marguerite Mogat discusses a new circular Velcro fastener replacing hooks and eyes and buttons. The prepackaged, multiweight fasteners suit cuffs, collars, children, the handicapped, and sportswear, with an easy peel adhesive for test placement before sewing.
The British Columbia agriculture office appeals for truckers to haul hay to interior farms as drought drives grass shortfall since 1908. Government aid covers freight balance up to 15 dollars a ton after farmers pay 5, hay costs reach 65 to 80 dollars a ton, with worst impacts in Salmon Arm and Armstrong areas.
The Rideau Canal was constructed in the 1820s through Ottawa as a military project to create a waterway between Montreal and Lake Ontario, bypassing the St Lawrence River. This engineered route provided a strategic link and altered regional transportation patterns.
Boeing's Winnipeg facility becomes fully Canadian staffed as Paul Limerman, the last American, leaves for Washington. The $3.5 million plant, opened two years ago, trains locals in plastic parts production for jets 747 737 727 707, with flexible hours, no time clocks, and a three day weekend biweekly.
A grade 3 Toronto teacher voices doubts about switching from imperial to metric in early grades. The article notes provincial workshops, a planned 1974 start, cost estimates, and publisher hurdles as Canada plans a nationwide metric transition.
Southend-Macaulay war and Portage visitors plus Oak Point guests gathered with Schweitz and family. Roy Glover’s guests included Stella Glover, Jean Henry, Jack Hemming, Sybel Jefferies, Lillian Pennell, Bill Anderson and Jerad. K Larson hosted J Merenchuk of Lavenham. Birthday wishes go to Bill Hulme on August 25 and Joelle Wolfe on August 28. Families from Winnipeg and Vancouver visited Pennell and McGregor, while Leoppky and Snaith hosted a wedding dance in MacGregor on August 18. Scotch Collie puppies are available by phone.
The Alberta Wheat Pool reports rainfall last week eased dry conditions in southern Alberta but added moisture in central and northern districts. Some areas saw up to six inches, while harvest delays occurred in central regions. Harvesting in southern areas proceeds with swathing planned within 10 to 14 days. crop conditions lag behind last year with wheat 87 percent, oats 91, barley 88, rye 85, and rapeseed 90 percent of normal.
The interim federal policy on feed grains faced strong pushback at a meeting of federal and western Canadian officials. Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw led the opposition, with Deputy Minister S. B. William noting disappointment. Saskatchewan and Alberta officials signaled resistance as well, while British Columbia declined comment. William stressed the policy’s aim to shift control from the Wheat Board and address eastern livestock price complaints, promising a fuller policy next year.
Winnipeg city council approved a 1S percent rise in welfare payments to boost food bills, effective next month. The increase raises the monthly allowance for adults over 19 to $41 from $36, reflecting a 19.3 percent rise in food costs over the past year. The city will cover $72,000 of the increase while the provincial government pays the balance.
A Hungarian rider and his wife caused a fatal chain of road crashes in West Germany when a horse drawn cart veered into oncoming traffic after the cart driver fell. A French tourist vehicle collided with the drifting cart, killing the cyclist the car driver and two French tourists.
Thieves stole a bag of bank cheques from a post office night deposit box and burned it in a remote town area. About $40,000 in cheques were taken, with duplicates allowing partial recovery. Visitors who cashed July cheques lose the funds, totaling roughly $29,315.95.
Mrs A Muller of Calgary and Mrs Hemingway of Swift Current visited Monday night with Mr and Mrs Al Raham. Mid week visitors included Mrs Isabelle McLachlan Calgary Mrs Dorothy McLachlan and Pat Portage and Mrs Norma Graham Brandon. Dale Brown Winnipeg visiting with her parents Roy and Mrs Harkness. Sunday supper guests Brenda Harkness Janice Brawn Ray Butterwell all of Winnipeg. Brenda Harkness accepted as saraman in Winnipeg. Ken Green and Dodd Winnipeg weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Robert Rodgers. They spent Sunday at Clear Lake with Charlie and H Rodgers family. Rick Smith returned to work with the Telephone at Brandon after two weeks holiday.
Mrs Edna Botterll and ob of Newton were Sunday visitors at the R Culbert home. Mrs Florence Peasgood and children of Minnedosa visited the C Watson home. Mrs C Halliday and family are with Jim in Calgary. Barbara Bieganski of Anola is holidaying with Leo Bieganski. John Tunski of Portage visited the L Bieganski home. J Wattt and family from Transcona were guests of J Tomchuk and family. They spent Sunday at Delta. Bradley and Kimberly remained at the farm. Gerald Frizzley and Kyle visited the Frizzley and Frank families during the week. Bertha Watson and grandsons Jeff and Scott and Mrs R Frizzley and Darr en spent days at Lynch's Point. Wedding anniversary greetings to August celebrants. Harvest is underway with good weather. Mrs R Frizzley and Mrs Bertha Watson attended a trousseau tea for Miss Joy Simpson, bride-elect of Aug. 4, at Mrs H Simpson's home in Portage. Margaret Watson visited Bella Hird, Cam Halliday visited Ninette.
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