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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1967
Page
3
The group of 49 travellers spent seven days and three days at Ormistown as guests of a twin city. Mayor Bruno Beaulieu invited them during his MacGregor trip and confirmed arrangements. They will return to Portage la Prairie at 10 30 am on September 2.
A double ring wedding occurred Saturday August 12 1967 at 4 pm at Austin United Church in Austin Manitoba. Shirley Mae Loeppky daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Loeppky married William Sawatzky son of Mrs Susan Sawatzky and the late J Sawatzky. Reverend W C Robinson of Portage la Prairie officiated. The ceremony featured Gladioli and a colonial bouquet. Bridesmaids wore salmon peau de soie and the gown was white lace over satin with a large bow. The groom was attended by Frank Letheman and Gary Loeppky. The guest list included numerous Loeppky and Thiessen relatives with a reception at Austin Skating Rink Auxiliary Hall. The couple planned to reside in Grand Prairie Alberta after a honeymoon.
Premier Thatcher announced Saskatchewan education spending will total 91 million dollars for the coming school year. The plan marks an 18 million rise over last term and broad government prioritization of schooling, with the Premier calling the expenditure a tangible proof of that focus.
The Austin area scene includes Winnipeg visit anecdotes, a Mitchuk Beatty wedding, skating rink fund meeting postponed to September, and a note of congratulations to Terry Makinson. School reopenings, hospital recoveries, and gatherings at Brandon, Neepawa, and Killarney provide a snapshot of community life with Christ Church ACW planning a silver tea for Sept 30.
Barbara and Carol Bieganski of Anoia visited last week at the Bieganski homes. Several relatives and friends attended social events and weddings in the area including Neufelds in Sioux Narrows and Fritzieys at MacGregor. Sympathy extended to the Bedford family. Sunday school resumes Aug 27. wedding anniversary congrats to E Buchholz on 41 years.
The Stark family reunion gathered at the Herman Stark farm near Hartford August 19 with most members present after twenty years. Attendees included W Stark family from St Catharines, E Stark from San Bernardino, Henry Stark of Butte, Olaf Peterson of Lancaster, Emil Stark of Winnipeg, and others. Several locals and relatives are noted traveling or returning from duties and trips, including E Hounsome returning to Brandon and Harold Jonason taking a western motor trip.
New staff join Clarke Olga Duncan Shirley Moore and E Peck as six classrooms remain in the old elementary school and eight in the new building. Two rooms will be in the Masonic Hall due to large enrolment with caretakers Fred Venn Rollie Grove and Len Lamb. Classrooms receive sanding and painting for a fresh look.
Provincial alums feature pears cherries raspberries strawberries currants gooseberries grapes and nuts. Two classes exist for home gardeners and commercial nurserymen with sections for displays and collections. Prize money exceeds 350 dollars. Prize lists are available from P. J. Peters secretary Manitoba Horticultural Mac as via Manitoba in Winnipeg. The purpose of the fruit show is to promote horticultural effort.
The text notes that smaller farmers, by combining income with skilled help from experienced farmers, can solve most of their financial problems while retaining farm titles. These seasoned farmers’ skills also benefit commercial farmers needing competent guidance on their operations.
Art instructor will be J. Hatcher, Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Winnipeg School Division, leading sessions on creative art relation to other subjects. Music instructor Frances L. Marion, Glenelm School principal, will address teaching methods, choir, instrumental work and rhythm bands.
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