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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
1
A subscriber notes the Chamber of Commerce definition as a voluntary group advancing civic progress and sound government. It urges a balanced action program, strong leadership, and organized committees to drive community growth, stressing local competition and personal involvement.
Friends honor Mr and Mrs Dennis McMahon and daughters at a farewell social in MacGregor Church Hall on August 23. Flowers and gladiolas decorate the hall as the family prepares to move to Hamio ta. Guests present cottages set for the couple and a coffee table from local friends. Girls receive gifts from Jean and friends.
The village of MacGregor unveils its Centennial Park as a public space north and east of Norfolk Manor. Work began last winter with clearing and shrub removal, then summer scrubbing and grass mowing. Trees provide shade, and the park now features picnic tables swings slides and children's play equipment. Local citizens may plant flower gardens next spring. Officials aim for an official fall opening and invite residents to use the park for picnics and gatherings.
Fall weather holds steady with temperatures in the 30s and no rain. Farmers report ideal harvest conditions and expect most grain stored soon as crops look very good. Labor Day holiday. schools reopen Tuesday. Local homes see progress and new offices planned by Manitoba Telephone System. dial phones expected. Centennial park near opening. town activity picks up with political talks and agricultural society meeting next Tuesday.
Harvest operations are active across MacGregor with wheat and barley yielding well. Crops described as excellent, with some No. 1 wheat, strong color and weights, and regional progress in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Oats and flax remain to be harvested, potato acreage to start mid September. Alberta shows brighter early results with 19 percent of wheat cut and five percent threshed.
Ducks hunters in AManitose can now bag eight ducks daily and hold 16 in possession, up from six and 12. Canvasback and mallards remain limited to two daily and four in possession. Waterfowl seasons vary by latitude, with mallards starting September 22 or October 2 depending on zone, and running to December 2.
Racing fans packed Salt Plains Raceway on No 4 highway near Woodside last Sunday as 22 cars competed across multiple events. The hot dry weather kicked up heavy dust and several spills occurred, with entrants from Portage Brandon Neepawa Westbourne MacGregor Austin and Gladstone taking part.
Over 75 friends gathered in the Austin United Church lower room on Friday August 25 to honor bride elect Judy Compton. Corsages were given. Judy rode to the honor seat under an arch with her mother Mrs. K Compton and groom’s mother Mrs. Percy Ewen present. Gifts and a table exhibition followed. Patricia sang Dear Heart as lunch was served by hostesses led by Mrs. Roy Snaith and others.
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