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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
3
An outline describes Home Design I covering arrangement, window treatments, color and lighting and Home Design II focusing on slipcovers pillows rugs quilts curtains and beds. Courses require 20 members, start dates depend on the group, and the class is free though hall arrangements are needed. Interested individuals should call the agricultural office at 857-3871.
The Austin district notes an ACW meeting at the Rectory Friday September 8 at 2 pm noting a date change. Local visitors include Mrs W Taylor and family from Brandon, Mrs Ken Malcolm from Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs Ron Hotel, and many Winnipeg, Vancouver and Brandon connections with Jones, Morris, Jones, Beatty, and Bryant families visiting relatives.
Social notices from Pine Creek report a series of weekend visits and arrivals. Guests include Mrs Hugh Mathews of Scollard Alberta and Mr and Mrs Charlie Anderson of Austin, plus Winnipeg and Brandon visitors to the Livingstones and Knox families. Get well wishes go to Miss Hudgena Stewart in Winnipeg General Hospital.
Community updates from Edrans include visits by Mrs Norris, Sandra Tyerman, May Patterson, and families from Bran don Helston Firdale and Pas. The W I tour began August 1 with Lillian Tyerman. A weiner roast at Ken Smiths drew Austin and Edrans youths. Judy Kakowchyk’s shower honored in Edrans Hall followed by gifts and lunch. Albert Schneider hospitalized in Winnipeg. Mayfeld visitors C Martens and John Wielers hosted weekend guests.
The newest labor force figures for the week ending July 22 show fewer workers on short time and fewer full‑time workers affected by cut hours, suggesting gradual industrial recovery. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics data indicate 228000 workers were at partial hours, with 166000 due to weather illness disputes and other causes, while 5.728 million were at work 35 hours or more.
SlacGregor Hospital Aid begins fall meetings at Mrs S R Lamb home on Tuesday September 5 at 8 p m with pantry shower and silver tea plans on the agenda. Anglican Church Women set 8 p m September 7 at Mrs Dennis McKelvy home with hostesses Mrs W Stone Mrs Butterfield and Mrs Fleming
Beav er district social notes report the Crittal Rutherford wedding in Portage on Saturday with Roy Harkness Holly Ross and Mrs Glen Harkness and Shawn in attendance. Local journeys include Wes Thompson Alf Graham to Winnipegosis and Sheila linking with Anne and Dauphin relatives. Sympathy extended to Raymond Birkett and family on Mrs Birkett’s passing.
Mr and Mrs H Pallister and daughters from Carberry visited Lloyd Slater and family. Basil Gould hosted a party with friends. August 24 saw the wedding of Mervin Tait and Evelyn Buchy at Trinity United Church, followed by a reception and dance at the K of C Hall. Pamela Vankoughnet stayed with the Slater family part of last week.
Southend notes celebrate the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolfe on Monday. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Howard and Kevin, while Mrs. L Bueckert and others visited MacGregor, The Pas, and Austin acquaintances. Various local social visits are recorded through the week among MacGregor, Winnipeg, Transcona, and nearby towns.
The Anglican Charen Women will hold their annual Market Day Tea on Thursday September 14 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Lye.
A Sunday schedule shows no service on September 3 and a service on September 10 at 1.30 p.m. Morning Prayer is noted with a cordial invitation. The program includes 9.45 a.m. Sunday School 10.45 a.m. Worship and 7.30 p.m. Young Peoples at the Ast End MacGregor location.
Poole Construction Ltd of Edmonton has been awarded contract number A 1 084 829 for the construction of a 10 classroom school at Aklavik in the Northwest Territories.
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