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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
6
A local club invites families to the Jan meeting while forming a book committee. Members on the committee include Wilma Ritzer Betty Jean Hay Gall Clarke and Jean Pogne Ako who spoke on "Three Kinds of Ducks" and "The Royal Tou prenda Harkness" respectively.
Homemakers Corner offers tips on selecting lead-free toys with sturdy construction and age appropriate features. Emphasizes checking labels, avoiding small parts, and steering clear of dangerous items like air rifles and flaming or electrical toys for various age groups.
The CBC Prairie TV Network will air the regional short course This Business of Farming from Jan 4 to 8 each weekday morning. It features 25 provincial federal and university specialists, farm on site scenes, and discussions on farm management and economics led by economists from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. The 1965 series aims to surpass last year’s 125 000 farm viewers.
A weekend fog in Vancouver B C caused one death in a rented airplane crash and dozens of traffic collisions including a 19 car pileup with $20,000 in damage. Roger Ernest Duggan 30 of West Vancouver died when his plane struck a tree near Bowen Island in heavy fog. Police described one of the season’s heaviest fogs closing flights at Vancouver International Airport and numerous incidents with 39 accidents and 16 injuries on Saturday. Joseph Campbell 48 remained hospitalised after being dragged 250 feet by a fleeing car in the same fog.
The article notes Perry Como's debut single Goodbye Sue was recorded in 1943, two years before his breakout hit Till the End of Time, marking the start of his recording career.
A solicitor listed as HLA LYE QC LLB advertises the sale of a residence in MacGregor Manitoba. The notice includes a P O Box and contact details for the solicitor.
Wednesday hospital report mentions Mrs. Donald Currie at Portage la Prairie. Edrans school held a well attended hall meeting. Harvey Schneider, Clarence Moore, and Johnny Vanderhorst named for lumber, wiring, and heating tasks. Curling rink committee formed to prepare ice for bonspiel. Ladies served coffee and lunch at a fundraiser. A Christmas bazaar and rummage sale supported the hall with quilt draws won by Donald Patterson and Mrs. Garth Manns. Sidney, Firdale, Pine Creek helpers thanked. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seaman visited Winnipeg on Friday.
The 1964 earthquake jolts a 000 square mile area in Alaska near Kodiak and Anchorage, producing ground subsidence of two to six feet.
The Firdale Norfolk 4 H Cub News reports the second Fir dale school meeting held on November 25. Plans for the year include a February Valentine dance with proceeds to the Berans Hall building fund and Christmas boxes funded for four district elderly residents. Next meeting set for January 20 with club reporter Mary McMillan.
Scientists propose deep sea food storage using the oceans as vast refrigerators with stable, cool temperatures. The concept envisions placing climate controlled containers in deep water to preserve perishables.
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