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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
3
The Austin Snow Blazers held their first meeting at Austin on December 14 with 14 members present. Dan Rintoul was elected president for 1970, Roy Snaith vice president, and Clifford Chambers secretary treasurer.
The Austin Chamber lists officers for 1970 with Cecil Jones as President by acclamation and Roy Snaith as vice president. Councillors include W. Morris J. Dun tan P. Ewen G. Hay H. West man A. Corneillie H. Short ridge R. G. McFarlane and C. E. Sole continuing as secretary treasurer C. E. Cole.
A Canadian study proposes converting the Post Office into a Crown corporation to create a more dynamic, commercially oriented outfit. The 190 page report, funded by $250000 and six consulting firms, projects 3500 million in annual deficits unless changes are made and envisions substantial rate increases by 1979 to 1995. The plan notes 48000 employees and a payroll-heavy budget, with a goal of operating costs covered by revenues and at least eight percent return before taxes.
The Manitoba Horticultural Council will convene its second annual meeting December 18 in the Agricultural Building auditorium at the University of Manitoba. Prof. Ken Clark will report on irrigation research. D Graham of Green Giant will discuss vegetable processing as part of a broad agenda on the vegetable industry. A rural community affairs TV series Your Community Tomorrow will run January and February 1970, produced by the MDA with CKX TV Brandon CKSS TV Dauphin CJAY TV Winnipeg and others, covering regional development conservation youth recreation education trends senior citizens Manitoba natives and rural business with weekly half hour programs.
Betzy and Ro report exams at M C L have slowed activity with marks due after Christmas. The Glee and Drama clubs will perform at tomorrow night’s Community Concert promising a show worth seeing. Also note hot drink at Rainbow Inn and news of Gayle Clark signing a no cut contract with the girls basketball team.
A Toronto department store confronts a string of thefts as a woman attempts to exit with a large clothing box and later wears multiple unpaid items. Detectives and police confront the suspect after alarms trigger three times. Police note theft losses in Canada reach about 600 million dollars annually.
McMaster University pediatrician Dr William Feldman warns that children differ from adults in drug absorption distribution and clearance. He cites teeth mottling from tetracycline and higher jaundice risk in premature babies treated with sulfonamides, urging cautious prescribing and more research.
Gordon Thomason of Winnipeg spent the weekend at his parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wright and sons were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnston of Pine Creek. Miss Belle Thompson of Victoria B C is spending the holiday season with the Charles Rodgers family. Mr. and Mrs. Ferg Cook and Michelle of Winnipeg were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Beaudin. Mr. and Mrs. Wallewein and family of Benson Sask are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. P. Rumaneik and family this week.
Two Bell Canada spacers inspecting a telephone manhole uncovered a bootlegger’s still and gear. Keith Cuthbert and Elgin Wooder found a wooden platform, distilling coil, copper setup, burner, lamp, candles, potatoes, torch, and extinguisher. The device had run for about a month before discovery.
Wishart's Service Patey Peer, formerly Wilman Motors, offers radiator repair and auto service from the shop at Eighth Street and Sank Avenue, West.
Austin notes mild weather lifts Christmas spirit as Cyril plays music daily. Mr and Mrs Paul Unrin depart December 15 for Tucson Arizona. Mrs Walter Bodnarchuk back home from Carberry hospital and improving. Portage guests include Mrs M Lamb and family, Eastern Star visit. Christmas service December 21 at United Church with 10 am service time kept. children program and film at 8 pm. Reg MacFarlane and family greeted by George Bull's family. Senior Citizens thank Lions Club for hospitality on December 6.
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