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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
11
Clarence Pennell headed Manitoba Farmers Union Local 189 as members gathered at the school in Ratac aaeres for the annual meeting. They heard a Farm Forum on CBW then split into groups to discuss The Most Important Functions for a Successful Farm Organization. Groups agreed on most subjects and Ways and Means to keep members interested. Lunch followed adjournment.
The Central Manitoba minor hockey league held an organizational meeting in Austin last Friday. Pete McGregor was named president and Dave Elliott named league statistician. Age limits rise to 13 and under and 15 and under. Sidney plans a 13 and under entry joining Carberry Wellwood Austin Gladstone and MacGregor. Teams play home and home series with each club. A profanity fine of 5 applies to clubs’ executives with ref report. A meeting for players and parents is set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the rink to mark registration.
Mrs E Stienkie of Winnipeg visited the Krietz home during the weekend. Southend Christmas Concert is set for December 20 at 8 p.m. Macaulay district hosts its annual Christmas party December 21 at the Macaulay school with lunch to be brought. Miss F M MacWilliam of Winnipes visited Sid Hay and relatives. Florence and Jean Turner visited their mother Mrs A Turner. Mrs Borozny returned from Winnit after a week with her son-in-law and daughter Harry Peresiuha and family. Jack Romanuk and Donnie of Brandon visited Borozny and Matt.
Britannia chapter LODE appeals for used sweaters in sizes three to ten years and asks donations be left with Mrs. R. Stratton. Winners of the Christmas cake draw were Darr yl Harmon first prize Mrs. Bordon Nichol second prize Ron Wiebe third prize. Proceeds totaled 73 dollars. Gratitude extended to all helpers by H. J. Hampton.
D L Younge, first vice president of the Saskatchewan Farmers Union, told a Saskatoon area meeting that government support is needed to sustain family farms. He cited a decade of farm unit declines and urged a three point plan including targeted subsidies, credit facilities, and an agency to buy and resell farms to young or expanding farmers.
Trouble plagued by illness and accidents hits a four month 15 country European tour. Rick Patterson 18 died after a head injury in Paris. Bill Miller and Chris Crone 19 were injured in a Paris traffic crash. Six boys contracted mononucleosis at a Cologne hospital. Chaperon Donovan Cromie says the trip nearly cancelled.
Women telephone office workers reported loitering men to RCMP. An officer found town council members dispersing after a late session in Rosetown Saskatchewan.
Sportsweek notes Neth and Wir hovering above 30 F as ice remains soft and slushy. High school curling draws 18 events with action pending favorable weather. Brandon Wheat Kings lead MJHL while NHL powerhouses Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks vie for top spots. Stanley Cup holders sit third and Boston finds itself in the cellar. Saskatoon Quakers tour Europe amid foreign ice challenges.
A brief year end note wishing readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The message hints at a return in 1963 with Sportsweek Weekly for ongoing coverage.
RCMP said Sunday organized grain rustlers are stealing about 500000 bushels of unsold grain from unoccupied farms in the Dawson Creek area. Some grain has sat in barns for six years and is worth more than 600000 dollars. Thieves work at night with trucks, but much of the grain remains in good condition despite rot.
The Beaver-Katrime Calf Club met at Katrime school on Dec 10 to discuss the year’s stud program. A whist drive and film show are planned for January 25 in Beaver hall. The next meeting is January 14 at T. Thomason’s tome. members urged to participate in public speaking.
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