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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
8
Palmer from St. Catharines Ont captures his second event title in the Dunlop Invitation Bonspiel as 64 Ontario rinks compete. Doug tops the second event with six games won and one loss.
A Letter to the Editor notes confusion over bylaws adopted in 1965 and sections 44 15 68. It warns that motions conflicting with the constitution or bylaws are void even if passed unanimously. The piece cites Roberts Rules of Order and urges adherence to proper procedure to protect the Austin Chamber of Commerce from partisan manipulation and to uphold community progress.
A large business development conference will be held in Winnipeg on January 16, sponsored by the Manitoba industry and commerce department. Industry Minister Sidney Spivak announced in Dauphin and said the event will unite business, industrial and agricultural leaders from across Canada to spur provincial economic growth and detail future plans.
Mary Hill died in Liverpool at age 109, believed to be Britain's eldest person. The obituary notes she passed away Wednesday, highlighting her status as a centenarian. Her long life marks a rare longevity record in the country.
Weekend visitors included Frank and Barry Frank of Russell staying at their parental home. Cindy McGregor, Roy Glover, and Mrs Abe Dreidger celebrate birthdays in December. Glover home hosted Elsie Grove and Harvey Robinson, while Cindy McGregor held a birthday party for eight children last Friday. January correspondent Merna McDougald thanks readers. Nelson Hulme Sr and spouse celebrated 35th wedding anniversary on Dec 27. Sunday supper guests included Reg Abbott and Dale.
The MacGregor Herald will not publish next week as this is the Christmas edition and the last issue for 1967. The next issue will be Thursday, January 1st, with season’s greetings and best wishes for the new year.
Sunday schedules for MacGregor United and Bethel Pentecostal list Christmas services on December 24 including Christmas Eve services. Christ Church Austin By and St Pauls MacGregor show Sunday School and worship times. Rev. listings include MacGregor chargeschurches and a family service note.
The Austin C.G.LT held a vesper service in United Church at 7:30 p.m. Heather Compton led with Karen Christoffer son and Karen Lowe reading scriptures. Elsie Young read the Christmas story The Black Madonna as carols were sung. candle lighters were Elsie Carruthers Lorraine Jones and Darlene Chambers.
Timmy Stone had surgery in Winnipeg Thursday and returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith and Dennis travel to Peterboro Ontario to spend Christmas with relatives. Margaret Ann Rodgers of Winnipeg visited with Howie Rodgers family. Beaver Hospital Aid held a family Christmas party on December 15 with Santa, candy bags, a raffle, and a £47 proceeds. A mixup occurred with men’s toe rubbers. Larry Remancik’s unpaired new rubbers were left behind and responders are asked to notify Mrs. Lloyd Street if they have the wrong rubbers.
Sincere sympathy extends to Mrs. Those Carrothers and family after the passing of husband and others. Mr and Mrs George Bull attended a DommaseKelvy wedding. guests included Mr and Mrs Ron Hotel and Mr and Mrs Dennis Sigurdson. Mrs Mciine visited Westbourne, friends in Pine Falls and Selkirk over the weekend. Winter schedule inquiries encouraged. White Christmas praised as sunlit snow decorates town. Geo Enza, Mr and Mrs King, and family traveled to Halifax for Kenneth Bull’s wedding. Lady Foresters Christmas party with eight tables of sport whist. prizes won by Mrs Kowalchuk, Mrs Chambers, Herb Barton, A Corneillie. a grocery hamper draw concluded the event.
Department of Agriculture and Extension Staff in Carberry send a Christmas and New Year message. Jim Pollock expresses pleasure working in the area and notes progressiveness and cooperation suggest a prosperous future for the community.
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