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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1977
Page
2
Bethel Church MacGregor presents a lesson on 1 Peter 3 15 urging Christians to study to show themselves approved and to answer seekers with gentleness and reverence. It emphasizes witnessing, biblical truths as facts, and the role of salt in witness while detailing how to articulate the Christian hope rooted in Christ.
The Rev Richard Condo discusses stewardship from New Testament passages focusing on possession time and personality. He argues the church norm is ten percent, notes deviations to five percent, and urges full personal commitment beyond money. A story about a wealthy donor illustrates sacrificial giving and its meaning to God.
The Portage la Prairie Committee of the Consumers Association of Canada hosted a metric conversion display at Canada Safeway Store. Members answered questions and explained replacing common measures with metric equivalents such as 250 ml for cup and 125 ml for half cup. A metre stick and metric tape were shown along with conversion charts and pamphlets. For more information call 857-840. No further displays planned at Co op Shopping Centre later in February.
In Morden Manitoba agriculture researchers led by Dr John Giesbrecht report corn offers cattle feeding advantages and new market potential. Early-maturing high-yield lines show resistance to stalk rot with seed available in one to two years. Corn silage promises 12 000 pounds per acre, encouraging Manitoba farmers to expand beyond traditional grains. The program taps US and European germplasm to diversify varieties and reduce rising risks of the boom and bust cycles.
The Portage and District Horticultural Society set dates for the annual flower and vegetable show on August 17 and 18. An annual tea and plant sale will be held May 1. The last meeting was a social at Victoria School with film on bees and slides on the Rose Bowl parade. Delegates to the provincial convention in Russell were Mrs Davey and Mrs L Green.
Mrs. Rachael Cochran observed her 78th birthday on February 2 with a family dinner at the Portage Hotel organized by her daughters and grandchildren. Attendees included Ken and June Blair, Vic and Ede Dyer, Ivey McKenzie, Mary Kisslinger of Winnipeg, and numerous grandchildren from Oakville Treherne and Portage area.
OCR listing of morning and afternoon church services for Evangelical Mennonite, Rossendale United, Austin United, Sidney United, St Pauls Anglican, Christ Church Austin, Bethel Church with times for Sunday School morning worship and afternoon or evening services. Names include Rev Hutchinson, Rev Kennon, Rev Dromereski. ride contacts E Lamb and IrS Giles.
Citizens of Portage la Prairie and district supported a CAMR tea held January 29. Convenor Mrs. Dorothy White and Mrs. Judy Nagribianko led the event with guest Mrs. Doug Jones, president of the SAMLA Manitoba division, in attendance. Local lodge ladies staffed bake and grape sale tables while Rev Ken Rentz and others poured tea. ARC industries displayed a table, and decorations were crafted by Mrs. Anne Fempel.
A RCMP report states a horse was destroyed Saturday after a car collision on provincial highway 240 north of Portage la Prairie. The horse suffered a broken leg between the shin and thigh. driver William Brow ridge, 64, of rural Portage, was uninjured. Vehicle damage is estimated at 530. Ownership of the animal is listed as Mrs. J. W. Scott of rural Portage.
A Manitoba school board dispute over free dental care for six year olds prompts calls for resignations of four trustees. Letter writer contends the legislature supports taxpayer funded children’s dental programs and urges trustees to reconsider, consult parents, and resign if needed.
Lions Prairie Manor hosted a busy week with a Monday card party, hymn sing by Bagot ladies, and lunch. Tuesday's bingo was hosted by the Portage Rangers, followed by lunch. Danny Raine entertained on Wednesday, and Rev J Scott led Thursday church service with Mrs Carrie McBride on piano. Friday bingo drew residents and out of town visitors from Dauphin Winnipeg Barrie and Oakville.
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