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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1966
Page
2
The 1965 film slate shows The Sound of Music My Fair Lady and Mary popular in rental reports. Variety notes Canadian U S rentals reach 28.5 million with potential 33 million while The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady post strong grosses. The piece argues many moviegoers seek wholesome family entertainment over controversial or sensational cinema.
A weekend of activities in Edwin includes UCW members at a quilting tree hosted by Mrs. Robert Gould on Friday February 18. Local rink members Patterson Biberdorf Slater and Boak excel in the MacGregor bonspiel while the Edwin bonspiel runs with rink activity and meals for visitors and returning competitors. Birthday greetings are sent to several residents including Olie Boyer Roger Giesbrecht Tammy Beuchler and Mrs. Oliver with a March 4 anniversary for the Coussins.
Mr and Mrs J Rintoul celebrated a birthday at Bruce Rintoul s home and congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs Harvey Ward who marked 40 years married on February 24. Colin Smith returned from Esterhazy for a weekend visit. Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith and family of Firdale visited Hartford, along with Mr and Mrs Mrs J Smith who accompanied Ted Cleaver Allan and Garry to Winnipeg. Neil McDougall and family from Camp Robinson Ontario were home for the weekend with Mr and Mrs W Me von McIntosh serving as pallbearers. Bob Smith received education at Hartford School before moving to Portage la Prairie after his father s death.
Local notice lists attendees at the funeral of the late Bob Simpson in Portage. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Fred Wright, Mrs F Tarr, Mr and Mrs R H Harvey, Mr and Mrs H Kane, G Kane, Mrs R Stratton, Mrs G Ritter, and Bill McIntosh. Alfred Tarr of Portage and Cliff Simpson of South Burnaby visited with Mr and Mrs H Prank. The North Norfolk branch Canadian will meet in the Legion on Tuesday March 1 at 8 pm.
An overview of the International Labor Organization founded in 1919, its ILO tripartite structure, and the International Labor Conference in Geneva. It notes Canada’s long membership, the ILO’s mission to improve living standards, and its global reach with 105 member states and a 20 million annual budget. Also mentions associated agencies, funding, and efforts in social security and vocational training.
NDP leader Russ Paulley charged after eight years in office Manitoba has faced stagnant growth and productivity. He condemned the Roblin government for failing to plan development and to fund public needs, urging an election and outlining an NDP platform focused on public utilities, education, medicare, tax reform, employment, and poverty eradication.
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