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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1970
Page
5
Timely Topics by Joan Butcher promotes a six week course in MacGregor starting March 9 led by Onalee Rudd on home design. Sessions cover design basics furniture arrangement color lighting and accessories. For more information contact Mrs Alice Drader at 685 2862.
The Austin News excerpts condolences for S N Stately and Dorothy's loss in Winnipeg, notes visitors like Mr Walker and families in Miniota, Westbourne, and Saskatoon, and reports on church services, A.C.W. meeting, hockey wins, and local events. Attendance at gatherings in Masonic hall, outings, and upcoming carnival on March 7 are mentioned along with spring weather optimism.
The February UCW meeting at Mrs Art Sylvester’s home set final wedding catering plans, distributed sewing material, and heard Dr McClure’s record. Gifts were exchanged for Mrs John Nicoll’s England visit as Mrs James Watson spoke for the group. Nearby residents visited Winnipeg and Edmont on holidays, with social and club activities noted.
The Beaver Beef Club Bonspiel on Saturday February 14 saw Jamie Brecknell take first in the first event with Jim Rumancik and Marilyn Hulme placing second and third. In the second event Larry Schroeder won, Ian Nichol second, Dean Fleteh am third, and Rodgers fourth. reporter thanks all helpers.
Mr Dickson went by bus to Blrose Saskatchewan for the funeral service for his mother on Friday. Sympathy extended to the Dickson family. Tami Rintoul spent the weekend with Laura McDougall at Lavenham. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs T Rintoul included Mr and Mrs G Cleaver and family of Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs A Gourley Brenda and Cathy Chepil spent Friday in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs S Thompson and Mr and Mrs R Thompson attended Mr and Mrs Tarrs 40th anniversary and later had supper with Mr and Mrs C Fust. Mr and Mrs J Rintoul visited Eldon Rintoul at Treherne on Saturday. Mrs D McDougall and Laurie returned home after visiting for three weeks at Toronto.
Mrs. Freda Tyerman's sister Mrs Bruce McMillan and mother Mrs W Mohr of Winnipeg visited this week. Forest visitors included Ron Fitzsimmons family. Centennial reunion planning by Deer Range committee held at Stan Ryz home. Stan Ryz to Pinawa to visit relatives. Len Baldunas Tisdale guests at Zamatis. Petersfield visitors at Zamatis parental home. Ben Wiebe family hosted Winnipeg guests. John Wiebe hosted by Robert and Phyllis Giesbrecht Rossen. Brandon visitors Steve Belous Arlene and Jim Belous.
Sprucedale Workshop invites residents to a bake sale and tea on Friday February 27 from 2 to 3 30 PM at the workshop in Austin. Weather permitting, home delivery is available in Austin. The library offers Manitoba books for all ages until June and costume requests for carnival costumes are welcome. Edith Chant facilitates crafts and decorations including tulips, houseplants, Centennial signs, and lawn ornaments.
The MacGregor Figure Skating Club will hold an ice revue on Thursday in March at the Wat. Further announcement will follow.
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