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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
2
A narrator meets Zacchaeus in Jericho who explains his tax collector past, transformation by Jesus, and joy in faith. Zacchaeus recounts how Jesus sought him in the sycamore tree incident, his salvation, and invites the narrator to follow Christ this Christmas season.
Local seniors enjoyed a Monday card session followed by tea and social time at Lions Manor. A December birthday party hosted by the Prosvita Hall Ladies Auxiliary featured Doug Muirhead and Audrey McFarlane with guests including Mrs. Krawetz and Mr. Ritchie. Regular church services, bingo, carolers, and visits by out of town guests were reported, with a note of thanks for ongoing Monday card parties and a forthcoming concert by the Morden mate choir at MacGregor Bergthaler Mennonite Church on Sunday January 9th at 7 30 p.m. The MacGregor Hospital Aid plans a meeting January 11 at 8 p.m.
In an exhibition at Southport rink Broomball Glass and Pizza Place battled to a 2 2 tie. For Broomball Glass Terry Sanderson and Larry Addison scored while Larry Blaylock and Howie Nickels connected for Pizza Place. Referee Gaston Ger mnainy oversaw the contest.
Elm River district notes track Christmas gatherings with the Botterill family visiting Winnipeg for Shawn Botterill’s second birthday along with numerous relatives from Thunder Bay Ottawa Oakville Portage Minnedosa and Portage. The piece catalogs participants across Manitoba Ontario and beyond and mentions a sleigh ride event and multiple holiday visits by extended kin.
Hazel Allan argues January is the time to discuss upgrading the North Railway Street Memorial Hall. She recalls its wartime origin, ongoing wear, and the need for extensive renovations to serve te events, dances, weddings, and regional meetings, urging community support. Dean Frank is credited with the Bashers emblem design.
Christmas Day visitors at Art Sylvester home included Chrissy Sylvester of Portage Jack Blair Don Roy Edwin and others. Laurie Donald and family hosted a party at Loyd Maloney’s Portage home. Visitors also came to Neepawa Manitou Winnipeg Oakville and Winnipeg area. New Year's Eve and Boxing Day gatherings involved Laur ie Donald Herb Donald Oscar Pawley and McCuaig families.
The Poplar Point district reports numerous Christmas and Boxing Day visits from Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Stonewall, Brandon, North Carolina, and other towns. Families such as the Slates, Grains, Bohmes, Humphreys, Littles, Bends, Hextalls, Prefontaines, and Larcombes hosted or joined relatives, with Church notices and well wishes for Mrs. L. Turner.
The text explains applying for CPP disability benefits with a disability assessment that must be severe and prolonged. It outlines how to apply in person or by phone or mail, what personal information is needed, and that medical information may be requested. It details minimum contribution periods across historical ranges to qualify, noting no eligibility if minimums are not met.
Mrs Bertha Watson of Rossendale and Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Fred Orton include Elinor Dennis and family. Andy Beland family of Portage la Prairie visited the Murray households. The Hal Trimble and Harvey Murray families joined in Portage gatherings. Allan Eric and Margo Murray and Jim Murray of Portage were among those at Chas Murray’s home. Jim Murray of Portage spent New Year’s weekend with Chas Murray. The Chas Murray family were all home for New Year’s.
A local page lists church services across MacGregor East End and surrounding towns. RCH Services Evangelical Mennonite Church hosts 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. Worship. MacGregor Rossendale United Church combines services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.. Austin United Church holds 1:00 p.m. services and Sunday School. Sidney United Church offers 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Morning Service. St Pauls Anglican and Anglican Church of Canada also present morning services. Christ Church Austin offers Holy Communion at 1:30 p.m.. Bethel Church MacGregor lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper with B E Metzger. evening service 7:30 p.m. with Chief Ernest Smoke and musicians. Everyone welcome.
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