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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1975
Page
2
A rural Portage blaze called at 9 a.m. damaged the home of W. J. Lemieux about half a mile south of CFB Portage. The fire started in a wall as occupants tried to thaw frozen pipes. Estimated damage around $200.
Three rural crashes near Portage la Prairie sent three people to Portage hospital for minor injuries. Harvey Welbe of Rossendale and William Barnett from 718th St NW collided after Barnett tried to pass a tractor on ice. four others were treated, and combined vehicle damage reached about 1100 dollars. A second collision west of the junction of highway 240 and the by-pass involved wawara moggey and Adam Zelmer with no injuries but 450 dollars in vehicle damage. A third accident east of Portage involved Rebecca Gargaon of Strasbourg, Sask., whose car rolled into a ditch on the Trans-Canada highway. damage about 500 dollars.
Portage la Prairie to host a grand talent show on April 19 bringing first and second place contestants from multiple shows across the province. Contestants from Selkirk and surrounding districts may enter with pledged votes officiated by radio CFRY. First prize 25 dollars, second 15, third 10.
Gillian Charlotte Warren and Grant Edward Harkness wed in St Mary la Prairie Anglican Church on November 9 1974 at 5 pm. Reverend Patrick Lee and Reverend Douglas Rupp officiated a double ring ceremony. The ceremony featured hymns and solos, with a Windsor cascade bouquet and yellow and white floral arrangements. A reception followed with a three tier cake and Travellers music. The couple reside at 4 Baker Bay Brandon Manitoba after a wedding tour, with multiple social events held in their honor.
Amaranth and District endured a severe blizzard over the weekend with wind chills 80 below. The storm cut power leaving homes without heat for four to five hours and caused the weekend bonspiel to be cancelled. Visitors from Surrey and The Pas joined local families for New Year gatherings and a baby shower was held for Tom and Sylvia Thompson's child with Jenny Cooper leading a questionnaire.
Judy and hostesses served a luncheon while well wishes went to Jeffrey Isfeld at Portage hospital for tonsillitis. Tom and Judy Thompson welcomed a daughter Adynne born Friday at Portage hospital, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, with Chris as a brother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Michael Krawetz of Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Mac Thompson.
Local residents Mr and Mrs Pat Fitzmaurice traveled to Aldergrove B C to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Wayne Macey and family hosted holiday guests. Mrs Frank Hill returned after spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs Jack Hill and family in Victoria. Mr and Mrs J H Caldwell and Mrs W H Vopni visited relatives in Victoria and Burnaby B C.
A community roundup mentions Mary L Pogue and Ron Craig returning from British Columbia with daughter Jonina, and Jean-Ging Bavary’s family visiting Eastern Ontario. A train blizzard delay at Sioux Lookout is noted. Obituary for M. McPherson, plus Central Area Competition Day for Figure Skaters on Jan 28. United Church updates feature Miss Beulah Burns’s Korea work and Knox United Church reports including milk fund, missions, and shared premises talks.
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