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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
6
The 1964 Manitoba highway map shows the all weather PTH No 10 paved along its length and paving completed on No 59 into the Grand Beach area. It details government camps and picnic sites on the 6000 mile trunk road system linking 600 urban and rural centers to Winnipeg. The accordion fold map features Metro Winnipeg and Brandon on the reverse with road signs illustrations.
The Katrime District News notes weekend visitors and curling activity. Mrs Archie MacDonald of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs E Duncan. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Rodgers and Bradley Beaver at supper with the Heselwoods. Reshaur returned to Golden Stream with C Olson after a visit. The MacGregor visitors and a string of family gatherings are mentioned, with best wishes to the men.
Manitoba dairymen from associations including Manitoba Dairy Association and Dairy Manufacturers’ Association of Manitoba will gather at Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg February 17 19 for the 79th Manitoba Dairy Convention. About 500 delegates are expected with guest speakers such as Dr Philip L White and Dr C F Huffman on nutrition and cow rations. The event is a traditional highlight of the provincial agricultural calendar and features government and university participants.
Local families and 4H members from Southend Macaulay districts are invited to a skating party hosted by the MacGregor Clothing and Beef Club on Sunday February 2 at 2 p.m. in the MacGregor rink. Weekend and Sunday supper guests are listed among area families.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Charlottetown on October 6 and Quebec City on October 12, marking a seven day trip to commemorate past federation ties. The royal yacht Britannia will ferry them between Charlottetown and Quebec City, with plans pending government approval and no U.S. visit. The announcement notes the Queen expects her fourth child in a few weeks.
The transit of Venus, when Venus passes in front of the sun, is an uncommon phenomenon occurring only four times in 243 years. The extended transit is expected in 2004, highlighting a rare celestial alignment observed by astronomers.
Premier Duff Roblin urged Manitoba farmers to intensify use of current farms and diversify beyond Western field crops. He highlighted livestock, fodder, and special crops, promised new provincial programs, and noted the Agricultural Credit Corporation's strong repayment record. A water project report and water research program were discussed for future consideration.
A Manitoba centennial spokesman said a one mill tax could raise about 1,000,000 dollars annually from now until 1967. Enabling powers were granted last year, and about 21 of Manitoba’s 800 municipalities have agreed to levy. The Manitoba Centennial Corporation forms a municipal liaison panel to push local governments to tax one mill for centennial projects. The levy could become a major revenue source, avoiding federal grant matching strings.
Mr and Mrs Sumer Sterson and Harvey visited in Portage with Floyd Amos and Bob Hotel. Mrs Lottie Hanna and Dennis joined Roy Gilman in Gladstone. Mrs Eddie Hanna and baby Karen Adele returned from Gladstone hospital. Phyllis Nelson spent weekend with Diane Demky. Ernie Livingstone and Joe of Winnipeg visited. Harold Rosling and Donna Mae of Gladstone stopped by. John Unrin went to Minneapolis for the American Federation of Bee Keepers convention.
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