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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
5
The article surveys fabrics suitable for Centennial gowns such as unbleached cotton and sheeting, cheesecloth and drapery remnants, plus sheer marquisettes for crinolines, noting dress alterations from full front to fuller back skirts and a shift in men’s fashion from frock coats to lounge and cutaway coats with evolving coat lengths and hats.
Donella Darene Peck and John Thiessen exchanged vows in a June 13 double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. H. Ritchie. The bride wore moss crepe with lace and seed pearls, carried yellow roses, and was attended by Marjorie McMillan. The reception for 160 guests followed at MacGregor Memorial Hall.
Officials of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange report about 34 million bushels of rapeseed moved from farms and sold at prices higher than in past years. The exchange notes limited carry over and a new crop of roughly 70 million bushels not exportable until late fall, boosting current prompt demand. Prospects for the largest harvest in history create a marketing problem for the industry, with November futures lower than July but above last year.
The army admits military life has downsides with summer militia jobs paying $49 weekly for a seven day stretch. About 6,000 students will be employed across Canada from July 6 to Aug. 21 at a cost of $4.5 million. Capt. Denis Hogan notes the pay is low and discipline may deter some students, including giving up hair, girlfriends, clothes, beards, and liquor.
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