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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1967
Page
1
A Manitoba survey of 275 one room schools in 17 newly formed unitary divisions shows 215 expected to close when term begins September 5. Some may reopen if space or bus delivery delays occur. Swan Valley plans to close 39, Duck Mountain 27, with 19 divisions still operating multiple boards.
Harry Rodgers of Beaver Katrime 4H Beef Club won tour honors and the Bank of Montreal silver tray in the 4 H Fat Stock Show and Sale, with grand champion Angus steer sold to Portage Coop for 40 cents per pound. Bruce Graham was reserve grand with a Short Horn steer sold to Parage Coop for 35 cents per pound. Top groomed calf honors went to Larry Rumancik and others. best junior showmen included Jimmie Rumancik and Mary Lynn Moffat, with Bruce Graham among best senior showmen. Massey Ferguson and Jim's Sales and Service special wrist watch awarded to Bruce Graham as best all round showman. The Beaver Katrime club earned top group of three animals.
An enjoyable gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Vermeulen. Attendees included Mrs. H. Shillington of Vancouver, Mrs. J. Collier, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston of Neepawa, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hill and family of Kenton, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Shaw and family, Mrs. E. Perkins, Mrs. J. Shaw, and Mrs. R. Poyser from town.
The RM of North Norfolk council met July 4 with Reeve Hotel in chair. It authorized and guaranteed a Bank of Montreal loan to the Museum board pending provincial and federal grant. Other actions include approving Murray Litster building permit, renting LL.D. 2, Tand 8 to John Hoffer for 20 dollars in 1967, and paying Pritchard Engineering 4241.40 with a sales tax exemption certificate filed. The North Norfolk Agricultural Society received 750 for 1967. A cement car will be placed in the machine shed in Austin and work to be completed in July. Correspondence and accounts were reviewed.
The annual Threshers Reunion and Rodeo continues through Friday and Saturday at the Austin Museum with events including the centennial building opening at 5 PM and guest speakers Duff Roblin Thelma Forbes Maitland Steinkopf. Friday features parade beard judging bag tying and chariot races culminating in a grandstand show and a Russ Gurr orchestra dance. Saturday with queen contest olding contest finals setting up competitions and grandstand show closes the festivities.
A severe wind and rain storm hit the district on Saturday causing downed trees and telephone poles. About 1.5 inches of rain fell. temperatures rose into the 90s. The storm disrupted crops while Pan Am Games coverage and plans for baseball in Portage and trips to Winnipeg dominated chatter. Construction and new stores progress as do upcoming reunions and Lions Club events. Civic holiday by MacGregor moved to align with Pan Am Games, eager crowds and holidays noted.
The MacGregor village council met in the council chambers on Monday July 10 with all members except Mayor Wenham present Deputy Mayor Glenn Hotel chaired The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were adopted The bylaw for an agreement and easement across properties of Fred Tarr Russ Tarr Tom Telford O H Schneider related to extending water and sewer lines was signed sealed and numbered Building permit for James MacDonald approved by council
Judy Young, bride elect for July 22, was honored at a church shower on July 19 at Austin United Church. Guests included her mother Mrs. S Young and other relatives. Patricia Tait sang, gifts were viewed, and lunch followed prepared by a large hostesses group.
In response to Pan-Am events in Winnipeg, MacGregor has announced Monday July 31 as a Civic Holiday. The move shifts the usual first Monday in August to accommodate citizens attending the games.
A severe wind and rain storm hit the MacGregor district around 3 p.m. Saturday, uprooting trees and breaking branches, damaging homes and stores, and knocking over telephone poles. About two inches of rain fell in a half hour, with some hail and widespread outages and debris across streets and rural roads.
Mr and Mrs Ed Chant visited Swan River with Mrs G Hicks and other MacGregorites touring a senior citizen residence housing 55 residents. The facility includes a large dining room and a barber hairdresser for residents and guests, guided by an 83 year old gentleman who will be 100 this fall. no nursing care is provided though some help with rooms and laundry is offered.
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