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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1976
Page
2
Local residents and relatives visit across Gladstone Portage and Winnipeg, with trips to St. Catharines Toronto and Baldur Killarney. The Langruth Women's Institute marks its 60th anniversary on August 11. A trap shoot heats the Langruth Sports Grounds audience with prizes and welcomes participants.
Portage city RCMP report recovering a stolen auto stolen in Winnipeg on July 25. The vehicle and investigation were turned over to Winnipeg Police for further inquiries after recovery Tuesday evening about a quarter mile northwest of 18th Street Northwest.
Daily Graphic reports Glen Watson previously shown with a silver medal from the late Harry Leader, MP, for the best Angus bull in a 4 H club show in 1937. New details reveal Dan McArthur received a similar medal in 1940, selling his bull for 25 cents a pound, then investing in a truck and hauling grain to earn near quarter-cent per bushel.
A local Lions Prairie Manor notes a lively afternoon card session and an organ recital by Danny Raine. Communion was held midweek led by Reverend Chapman with piano by Mrs Gladys Greenlay. A lawn picnic followed a church sing along led by Rev John Oldham. Friday bingo drew a good turnout. Bridal and shower invitations list several upcoming events at MacGregor Memorial Hall and Sprucedale School with multiple attendees from surrounding towns. Out-of-town visitors from many nearby communities are recorded alongside a long list of accompanying companions and hosts.
A Manitoba Fisheries patrol vessel exploded and burned on Lake Winnipegosis killing Allan Assiniboine 27 of the Long Plains reserve. Ken John 24 was rescued with Doug Maxwell 22 and Fred Anderson 2, all four employees of the provincial department. Survivors were saved by a commercial fishing boat owned by Charlie Burrell as a squall struck. Assiniboine’s body had not yet been recovered by press time.
A community notes summer events and visits across towns including Winnipeg Brandon Calgary and Windsor with teasers about weather and a Paddlewheel Queen cruise in August. Local gatherings at Centennial Park Leisure Club library hours and a tribute to death of Mr Beamish near Carberry are included as well.
Local farmers and families, including Ella Grose and Anne from Spanish Ontario staying with the Fidlers, plus Jerry Grose and Mrs Hansen visiting after a birth, are mentioned among numerous visits. Montreal trips, a Sunday Anglican service with Rev Jack Raep and Canon Cartiledge, and an August open house at the Fidlers are noted. A Valleyview trip to visit Bud Fidler and Rick concludes the fragment.
Community fragments report families picnicking at Bambi Gardens and at West Winds and Lynch's Point. Swimming lessons in Portage and a Jasper Radium trip are noted along with Buried in Garbage statistic. Upcoming Sports Day Horse Show and Fiddling contest announced with contact numbers. Obituary for Betty Anne Palmer noted.
A rabies clinic will be held in Macdonald Memorial Hall on July 30 from 7 00 to 9 00 p m with a veterinarian in attendance. Local residents Mrs R Disturpal and her son John from Calgary visited Mrs M Burton this week. Mrs W Shewfelt and Nancy Davidson toured to Calgary for a holiday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Erle Adrain and Shawn of Calgary visit Mr and Mrs R of Mr and Mrs E Glennie. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Ray Davidson hosted Mr and Mrs Bert Fidler of Portage and Mr and Mrs Chuck Fidler and family of Winnipeg in celebration of Bert and Chucks anniversary. Several local golfers entered the Gladstone golf tournament last Sunday. Mr and Mrs R Adrain with Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson toured Carman Morden and back. Mrs R Adrain joined daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs A Talbot of Winnipeg in celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary. This week marks a milestone in Macdonald with trenching and pipeline installation beginning and homes soon gaining adequate water supply. On Sunday Mr and Mrs William Johnston were honored on their fortieth wedding anniversary with a barbecue hosted by Mr and Mrs R Doty at their summer Lake Manitoba home. Guests included multiple families from Macdonald Portage Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba.
Minards scored three runs in their final turn to beat Sloans 21-20 in the finals of the Point league tournament at Poplar Point. Sloans erased an 18-15 deficit in the last inning but fell short after five runs. Buckleys and Wintergreens split the consolation title at 17-all.
The North American cartoon series Out Our Way concluded in October as Neg Sochran retired, ending a long run since 1922. The comic, created by Jartuin, had entertained readers with its humor and social commentary.
An ad-style notice promotes earning extra cash by selling pouches of lottery tickets. It invites inquiries from individuals or community groups in Manitoba. The message highlights a popular new lottery and emphasizes ease and speed.
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