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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
5
Melchner, a 36 year old fruit picker from British Columbia, performed a solo toe tap routine for over an hour in downtown Regina near Hotel Saskatchewan during Buffalo Days. Passersby watched as a police officer stopped the act and escorted him home, noting he was not drunk.
Wishart's Service offers radiator repair and auto service at Eighth St. and Sask. Ave. West phone 857 5468, formerly Wilman Motors.
A family picnic at Portage Island Park on Sunday August 24 honors D. L. Campbell after 47 years of service to Lakeside and Manitoba. Campbell has retired from active politics, a 2 PM presentation and program followed by entertainment and a picnic lunch. Contact Clare Tarr at 685 2038 or 685 2677 to assist or attend.
Public Works Minister Allan Guy said Saskatchewan will press ahead with its new flag design after the College of Arms in London withheld approval. The green and yellow flag features the prairie lily near the staff and the provincial coat of arms within green, with a small white border added around the arms. The designer, Anthony Drake of Hodgeville, saw results from a 4,000-entry contest. A dedication is planned for early September to mark Saskatchewan’s 1905 province date, with flags expected by mid August to be available from manufacturers.
Paul Morcovescu, a 46 year old welder from Victoria, attempted five launches of his home made pedal plane weighing 142 pounds. The craft 20 feet long with a 45 foot wingspan uses an aluminum propeller with automatic pitch control but rolled down a private airstrip fails to gain speed. After a gear slip he postponed further tests for repairs and adjustments.
Henry Duncan plans a Saturday visit to relatives in Moose Jaw. A trousseau tea in Brandon honored Cheryl Wainwright, with Mr and Mrs ert Caskey and Bev in attendance. Arnie Cartier and a Winnipeg friend visited Henry Duncan on Sunday.
Mrs. E Bueckert and family hosted visitors from Austin. Gloria Scora attends music camp at International Peace Gardens. Glenda Scora stays with parents in Brandon. The Wolfees traveled to Niagara Falls Cleveland Chicago and other Canadian and US cities to attend baseball games. Joelle Wolfe visits grandparents in MacDonald. Cliff and Howard Lees visit Doug McGregor. Cinjy joins for a holiday. Lyn Snaith and family attend Linda Sparrow’s 80th birthday in MacGregor with Portage and Winnipeg guests.
Pine Creek Little League sent a team to the Manitoba Little League tournament in Winnipeg last week. They reached the D division finals and were coached by Joe Fraser of Gladstone and Lloyd Jones of Aust. The team stayed at Kirkfield Park, practiced at the playground, then traveled to the park each day. Brandon West won the tournament and will compete in British Columbia for the Canadian championship. Pine Creek roster includes Rosendale Dean, Bieganski, Austin Hal Hughson, Glen Loewen, Lyle Nelson, Ron Amann, Harv Williams, Gord Evanson, Garry Single, Dan Single, Blaine Gardener, Brent Lough, Robert Reid, Dennis Foster, and Don Kinley.
Evang elical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 10 45 a m. MacGregor United Church offers a 10 00 a m Combined Service. Pentecostal Assemblies Rev A J Hall Bethel Church MacGregor leads Sunday School at 0 00 a m and Worship at 11 00 a m with Rev T J Haire teaching the adult class and guest preacher. Gospel Rally at 7 30 p m led by Mr and Mrs Clayton Turner and family of Portage la Prairie. special services July 30 31 and August 1 with Rev Robert Toover of Winnipeg.
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney extends evening service at 7 30 pm this Sunday August 10. Everyone welcome. United Church Austin Sidney Pastoral Charge notes church vacation worship services were discontinued July 13 to August 3 and will recommence Sunday August 10.
Rev Tom Bailey at Christ Church Austin holds 1130 AM service. St Pauls MacGregor cancels August evening service at 7 PM and invites parishioners to join Christ Church Austin for morning prayer at 1130 AM. No Sunday School during July or August.
At a 1969 wildlife conference RC Passmore urged a learner’s licence for young hunters to be issued only to graduates of a hunter safety program. A separate bag limit would apply to 14 year olds up to licencing age, with unlicenced hunters supervised by licensed hunters sharing a bag. Passmore also proposed a simpler Wildlife Week format and a focus on endangered wildlife.
A community event features a bake sewing and novelty sale at Pauch Electric on Saturday August 16 at 3 p.m. Donations welcomed and a draw for mat cushion and ornament. Fred Snaith will entertain at a trousseau tea honoring daughter Janice on Friday August 8 from 3:5 to 7 p.m.
British Columbia Progressive Conservative party leader John De Nolte says the Aug. 27 provincial election caught his party off balance as no seats in the Legislature. He vows a lean campaign with personal picks for a few seats and endorses Bennett in South Okanagan and Berjer in Vancouver Burrard. The Tories plan maximum voluntary effort and minimal expenditure while rebuilding for future elections.
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