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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
6
In Austin the recreation program starts in the afternoon of August 4 at Austin Collegiate. A first afternoon scavenger hunt will gather items such as egg cartons Javex bottles and the Chatelaine magazine. Neighbors share well wishes as local families report travel visits and illness news during a busy period.
Trade Minister Jean-Luc Pepin said a possible British Columbia waterfront strike may influence Japan’s purchase of Canadian wheat. He told Alf Gleave that the Wheat Board is negotiating price with Japanese officials and noted debate over whether Canadian prices are competitive with U.S. prices.
A 12 year old boy, Bernard Solomon Tobacco, was killed when struck by lightning while riding a horse at Moose Lake, 175 miles north of Dauphin. An 11 year old companion, Donald Easter, suffered burns and was hospitalized. The horse he rode also died, while two other riders escaped unhurt. Police released details after relatives were notified.
Local social page records frequent visits among Portage district families. Mr and Mrs Vogan of Portage visit with Berganski. numerous weekend and Sunday visitors from Oak lands Winnipeg Ste Anne and Gimli attend gatherings. 50th and 25th anniversaries celebrated for Droman and Lamb families.
Hartford Currie News lists visits and travels of local families including Rintouls McIntyres Gordons and Thompsons. It notes sewing club gathering at Mrs A Dickson with nine patrons a bake sale August 16 at Pauch Electric MacGregor and multiple weekend visits to Winnipeg Morris Fort Frances Elm Creek Selkirk The Pas The Stampede and Jackson Lake with relatives in various towns.
Saskatchewan farmers benefited from rainfall and warm temperatures the week ending July 19 aiding crop development. Heavy southern rain eased to snow in the north while prospects rose overall though some crops lagged behind 1968. Yields projected include flax 16, rapeseed 19, mustard 900 pounds. acreage for durum up 30 percent, other varieties down about 18 percent.
Radio Peking says China has reaped another bumper wheat harvest this year. It notes natural disasters hit parts of northern and southern China, but peasants and commune members faced hardship and death bravely, continuing the struggle until the harvest was won.
The notice outlines an essay competition for Manitoba youth with a 3 October 1969 submission deadline. Agricultural representatives will form a three person committee to pick district finalists, forwarding three essays to the 4H Club Division by 17 October for final Manitoba representation at the North Central Weeds Control Conference in early November.
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