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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
3
The defence department unveiled a unified dark green servicemen’s uniform with a shared basic model and differing rank insignia. The test group includes Expo 67 guards in Montreal, and adoption aims to standardize dress across all services while maintaining ceremonial wear.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Streik of Winnipeg visited Nelson Hulme Jr. at his home on Saturday. Frank Edinger and Sam Mulder hosted visitors in Portage. Geo Snaith and Roy Snaith guests at Austin. S Hay and boys called on D L Hay in Winnipeg and met Clarence Pennell in Grace hospital. L Heselwood and Katrine guests at a turkey dinner with W B Munro in Portage for birthdays and Sid and Florence anniversary.
A whist drive will be held at Norfolk Manor on Thursday at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Fifteen members attended the United Church Women meeting at the MacGregor church hall. President Gladys Moore opened with a prayer and reports were read. Plans include buying six card tables, arranging Struthers 50th anniversary tea on June 24, and Madhatters tea on June 8. Members urged to bring Canada Packers labels, use the library, and attend an inter faith service July 2 in Austin.
St Pauls and Christ Church in Austin cancel Sunday service and Sunday School on June 4. A combined service at MacGregor United Church at 12 30 p m invites all to join visitors from Ormstown for worship and fellowship with families urged to attend.
A compact church notices page lists morning services Sunday School and worship times for United Church in Austin Sidney Evangelical Mennonite East End MacGregor and Bagot areas. Interfaith and special services note welcomes from Ormstown Quebec and a Bethel Pentecostal gathering led by Rev. A J Hall.
The Austin CGIT hosts a strawberry tea and bake sale at United Church on June 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. A concert and dance in the Community Hall on June 2 is sponsored by the auxiliary. Various residents are noted in visits and hospital stays, with a report on tack and field day promised next week. Local clergy, families, and friends are mentioned in multiple social mentions and travel notes.
Education Minister George Johnson announced a five member board to administer the finances of Manitoba unitary school divisions. The members are Jessica Coulter James Edward Foran Kenneth Burgess and E L Lawrence with Robert W Dalton supervising operations. The board will review and approve division budgets under a foundation funding plan supported mainly by provincial funds and local taxes.
The Edwin school picnic is set for Friday June 23 with a dance in the evening featuring Machan's Orchestra. A May 24 shower at the school honored Eleanor Painter bride elect of June 10. Get well wishes go to Sammy Giesbrecht who entered hospital Sunday. R Pallisters attended the Osipiak Ward wedding in Winnipeg May 20. Mr and Mrs L Slater and boys visited the Vankoughnet family on Sunday. Birthday greetings to Dorothy Cousins June 6 and Yvonne Lemieux June 9. Wedding anniversary congratulations to Mr and Mrs R Lyall June 5.
An event honoring Miss Jean Turner is planned at MacGregor United Church hall on Tuesday June 6 at 830 p.m. People are welcome to attend this community ceremony. A MacGregor Hospital Aid annual meeting is scheduled at Mrs. Ed Chant's home on Tuesday June 6 at 8 p.m. Last month's jackpot winner was Mrs. Helen Dankesreiter.
The Pine Creek Combines 4 H club held a meeting May 17 at Mr. and Mrs. Garth Manns home with 11 members and one visitor. A new banner and uniforms were discussed. A wiener roast and ball game were planned for June 11 with parents expected to attend. Lunch was served by Mrs. Manns. Roy Manns.
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