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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1965
Page
1
The Austin and District Chamber of Commerce will meet in Contephay Hall on Thursday June 10 at 8 pm. All interested persons are invited and suggestions for projects and activities will be welcomed.
Mavis Durward formerly of Austin now a grade seven student at Green Acres School Brandon received honorable mention in a poster contest sponsored by the Manitoba Forestry Fire Prevention Association. She also captured four awards in recent track events.
MacGregor Cubs traveled to Carberry for a sports day and finished even. They beat Arden 5 0 behind Barrie Barber, with Innis Harvey and Dennis McQuiston top hitters. In the Westbourne game they lost in the first inning but rallied. Ken Green injured, Barber in a cast. Next outing is Westbourne on June 13 with hopes for more wins.
On May 29 Manitoba Telephone System staff and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs G Taylor son home to honor Mrs Margaret Yurkin who departed from the tel Gee May 22 Braigh Taylao n pinned a corsage of pink carnations and Margaret Cronk presented a black Alaska diamond ring. A turkey supper followed.
Zone winner from Austin Gary Loeppky captured first in the primary boys discus with a remarkable throw. Jatta Klingenburg placed third in the intermediate girls 60-yard dash, and Butch Pearson took third in the junior boys discus as Austin entrants perform well en route to Winnipeg provincial finals.
Mrs. Jim Lamont hosted the Bagot Hospital Aid meeting on Tuesday evening May 25 with Nabob coupons totaling over 2,500. A 500 count will finance a new coffee maker. A travelling basket will raise funds this summer. Miss M. Robinson won a surprise prize. The next meeting is June 22 at Mrs. A. Pettitt home.
The McGregor Chamber of Commerce plans tonight to decide the store hours for the North Norfolk and district annual fair. The final regular meeting at 8 o'clock in the Legion Room, MacGregor Memorial Hall, will also consider repair costs for the chamber welcome sign. Members are urged to attend and interested persons are welcome.
Citizens of the Village of Austin voted on a water and sewer bylaw, which was defeated 56 in favor to 93 against. Officials called turnout one of the best, with over 85 percent participation and near universal ratepayer turnout despite wet, cool weather. The bylaw proposed a $147,000 plan to install water and sewer services in Austin.
Ralph Oliver of Carberry won top honors at the Portage Carberry Inter-District 4H Public Speaking Contest in Victoria School Portage la Prairie on Friday evening for his talk Zoos Are They Humane He advances to the regional finals in Winnipeg in early July Irene Inverarity Wellwood was runner up with Our Family Farms Other contestants include Heather Whyte Wellwood What About Our Youth of Today Walter Fast High Bluff Fowl of the Air Vernon Bar on Carberry Rockhounds the importance to Civilization Helen Hay Oakville 4H Clubs in Canada Lorraine McLaughlin Elm River Soil Resources Judges were Holmes Peach and Walker Winnipeg Kiwanis with adjudication by Orville Holmes The event caps a public speaking program in the Carberry area involving about 300 4 H members.
Clare Williams of Sidney was luncheon guest at Austin Collegiate Institute on May 17. Students and staff hosted to thank her for two years of preparing the Glee Club for the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival. Barbara Bull and Sharon Hamm presented Mrs Williams with jewellery and hoped she could visit again.
The week stayed very wet with rain delaying seeding after a brief stretch of dry, warm days. June begins with Dominion Day in four weeks and Austin’s sports day, followed by the North Norfolk Fair July 2–3, as plans for rummage sales and auctions unfold. Community updates include the death of Mat Broder, CPR agent bidding, Lions Club quilts raising funds, the Grey Owl golf tournament, and several thefts including a $21 fishing rod.
The MacGregor Memorial Hall annual meeting last Wednesday showed a very poor financial state. President Dennis Lamb presided while Ruth Muirhead kept minutes. A committee of Bob Anderson Al Sloane and Pete McGregor was formed to organize further actions and another meeting this month. The community is urged to show more interest and attend.
Last week began work at the Lions Club Housing Project site despite rain and cold as a municipal machine hauled fill to level the ground. Wet weather delayed filling, but L. W. Steven of Portage plans to commence actual construction once the weather cooperates.
WA Appeals For Felt asks for old felt hats and pieces of colors felt for summer camp handicraft projects. Items may be left at Mrs. Joyce Lye’s residence for collection.
A mis cellaneous wedding shower in Memorial Hall honored Pat Bogue bride-elect of June 12. Guests received corsages and were escorted to the front. bridal party included Evelyne Tayl oon and Dorothy Patterson among others. A luncheon followed and thanks were given by Mrs. Bogue and Mrs. Pink.
The Mi Gregor Cemetery Committee held its annual meeting on May 17 in the Senior Citizen's room. Officers for 1965 remained the same: Jack Emerson president, Doug Ferris vice president, Ruth Anderson secretary treasurer.
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