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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
5
The article explains that hard water causes soap curds and ring buildup around bathtubs and clothes. It recommends using mechanical water softeners or powdered softeners, adding softener to wash and rinse water, and varying detergent use based on water hardness to prevent gray or yellowed Laundry.
Austin area notes a church and Sunday school annual basket picnic to be held at the John Gilmour farm with transportation for children arranged from the church at 4 pm Monday June 8. Volunteers with spare car space are asked to meet at the church.
Manitoba and Ottawa signed an cost sharing agreement for a 53 million study of the Nelson River power potential. Premier Duff Roblin and federal Northern Affairs Minister Arthur Laing attended as Manitoba Hydro prepares a second stage to assess sites and costs with about 150 workers this summer.
Edgar Buchanan of the Petticoat Junction TV series is noted for appearing in over 80 feature films and 150 television shows, highlighting a long and varied career in film and TV.
The MacGregor elementary school hosts field day on Monday June 8 at 9 am on the MacGregor fair grounds. Rural schools join in events including relays jumps ball throws and sprints with age group races concluding the program.
Lloyd Hugnson and Anne hosted Sunday supper with Phyllis Nelson. Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor of Winnipeg visited S E Knox. Alex Livingstone attended the Sorrenson Watke wedding in Plumas. Ellwood Ainsworth and Joe Livingstone of Winnipeg stayed overnight at the Livingstone home. Ed Zurbin of Gladstone visited with Thompson and Bill. Sunday guests at the Livingstone home included Harold Rosling Donna Mae Gladstone Walter Livingstone Arden Ernie Livingstone and baby Brando moving to Gladstone for work. Roy Gilman and Betty of Gladstone visited Lottie Hanna. John Abrin and girls visited Portage for business.
Extension News & Views reports a new course to be taught in Austin starting early October. Dr J M Nesbitt of the University of Manitoba will instruct sessions on Thursday evenings for 12 to 14 weeks. Participation cost is projected around 9 to 10 dollars, with interested people urged to contact the Carberry agricultural representative for details.
Mrs Edna Warburton of Brandon spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Annie Main. Sunday visitors with Wes Campbell and Mae included Mr and Mrs Ed Charlton and Bonnie Sylvia Franks Mrs Carl House and family of Brandon. Tuesday night visitors were Mr and Mrs Mack Campbell and family of The Pas. Mr and Mrs Sam Burch of Carberry were Wednesday visitors with Mr and Mrs Cliff Tyreman.
The Women’s Institute published a year summary noting 24 members, 11 meetings, and 10 large quilts plus 12 smaller ones made for outsiders and burned-out families. Receipts were 703.50 with 632.50 expenditures and 640 bank balance. They donated to Cancer Fund, Salvation Army, Shriners Hospital, March of Dimes, and other groups, plus crafts for hospital and senior citizens, hampers, fruit boxes, and cards to the sick and bereaved.
The Canadian Press survey from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight tallies 58 deaths in Canada two drownings and multiple traffic crashes. Quebec leads with 18 deaths including 14 traffic fatalities and a drowning boy. Ontario 13 deaths. Manitoba seven. British Columbia five. Alberta five. Nova Scotia four. Saskatchewan three. and Newfoundland Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick one each. Edmonton selected by the National Film Board for an educational film City Under Pressure examining civic government amid rapid growth.
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