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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
5
Astronomers in Winnipeg announce a total sun eclipse in two and a half years with Brandon at the center of the shadow. The event, seen rarely about once in 350 years, will attract astronomers and visitors despite February weather challenges on February 26.
In a best of three semifinal on June 18 at Fort la Reine diamond the Hornets led by Caroline Janssens and Giselle Oberton dueled Oakville Spartans, who trimmed the Hornets in a later game. Audrey Cote pitched for the Hornets with Heather Greenlay catching, and Connie Burnett pitched for Oakville with Giselle Oberton catching. Umpire Art Kightly officiated. Hornets coached by Nott, Spartans by Ora Dunbar.
Friday supper guests were Hartford residents visiting Colin and Sheila Smith and relatives of Mr and Mrs Neil Mac Dougall. Weekend visitors included Ricky and Mrs Mary MacDougall. Mr and Mrs Wayne Lacombe of Winnipeg were Sunday visitors at Preston.
The text lists numerous family gatherings and social visits across area residents. Highlights include a 67 member Rintoul family reunion at Jack Rintoul’s home, a Sunday barbecue, Bethel Chapel Sunday school picnic at Edwin Community grounds, and visits by Greg Edinger from Portage and Abe Bueckert in MacGregor hospital. Additional items note Cypress River wedding, Thunder Bay connections, and Brandon Exhibition modeling for Sandra Lamont.
On Saturday June 12 a shower at Oakville Community Hall honored Dorothy Grant a bride-elect for July 10. Mrs Gini Martin escorted Dorothy to the dais while her mother met by Miss Rita Nicholls and Mrs live Martin was escorted by Mrs Cathy Isaacs. Gini Martin gave the presentation address as Alana Page and Kim MacDonald presented gifts in a wagon decorated as a police car. Barbara McCulloch spoke for Ingleside district as Christine Wilson led guitar guests in a playful song. Dorothy thanked the group for the gifts. hosts served lunch and a social hour followed.
Southend Macaulay visitors Gay and Gloria Scora arrived in Canada June 11 after seven months touring Europe. They stayed with Art Scora and Debbie in P E I, Gloria attending Canada Therapist Congress in St Johns this week. Gay returned June 17, ahead of air strike. Other visits include Mrs Turner and Brever with Mrs Gordon Turner in Brandon, and Donna Harp in hospital. Birthday and anniversary wishes are sent for several locals, with many weekend and Sunday visits noted across Treherne, Brandon, MacGregor, and Portage.
About 1800 Manitoba Progressive Conservative supporters gathered at the Fair Grounds race oval for Fathers Day. Manitoba Tory leader Sterling Lyon joined with his family along with MLA Harry Enns and other supporters. Activities included pony rides races a horse show and a pie baking contest judged by Ella Lyon and others. The event was organized by Norma Price of the PC association. weather was hot and crowd mingled with campaign figures.
Cattle provide more than meat, supplying by products that extend beyond retail beef. A 1000 pound steer yields about 490 pounds of beef, with the remaining weight used for various edible and inedible products, supporting a range of foods and uses.
Brandon University hosts the annual Manitoba Wildlife Federation convention with delegates from 141 affiliates planning to report on seven resolutions. Minister Harvey Bostrom faces criticism over deer season absence while firearms law Bill C 83 is debated amid biology officials from Canada and the U S present. A closing banquet is planned, and past controversial resolutions seek compensation for landowners and Sunday hunting in the north.
A large crowd attended a Langruth Community Hall bridal shower for Miss Louise Rinn before her forthcoming marriage to Mrs. Rinn. Donna Hackewich escorted her, corsages were given, and the Wedding March was played by Mrs. Arksey. Guests opened gifts, and a trousseau tea was planned with My Best to You sung again. Relatives came from out of town. Louise attended additional showers in Gladstone and Winnipeg.
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