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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
1
The Village of MacGregor Council appointed M. L. Lamb of Austin as arbitrator regarding the transfer of lands from Elsmith School District to MacGregor Consolidated School District. The Feb. 23 meeting had full council and Mayor Wenham presiding.
Fred Clarke Bob Douglas and George Lloyd completed a week long university course on commercial beekeeping. They learned about packing honey for retail and the problems of heating and slow cooling which cause grainy honey. Producers should pack early in August for white honey and heat handling is discouraged. If late, settle and may have wax specks. Beekeepers urged to pack extra cans early for late customers.
Multiple relocations mark the season in the old burg with residents moving into former homes. Charlie Hammonds will occupy the Lloyd house, the McVannells move to Mrs. Thompson’s former residence, Hank Schroeder joins the McGregor property, and Rev Dyck’s new home nears completion. Plans include new homes, a MacGregor Bakery bake shop, Lamb’s Lockers seeking land for a processing plant, plus a new school and hospital addition this summer.
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association stages its annual ice carnival at the local rink. Four contestants compete in a carnival Queen contest with costume judging, races, and a bicycle race as highlights. A night of good entertainment awaits attendees.
MacGregor defeats Elm Creek 72 to tie the Eddie Armstrong series at 1-1 in a game marked by Hank Schroeder leading with two goals without glasses. Elm Creek won Game 1 in overtime 6-5. third game set for tonight as the locals seek another win to advance toward Neepawa Natives.
Four rinks from the MacGregor district took part in the Portage ladies bonspiel last week. Connie Nohlgren skipped, with Vera Lamb Mary Stratton Rose Thomasson Gladys Stone skip, etc. The Connie Nohlgren rink finished fourth in the Smith Motors event and Gladys Stone’s rink was second in the Co-op event. All participants reported a very good time.
The Beaver U C W held its second meeting at the home of Mrs. Allison Graham on February 23 with five members and two visitors. Mrs. Betty Harkness led devotion, assisted by Mrs. Mary Martinnezen and Mrs. Jean Harkness. The group discussed study, roll call and minutes, supply and welfare items, correspondence, and the finance report. The World Day of Prayer was noted and fundraising ideas were planned for the March meeting at Mrs. Jean Harkness.
George Currie was honored Sunday on his 76th birthday as family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Currie in Edrans on Wednesday March 2. A delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by the guest of honor and families from Firdale Bagot Gladstone and Edrans.
The annual carnival returns to the Austin skating rink with a full day of events. Activities include a Carnival Queen contest costume judging races a women's hockey game figure skating and a broomball contest. The event runs from afternoon into evening inviting all ages.
A local roundup notes a thaw after a harsh January and February with temperatures rising into the 30s. Belated birthday wishes go to Ack Goodridge on his 90th and George Currie on 78. Local visitors, hospital recoveries, and postponed bonspiels in Austin are mentioned along with Bobby Hull nearing a 51 goal NHL record as the season nears its end.
Douglas Noble is named manager of the Bank of Montreal MacGregor branch succeeding Carl Daly who becomes first manager of the Carman office. Noble, formerly accountant at Portage la Prairie, has outpost experience in Davidson Melville Samsack Kelliher and Winnipeg. He has served as assistant accountant in Brandon and accountant at Portage la Prairie where he was also vice president and treasurer of the Kinsmen Club.
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