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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1975
Page
2
The piece contrasts Leacock's kind humor with modern satire that mocks others. It urges gentler wit that heals rather than wounds, citing Gordon Allport on humor reflecting self insight and humility as a path toward self-management and mental health.
A.A. members recount past troubles with alcohol including hospitals and jails. They describe reaching a tolerance point after which one drink leads to drunkenness, loss of willpower, and a single track path to relapse, affirming sober life as preferable.
Last week at the Norman Tyler home at 70 10th St. N.W. relatives and friends visited including Gifford Mitchell Irene of Manitou and Mr. and Mrs Floyd Tyler of Dauphin. Other visitors from Riding Mountain Fort Francis Winnipeg Shaunavon Calgary Victoria and Phoenix joined extended family get togethers and holidays.
On February 71 the W I met at the home of Mrs. Street with 12 members answering the roll call. President Mrs. MacDonald opened the meeting with Ge Tass pontemayen heard from. The Sunshine ladies reported 35 home and hospital visits, 12 cards sent and one 6th anniversary gift given. Two large quilts were sold. The quilt committee seeks print patches. A new fund was started and a Memorial Hall store purchase is planned. The spring tea and sale is set for April 3 at MacGregor Memorial Hall from 3 to p.m. The next meeting is March 27 at Mrs. Wright’s home. hostesses are Mrs. A. MacDonald, with Lunch committee Mrs. Wright, Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Kilfoyle.
Pastor Dennis Hansen argues mind pollution is a danger greater than environmental pollution. He cites vulgar magazines, explicit TV shows, crime reporting, and pornographic content as corrupting influences. He urges the community to curb mental pollution by renewing their minds with scripture and mindful choices.
A Winnipeg public relations officer spoke at a banquet welcoming new Portage Association board members Mrs Alma Simms Rev Fr A Sooterboek Lt Sgt W Mann Dr B Rud and Dr P Psaila. The meeting noted two new February matches and ten boys awaiting big brother support.
Lions Manor News reports a February birthday party at Lions Prairie Manor with honorees Mrs. Margaret Wood, Mrs. Lydia Clarke, Miss Vera Head, Mrs. Jennie McIntosh, Mrs. Dorothy Cook, Fred Bogue, Mrs. Mildred Rutledge, and Mrs. Mary Brownridge. The event featured the 4H Variety show, cake, and social hour. A hymn sing led by Robert Giesbrecht followed an evening visit by residents and staff.
Rossendale notes visitors from Portage Winnipeg and Toronto. Ed Lloyd and Bruce conclude a six week York PA and Las Cruces NM vacation. A second Rossendale snowmobile derby was held on March 27 with winners listed and local donors thanked. Proceeds totaled about 660. Get well wishes go to Les Forzley and locals attend various visits and events.
Four RCMP officers arrested three juveniles after a 2.50 am Thursday break-in at Jeans Western. Numerous clothing items were reported stolen. Separately, a man was charged in a stolen Brandon City Police vehicle recovered at 12:35 am Thursday, stolen February 24.
RCMP patrols found a broken rear window at Portage Pharmacy at 4:05 a.m. today. A man was located inside the premises and will be charged with break and enter and theft.
Roy Charles Dereng reported his car parked at 643 Countess Ave when William James Beauchamp of Edwin struck it on Thursday. Beauchamp slid on an icy patch and could not avoid the collision. Estimated damage to each vehicle was about $200. The accident occurred about 145.
Alfred Joseph Lamirande charged with break and enter will appear in county court. The charge stems from being found inside the Sentinal Gulf Service Station on September 19 1974. A preliminary hearing was held before Provincial Court Judge B P McDonald on Thursday.
Poplar Point visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs W Smith included Mr and Mrs M Human and Mr and Mrs Gray of Portage. Congratulations to Rose Lacroix rink for third place in the first event at St Francis. Curling with Rose featured Opal Taylor Gladys Sexsmith and Rena Laicier. Mr R Albinet longtime resident noted in obituary. Women’s World Day of Prayer set for March 7 at 2 p.m. Parish Hall. Figure skating carnival drew 50 skaters with theme The Wonderful World of Disney. Instructors Michelle Oberton and Lisa McDougall received luggage from Terry Currie and Terry Esau. Mr and Mrs Art Webb of Winnipeg visited and attended a bantam hockey game at the rink.
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