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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1963
Page
1
The North Ontario District Agricultural Society announces its 76th annual summer fair will be a two day event on Friday and Saturday July 5 and 6. Officials say the move aims to expand exhibitions and judging time, boost 4 H events, livestock shows, and a potential midway, encouraging exhibitors and visitors to participate.
Terry Williams and his rink edged Ken Mc Connell’s Pilot squad in an extra end at Portage after a near even match. Sharp’s Pilot Mound team forced OT with a ninth inning deuce, Williams drew to the face to nab the winning shot. Calvert, Stephenson, and Calvert joined Williams. Sharp, Allan, and Booker skated for Pilot.
The Central Minor Hockey League playoffs were delayed as the ice was too soft. In the 13 and under division MacGregor defeated Austin 8-3 in a two game total goals series, with MacGregor surging 6-1 in the second game at home to clinch 8-3.
United Church Women from Portage la Prairie met at MacGregor United Church on Saturday March 2 to hear Miss Dorothy Young of Toronto speak on program and leadership. 47 ladies registered from several towns. A break with coffee and lunch preceded a film and group discussions.
Residents enjoyed above freezing warmth with 60 degree warmth on Saturday and melting snow creating many puddles. Local hockey finals saw MacGregor and Gladstone split league games in the 13 and under final, with another 15 and under semi final left. A busy April begins with the Masons hosting an At Home event on April 10 and the Lions Club charter night drawing town interest. The WI whist drive at the Senior Citizens Club reported five tables, with Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Nohlgren high scorers and Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Glover low. Next whist set for April 4.
Carberry area 4 H members were selected by the local committee on March 20 to compete for National and Manitoba Club Council Awards. Five were interviewed March 27, with names Muriel Manns Gerald Orr Mark Bagnall Glenda Peck and Allan Lewis. Bets for Leadership Week were set for April 15 to 18 with Betty Score Mac Gregor Anne Lowe Allan Lewis and Gerald Orr. Additional youths, Anne Lowe Betty Score Alan Rodgers Beaver and Lloyd Hughson, were named for potential Manitoba 4 H Council Award trips to the United States. The committee said the choices were hard due to many high achieving 4 H’ers.
The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba reports its budget has surpassed the $100100 threshold for the first time, rising by $15,318 from last year to cover operating costs. Staffing adds one full-time and one part-time worker to support adoption and foster care programs, with earned revenues offsetting part of the increase. Bruce Fraser notes foster care daily rate remains $1.65, the lowest in the province, as the board plans submission to provincial authorities and pursues a $19,793 campaign total toward a $20,000 objective, with upcoming adult education lectures in Carman, Morden, Gladstone, and Elie.
The MacGregor men’s curling season wrapped with 60 degree temperatures signaling season end. Bob Anderson Carl Bergquist Stan Moore Maurice Smith won the 1962 63 club championship after a playoff among 17 rinks. Three teams finished 14 2, with Anderson defeating Hill and Barber to claim the title.
A full slate of five candidates filed for the Portage Neepawa federal race on April 8. Nomination closed at 2 p.m. with Sigfried Bons Progressive Conservative William Bradley Liberal Sybil Barnett New Democratic Party Charles Turner Social Credit and Mayor H L Henderson independent. Bruce Miller led Enns campaign Bruce McMillan led Bradley Francis Mason led Barnett Charles McKinnon led Turner and Keith Bowes led Henderson as official agents.
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