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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
7
Hartfort and Currie news outlines Easter visits and family gatherings. Residents mention trips to Winnipeg and Calgary, weddings attended, and upcoming anniversaries. Notables include the Henderson Henry wedding in Portage and May anniversaries for Pilkington MacDonald and Rintoul couples.
Austin district news reports weather optimism for warm May, visits from Miss Beth Roberts and others, funeral in Treherne, 25th anniversary celebrated by Reuben Storie’s family, upcoming Christ Church bazaar, well wishes for Mrs Towle, May 7 community centre meeting, The Smiling Johnnie Show to visit May 17, minor ball club forming, local moves to Plumas and Vancouver, church services with confirmations and baptisms, New Testament copies presented, residents visiting Winnipeg and Minnedosa, and Constable Loeppky on holiday with family.
Laura Glazer of the University of Saskatchewan Extension says home winemaking costs are low, using concentrate bases about 2 or more dollars per gallon and around 1 dollar per gallon with wild fruit. She notes fruits like grapes crab apples Saskatoon berries and chokecherries work, and minimal equipment suffices including hydrometers for sugar checks. Dale Acton of Western Winemaking Supplies cites reasons people make wine and describes a chokecherry concentrate and a new carbonation device, plus sterilization tips and risks from improper cleaning and pectin-caused cloudiness.
Sunday School begins at Lavenham church on May 6 at 9 45. Mrs Hugh Henry visits Winnipeg for a couple weeks. Mrs Stan Woodward returns from Ottawa after visiting her daughter and family. Lavenham Ladies Group met at Mrs Sam Henrys. Weekend guests at Ken Newton home include the Newtons and the Cleavers.
Premier Ed Schreyer is urged to exempt Manitoba Indians from provincial sales tax on housing materials. Chief Gordon Lathlin of The Pas band cites Saskatchewan’s exemption and seeks equal treatment. The meeting also covered local guides for hunters and fishermen, wildlife management input, mercury pollution effects on fishermen, and wage fairness. Schreyer promises a practical solution within 30 days.
The list records multiple Gilbert family appearances including a Monday birthday celebration for an unnamed Gilbert and Sunday dinner at Harvey Gilbert's home. It notes visits with Morris Clayton in Gladstone, Easter week guests from St. Albert Alberta, and social calls with Russell Gilbert of Brandon and others.
Sprucedale Workshop outlines a 200 Club Draw with 200 tickets at 52 dollars each or 13 dollar quarterly payments for a year. Prizes include eighty two 50 dollar draws, three 500 dollar draws, and a 1000 dollar final. Proceeds fund loan repayment at the Credit Union and building renovations including rewiring and new flooring. A May 3 draw time is noted with a May 5 Flowers of Hope Tea and bake sale at MacGregor Memorial Hall.
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at 8 p.m. in the Legion Room. Vic Stuart of Portage Chamber will address the gathering. Agenda includes clothing industry trade fair and other items. Plan to attend.
Manitoba MLA George Henderson criticized the government for delaying the Pembina dam project. He argued flood control irrigation and recreation would aid 50,000 southern Manitoba residents and support irrigation for 12 000 acres in Manitoba and 8 500 in North Dakota. Resources Minister Sidney Green noted the Water Commission is reviewing costs but warned the project faces a poor cost benefit ratio.
Visitors at the E Painter home Sunday included Bill and Florence Painter with Randy Vi Shirley and Kelly Painter. Mr and Mrs E Painter and Don attended a wind-up card party at West End Community Club hall Thursday with Mrs Painter winning ladies high in whist. Last whist at Edwin wall April 19 yielded Lillian Gourley Ernie Painter Roy Patterson and Lynda Garrioch. Phone Edwin 252-2869 for news.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith attended graduation at the University of Manitoba where Dennis Smith was among the graduates. Dennis and Gordon Thomasson earned diplomas in Agriculture Friday night. Several relatives traveled to Winnipeg, Gainsborough, and Carnevale for the weekend gatherings including Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and the Burkes 55th wedding anniversary celebration.
A stream of weekend and midweek visits links Livingstone residents with Winnipeg relatives and friends. Mrs. Carruthers hosts in Austin while Nora Johnston visits Winnipeg. families including the Hammels, McDonalds, Mirons, Irwins, and Gillespies share time across towns. Ken Milne plans summer racing at Assiniboia Downs.
The district mourns Charlie Forzley’s passing and extends sympathy to his family. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. N Basler and Mr. and Mrs. K Crocker. Mary Lynn Moffat and Brian Tomchuk visit homes after university. Summer schedules set for Sunday School at 10 30. Contacts for Peter Mitchell as summer student minister. Various visits from Winnipeg and Portage residents noted.
Statistics Canada reports March 31 grain stocks down from 1972 and a year-ago level. Wheat at 670.2 million bushels, with total grain supplies at 1.3 billion. declines also seen in barley, oats, rye, flax, and rapeseed. Much wheat remains on farms awaiting spring seeding, while Otto Lang urges farmers to boost production for world demand.
Premier Ed Schreyer spoke at a fund raising dinner in Swan River stressing the benefits of hydro development from Manitoba’s water wealth. He outlined plans for a dam at Lake Winnipeg north end to feed four Nelson River stations and a six mile Churchill River water diversion. He told 285 attendees the project could be worth 250 million yearly while limiting fishing losses, and proposed a fisher price support program. He praised 1969- era achievements and highlighted a 14 million municipal loan fund, tax cuts, and job programs. He noted talks with Swan River officials on housing and airport funding and called Conservative critics dishonest as he toured northern communities ending in The Pas.
Onion prices rise sharply due to weather-damaged crops and short supplies in Texas and other key states. Retailers report two-pound bags in Boston jumping from 49 cents to 79 80 cents, while Los Angeles white onions rise from 7 dollars for a 90 pound sack to 18 to 22 dollars.
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