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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
1
Wet cool spell slows seeding across Gregor Beaver Katrime and MacGregor districts. Farmers report low moisture reserves after prior rains and hope for clearing weather. some field work and light sowing underway in Austin and MacGregor districts, with rapid progress possible if conditions improve.
Weather lingers in late spring fashion with heavy rain and cool gloomy skies. Local notes mention NHL attendance totaling 2,743,000 for 210 games and seats averaging over three dollars. MacGregor Hardware reports recovered stolen goods, two new homes rise in town, and MacGregor Bakeshop adds a new floor. Memorial Cup and Allan Cup finals draw local fans to Winnipeg and nearby venues.
On Tuesday evening April 21 McKenzie Hi C from Portage la Prairie visited Austin Hi C. At 6 30 twelve members from both groups shared a hot potluck supper, then enjoyed recreation and songs. Austin youths joined the crowd for activities before a worship service and taps. Reported by Lorna Peck, See of Austin Hi C.
The Lions Club and partners review possible sites for an elderly housing project in MacGregor. The club aims to raise about 10 000 locally to secure a 40 year mortgage for the remainder, with a provincial grant and similar Manitoba unit fees. Citizens are urged to donate as the project moves toward planning functions and funding.
The MacGregor Memorial Hall annual meeting in the Legion Room on Friday April 24 reports receipts of 3982.91 and expenditures of 3342.35 leaving 640.56. Major outlay included water and sewer improvements and a new west end fire escape. Wiring concerns in the kitchen will be reviewed. A floor manager will be appointed to address dance discipline. Mrs Janice Lamb will continue hall bookings at 100 monthly. Officers include Dennis Lamb as chairman Ruth Muir head as secretary-treasurer Janice Lamb booking agent and August Weber William Roberts Joe Lambert operation committee with others named. Ed Chant to represent the village council. A special vote of thanks was given to Mrs Joe Lambert and A M Hay for their service.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its May meeting tonight at Memorial Hall. All members are urged to attend for important discussions and all interested persons are invited.
Mrs. C Pennell and L B Patterson from MacGregor Elementary attended a Brandon College seminar on the new grades 1 to 12 mathematics curriculum to be tested this year under Manitoba Teachers Society auspices. Over 300 teachers heard about the course aims, focusing on understanding concepts over memorized formulas as pilot tests begin this September with teacher training ahead of fall school start.
The Polio Clinic will be held in the Health Unit at MacGregor hospital on Friday May 8 from 11:00 to 12:00 noon. It is open to anyone in the area who could not attend the prior district clinics last week.
A crowd gathered at Memorial Hall on May 2 to honor W Wenham retiring from the Manitoba Telephone System after 43 years. Mr and Mrs Wenham received many gifts including a lawn set and bracelets, with speeches from colleagues and a light lunch to close the event.
A variety concert sponsored by the M and M executive of St Stephen's United Church at Bagot was held in the hall on Friday May 1. The event drew talent from MacGregor Portage Westbourne and local performers and was praised for its well received program.
MP S J Enns asks in the House if Agriculture will establish a PFRA regional office in Portage la Prairie to better serve central Manitoba. Minister Harry Hays says the matter is under consideration with potential opening this fall or in 1965, funding permitting. Manitoba already has regional offices in Brandon and Dauphin.
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