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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
3
Winnipeg report shows agricultural production reaching 378 million dollars, a 40 percent rise fueled by farmers shifting to specialized crops, expanding beef herds, and record yields in oats, flax, and barley. Wheat, canola, and other crops also contributed to the province's high totals despite prior drought.
Prairie home grounds gain beauty and variety from a broad selection of trees and shrubs. R. H. Anderson of the CDA experimental farm at Melfort, Sask, highlights species from white spruce to Russian almond, crab apples to honeysuckle, plus sums of autumn color and bloom through winter. The article notes these plants for ornament, shade, and wind shelter, urging readers to consult local experimental farms for more information.
Beaver News reports Mr and Mrs Livya Street and family visited Gladstone with Mr and Mrs M Graham. Mr and Mrs Allan Smith and family were guests at Maurice Smith’s home. The Beaver UCW plans a May 14 meeting at Mrs Armistead’s MacGregor home and asks for Nabob coupons. Maurice Smith and family attended his uncle J L Merrick’s funeral in Winnipeg last Thursday.
Manitoba's provincial natural resources minister outlined a new wildlife act allowing commercial hunting preserves and a bear hunting season. The act tightens night lighting rules and faces Liberal reservations. A firearms safety report recommends blaze orange gear for all hunters and bans military type ammunition. It also calls for under 18s to carry a firearm competence certificate and for a public safety campaign.
Vancouver hospital Lions Gate uses 97 portable transistor receivers valued at 100 dollars each to alert staff via a radio switchboard. Doctors nurses and administrators carry receivers to hear messages and respond by phone if needed. Elevator shafts have weak reception but overall system boosts efficiency and allows limited in-surgery communication.
Mr and Mrs G Cleaver with Myles and Sandra of Winnipeg visited Hartford last weekend. The Rintouls hosted Sunday supper May 5 with D Rintoul. Allyson Thompson earned a red ribbon and W L special award at 4H achievement night and will attend Portage fair. Belated congratulations to Mr and Mrs W Pilkington on 20th wedding anniversary May 11. J Rintoul and S Thompson family travelled to Winnipeg, returning Friday. Funeral for Mrs G Hall held in Sidney Monday.
The law amendments committee approved the time payments bill on Friday night. The act passed a year ago but never took effect, and the committee recommended moving it to third reading. The bill does not specify interest rates, as the original required disclosure in time sales agreements. Attorney General Sterling Lyon is involved.
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