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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
3
A bake sale hosted by EM.C. Young People will take place May 22 at Four-Way Motors at 3:00 p.m. Proceeds will fund new hymn books for the church choir.
Mix N Match Achievement Night at MacGregor 4H featured 36 members displaying work across five units including handicrafts home nursing self determination photography and junior leaders. They earned 33 red and three blue ribbons. highlights included demonstrations Handy Candles Bed Bath and a dress review, with attendees from multiple clubs and plans announced for camp and Portage Rally participation.
Sprucedale Workshop News reports the May 7 bake sale in MacGregor raised 127 dollars and 50 cents after expenses 14550 collected 17 costs. Prize went to Hazel Boaz for guessing 251 Buttons in the jar matched 252. A June 4 bake sale is planned at the community hall 230 to 400 pm donations of baking welcome. Father’s Day June 20 supper and fellowship planned at Sprucedale Centennial park.
The state secretary's department announced 825000 for additional youth project opportunities. The federal government approved 152 projects, providing over 1.5 million of 25 million for the summer job creation plan. Ontario received 282239 for 16 projects, BC 239687 for 13, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland 88358 for four, and Manitoba 25000 for one project.
Community notes extend birthday wishes to Char lie Stewart and other residents, plus wedding anniversary congrats to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Crealock. Executive of Bagot Community Club met May 9 with plans to clean up rounds. Spring farm work is underway as land dries. Canada Hospital Day noted. Readers urged to share news. scenes of spring joy, scenic beauty, and birds’ songs highlighted. Brief visits to local residents recorded with dates in May.
A letter to the editor praising MacGregor and district youth. The authors defend teens against stereotypes, noting their work at town jobs, respectful conduct toward a new local business, and promising hope for better community relations. They urge continued support for young people as future leaders.
Mr and Mrs T Rintoul celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary as J Rintoul entertains 44 family members. Hartland travelers Mr and Mrs Tufford visited Brandon, and Donnie McDougall returned from Toronto. Numerous Winnipeg and Brandon visitors noted, including A Andres Thompson and Dickson families, with social travel over Mother’s Day weekend.
Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor hosts Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. MacGregor United Church offers combined service with Rev. Harold Ritchie at 10:30 a.m. and Rev. David Landers at 10:00 a.m. Sidney United Church holds 11:30 a.m. Sunday School and worship. St Paul’s Anglican MacGregor has morning prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome.
Justice Minister John Turner announced the elevation of Judge Gordon Clarke Hall from the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench to the Manitoba Court of Appeal. Judge John R. Solomon from eastern district replaces Hall on the Queen's Bench. Both judges are based in Winnipeg.
Thursday visitors included Henry Frank of Penticton and Mr and Mrs Henry Frank, with others from Bagot and Winnipeg visiting across the weekend. Several families hosted guests from Brandon, Kane, and Brandon area. Medical checkups at Deer Lodge, hospital visits for Ralph Bailey, and a 50th Masonic Lodge anniversary in McCreary were part of the week’s notices along with birthday greetings for Phyllis Pennell and Mamie Chant.
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