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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1975
Page
1
A MacGregor CGIT meeting held October 7 discussed initiation on November 4 for 12 girls and five leaders with the theme Noahs Ark. A candy sale during Tartan Days at Mettie Andersons home raised 38.75 dollars. A canvass on October 30 totals not yet announced. December vesper date to be announced.
The October 30 meeting at Mrs. Painter’s home had 16 members and two visitors. Mrs. MacDonald opened with the Institute Ode. Sunshine committee reported 25 visits, 14 cards sent, and one quilt sold. Net proceeds from Tartan Days were 31.60. W I thanks supporters. Next meeting November 27 at Mrs. Annie Thompson’s home. lunch by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Leckie.
Fred Zimmer of Winnipeg accidentally shot himself in the knee with a 12 gauge shotgun. He was taken to Portage General Hospital for treatment after the incident occurring one and a half miles north and one and a quarter miles west of Langruth. The RCMP reported the morning accident on Thursday.
Manitoba Liberal leader Charles Huband urged support for wage and price controls at a Portage la Prairie party gathering. He praised federal measures, urged labour input, and called for powers to fix prices of basic commodities. He noted a provincial election could occur as early as June 1976 and urged early candidate nominations.
Rural RCMP report two weekend crashes causing heavy vehicle damage. Frank Campbell of Winnipeg, 35, overturned on a gravel municipal road north of Provincial Road 26. no injuries. Later at Edwin Road and Trans-Canada Highway west, Robert Pascal, 20, and Maedel Maendel. damages $4,000 and $1,000 respectively, with Judy Pascal taken to Portage General Hospital for minor injuries.
Clare Tarr of MacGregor was elected president of the Portage la Prairie Liberal association. Other officers include vice-president H L Henderson Harvey Harland secretary M G Elliott and treasurer Hugh Moran. Tarr urged greater activity ahead of a provincial election as Gordon Johnston MLA criticized Ottawa anti inflation guidelines and Premier Schreyer’s leadership pause.
The column recalls how townsfolk enjoyed warm Halloween nights with pranks and games from goblins on main streets to turkey thefts and practical jokes. Adults recount daring stunts, horse switching, barbed wire mishaps, and a mischief culture tied to school authority through generations. See TOWN Page 16.
Mr and Mrs Andy Stone celebrate 50 years since their 1925 wedding at St Pauls Anglican Church. The Beaver district farmers, insurance agent and curler are recognized by family, friends, and messages from dignitaries. Forty guests attended with four sisters of the bride present.
The Winnipeg Mohawks and Brandon Olympics battled to a 44 tie at MacGregor Community Centre on Monday night. Scoring occurred in all periods with Mohawks led by Paul Pilon and Wayne Vermnough, while Brandon countered with Andy Murray and Bob Jaska. Referee Earl Ormchan and Gord Kruger called 28 penalties as gate receipts topped 251 dollars, with 74 going to officials.
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