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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1963
Page
1
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held its monthly meeting on Tuesday November 5 with Reeve W F Sims chairing. Officials discussed eight reassessments for 1964, noted unrecorded municipal changes since 1954, and approved a PRAA survey of all 12 townships with results due December 1.
The MacGregor village council held a Nov 13 meeting to set water and sewer charges using a unit system at 5 dollars per unit per month. Specifics list units for two family facilities, hospital, schools, Memorial Hall, hotel, garages, and cafes, with future quarterly billings and advance collections. Frontage rates on unsubdivided and corner lots were tentatively set, varying 100 to 150 feet.
The Firdale-Norfolk Combined Clubs held an October 24 meeting at Firdale school led by 4-H leader Stan Smith. Bryan Manns reported on the year’s activities and officers were nominated including President Bryan Manns and Secretary Gerald Smith. Nancy McFar lane received a halter and sewing leaders were to be elected for the Norfolk Sewing Club.
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce will hold Area Conferences at MacGregor Memorial Hall and other Manitoba venues starting next weeks. The MacGregor session is planned for Wednesday November 27 at 1 30 p m. The conferences aim to help local Chambers of Commerce operate more efficiently by offering guidance training of officers and organizational help. Discussions will include focus on the COMEF Report and evolving local provincial and national events.
A Billy Graham film titled The Heart Is A Rebel will play at the Evangelical Mennonite Church at the east end of MacGregor on Sunday November 24 at 7 30 in the evening. The 80 minute color drama centers on a crusade led by Dr. Billy Graham in New York City.
Officials urge caution as daytime warming hides thin ice on creeks and reservoirs. Night temperatures freeze surfaces but daytime sun weakens strength, making ice inviting yet unsafe for children and adults. A timely warning aims to prevent accidents and grief later.
On November 1 a meeting in MacGregor organized a two year Farm and Home Course forming a Farm Business Group. It aims to teach homemakers time and money management, future planning, and the why of home economies, with lessons monthly and a summer recess. An open meeting is set for Thursday Nov 28 at 8 pm in the Legion Room of MacGregor Memorial Hall.
The MacGregor and district seventh annual Sportsman's Dinner takes place Friday Dec 6 at 7 in Mac Gregor Memorial Hall. CKY radio and Channel 7 TV star Jack Wells will be one of the guest speakers, with hopes for Winnipeg Blue Bombers and other sports celebrities to attend. dinner price is $5 and aims to boost local hockey.
The Austin Collegiate Institute will hold its graduation exercises in the Collegiate on Friday November 22 at 8 o clock. Thirteen graduates this year. Dr Tyler of Brandon will be guest speaker. A dance will be held following the graduation. The public is cordially invited to attend these exercises.
The town enjoys mild weather with a forecast of cooler days ahead. Deer hunters welcome snow for tracking as residents anticipate Christmas. Ole’s MacGregor’s Sportsman Dinner is set for Friday December 6 with Jack Wells as guest speaker. Tickets available this week.
The Austin Community Hall annual meeting on Tuesday November 12 reports debt reduced to 1000 and improvements completed. Mrs Poyser elected chair and Alex Beresford secretary. F Hall treasurer notes dances rents and bingo success and Women's Auxiliary credited for help. Committee additions include Mrs AM McMillan M Cronk and Howard Westman.
Two weeks of school notes cover a Remembrance Day service led by Rev. Bennett for ACI students on Monday November 11. The gym buzzes with volleyball and basketball practice for the coming season, with regular basketball for the boys. Judo classes are led by Mr. Rieke. Graduation exercises are Friday November 22, followed by a hall dance with the Brooker Bombshells performing.
Lea Lacroix presided the 1 November Children's Aid Society meeting in Portage la Prairie with nine board members present. Campaign returns to November 12 total 11 340 with Portage la Prairie at 2 195 and 50 percent of the 20 000 goal reached. Christmas fund to operate again and many firms contributing. Oliver reported October activity giving service to 138 families and 436 children, six children in care, 13 cases pending court action, 79 active unmarried parents, 86 children under temporary guardianship, 60 in foster or adoption homes, 80 adoption applications with 18 approved, 15 children placed for adoption since April 1, and initial visits planned to Indian Reserves late November.
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