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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
1
Rural Manitoba boards discuss a new ditch design to ease weed control and road maintenance. Broad shallow depressions replace steep slopes, allowing cropping and reduced snow plowing while expanding farmer acreage. A cooperative campaign aims to eradicate Canada thistle and sow thistle in two years.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister George Hutton says Canada must produce at least 325 million bushels of wheat annually for several years to meet demand, about 50 million above average. He warns China may buy all contracted Canadian wheat and hints at higher needs for barley. He cited a Ottawa conference and noted cattle herd expansion and a new crop insurance reform plan awaiting federal cabinet approval.
At the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce meeting plans were approved for a Santa Claus parade on Saturday December 16. Santa will arrive about one o clock and travel down Main Street to the Memorial Hall where he will hand out candy and treats to local children. A free Tivoli Theatre picture show is expected later that day.
C N Argue outlined that rising provincial grants to municipalities could force councils to operate as caretakers with limited authority. He cited past control over roads and services and proposed unconditional grants based on need. Reeve D F Rose was elected president and Reeve Jim Scott vice-president.
The MacGregor and District Hockey Association hosts its fifth annual Sportsmen's Dinner next Wednesday at MacGregor Memorial Hall starting 7 p.m. Tickets cost 5 dollars and include a turkey supper and entertainment with Bob Byron of Winnipeg as master of ceremonies and Frank McKinnon of Hamiota as a speaker with slides from his overseas trip.
The Sidney 4 H Beef Club held its annual re organization meeting on November 1 electing Mark Bagnall as president Norman Ham as secretary Chevy Hudson as treasurer Donald Surminsky as reporter Gil Bagnall as leader with Cliff Hawkins and Brydon De Athe as associate leaders Rep Donald Surminsky named as representative.
Hospital board members including F. Sims J. Lamvert H. Dankesreiter H. Lamb Emerson RE Lye Matron Mrs. Smith and Dr. Ford meet November 14 with Grierson Orchard of Associated Hospitals to review the 1962 budget and a proposed brief on a new addition. Minutes approved and officers authorized to borrow 2000 to cover occupancy deficit. Outlets installed roof leak fixed OR cupboard added chains secured oxygen tanks and October bills totaling 1603.68 approved.
Local curlers face an early start as Frank Hay urges members to sign up quickly. If cold weather holds, opening could occur this weekend or by early next week at the rink, with Carl Bergquist coordinating entries.
The MacGregor Collegiate Home and School Association met November 15 at 1o Collegiate. Mrs Hicks played piano for Canada singing. Sid Hay led prayer. The secretary reported a 50 cent provincial fee per member and volunteers for the Provincial Committee were requested but Shelved. Raymer noted Grade XI attendance at 17 percent absent and required notes from home for half day absences. The program included films British Columbia Island Playground and Homespun, an alphabet contest and relays. A social lunch closed the meeting.
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