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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
5
A 1965 sale on a farm features a John Deere tractor and a zero dollar self propelled combine plus a one ton truck. The event will be held two miles east and one mile north of Highway 24 at the Pine Creek store corner.
Austin district notes Thanksgiving guests from Morden and Brandon, visits from Deer Lake and Rivers, church services, and a Christ church absence. Also reports on local illnesses, hobby club meeting, Masonic attendance, wedding guests, and Oct 17 CGLT reorganizational meeting for girls aged 12 to 17.
The Cosson Leslee will sponsor the Remembrance Day commemoration on Friday November 11. Legion LODE Scouts Cubs Collegiate students and other organizations are asked to assemble at the MacGregor monument at 10 45 a.m. There will be a short service at the monument followed by a service in Memorial Hall.
M WATSON reports a week of family visits and gatherings in Rossendale with many relatives meeting in Portage, Winnipeg, and Brandon. Notable items include weddings and anniversaries, Thanksgiving weekend visits, and a large turkey dinner with 22 attendees at the Vennards.
Manitoba Hydro announced a record 1965 66 fiscal year highlighted by Grand Rapids 30 000 kilowatt station commissioning and Phase One of Nelson River development. The utility details 9.1 percent consumer sales growth to 217 000 customers, $429 million revenue, and 1 166 770 low watts capacity. New high voltage loops and interconnections to Kelsey and The Pas aim for 1968 completion with a fourth Grand Rapids unit, while rural southern rates drop December 1 1968 and northern diesel rates fall November 30 1965.
A 14 page handbook for hunters explains preparing and field dressing moose in open water season. Minister Hon Gurney Evans notes improper handling can give meat a wild flavor. the guide shows quick carcass care to prevent gamey taste. Free copies are available from Conservation Education Section in Winnipeg and from conservation officers across Manitoba.
Ottawa CP Bacon prices stay high as Canadians prefer bacon and eggs. H K Leckie, Meat Packers Council of Canada, says packers earn small margins while bacon remains costly due to steady demand. He notes ham prices fell while bacon stayed elevated despite lower hog prices.
The Second Masonic District held its annual gathering at the Austin Masonic Temple on Thursday October 6. Afternoon sessions featured RW. Bro. C. E. Hotel as chair and a welcome by W. Bro. M. L. Lamb followed by a banquet for 155 masons and a brief program with music. The evening session returned to the temple with a moving address by M. W. Bro. H. S. Perdue and a presentation of an apron to LP.D.D. G.M. Rogers.
Premier Duff Roblin announced plans to organize a National Transportation Research Institute to coordinate all transport modes for Canada’s development. He invited leaders from industry and economic agencies to a Winnipeg meeting on November 1 to discuss goals, funding, and university ties, with federal support and a focus on costs, policies, and future economic expansion.
In Liverpool an automated neighborhood pub introduces coin operated half pint beer machines in The Grapes tavern. Licensee Bob Donran predicts the future of bar service as patrons accept automatic barmaids.
The Portage Presbyterian fall rallies are scheduled for October 26 at Poplar Point starting 9 a.m. CST with basket lunches provided, and on October 27 at Lavenham at 9 a.m. CST with similar meals. Local attendees urged to arrive early for seating.
Farmers receive rewards for selling hundreds of calves to US buyers and Eastern orders. No shrinkage allowed. Immediate settlement promised with favorable terms and prompt payment.
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