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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
1
A devotional meditation by pastor wawara Radke of Redeemer Lutheran Church on the Lord's Prayer. Luther notes God gives daily bread and urges gratitude, faith, and prudent stewardship in recognizing and using gifts. The piece urges bold thanksgiving for daily provisions and honoring neighbors with shared blessings.
Canadian Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan condemned the U S beef import quota announced by President Ford. He argued the move breaches a December agreement with former U S agriculture secretary Earl Bute and warned Australia and New Zealand would suffer most. Gordon Parke suggested bypass by shipping live cows not covered by limits.
Weather office at CFB Portage forecasts October warmer than usual temperatures with below average precipitation and a strong chance of snow, noting some Jamaican pilots training at Southport may experience their first snow. September is described as the driest on record with 4.3 mm of rain, a 127 day frost season, and a high of 35.4 C on September 6.
The Canadian Press survey of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend lists at least 63 accidental deaths in Canada from Friday through Monday, including 47 traffic fatalities, four drownings, two fire deaths, multiple hunting and household incidents. Ontario led with 15 traffic deaths. Alberta and Newfoundland reported none.
Varennes School at 22 Varennes Ave St Vital marks 25 years with an open house October 1 to 6 pm and an official ceremony at 3 pm featuring years in review old pictures and a school tour. Social evening at Glenwood Community Hall 8 pm. Tickets via phone or school office. A church service follows on Sunday October 17 at 11 am.
The Portage Kiwanis club starts its second year at a regular meeting on October 6. Retiring president H L Henderson passes the gavel to new president N Tilley. Officers include Glenn Kreutzer vice president and promotion head, D Thompson secretary, Percy Gregoire treasurer, J Culbert assistant secretary, J Muir complaints, and E Currie publicity and special events. E Currie leads the current cake sale with Kreutzer handling the apple sale. Rick Martin will head other fundraising. Next meeting is at Nick's Cafe on Wednesday October B at 8 p.m.
The Ottawa Dentists' Wives Association offers rental care assistance to marginal income families employed but unable to afford treatment. Patients are pre screened for financial need and willingness to follow preventive programs. Initial exams and hygiene at Algonquin College clinic cost a nominal fee. Subsidies up to 200 dollars may be provided. fund raisers include barn dances and a bridge marathon.
A variety concert for all elderly residents will be held in Austin Community at 8 p m. Lunch will be served, with admission free, by the Centennial ladies in charge of arrangements.
Portage Propane Ltd introduces a free estimator service labeled Ditton of Cobos with timing details and a focus on modern post methods. The notice emphasizes offering quick cost estimates and streamlined service for potential customers seeking pricing clarity.
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