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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1964
Page
5
The rural council authorized about 1400 dollars for the museum as a centennial project over one year. No decision was made on extending the levy beyond one year. The Oct 6 meeting, chaired by Reeve Frank Sims, had full attendance. The water and sewer report for the village of Austin was received and will be reviewed with engineers for more information.
Winnipeg city council last week urged the appointment of a public defender for the under privileged in Winni magistrate's court. Alderman Lloyd Stinson, former CCF leader, argued a publicly paid lawyer would speed court work and protect indigents and law abiders in trouble with the law. The Manitoba Law Society provides defence lawyers free for indigents in indictable cases, but timing delays remain.
A gravel pit two miles east of Edmonton, long an abundant fossil source, may be exhausted. Geologist L A Bayrock of the Research Council Alberta says the site has produced remains of sabre-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, an extinct North American horse, and a giant bison, dating back 8 000 to 12 000 years. The sabre-toothed Smilodon known as Old Smily was found years ago by A C Morrison and later given to the council.
Last Sunday MacGregor Mustangs fell 15 to 6 to Brandon Krugers after Brandon built a 15 point lead with two touchdowns and a field goal. MacGregor mounted a late drive as McQuiston scored the lone Mustang touchdown. The team faces Virden next for the final league game.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Bert Skeet and boys with Mrs Graham Herb and Clara Graham of Wellwood. The Ryz brothers spent the holiday with their parents Mr and Mrs Stan Ryz. Gordon Payne of Ontario visited Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson and Shelly and Maynard Payne, Merle Belous of Ontario visited his parents Mr and Mrs Steve Belous. Mr and Mrs Norman Me Cullough and y visited last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dave Wiebe of Sinclairville. Ken Smith and family and Mrs L Smith visited with Mr and Mrs Bill McLaren Neepawa and Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Art Wright Wellwood. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Brian Crammons Carman on the birth of a daughter. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Cliff Tyreman included Mr and Mrs Ken Norris of Brandon.
Graduation exercises in Austin will be held Friday December 23 at 8 p.m. in the Collegiate auditorium with Dr. McNeill of Carberry as guest speaker. A reception for parents and friends will follow. this is the last year for grade 11 graduations as from now on grade 12 will be required to graduate.
At the Manitoba Medical Association annual convention a resolution approved the opting-out principle. It supports doctors practicing outside the provincial prepaid plan and allowing participating physicians to bill patients directly while the plan would pay the patient’s bill through Manitoba Medical Service.
Mrs H B Outhwaite reports visits across the district with relatives in Winnipeg. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs G Bull and Mr and Mrs H Kulchycki with Cindy and baby Coty. The Atkins hosted several visitors including Mr and Mrs Jack Douglas and the Stevensons family. Walter Treberne's family were guests of the Atkins and others extended regards to Mrs Fehr and speedy recovery.
The MacGregor football team lost to Brandon Krugers 156 in a tough Sunday game, their first defeat to the rivals. The Mustang boys had previously alternated wins and ties with the Krugers, while the girls volleyball team extended a strong run, winning five of six with victories over Langruth Portage and showing solid progress. A signet ring with initials T.H. was found at the high school and may belong to the owner.
The second business meeting of MacGregor Sewing Club was held October 6. Leaders for this year are Local leader Mrs Dankesrei ter and leaders Mrs Korman Mrs Tarr Mrs Harkness Mrs Smith and Mrs Bergen. A committee of mothers girls and leaders will meet at Mrs Graham to plan activities for 1964 65.
The 1964 Provincial Telephone Directory will feature a colored photo on the cover for the first time. A bright scene of the International Peace Garden, 16 miles south of Boissevain, graces this year’s issue. The 608 page directory goes into effect in November with 115000 copies distributed in Manitoba. Brenda Harkness notes customers will receive it by regular mail.
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