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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1962
Page
4
WILSON Wayne and Viole Wilson of Fro bisher Bay announce the arrival of their son Grant Duncan on Tuesday October 16. He weighed 6 lbs 1 oz and joins the family from the Sidney area.
We express sincere thanks to Beaver Bagot Keine at triets for gifts on our departure and to COF United Church Women and Youre Women's Club for lovely gifts. Thanks to those who helped in many ways and special thanks to Gladys and Wallace Stone. Your kindness will be remembered by Jim and Jessie Irwin and family.
A note of thanks from Frank Davey expresses sincere appreciation for thoughtful Day Street neighbors and long time friends who offered a kind and appropriate gift.
The notice thanks those who helped at the ICCE luncheon and donations. Various sale items offered include ranges from 75 to 50 dollars, 49 gallon steel drums at 8 dollars, a 1950 Pontiac sedan in good condition, a 1960 Ramler 6 with 23 000 miles for 1800 dollars, and a 50 dollar item. Contacts and phone numbers provided for each listing.
Sealed tenders marked Fuel Oil to the treasurer will be received by 12 noon Saturday, Nov 3, 1962 for about 18,000 gallons Imperial 46 or Collegiate No 1 Burner Oil to Langruth High School and about 14,000 gallons No 1 Burner Oil to MacGregor. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Premier Duff Roblin said bye-elections to fill vacant Manitoba Legislature seats are under consideration. Vacancies arose from the resignations of St John’s member David Orlikow who joined federal politics and Provencher Liberal Stan Roberts. Acting municipal affairs minister John Thompson submitted his resignation as cabinet member and MLA. Hon Walter Weir will temporarily handle Thompson’s duties.
A clipped item notes a phrase about meekness being strength and references Sir William Gurney Beaham. The terse line presents a reflective idea rather than a reportable event.
The MacGregor Ladies Curling Club announces its annual meeting on Monday November 5 at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs C R Barber. curlers and anyone affiliated with the club are urged to attend.
Amy Purkess returns to Austin after a month in Port Arthur and Fort William visits. Bazaar set for November 8. Local residents and visitors named from Vancouver Brandon Winnipeg Nipawin Maple Creek and Cranbrook. Birth announced for Wicklund's son October 23 1962. Several townsfolk travel for work and family gatherings with numerous Manitoba locations listed.
The Beaver UCW held its regular meeting October 19 at Mrs. Rose Thomasson’s home with nine members and two visitors. Mrs. Phylis Giercke led devotion. Mrs. Jean Harkness conducted the business. A $44.59 lunch profit from Jas Irwin’s sale was reported. A sick committee meeting is planned for October 29 at Mrs. Ivy Pears. The group may partner with the Community Club to buy a coffeemaker and plans for a wedding reception catering were discussed. The next meeting is November 21 with lunch and social time.
In Ottawa the Commons debated legislation to expand the Farm Credit Corporation's lending, which handles about 75.3 million dollars yearly. Agriculture Minister Hamilton argued loans target economically sound farm units, while critics from Quebec and Ontario questioned access for small farmers. The session shifted to interim supply and spending plans, with a austerity package reducing the budget by 228 million to about 6.048 billion dollars.
Mrs. Tom Kelly and Roy of Southend visited the Heselwood family. Portage guests Mr. and Mrs. George Sander son and Linda joined Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Caskey. Remoles aided hosts with hospitality and cake donations. Good Neighbors met with 10 members. Children’s Aid fund drive continues via Mrs. C. Brugger. Shaw sale pie fundraiser raised about 44 dollars. Pole lamp raffle at Red Cross dance won by C. Brugger. Minnedosa visitors David Booth and Judy came to see L. Heselwood. Margaret Jenkins from Winnipeg spent weekend here. Brugger and J. Brugger hosted Franklin guests. R. and Orchard visited Neepawa. Dayle Hay of Winnipeg spent a few days with W. J. Gillespie in Brandon for supper. Community Club served lunch at the Rempie sale.
Vernon River PBS reports Edward Bouser found a 100 year old Lowe cookbook simple yet tasty. The text leans on teacups for measurements to feed large families, with recipes like fried seed eggs using a dozen eggs and tasks like mixing yeast in teacups.
A 1959 61 survey by William Stocks of 100 University of Alberta students finds most drink monthly or less or abstain. Stocks reports male students average two to four drinks per month while female students average about one, with results published by Progress and Alcoholism Foundation.
Manitoba crop insurance chief P H Ford says 1962 payouts will be under one third of 1961's 1.5 million. Claims in four test areas are being adjusted with inspections of frozen flax and flooded wheat and coarse grains west and north of Winnipeg. Despite higher yields in flooded zones, grades have fallen. The corporation guarantees quality to No 3 Northern on wheat No 1 feed on barley and oats and No 2 feed on flax.
The First Mac Gregor Boy Scout troop outlined winter camping and a stamp collector's club for the 1962-63 season. A former Queen's Scout Geo Halkyard visited, and the annual Scout dinner was held at RCAF Station Southport. Anyone interested can join Mondays at 7 p.m. in MacGregor Memorial Hall.
Joseph P. Guay was re elected in St Boniface with 7200 votes to 1669 for Clifford Brock and 759 for John Graham. Brock and Graham conceded with most polls tallied and both lost deposits.
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