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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
3
This weekend marks the end of daylight saving time with clocks set back one hour at 2 am Sunday. Residents are reminded to adjust their clocks before going to bed Saturday night to gain an extra hour of sleep.
The Sidney and Austin Unit ed Churches held a combined service Sunday evening October 22 1967 with Holy Communion observed. Rev Armistead Armistead and Sidney performed the rites. Baptisms included Joette Lee Tustin Cameron Gary Hay Ruth Radeen Smith Louise Nadene Schneider Gordon Neal Schneider Diane Evelyn Streick Darren Cecil Rands and more during a social hour of friendship.
Petitions are being circulated in every Pine Creek Division school district to back a second vote on the referendum. Residents are urged to contact district officials if a petition is missing. The issue covers locations of schools and future consolidations.
Lorraine Ker and Innis Harvey wed at First United Church Victoria in a detailed ceremony. The bride wore a white p effet dress with cathedral train and two tier veil, accompanied by emerald peau de soie bridesmaids and a pearl necklace gift from the groom. After a honeymoon across the United States to Manitoba they will reside in Vancouver.
The Edwin Co operative Elevator Association holds its annual meeting at the school on Friday November 17 at 8 pm. Well wishes sent to Mrs Wilbert Crewson who had Winnipeg surgery last week. Mr and Mrs T Kelly and boys of Lavenham visited the Ferguson family. Mrs T Simpson and Mrs W Palister attended a reading in service training at Neepawa on Thursday. Mr and Mrs A Larkin returned from a coast visit. Birthdays this week include Alf Toews October 23 Mabel Voss October 30 and Bill Cousins October 31. Wedding anniversary greetings to Mr and Mrs R Voss October 28. The first Edwin 4H Sewing Club meeting was at Mrs R Boak's home on October 18 with officers elected: President Susan Smith vice president Debbie Larkin secretary Mavis Garrioch treasurer Jackie Boak news reporter Janice McIntosh.
Sandra Tyerman spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cliff Tyerman. The annual turkey supper Friday evening was a big success thanks to helpers. Four district children were baptized at the Austin United church service Sunday night Louise Nadine and Gordon Neil Streich Diane Evelyn daughter of Harvey and Streich Ruth Raelen chosen daughter of Ken and Smith. Afterward a dainty lunch was served by the Austin and Sidney ladies. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and family visited Mrs Lucy Smith at Carberry Sunday.
Brent Gilbert, Brian Nichol, Betty Quinn and Shelly Telford joined an amateur coaches clinic in Winnipeg on Saturday. Held at the Winnipeg Winter Club Rink, the session featured professional figure skating instructors and Marshall Johnson of Canada’s National Hockey Team teaching the boys hockey. The Canadian Physical Fitness Association sponsored the event.
Slogans in black paint reading US Get Out of Vietnam and Yankee Go Home were found on a side wall of the United States consulate here early Saturday. City police investigated the vandalism, linked to a Vietnam War protest planned downtown Memca Paklg Fletter included a poempsi and Faller.
Southend Macaulay residents attended a shower in Portage for Miss Mau Teen Ainslie before her October 20 wedding to Bill Roy of Portage. Neighbors and relatives from Winnipeg Stead Brandon Gladstone and Stonewall visited various local families. Highlights include birthday greetings for Anne MacDonald on Oct 30 and anniversary wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frank on Oct 26.
A series of weekend social visits mark the Lavenham area with guests from Edwin Winnipeg and Worby. Harry Painter George Shapransky Walter Painter Abe Wiebe Abe Doerksen and R Moffat hosted and entertained on Sunday. The McLennans traveled to Portage for the 40th anniversary celebration of Bill and Wm Alanson. A Rosehill Ladies Community Bazaar included a 4H Club table. Roy Smith election dance in Bagot drew Ray MacDonald and guests from Worby and nearby families.
Central Hospital Aid held its regular meeting at the hospital on Tuesday October 17 Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved Representatives from Bagot Southern Schemers and Beaver Hospital Aid discussed the constitution with a few changes The MacGregor Hospital Aid will revisit the constitution at the November meeting The pantry shower raised 65 74 at tea table 48 55 at bake table and 337 88 at gift produce table Bagot Hospital Aid will pay for the air guard machine The matron noted needed sewing for sheets and slippers knitted from heavy wool were requested Some wool was donated Central Aid thanks all contributors The meeting adjourned Reporter Marion Street.
Mr and Mrs Percy Ewen with Mr and Mrs Fred Hall attended the Pilot Mound opening on Saturday Oct 21. Mr Hall taught there nine years and many former pupils joined in community events. Pilot Mound showcased the new up to date building. Also noted Thanksgiving weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Stuart Young and Elsie to Port Arthur and Fort William, with Miss Lorna Peck visiting Miss Donna Bodnarchuk in Winnipeg.
Reports from St Claude show Mr Ah Gi and Mr and Mrs Wallace Stone attending the opening of the St Claude Modern Dairies Milk Plant on a recent Thursday. Lloyd Street attended the ScTF Pig Convention in Brandon. Mrs Lloyd Street stays with her mother in Gladstone while her husband is hospitalized there.
Local churches in MacGregor and Austin invite attendees to October 29 services. Christ Church Austin offers morning prayer at 11 30. St Pauls MacGregor hosts morning prayer at 10. Evang Mennonite East End MacGregor lists Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship at 10 45 with evening Christian Endeavor. Pastoral Charge MacGregor United Church combines at 10 with Sunday School at 11 and worship at 11 30. Bethel Pentecostal MacGregor has Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11. Local notices emphasize cordial invitations to attend.
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