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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
5
Mrs J M Baskier shares thoughts on prayer as a privilege and source of peace and power, urging daily choices toward betterment. The column lists visits, recoveries, birthdays, and local notices, notes school start, adult responsibilities, and hopes for a productive new year with teachers and parents supporting students.
Mr and Mrs Gordon from Winnipeg visited the Henry Nelson home. Mr and Mrs John Wieler and family were guests at John Fehr’s in Plumas. June Ann Henderson from Winnipeg and Mrs Chris Chandler of Gladstone spent the weekend with their parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Henderson.
A round of visits from Winnipeggers to Portage la Prairie residents is noted along with trips to Norway House aboard a five day cruise. Local residents report good luck fishing during trips to Grand Rapids and Cross Lake. Hospital news mentions Tom Towle’s illness and Mrs. Fred Hall’s recovery aims. A skating rink auxiliary meeting is announced for September 14. Kathy Amann reports on the Winnipeg Peace Gardens track meet. Helen Dutch of Rivers visits Portage relatives.
August 25 visitors included Mrs K Holtz Oxwate Winnipeg and the Hounsome family. Mrs W McDougall stayed a week with David and Dale McDougall then planned to travel to Winnipeg with the Allans to visit Mr McDougall in hospital. Mrs S Stewart visited Friday. Jean Wallace of Church Al stayed with Mr and Mrs J Rintoul after her son's wedding. Toni and Jackie returned home with them from a week with Mr and Mrs Murray Tufford. Allyson Thompson to teach at Manitoba School August 31. Allan Cleaver of High Bluff visiting J Smith home. H Jonasson Doug and Chery also visiting. Mrs V Fawcett and Mrs M Nowasad of Winnipeg visited S Thompson and hospital visitors. R Thompson family called at F Upward home in Portage Sunday night. Streets experienced severe hail damage with high winds and rain. M Tufford Brandon spent Sunday with T Rintoul. Arden will stay for a holiday.
Mrs C Forsley and children visited Delta. Charlene Neufeld injured on a bike chain and sent to Portage hospital overnight. Lynn Crocker returned to Winnipeg to start duties as public health nurse in West Kildonan. Hail damaged crops and broke twenty one kindergarten panes. Various locals visited and hosted relatives in Portage, Brandon, and Winnipeg. Ward Kidd wedding attended in Brandon. Frances Lapinsky returned from east vacation. Harvey Harland and sons visited C Henry and R Henry. Treherne visitors noted.
Invitation announces a miscellaneous show in honor of Mrs Lynn Lyons on Saturday September 12 at 830 pm at MacGregor United Church St Pauls ACW holds regular meeting September 9 at 8 pm at Mrs Glenn Lye home with hostesses Mrs E Chant, Mrs D Davey, and Mrs W Hodge.
A reader recounts a Canadian trip describing life on the prairies versus the sea coast. The piece highlights newfound friendships and the beauty within Canada, thanking Manitoba hosts and Greenwood organizers for a rewarding experience.
The bureau reports a 1963-based index of 115.6 for farm prices in June, up from 115.3 in May and 119.6 a year ago. Live stock and eggs fell while potatoes rose. June’s index exceeded May in all provinces except Saskatchewan, which dipped to 90.4 from 90.6.
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