Carberry 4-H Promotion Night Honors Howard Baron
About 300 people attended the Carberry Community Hall banquet for 4-H Promotion Night sponsored by the Carberry area 4-H Leaders Association. Ed Somers Betty Collyer and Don Meadows led a symposium on 4-H's role in education and community, outlining challenges and the benefits of club activities. Howard Baron received the W. S. Frazer Award for 1964, with Ralph Oliver introducing Baron and noting his 28 years in beef projects.
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Carberry
Carberry Area
Don Meadows
Meadows
Somers
Miss Collasis
4If
Scouts
Guides
Howard Baron
Ralph Oliver
Mr. Baron
Austin Credit Union Increases Assets
The 16th annual meeting of the Austin Credit Union Society in the Austin Community Hall heard reports and a financial statement. Shares rose $88,475 and assets $66,425 for 1964, with undivided earnings of $15,723.50 to be returned to members and a five percent dividend rebate on savings. New officers named for 1965 include P. B. Ewen and J. Rempel, with Menno Hamm replacing Percy Pearson on the supervisory committee. The group announced expansion plans with property purchase on Front Street, and door prizes were awarded before a luncheon.]
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The
Austin Credit Union Society
Austin Community Hall
Percy Ewen
Aer
J. Rempel
H. Schroeder
Cecil Rands
Percy Pearson
Menno Hamm
P. B. Ewen
R. Snaith
J. Duncan
Rands
J. Stephenson
P. Unrin
A. Beresford
F. Hall
M. Hamm
Austin
Ted Lowe
Abe Thiessen
Peter Toews
John Gilmour
Merlin Lamb
Howard Westman
H. W. Hiebert
Loresna Ewen
Ruth Stephenson
E. Johnson
MacGregor Lions Club Celebrates Second Birthday Banquet
The MacGregor Lions Club marked its second anniversary with a banquet and dance at the MacGregor Memorial Hall attended by about 1 150 people. Dr. Jack Nesbitt of the University of Manitoba spoke on public relations. Quilts were drawn for for the Elderly Housing project with Jack Legg winning. over $30 raised. Attendance pins were awarded to members, and curling trophies were presented to the Dennis McMahon rink for Portage bonspiel success.
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Macgregor Lions Club
Portage Club
Ter Williams
Dennis Kitson
Herry Smith
Gordon
Jack Nesbitt
University of Manitoba
Nesbitt
Lions Club
Gordon |Intentin
Snider
Harry Smith
Portage Lions Club
Lion
MacGregor Club
Dennis McMahon
Ureteeny
Jack Legg
MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Lion Bill Roberts
Trev Owens
Lion Glenn Harkness
Central Aid
Me Dent
The
Kitson
Bill Roberts
Roberts
Terry Williams
Williams
Gordon Snider
Port
Fred Clarke
Clare Tarr
C. R. Barber
Dennis Lamb
Glennye
Allen McGregor
Dennis WieMahon
Stan Moore
Harold Qrehard
Jack Gibson
Louis Quinn
Wiliam Roberts
Murray Lamb
Harry Dankes
Reiter
Dave Hodgins
Portage
Harry Dankssreiter
Lions
Fatal accident claims Frt Sgt Floyd Nelson and daughter
North Bay Ontario. Frt Sgt Floyd S Nelson RCAF and his three year old daughter Sue Lyn died when their car stalled at a crossing and was struck by an ore train on Tuesday March 16. Floyd and Sue Lyn were crushed as he shielded Sherri. Survived by wife a son 18 daughters Nancy 15 Sherri 3, parents Maurice and Mrs Nelson, brothers Verlin Hillsdale Lorne Ottawa and Rev Garth Balmertown, sister Beverley France. Nelson was nephew of Rev S R McLeod former United church minister in MacGregor.
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Frt
Floyd S. Nelson
RCAF
Sue Lyn
North Bay
Ont
Floyd
Sherri
Hhis
Nancy
Maurice £. Nelson
Barrie
Verlin
Hillsdale
Sgt
Lorne
Ottawa
Garth
Balmertown
Beverley
France
S. R. McLeod
United Church
MacGregor
Dads And Daughters Bonspiel Ends Early In Warm Weather
The CGLT held the Dads and Daughters Bonspiel from March 13 to March 17 ending early due to warm weather. Winners include Iris' event top teams led by Glenda Scora and Barbara Richard with Al Sloane and Rev. Armistead. Dads' event led by Gaye Scora with Shirley Anderson. hard luck prize winner Wilma tie Gaal. Acknowledgement given to former members who joined the celebration of the group's 50th anniversary.
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C.glt
Iris
Ist
Glenda Scora
Barbara Richard
al Sloane
Rev. Armistead
Art Leckie
Leonard Lamb
Barbara Kelly
Darlene Palmer
Art Palmer
Jim Kelly
Betty Quinn
Betty Jean Hay
Trevor Owens
Morris Hay
Sharon Nohlgren
Bernice’McLennan
Art Butterfield
Dave Doefleur
Gaye Scora
Shirley Anderson
Lyle Anderson
Doug Ferris
John Scora
Margaret Rodgers
Sandra Anderson
Brian Rodgers
Stan Moore
Wilma Tie Gaal
Macon Mela
Gerald Jones
Joseph Lambert
Town Happenings and Local Notes across April events
Weather warms slowly with mornings near zero and daytime highs around 20 above. Tivoli Theatre reopens April 16 with weekly shows. Bill Harder won the pool tournament. proceeds support Adarted Children totaling over $900. Stanley Cup semifinals begin with two American and two Canadian clubs. locals predict varied winners. Glen Harkness reads a new book. Consolidated School Board plans two new classrooms this summer. Portage curling results and veterans spiel progress. Henry Frank claims a pool robbery, Fred Tarr noted as grandpa again. congratulations to Ron and Audrey.
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Henry Frank
Henry
Fred Tarr
Fred
Ron
Audrey
Bagot Hospital Aid Holds March Meeting
The Bagot Hospital Aid met Tuesday evening March 23 at Mrs. C. Rands home with 17 members present. Mrs. W Bodie presided. treasurer’s report by Mrs. J Purkess. Plans discussed for Lions Club anniversary banquet in MacGregor. Mrs C Rands won gift of the month. Lunch followed by social hour.
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Bagot Hospital
C. Rands
W. Bodie
J. Purkess
Lions Club
MacGregor
L. Butterfield
Local social notes from MacGregor and area
MacGregor locals report Sunday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith and W Corrigal with Mr and Mrs Ht Frank and Mr and Mrs Garry Buchanan of Portage. Mrs H Clancy of Winnipeg stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs A Weber. Kathleen visited Lynn White. R J Kilfoyle returned from Deer Lodge Hospital. Mrs G S Cooper of Winnipeg weekended with Connie McKelvy.
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Lawrence Smith
W. Corrigal
Ht. Frank
Garry Buchanan
Portage
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Deborah Manns
Shelley Nelson
Norfolk Home Economics Club
Donella Peck
Sidney Garden Club
Austin Credit Union
Rainbow Inn
Central Hospital
North Norfolk- MacGregor Hospital
Minnedosa
C.G
CGLT
Caendar
Bill Harder
Jim
Red Wings
Hawks
Jack Smale
Canadiens
Ted
Critchlon
Leafs
Glen Harkness
New Consolidated School Board
Jack Emerson
Bob Barber
Joe Lambert
Ed Chant
Bagot Hospital Aid
MacGregor Locals
R. J. Kilfoyle
Deer Lodge Hospital
G. S. Cooper
Winchipeg
Connie McKelvy
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