Greenhouse project plans for Sprucedale school Austin
North Norfolk and MacGregor District Branch of the Association for Retarded Children announces a greenhouse at Sprucedale school in Austin. Henry Thiessen named instructor for the occupation class, with girls to learn domestic science and all students to help grow bedding and house plants. Community support urged for slips or plant life and for potential pupil enrollment.
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North Norfolk and MacGregor District
Association For Retarded Children
Sprucedale School
Austin
Henry Thiessen
Sprucedale ‘School
Lowther
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Memorial Hall
Single District Divisions To Be Promoted by MTS
The Manitoba Teachers' Society will push single district divisions in 19 divisions that rejected the March 10 referendum. At its Winnipeg meeting the plan was approved to pursue changes under Section 444 of the Public Schools Act, with emphasis on grants under the foundation program. John Minions and John Gisiger led the resolution, citing 80 percent of Manitoba students in the 29 single district divisions and urging legislation to make grants retroactive to January 1 for divisions adopting the referendum.
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Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg
Teacherganization
John Minions
Carberry
John Gisiger
Souris
Beautiful Plains
Sour
Minions
Minister of Education
John Enns
Morden
Ingle
Fie
Quebec
White
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
CTF
Austin March of Dimes raises 132.10 in Austin drive
Total contributions to the recent March of Dimes campaign in Austin amounted to 132.10 dollars and have been forwarded to Winnipeg headquarters. Gratitude is extended to all contributors, with special thanks to Mrs. Tait and the elementary school pupils, and to Miss Brewster and her Grade 5 class for their support.
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Austin
Winnipeg
Springbrook 4-H Club Assists Red Cross Canvass
Springbrook 4 H Club members led by Allan Duncan Jack and Harold Nelson gave brief talks at Sprucedale school on March 11. They planned to canvass for the Red Cross campaign and send 10 to Manitoba 4H Club Council. Centennial projects were discussed and a dance fundraiser was planned for Centennial Park and skating rink. The next meeting is set for April 8 at 2 30 p m. The home economics girls showcased Food With A Foreign Flair with 45 in attendance. Miss Rose Marie Floch demonstrated, then staged a coffee and tasting. Door prizes went to Mrs R Winterbottom Mrs F Hall Lynn Abrin Norton Bull and Mrs J Gimour. Co op flour bags and a grocery hamper were won. A silver collection yielded 15 88. The club thanks all attendees.
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Sprucedale School
Allan’ Duncan
Jack
Harold Nelson
Red Cross
Manitoba
Centennial Park
Girls of Home Economics Projects
Rose-Marie Floch
Co-op
Floch
R. Winterbottom
F. Hall
Lynn Abrin
Norton Bull
J. Gimour
G. Lewis
Rifle Clubs Hold Shoot at MacGregor
Junior Rifle Clubs from Portage Carberry and MacGregor held an inter club shoot at MacGregor Collegiate auditor on Sunday afternoon. MacGregor No 1 won with 1954 points followed by Carberry 1786 and Portage 1766. Portage No 1 took third, Carberry No 2 fourth, Carberry No 1 fifth, Portage No 2 sixth. Wally Bieganski of Rossendale was top scorer. Team rosters listed for MacGregor No 1 and No 2 with members and awards noted for CTL Dominion Marksmen including bronze and silver pins and Centennial pieces from Portage Rifle Club.
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MacGregor
Jom
Portage
Carberry
MacGregor No
Portage No
Carberry No
Wally Bieparcki
Rossendale
Les Defoort
Don Defoort
Ted Ritzer
George Currie
Bill Smith
Gerry Currie
Wally Bieganski
Bruce Henry
Bryan Birkett
Bernie Ritzer
Gregg Schneider
Portage Rifle Club
CTL Dominion Marksmen
Gayle Clarke
Diane Mae Ritzer
Roy Enns
Kirk Henry
Cancer Research Canvass in MacGregor Next Week
Local volunteers will canvass citizens of MacGregor next week for the Cancer Research Fund. The fund is described as a worthy cause and supporters are urged to give generously while canvassers go door to door.
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Cancer Research Fund
MacGregor
Final Hockey Game For Austin 15 and Under
Arden edges Austin 15U 5-3 to claim Pool Elevator trophy in Saturday game. Austin 12U and 10U face Plumas later, with 12U 40 Plumas and 10U 6-2 loss. Austin players Glen Wicklund Murray Lewis Jimmy Carruthers contribute in varied shows.
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Arden
Austin
MacGregor
Glen Wicklund
Murray Lewis
Anders
Plumas
Unders
Jimmy Carruthers
Pluma
Brian Benson
Duane Single
Gordon Evenson
Tommy Kirkland
Randy Fischer
Eldon Schrader
Austin Chamber Meets April 13 in Austin Hall
The Austin Chamber of Commerce invites members and interested persons to a meeting at Austin Community Hall on Thursday April 19 at 8 o'clock. Guest speaker Mr Thne of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will present and show a film What is A Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Austin Community Hall
Thne
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Local Teachers Attend Annual MTS Meeting
Helen Hampton and Henry Schroeder of MacGregor participated in the Manitoba Teachers' Society 48th annual general meeting at Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg on March 27 28 and 29. The three day event drew over 250 teachers from across Manitoba and featured Joseph P White former president of Quebec Catholic teachers who spoke on education development and the Bill 25 strike restrictions in Quebec including delayed teacher rights and extended collective agreements.
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Helen Hampton
Henry Schroeder
MacGregor
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Joseph P. White
Association of
Catholic Teachers
Quebec
White
Canada Marks C of C Week Observed Across Canada
Chamber of Commerce Week is observed nationwide with a message from Prime Minister Pearson. Canada has boards and chambers in over 850 communities as it marks the 10th annual Chamber of Commerce Week in the Centennial year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Roger de Serres
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Pearson
Government of Canada
Boards of ‘Trade and
Chambers of Commerce
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North Norfolk and
MacGregor District
Joyce Thompson
Mac.Gregor
Loc Council
Roy Smith
Bagot
Bagot Corner
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MacGregor Herald
H. B. Gilroy
H. L. Caruer
F. Sims
Geo. Pearcone
M. E. McKinnon
G. E. Turner
B. Spearing
C. J. Bowes
J. P. MacKinnon
F. Chambers
J. J Clark
E. Muir
W. Ireland
Leonard Clarke
Mark Brown
Lester Becker
Katrinne
Gladstone
Tom Telford
Harvey Gilbert
Doug Grove
Jack Clark
Katrime
Ron Telford
Jack Hooper
Lyn. Snaith
Elmer Cairns
Bob Kyle
Dave Pogue
Gerry Hay
Doug Pennell
Frank Hay
Doug Noble
Dennis McMahon
Bill Roberts
Chicago
Toronto
Montreal
New York
Doris Laflamme
Ottawa
Jim Foster
Alf Graham
Graham
Ralph Lye
Andy Stone
Len
M.T.S
March of Dimes
Springbrook
Marland Grove
Laurie Stewart
Harvey Williams
Austin Chamber
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