North Norfolk District Fair set for two day July event
The North Norfolk and district fair will be held Friday and Saturday July 2 and 3. The fair board will again run a two day event to give more time for exhibits judging and viewing. Highlights include the 4 H Fat Stock Show and Sale with over 70 calves, an evening light horse show, and popular cattle swine sheep and heavy horse judging. Fastball and baseball return, and gardeners expect good displays. Now is the time to plan to exhibit.
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North Norfolk and District
Special Service At Austin United Church Honors Manitoba School Choir
A large Sunday evening gathering at Austin United heard the Manitoba School of Portage choir sing over 35 voices. Dr. H. S. Atkinson spoke on Providence and the Austin school’s origins, urging support for local youth training and home encouragement. Lunch followed as the choir offered more songs and the event highlighted the school’s efforts and needs.
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Atkinson
Austin
MacGregor Flyers Top League
The MacGregor Flyers topped the Central Manitoba Juvenile B Hockey League with seven wins and one loss. Coach Mel Lacombe led the team to a 2 0 victory over Portage Indian School and a 2 0 win against Portage Southport, totaling 62 goals for and 18 against. Wayne Gilbert led with 18 goals, Glen Young 11, Lyn Butterfield nine, with several players contributing multiple goals. Ed Chant presented the league trophy last week, accepted by Mel Lacombe and the team.
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MacGregor Flyers
Mel Lacombe
Gladstone
Carberry
Portage Indian School
Portage Southport
MacGregor
Wayne Gilbert
Glen ‘Young
Lyn Butterfield
Jim Boaz
Wayne Lacombe
Sheldon Harvey
Bill Unger
Garry Loeppky
Glen Ritter
Bruce Graham
Glen Quinn
Ken Patterson
Ed Chant
Flyers
Mel
Lynn Butterfield
Billy Young
Shelden Harvey
Dennis McQuiston
Glenn Ritter
Garry Leoppky
Wired
Jim Bear
Butch Pearson
Glenn Young
Ken Pattern
Dave Pogue
Dennis Critchlow
Vna
Chamber of Commerce Meets Friday April 9
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular April meeting on Friday April 9 after a postponement due to lack of a quorum. Six members attended as committee reports will be heard and business hours for the summer set. Daylight Saving Time may be discussed.
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Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Walter Allan Killed in Accident
Citizens of MacGregor and district were shocked Tuesday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Walter D Allan who was accidentally killed in a train truck collision at Headingly Manitoba. He was 56 years old and en route from Winnipeg with freight when the collision occurred. Funeral service is expected Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Lyal Stone of Beaver and Nancy at home, and three sons Beverly of MacGregor Stry of Portage and Robin at home.
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MacGregor and
Walter D. Allan
Headingly
Man
Walter
Lyal
Roberta) Stone
Beaver
Nancy
Beverly
MacGregor
Stry
Portage
Robin
Bottle Drive By Scouts Opens Saturday And Continues
The Boy Scout and Cubs bottle drive began Saturday and will finish next Saturday. Residents should have bottles ready as volunteers may call after 1 pm.
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Boy Scout and Cubs
Former Resident's Daughter Wins J. A. Award
Derryn Edgar daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Edgar of 27 Hooke Rd Calgary Alta has won the Junior Achievement title becoming the first girl to do so She will take her salesmanship and chopping board product to the western regional JA finals in San Diego April 3 If she wins there she will advance to Seattle in May for the national finals with four other regional finalists Contestants must select manufacture and market their products before a judging panel and receive city firm consultants for guidance
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Derryn Edgar
Edgar
Hooke Rd
Calgary
Alta
Pauline Trethewey
MacGregor Derryn
San Diego
Seattle
Town Happenings and Weekend Weather Notes
Rain and snow drenched the weekend causing mud everywhere while temperatures near 35 above thawed, complicating walks and delaying outdoor plans. Easter arrives April 19 and good Friday is next Friday. local folks celebrate with humor over a hockey pool win. A new building may rise on the MacGregor Hardware site this year or next, and the Tivoli Theatre opens April 16 with one show Friday and Saturday. Tenders for the Lions Club Elderly Housing project closed yesterday with results pending. The MacGregor 17 and under hockey team photo appears in the Herald, and the Minstrel Show by Portage la Prairie Rotary Club, sponsored by MacGregor Lions, has been cancelled.
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Portage la Prairie
Historical Society Plans Book on MacGregor History
A meeting of the Village of MacGregor Historical Society, held at Mrs. Walter Allan's home on March 29, organized material gathering for a forthcoming history of MacGregor. Volunteers assigned topics such as churches, councils, diaries, transportation, schools, and more, with calls for further ex-MacGregorites to contribute and assist.
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MacGregor
Millinery Course Begins at Collegiate Next Week
The millinery course directed by Mrs. Dolores Kirk starts Wednesday May 12 at 8 pm at the Collegiate. Hats and millinery supplies will be presented for trial and sale, with a door prize of a hat or material donated by Mrs. Kirk each lesson. Fees should be paid before May 12 to Mrs. Connie McDougall, Mrs. Margaret Pennell, or Mrs. Audrey Smith.
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Collegiate
Dolores Kirk
Connie McDougall
Margaret Pennell
Recreational Association To Meet At MacGregor Collegiate
A meeting at MacGregor Collegiate on Friday April 9 1965 at 8 p m aims to form a Senior Rifle Club and Revolver Club under Dr E R Ford. The Junior Rifle Club director L B Patterson will hold future meetings on Thursday evenings to accommodate the Senior Gun Club. Arts and Crafts will continue aluminum etching taught by Mrs Glenn Harkness and Mrs Albert Bergquist on April 8 with Mrs Collins from Portage Hobbycraft teaching in Ed rans on April 15. Smocked gingham cushion instruction is listed for April.
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MacGregor Collegiate
E. R. Ford
L. B. Patterson
Fee
Arts and Crafts Department
Glenn Harkness
Albert Bergquist
Collins
Portage Hobbycraft
Austin Hockey Summary
Austin youth hockey results from March show mixed outcomes in MacGregor events. The 10 and under team lost 4-1 with Jerry Trowsky scoring for Austin. The 12 and under squad split a close MacGregor game 4-3 with Murray Makinson Leonard Rands and Ray Seaman scoring. In a tournament Austin beat Macdonald 3-2 before dropping 3-1 to Wellwood. Leonard Rands Ray Seamoan and Murray Makinson credited with goals. The 10 and under again fell 5-0 to MacGregor.
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Marc
MacGregor
Austin
Jerry Trowsky
Murray Makinson
Leonard Rands
Ray Seaman
Macdonald
Ray Seamoan
Wellwood
Allan Tait
Uiders
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Jon Mercer
Press Waldron
Erickson
Allen McGregor
Ma Neepawa
Henry Oshust
Terry Williams
Dennis Lamb
Dauphin
Ste. Rose Clu
Austin United
United Church
Manitoba School of Portage
Grobb
Robert Malo
H. S. Atkinson
Ev. D. Bennett
Walter Allan
J. A. Award
George Currie
Russ Cairns
Fred Taylorson
Frank Bogue
the Herald
Gregor
Tivoli Theatre
MacGregor Hardware
Hampton Street
Historical Society
Darma Allan
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