Austin Meeting Hears Talk on Retardation
The quarterly Austin meeting heard a talk on retardation by Lindsay Martin of the Manitoba branch, outlining the needs of retarded children and adults. The event raised funds including a donation from the Austin Quilting Ladies and a LOBA cheque aiding final school payments.
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Austin
Manitoba
The
Society
Lindsay Martin
Houle
Loba of
Carberry
Masonite Lodge
Merlin Lamb
Sprucedale , School
Austin Quilting Ladies Group
Introductory Subscription Offer At The MacGregor Herald
The MacGregor Herald reports 17 new subscribers last week and renewals from current readers as it promotes a April only introductory offer. New signups from diverse places join MacGregor and area readers with one year at $2 or two years at $5, while loyal subs renew for two or three years.
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MacGregor Herald
Herald
Don Hotel Again Heads Austin Rink Meeting
The Austin rink committee met in the Community Hall on Thursday evening, April 7, with poor attendance for their annual meeting. Seven officers were elected for the coming year: President Don Hotel re-elected, vice-president Roy Snaith, secretary-treasurer Mrs. F. Amann, other members Dick Carrothers Albert Douvotte Percy Ewen, retiring members Wm. Lonsdale Thos. Lowe Jr., new members elect Dan Rintoul and Gor.
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Austin Rink Committee
Don Hotel
Roy Snaith
F. Amann
Dick Carrothers
Albert Douvette
Percy Ewen
Wm. Lonsdale
Thos. Lowe Jr
Dan Rintoul
Gor
Community Centre Meeting Draws Large Attendance
Over 60 persons attended the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall last Wednesday. President Sid Coulthard chaired, noting aims to organize a Dauphin Memorial Community Centre with exhibition hall, curling rink, livestock building, hockey and skating facilities, youth clubs, and sports grounds after Dave Hill shared Dauphin’s experience. Garnet Maynard of the Dauphin Agricultural Society was present.
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North Norfolk Association For
Sprucedale
Scheel
Marlin
Lamb
Gothic Edge
Austin
MacGregor Memorial Hall
The
North Norfolk and District Agricultural
Sid Coulthard
the Agricultural Society
Swowity Centre Ney
Garnet Maynard
Dauphin “Agricultural Society
Social Honors Alton Family Leaving District
A social evening honored the Ernie Alton family of Katrime store founded in 1941 before they relocate to Portage. Marjorie Gilbert pinned a yellow rose corsage on Florence as crowds gathered for a 12-hand whist game and a farewell address by Fred Jenkins.
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Katrime
Ernie Alton
Portage
Marjorie Gilbert
Florence
Harvey Gilbert
Ernie
Fred Jenkins
Tom
Town Happenings and Local Happenings Report Mixed Weather And Local News
Cloudy cool start to spring with light snow lingering last week and a hopeful note of warmer days ahead. MacGregor elementary school construction by K and S Construction of Winnipeg with Clyde MacDougall of Brandon handling the plumbing and heating. Kreitz and Stieben noted as partners. Canadiens lead Leafs two games to none in standings while Hawks and Wings are tied one apiece in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Milford Kilfoyle and Lil Glover win a hot pool. kittens and dogs for sale or adoption mentioned along with a community centre planning committee. Fishing season opens with locals heading to Westbourne and the big ditch. riverside flood fears addressed with drought conditions noted. Edgar Ritchie farm fertilizer blaze contained by local and Portage fire departments. old building damaged inside.
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K & S Construction
Winnipeg
Kreitz and
Stieben
Clyde MacDougall
Brandon
Canadiens
Leafs
Hawks
Wings
Milford Kilfoyle
Lil Glover
Edgar Ritchie
Bagot
Portage
Youth Rally at Austin Sponsored by Local Churches
The fourth annual United Youth Rally is hosted by Mennonite churches in Portage Mac Gregor Austin and Mayfeld along with Evangelical Free Church of Carberry. It runs Saturday April 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday April 17 at 2 30 and 7 30 p.m. A mass choir led by Marvin Thiessen and various vocal groups perform. A Sunday panel titled Comparative Christian Opportunities will be held. Rev B W Sawatsky of the Gospel Mennonite church Winnipeg is guest speaker. Open to the public for educational and inspirational input, especially for youth. You are welcome.
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Sprucedale
Carberry
Jack Olsen
Mennonite Curches
Portage, MacGregor
Austin
Mayfeld
Evangelical Free Church of
Austin Community Hall
Marvin Thiessen
B. W. Sawatsky
The
Gospel Mennonite Church
Sawatsky
Austin Chamber To Conduct Cancer Campaign
The Austin Chamber of Commerce will host a Canadian Cancer Society canvass starting Monday April 18 in town. The drive highlights rising national cancer deaths with 72000 people under medical care and 48000 new cases this year. It urges support for education, research and service.
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Austin Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Cancer Society
Chamber of Commerce to Finalize Constitution and Plans
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce outlined goals at a recent meeting. They pursue a new constitution draft for May, possible retail section, member fees, and a quarterly meeting option. A planned Clean Up in the business section was announced with date to come. The sign at the east end of MacGregor may see concrete action. The business places will stay open Saturdays to 10 p.m. commencing May 7. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 5.
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Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor
MacGregor Chamber
4 H Fat Stock Show And Sale Schedule
Dates set for the 4 H Fat Stock Show and Sale with events July 8 and 9 and additional shows across Manitoba including Brandon Portage and Carberry. The season opens April 22 at Basswood and closes July 30 at Virden. Calf project members showcase care and training culminating in auctions.
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Province
Ralph Pos
Manitoba Department of Agri
Brandon
Portage
Carberry
Basswood
Virden
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