MacGregor Chamber Plans Centennial Project and Summer Hours
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce met with nine members present on Friday April 9. Lars Daly announced a centennial project to be finalized by the May meeting. The group discussed a bank depository completion, a sign condition study, a village clean up campaign in May, the Stanley Cup pool, Daylight Saving Time handling, and possible 9 p.m. summer closing hours for Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Lars Daly
MacGregor
Chamber
Minor Hockey' Association
Carl Daly
Bank of Montreal
MacGregor and District
Murray Lamb
DST
Millinery Course Opens May 12 At MacGregor Collegiate
The millinery course for district ladies begins Wednesday May 12 at 8 pm in MacGregor Collegiate. Mrs Dolores Kirk directs and brings hat selections for fitting. Supplies may be purchased from her. Fee is 3 dollars for four lessons plus a dollar membership, including millinery and other crafts.
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MacGregor Collegiate
Dolores Kirk
MacGregor 4 H Beef Club Holds Meeting
The MacGregor Beef Calf Club met Friday April 9 at the Kreitz home with 11 members and three leaders. Officers presented the treasurer's report showing 39.73 in bank and 401 in petty cash. A film on the 4H trip to British Columbia was planned for April 16 at 8:30 p.m. Members will wear blue pants for matching and black for showing calves and will attend judging at Sid Coulthard's on April 17. The secretary will send a letter to Don Meadows requesting club reports. They approved selling reflector tape to farmers and allocated speeches by Brian on The Tornado and future talks by Larry and Art at the May 3 meeting at the McGregor home. Lunch followed. reporter Terry McGregor.
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MacGregor
Louis Kreitz
Terry McGregor
British Columbia
Sid Coulthard
Don Meadows
Brian
Larry
Art
Doug McGregor
Strattons Honored On Anniversary
A surprise party at the Stratton home on March 27 celebrated Bob and Mary Stratton’s 25th wedding anniversary. Len Lamb led well wishes, guests received corsages, a three tier cake and gifts were presented. Out of town guests from Winnipeg joined 42 attendees for a social hour and turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stratton
Len Lamb
Bob
Mary
Hugh Clancy
Les Swatland
Winnipeg
Waterworks For Austin and North Norfolk Bylaw Actions
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held its April 6 meeting with full council. A bylaw to fund a waterworks, sanitary sewer, and waste collection system for Austin was read first time and sent to the Public Utility Board, with a ratepayers vote planned around mid May. Council set an estimated $1500 monthly connection charge and discussed a dog tax and a tax sale certificate transfer. Various public works routes, patrols, and timing for road work were outlined, with 1965 grasshopper control and Gimli leadership trainings announced. The province will fund rheumatic fever prevention costs, and training courses for youth and adults were scheduled. The board of reference meetings moved to Westbourne on April 26, welfare meetings shifted to April 15, and Alf Barber was appointed to oversee the Clifford Trust Fund. The general mill rate remains 36 mills. A bounty payment request was denied to favor bait station control.
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North Norfolk
Reeve Sims
Austin
Public Utility Board
Austin Village Committee
Puncil
S.W
Department of Public Works
Council
Norfolk
Westbourne Village
Lynch’s Point
Pronee
North
Gimli
Carman
Austin Masons At Home Event With Whist and Films
The Austin Masons Lodge 75 AF and AM held its annual At Home in the Austin Community Hall on Friday. Whist with 18 tables started the evening, followed by two films The Calgary Stampede and a view of Australia. Musical numbers included solos by Helen Stephenson and Lloyd Hughson with Mrs A J Stevenson at the piano, plus a violin and piano duet by Murry and Elsie McIntyre. Lunch and dancing with the Muirhead orchestra ended the event. Worship Master Mervin Cronk served as master of ceremonies.
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Masonic Lodge
A.M
Austin
Ladies’ High
A. Barber
H. Gil‘mour
Wm. Lonsdale
James Edmundson
Calgary
Australia
C. Cole
Helen Stephenson
Lloyd ‘Hughson
A. J. Stevenson
Murry
Elsie McIntyre
Muirhead Orchestra
Mervin Cronk
Town Happenings in Town and Surrounds
Spring weather lingered with rain and snow, roads rough and wetlands flooding concerns mild. Auctions drive local activity as farmers retire or switch ventures. Tivoli Theatre previews Captain Sinbad this weekend with two shows. Two C W Lye and Son Ltd trucks and a Co op vehicle were stolen and abandoned near town. NHL playoff outlook favors Detroit and Montreal faces potentially final. Elmer Wiebe assumes Jim Cox’s welding shop, renaming Southside Motors. Load restrictions imposed on roads as daylight saving time begins to April 25 and may stretch to October.
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C. W. Lye and Son Ltd
Co-op
Safety tips for spring cleaning in Manitoba homes
The Manitoba Department of Health urges householders to observe safety rules during spring cleaning. Mixing bleach with ammonia, alkali, or acids can release deadly chlorine gas. Do not combine liquid bleach with toilet cleaners or rust removers containing acids. Handle lye with caution and read labels to prevent painful accidents.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Health
Variety Concert Set With At Least Fifteen Acts
The committee has lined up talent for a concert next week and plans an evening of entertainment with at least 15 program items. Please keep Wednesday, April 21 available for the baseball club’s event.
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and Travels
Local residents report weekend visitors from Portage and Winnipeg. Mrs W Olito joined Manitoba teachers touring Saskatchewan with sessions in Regina and Moose Jaw. Congratulations go to the Snaith Palmer rink for placing third at Portage bonspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snaith
Cyril Palmer
Portage
MacGregor 4 H Members Held Bowling Party
The MacGregor Beef Calf Club hosted a bowling party on Saturday at Prairie Lanes in Portage la Prairie. Over 30 parents members and families attended the five-pin event enjoyed by both young and old. Leaders and members hope to return next year.
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MacGregor Beef Calf Club
Prairie Lanes
Portage la Prairie
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Local Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor 4-H Beef Club
Strattons
Department of Health
University of Manitoba
Board of Reference
Westbourne SD
Adelaide S.D
Landing SD
Norah S.D
Westbourne
Department of Welfare
Council Chamber
Austin Masons
Beaver Way
Tivoli Theatre
Captain Sinbad
Montreal
Detroit
Leafs
Wings
Elmer Wiebe
Jim Cox
Southside Motors
Elmer
Expo Stadium
Ciready Eagues
MacGregor Locals
Fred Lake
Stuart McLachlan
J. Tomehuk
Albert Bousfield
Betty
Ed Chant
Florida
Star City
J. Martinnizen
Rod Brown
Pai
Russell Thompson
Bagot District
Klassen
Manitou
Thompson
Marvis
CPR
West Coast
Brandon
J. S. Barber
Connie McKelvy
Walter Allan
MacGregor 4-H
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