Portage to Host Canadian Plowing Championships in 1962
Portage la Prairie officials announced that the Canadian Championship Plowing Competitions will be held on the Portage Plains in 1962. Harold E. Batters and Joe C. Forbes confirmed with the Canadian Plowing Council and Manitoba officials, with local farmers welcoming the event and stipulations favor western plows and methods. Provincial Agriculture Minister George Hutton congratulated the association and expressed pride in Manitoba hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Plains
Harold E. Batters
Joe C. Forbes
Portage
Plains
MacGregor
Forbes
Portage Association
George Hutton
Association
Hutton
Hudek
Portage la Prairie
Grasshopper Forecast Warns Of Widespread Infestations
The forecast reports marked increases in grasshopper infestations across the Red River Valley and multiple districts Carman Neepawa Gladstone and the extreme southwest province with heavier north central concentrations and severe potential in Westbourne southeast. Recommendations include Aldrin Dieldrin Heptachlor and Toxaphene for control and urging readiness this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
Carman
Neepawa
Gladstone
North Norfolk
Westbourne
Austin Resident Mary McCreadie Dies at 92 in Portage
Mrs. Mary McCreadie of Austin, born in Scotland in 1869, died Saturday evening in Portage at age 92. She came to Austin in 1928 and was active in the Austin United Church. Survived by sons Robert and Alex, and three grandsons. Funeral Tuesday April 18 at 2 pm from Austin United Church. burial in Austin Cemetery. McKillop Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Mary McCreadie
Austin
Scotland
Austin United Church
Robert McCreadie
Alex McCreadie
Portage la Prairie
McKillop Funeral Home
Carberry Twin Dies After Sleigh Runover
A Carberry toddler, Laurie Alexander Fraser, about to turn three, was killed Friday when a sleigh pulled by a tractor ran over him. His twin brother was also aboard. Donald Fraser drove the vehicle. RCMP reported no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Laurie Alexander Fraser
Donald Fraser
MacGregor Locals Update From Area Residents
Local residents report visits from Ernie Trilly A Walker Harcourt Berry and families plus news of Vic Sealey's death in Winnipeg. Donations to the Chil dren's Aid Society reach 222 with thanks. Plans include Portage advisory board session and a new truck for Robert Stratton Imperial Oil. Speedy recovery wishes go to Mary Snaith after a hip injury.
Hospital Board Meeting Discusses Space Swap and Repairs
The North Norfork-macGre Hospital Board met April 11 with directors W. F. Suns J. Lambert H. Lamb R. O'Neil J. Emerson C. Hotel and H. Dankesreiter. Advisory members were R. Muckett RE. Lye Dr. Ford and Miss Wiebe. The Portage Health Unit will exchange office space with Dr. Ford. March expenses total 911.81. A February income and expense summary from the hospital accounting service was received. The Portage Creamery donated an electric clock to be installed in the hall. A washroom buzzer and an extension phone for the hall were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfork - macGregor Hospital
W. F. Suns
J. Lambert
H. Lamb
R. O'Neil
J. Emerson
C. Hotel
H. Dankesreiter
R. Muckett
RE. Lye
Dr. Ford
Miss Wiebe
Portage Health Unit
Ford
Hospital Accounting Service
Portage Creamery
Bingo Winners Named for Foresters Event at Memorial Hall
Foresters Bingo winners listed include H. Lamb two wins, Mrs M Montgomery, Gerald Frizaly two wins, Joe Lambert two wins, Gertie Poulton, Lila Lamb three wins, Mrs B Ritter two wins, J Perkess, Mrs Quinn, W Sharp, Mrs Montgomery three wins, Mrs Hulme, Mrs T Telford, Mr Harmon, Reg Sharp. Next bingo set for Monday April 24 with an accumulating pot of 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Memorial Hall
H. Lamb
M. Montgomery
Gerald Frizaly
Joe Lambert
Gertie Poulton
Lila Lamb
B. Ritter
J Perkess
Quinn
W. Sharp
Montgomery
Hulme
T. Telford
Harmon
Reg Sharp
Brandon livestock sale tops district with strong bull prices
At Brandon last week the annual pan state cattle sale sponsored by the Cattle Breeders Association saw Herefords, Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus bulls fetch high prices. Top averages included Herefords 603 dollars, Shorthorns 613 dollars, and Aberdeen Angus 698 dollars, with notable purchases from buyers in Sidney, Wellwood, MacGregor, and other Manitoba towns.
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Cattle Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Ryden De’Athe
Melbourne
Dunn
Silverton
JE Adams
Pratt
Beatti
Killarney
Glen Powell
Grandview
Thomas Whyte
Wellwood
S. Goodman
Welwood
H. Baron
Carberry
Clare Cory
Wawanesa
Aberdeen
Reg Calvert
Sidney
Charles A. Webster
Two Creeks
W. L. McDonald
Brookdale
Picture Show Project at Austin
A meeting was held at the Community Hall on Tuesday April 11 to decide if the town should start a picture show again. Attendance was very poor. P Ewen chaired while M Lamb reported 16 dollars on hand. C Randall and H Schroeder were chosen to go to Winnipeg to start a new project and a public canvass was suggested. A new committee must be elected since no active committee exists. A further meeting will be called and residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
P. Ewen
M. Lamb
C Randall
H. Schroeder
Winnipeg
Thousands Of Trees For Farm Shelter Planting
Thousands of three and four year old conifer seedlings ready for dispatch from Pineland Forest Nursery for farm shelter belts across the province including MacGregor. Manitoba's Mines and Natural Resources notes the program started in 1951 and aims to supply 325 000 trees this rainy season at one dollar per 100 trees to farmers schools cemeteries and institutions using public funds.
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Pineland Forest Nunery
MacGregor and
Hon C H. Witney
Manitoba
Mines and Natural Resources
Witney
Provincial Forest Service
Meeting On Weeds Here Tuesday
A weeds division speakers from the department of agriculture and conservation will address a meeting this coming Tuesday April 25 at 1 30 pm in the Legion Room Memorial Hall Mai. Topics include herbicides uses Ava dex and Carbyne tarps perennial weeds weed identification slides and a publication Chemical for Wild Oat Control will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Forbes
J. Howden
Weeds Division
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
Mai
Mr. Forbes
Mr. Howden
Highland Hi Lites by Y L S at MacGregor United Church
The Young Ladies Society presents Highlands of Scotland at MacGregor Memorial Hall on Friday April 28 at 8 15. Admission 75c adults 35c for children 7 14. The concert features a 45 member cast with music from Brigadoon, Scot dance, and guest performers from Portage la Prairie and local dancers. Volunteers are asked to lend highland dress baskets or a size twelve wedding dress from the 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Highlands of Scotland
Young Ladies’ Society
MacGregor Unite Church
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Peter Enns
Scotty Murray
Portage la Prairie
Roberta Little
Poplar Point
Nancy Allan
Bobby Stratton
MacGregor
Vivian McGregor
Car Rolls Driver Dies Near Sund ay
Si wun man wry-aspert McAuley 36 of Craine River Man was killed Sunday afternoon when his car overturned in a ditch and pinned him underneath RCMP said he was alone in the car Ste. Rose is 181 miles north of Winnipeg.
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Si Wun
Wry — Aspert McAuley
Craine River
Man
Here
RCMP
Ste. Rose
Winnipeg
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Col du Pillon
Swiss Alps
Canadian Plowing Council
EP. Hudek
Manitoba Department
Mantoba
Grasshopper
Macgregor Locals
Ernie Trilly
Marquette
A. Walker
Raeburn
Ed Chant
Walker
Harcourt Berry
Reston
Ed Berry
RG. Birkett
Portage District
Sealey
Jack Sparks
Jas. Jeffries
Dauphin
Children's Aid Society
Robert Stratton
Ron Emerson
Imperial Oil
Mary Snaith
Paul Chepil
Herb Borton
Les Smyth
Colin
R. G. Birkett
Doug Harrigan
Maple Creek, Sask
Mers Purchase
Sidney Pought
WJ. Kane
Shaw Bros
Beaver
Dunns
Robert Anderson
W. Mitchell
H. D. Wright
E. H. McCausland
Boissevain
L. A. Muirhead
W. Olive
Oak Lake
D. A. Kirk
Extension Forestry Branch
Federal Forest Nursery
Indian Head
Sask
Prairie
Extension Forester
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Norquay Building
Wennipeg
Golden Hawks
Canada
Dominion
FL RJ. Geeres
RCAF
Y.L.S
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