Austin Students Attend Brandon Pre College Clinic
A total of 292 students from 82 high schools attended Brandon College second Pre-College Clinic on Friday March 30. Austin students Ronald Funk Mark Bagnall W G Prosser Peter Backewich Marvin Ryz Don Sarminsky attended with MacGregor Collegiate reps Robert McKelvy and Jim A Smith.
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Brandon College
Austin
Ronald Funk
Mark Bagnall
W. G. Prosser
Peter Backewich
Marvin Ryz
Don Sarminsky
Robert McKelvy
Jim A. Smith
MacGregor Collegiate
Jean Wright Heads MacGregor Lady Curlers
The MacGregor ladies curling club held their annual meeting on April 17 at Mrs. G. Fotheringham’s home. Officers for 1962 63 include Miss Eilene Marsh as Hon. president, Miss Jean Wright as president, and others. A $500 donation will fund rink repairs and next year’s District Playdowns are planned in MacGregor.
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MacGregor Ladies Curling Club
G. Fotheringham
Eilene Marsh
Jean Wright
Marion Barber
Mary Martinnizen
Mildred Roberts
Elsie Grove
Doris McCarl
MacGregor
Transportation Assistance Extended on Hay and Fodder
Federal provincial transportation aid for truck movement of hay and fodder has been extended to Monday, April 30. Farmers relying on outside supplies should arrange immediate transport and complete two forms from municipal offices or district administrators. Forms, witnessed, go with trucker certificates to the Soils and Crops Branch in Winnipeg. Assistance is five cents per ton mile on returns if distance exceeds 25 miles. No aid for the first 25 miles. The policy, begun last June, extends amid scarce fodder within the province.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Norquay
Winnipeg
Special Agricultural Meeting in Hall May 2
A special Agricultural Meeting is set for Wednesday May 2 with two sessions. The 2 p.m. afternoon program at the Segion Room MacGregor covers grasshopper and weed control, road building with weed control, plus slides and films. Municipal and Agriculture staff will answer questions. The 8 p.m. evening program on wild oat control with Avadex and Carbyne features Crawford Jenkins of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture Brandon. fertilizer benefits also discussed. farmers urged to attend.
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Segion
MacGregor
Municipal
Department of Agriculture
Avadex
Carbyne
Crawford Jenkins
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Brandon
Clean-Up Day Here Saturday in MacGregor
MacGregor residents and businesses will join the Chamber of Commerce and Village Council for a spring Clean-up Day on Saturday April 28. Citizens should pile refuse where collected for the town truck next week and businesses should sweep main street, with dirt gathered for pickup. The campaign aims to give MacGregor a fresh look and impress visitors.
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MacGregor
Town Happenings Fuel Spring Optimism In North Norfolk
Spring brings renewed town improvements and safety reminders. Neighbors note new Memorial Hall sign, firewall remodeling, and a more stylish front street. Fire department dealt with a chimney blaze at Dick Muir residence. Local hockey fans discuss a Stanley Cup win by the Leafs over the Hawks. Election set for June 18 prompts debate, while drivers are urged to slow for children as warm weather returns.
Central Aid Holds Meeting at the Hospital
The April Central Aid meeting was well attended at the hospital. Nine gowns were finished and handed in, draw sheets submitted, and sheeting material ordered. A cedar chest with contents was placed in the Co-Op store window for viewing. Over 50 items will be drawn May 11. Proceeds support the hospital.
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Central Aid
Reverend Hodge To Speak Here In MacGregor
Rev Oliver Hodge formerly of MacGregor and now an assistant minister at Trinity United Portage la Prairie will depart soon for Rosetown Saskatchewan to assume charge. He will take part in the MacGregor United church morning service on Sunday April 29.
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Oliver Hodge
MacGregor
Trinity United Church
Portage la Prairie
Rosetown
Sask
Hodge
MacGregor United Church
Queen Marks 36th Birthday at Windsor Castle
The queen marked her 30th birthday at Windsor Castle Saturday surrounded by family. Flags flew from public buildings and naval ships and shore batteries fired a 21 gun royal salute. The official celebration is set for June 2 when weather improves.
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Windsor Castle
MacGregor Fat Stock Show July 6
Manitoba 4 H beef calf clubs plan 21 shows across summer with 1740 calves shown and 385 farmer fed calves entered. Basswood district kicks off April 27 with major events in July including Virden and Brandon. Shows run May June July with four percent shrink and prizes funded by breed associations and others. Last year 1922 calves sold across 20 events, 97 percent grading choice or good on the rail.
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Manitoba
Basswood
Virden
Dauphin
Brandon
Boissevain
Neepawa
Foxwarren
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Swan River
Lundar
Stonewall
Melita
Winnipeg
McConnell
Manitou
MacGregor
Crystal City
River
Steinbach
Arlene Moffatt Second in Junior Public Speaking
The Junior Public Speaking Competition for the Carberry Area was held last Friday at Bagot Community Hall. Fourteen contestants competed with Donna Oliver winning for her talk on Conservation of our Game Birds and Arlene Moffatt taking second with Conservation of the Grouse.
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Carberry
Bagot
Gordon Hildebrand
Bagot 4H Beef Club
Tranna Rogers
John Minions
D. L. McNutt
MacGregor
Donna Oliver
Arlene Moffatt
Firdale-Norfolk
Arlene
Austin
C. of C. to Meet Thursday May 8 in Legion Room
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting in the Legion Room on Thursday May 8 at 8 p.m. Members agreed to hold monthly meetings from now on. Visitors are welcome and stores in MacGregor will stay open until 10 p.m.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Legion Room
MacGregor
Pre College Clinic Attendees Named at Brandon College
Among 292 students at Brandon College pre college clinic and seminar programs, Austin students Ronald Funk Mark Bagnall and W G Prosser led front row with Pete Backewich Martin Ryz and Don Surmansky in back. MacGregor representatives Bob McKelvy and Jim Smith also attended.
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Brandon College
Austin
Ronald Funk
Mark Bagnall
W. G. Prosser
Pete Backewich
Martin Ryz
Don Surmansky
Bob McKelvy
Jim Smith
MacGregor
Funeral Held For William Ferris
William Thomas Ferris died suddenly in MacGregor on April 11 1962. Born May 16 1893 at Swinton Park Ontario he moved from Oxbow Saskatchewan to Bowsman Manitoba in 1919. He married Ina Carley who died in 1927. they had two daughters and a son Victor who died in 1933. He remarried Ellen Patience in December 1929 and they had three children. The family later farmed near Swan River before relocating to MacGregor in 1956 where he worked for C W Lye. He leaves his wife two daughters three sons and other relatives.
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MacGregor
William Thomas Ferris
Swinton Park
Grey Co
Ontario
Oxbow
Sask
Bowsman
Man
Ina Carley
Victor
Ellen Patience of
Swan River Area
C. W. Lye
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Brandon College Inc
J. M. Robbins
H. S. Perdue
D. J. MacKay
Hall
Harvey Kane
SRS
Memorial Hall
North Norfolk
Frank Kilfoyle
Emeline District
Dick Muir
Leafs
Hawks
Archie Cook
Walter Critchlow
Wes
William Ferris
Bila
F. Drusilla) Pierrepont
Bows‘man
Ruth) Anderson
Dougas
Clifford
Edmonton
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