Threshermen Reunion Proves Successful Again
The Threshermen’s Reunion and Rodeo at Agra Memorial Ag museum drew large crowds over four days with rodeo days Wednesday and Thursday featuring competitors from Alberta Montana and Canadian prairie provinces. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Rasmundson opened the event and officials thanked organizers while the centennial building’s $27000 opening ceremony featured Duff Roblin Maitland Steinkopf and local representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Montana
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Rasmundson
Museum Board
Frank Sims
Dave McKeand
Museum Board of
Russ Gurr
Duff , Roblin
Maitland Steinkopf
Defoorts Honored At Bran Museum Opening
A crowd of over sixty friends gathered in MacGregor to bid farewell to Albert and Joan Defoort as they move to Bran. Speakers praised their neighbourly help and thanked them for their fourteen years of service, while gifts included a swivel rocker and a foot stool. Local officials from North Norfolk and nearby municipalities attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Anderson
Albert Defoort
MacGregor
Bran
Joan
Albert
Eva Collins
Steal- 80
Herb Borton
Bagot
Beaver
Sidney
Austin
Anderson's
Great West Motel Opens In Bagot By Roy Smith
Roy Smith of Bagot opened a nine unit motel with comfort amenities, connected to a service station and grocery. The Grand opening on Saturday July 29 drew about 400 attendees with donuts, coffee, a lawn luncheon, and live music by Harold Wright's orchestra. Bob Culbert cut the ribbon. the project cost over 40000 dollars and followed a month of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Culbert
Rossendale
Great West Motel
Harold Wright
Roy Smith
Beautiful Hills Memorial Park Opens in Carberry
The official opening on Sunday July 30 featured Rev Graeme E Duncan of Carberry delivering a noted address. The service included hymns and readings with a choir led by Mrs C Williams of Sidney and organist C E Cole. R D Nicholson chaired, detailing Pine Creek's straightening through the park. Ribbon cutting by Walter Froom reeve North Cypress, and Chas Hotel reeve North Norfolk and Langford mayor. Manitoba Golden Boys executive director M J McMullen praised the park. Thelma Forbes MLA Cypress Minister of Municipal Affairs spoke highly of the builders and land donation by Mr and Mrs Chas Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beautiful Hills Memorial Park
Graeme E. Duncan
Carberry
C. Williams
Sidney
C. E. Cole
R. D. Nicholson
Pine Creek
Walter Froom
North Cypress
Chas
North Norfolk
Langford
M. J. McMullen
Manitoba
Golden Boys
Thelma Forbes
Cypress
Town Happenings and Local Notes
The MacGregor district saw light rain Sunday and Monday nights, aiding watering. Lions Club sports day set with minor and senior baseball and fastball for men and women. Football season begins with league games this week. Calgary and Regina look strong in exhibitions. Congratulations to Fred Taylorson on his birthday. Lamb’s boy Bradley found a black and white pup. owners should contact Brad. The old town stays quiet as many holidaymakers travel. Pan-Am games draw fans to Portage, Carman, Winnipeg. Cuba favored to win the title. A July 22 storm caused hail damage north of town. Mortis Lee of Winnipeg won the North Norfolk pig raffle at the fair, donated by Bill Moore.
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Calgary
Regina
Real
AOS Cme
Fred ‘Taylorson
Murray” Lamb
Bradley
Brad
Portage
Carman
Winnipeg
Cuba
Successful Reunion At Burnside District
The Burnside District Reunion drew over 250 people on Saturday July 15 from California British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Guests included Mrs Douglas Bryce and children of Scotland hosted by Mrs J Adams of Pratt. Activities included registrations races songs readings and a souvenir spoon presentation to oldest attendees longest distance travelers and former teachers.
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Burnside District
California
B.C
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Douglas Bryce
Scotland
J. Adams
Pratt
J. W. Hyde
R. E. Braden
Lions Sports Day Here on Sunday
The MacGregor Lions Club hosts the second annual sports day at the local fairgrounds this Sunday. Events include senior, Little League and Pony League baseball, men's and ladies fastball with prize money ranging from 150 to 5 dollars across categories. The event promises top provincial teams and a highlight fastball tournament of the season.
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MacGregor Lions Club
Pine Creek Wins B Division in Manitoba Little League Title
Pine Creek defeated Highway 6 and 7 league all stars 14 3 to seize the B division championship at Prince Charles diamond. Players from Gladstone Plumas and Langruth formed Pine Creek earning the Manitoba Cooperative trophy. Alberta and Manitoba teams prepare for Kelvin Community Club games as Mandak North eyes next series.
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Pine Creek
All Stars
Prince Charles
Gladstone
Plumas
Langruth
Stonewall
Toulon
Alberta
Portage
Winnipeg
Kelvin
Archie McDonald
Little Canadian Baseball Association
Terry Maxwell
Prince Charles Diamond
Mandak North
Manitoba
British Columbia
Emergency Hay Transportation Aid Announced
Agriculture official Harry Enns unveiled an emergency hay transport program covering Edward, Arthur, Brenda, Winchester, Morton, Cameron and Whitewater. The plan offers five cents per ton mile with up to eight dollars per ton and a 100 mile radius for hay within reach, beginning Saturday and applying to crop district one in the southern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Enns
Edward, Arthur, Brenda
Winchester
Morton
Alert
Cameron
Whitewater
Southern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Threshermen’s Reunion
Agra
Agricultural Museum
Ing
Steinkopf
Charles Hotel
Elton
Westbourne
Victoria
Cornwallis
D. L. Campbell
Reeve Froom
Duff Roblin
Roblin
Robin
Carruthers Sr
Lobb
J. M. Baskier
Oper
Ates
Greg Schneider
MacGregor Centennial Junior Rifle Club
Alose
Chas. Wills
Wills
Nicholson
Elsmith
the Lions Club
Fiant Sports
Mortis Lee
Creswood Prese
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Bill Moore
Gordon Troop
Burnside ‘School
Canada
Acie
Gordon Johnston
J.C. Hyde
Vi Graham
Blanche Treffry
Burnside School
Marion Dahl
Allan Munro
Burnside
Margaret
Lisa
Jane Falkenberg
Lions
Ontario
Kenora
Lake of the Woods
Lions Club
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