25 000 Attend Annual Threshermen's Reunion
The 12th annual Thresher reunion drew about 25 000 spectators over four days in Austin with rides, parades, and demonstrations of steam engines tractors and other historic machinery. Dan Campbell of Brandon won the Dodwell Trophy. Alf Harder and Frank Dunn earned top spots in races and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresher
Dan Campbell
Bran
the Rivers Boys
Don
Scomar
Phn
Tee
Hambley
Maureen Tonolin
Brandon
Alf Harder
Carman
Frank Dunn
Red and
Rusty
Museum
Austin
History Committee Reports Successful Tag Day
The MacGregor and District History Committee reports that the tag day at the North Norfolk and District Fair raised 174.30 including a 5 donation. Proceeds will fund a history book of the community. The Herald notes items from April 9 1897 and June 24 1909, detailing Beaver Creek floods and Reeve Cairns automobile purchase, followed by MacGregor’s annual fair with horse races a free-for-all and a 75 purse baseball game at the station diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District History Committee
North Norfolk
Longspin
Joe Moore
Bill
W. J. Graham
Black
Bess
J. R. Martin
C. B. Murdock
Magsey
D. Roberts
Sterling Cuthbert
Drivng Dacey
Dominion
Geo. Thompson
Maur
Grey Fleet
W. J. Turner
Portage le Prairie
Percy McDougall
Grey Flet
Thompson
McDougall
Portage
MacGregor
Couple Honored On 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Gilbert Mexs of Swan River and formerly MacGregor was honored on their 25th wedding anniversary Friday July 29 by daughter Lois and son in law Bob Buschau of Shoal Lake at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Dankesreiter. Friends from Austin and MacGregor called to wish the couple well and share tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mexs
Swan River
MacGregor
Lois
Bob Buschau
Shoal Lake
Harry Dankesreiter
Austin
Good Yields But Rains Are Needed
Manitoba crop report says yields remain good but western areas south of Highway 4 need rain soon. Early July heat caused damage while wheat plans look strongest and oats are generally favorable. Flax and barley show variable prospects with some declines from prior optimism and rapeseed ranges from poor to excellent.
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Manitoba
Highway Four
Local residents share long weekend visits and travels
MacGregor locals Mr and Mrs C R Barber with Gerald and Gary Barber spent the long weekend in Winnipeg as guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Barber. Harlem Pogue and WV B Munro of Portage visited west coast hot spots including Vancouver and Calgary. Sharon Mansfield of Oyen joined for a two week district visit. Multiple families from Mather, Winnipeg, Weyburn, Scarboro and Steinbach hosted or visited relatives, with travel to Urbana Illinois and other Ontario destinations noted. Sympathies extended to Mrs Ivor Olson on Mr Olson’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Barber
Gerald
Gary Barber
Winnipeg
Harold Barber
Harlem Pogue
WV. B. Munro
Portage
West Coast
Vancouver
Sardis
Chilliwack
Penticton
B.C
Calgary
Oyen
Alla
Sharon Mansfield
Ivor Olson
Olson
Harold Wilson
Scarboro, Ont
Gloria
S. Olson
Tom Rintouls Host Family Reunion
Six members of the late James and Emma Whyte family gathered after 37 years for a reunion in Portage with attendees from Portage Winnipeg and other Manitoba locations. The event featured lunch, horseshoes, softball, and a cold plate supper for five descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rintouls
Lat James
Emma Whyte
Ira Brydges
Derwood Whyte Sr
Portage
Del
Bill Whyte
Winnipeg
Leona Wilson
Macdonald
Town Happenings in MacGregor Bask in Summer Heat
The town reports persistent ninety degree days with cooler evenings offering relief. Residents urge rain for crops and lawns while Beachgoers enjoy pleasant weather. Wib Penrice family, now in Moose Jaw after CPR work, send regards and invite visits. John Bazuk of Winnipeg briefly visits town. Recent highway paving along Hampton Street progresses. water usage urged. World Cup celebration notes England’s 4 2 victory over Germany. welcome new residents Menno Hamm family.
MacGregor Lions Cup Sports Day at Fair Grounds
The MacGregor Lions Cup hosts a Sports Day this Sunday at the MacGregor Fair grounds with over 500 in prize money. The highlight is an open senior baseball tournament likely to draw top provincial clubs, plus men's and ladies fastball, Little League and Pony League baseball.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Lions Cup
MacGregor Fair Grounds
Muirhead Clan Holds Reunion at Portage Park
About 200 Muirhead clan members gathered at Portage s land Park on July 17 for the sixth annual reunion. Attendees came from Ontario British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Highlights included a program emceed by J W A Muirhead Charleswood with Beverly Higgins Wanda Cook and others. prizes for oldest and youngest members. songs by The Dawns. races for various ages. and plans for a 1967 event marking the centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muirhead
Portage
Sland Park
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
J. W. A. Muirhead
Charleswood
Beverly Higgins
Ottawa
Ont
Beverly
Wanda Cook
Gladstone
Freeman Thordarson
Langruth
Barry Graham
Wellwood
Jock Smith
Pine Creek
Doug
Norman Muirhead
Marjorie Williams
Sidney
Man
Jennie Wilson
W. J. Muirhead
Douglas
Vera Ellen Wiebe
Brandon
Gregory Link
Winnipeg
Dick Minaker
Kamloops
B.C
Fry
Extra Duck For Hunters This Fall
Manitoba duck hunting regulations expand the season and bag limits reflecting better water conditions and breeding populations. The daily bag rises to six ducks from five, with a three mallard cap and canvasbacks and redheads limited to two combined. Possession limits are two days except canvasbacks and redheads. Open dates vary by latitude, with northern areas starting Sept 1 and southern zones ending Dec 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Toon Cst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
States
Yvonne Findley
Nick Toranik
Davidson, Sask
Frank Sims
Russ Gurr
Barry Forman
Country Gentlemen
Sundown Valley Boys
Don Milne
Makinak
Albert Bernie
Bill McCreary
Rathwell
Walter Mare
Bonnie Emerson
Walter Emerson
MacGreer
Wheat City Business College
Bonnie
Emmeline and
The
Royal Bank
Fort Garry
History Committee
Hampton St
Reeve Cairns
Harry Rogers
MacGregor Locals
Mrs. C. Argue
Mather
Chas, Pennell
John MacDonald
Mr. and
Grant MacDonald
Leonard Stowee
Weyburn, Sask
Bruce Muir
Dallas Barber
Rev. Wood
Ross Nicholas
Jim Lamont
R. E. Lye
Fort Saskatchewan
Elizabeth
Blyth
Burnaby
Charles Lye
Air Canada
Urbana
Glenn Morris
Alex Frank and
Faye
Sudbury, Ont
Tarr
Frank
Doug Barber
Steinbach
Ron Borton
Mr. Land
Barrie Barber
Month Brydges
Scott
North Chicago
Murray Tufford
Tim
Arden
Oak Point
Lyle Olofson
Gina
Darren
Edmonton
Alta
del Whyte
Gary Whyte
Cindy
Greg
Bruce
Glenda Vigfussson
Todd
Lauren
Lance
Ronnie Wilson
Saskatoon
Sask
J. R. Wilson
Macald
Raymond Smith
Bernice
Kenny
Cortney
Susan
Shayne
Edwin
Harvey Brydges
Rick
Tory
Derwood Whyte
Coleen
Donna
Derwood Jr
Rueben Brydges
Lloyd
Wib Penrice
Moose Jaw
CPR
Joe Livingstone
Connaught Ave
Letheman
John Bazuk
John
Manitoba Telephone System
Department of Highways
the United Church
Memorial Hall
Hampton Street
Bill Prosser
Keith Friend
England
Germany
Keith
New York
Menno Hamm
Muirhead Clan
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