Hail and wind storm ravages district crops and trees
A violent early morning storm with hail tore through the district causing widespread damage. Crops suffered up to 100 percent losses in some fields while wind felled trees and disrupted lines especially near MacGregor and areas south of Bagot. Residents began cleanup as Manitoba Hydro reported limited line outages.
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Bagot
MacGregor
Manitoba Hydro
Bill Hay
Bob Vermeulen
George Gibbs
Arthur Kalberg
Bob Ingleton
Bill Bodie
Bob
Chariton
Phil Scora
Austin
Katrime
Beaver
Saskatchewan
Portage
Oakville
Delta
Lynch's Point
Austin Rodeo Draws Fans From Wide Districts
A two day rodeo at Austin Manitoba drew cowboys from Montana Alberta Saskatchewan and local riders July 29 30. Notable contestants included Del Claypool Tom Hoszowski Fred Welker Don Garriock Joe Frederic Jim Farn Mickey Kane Bob Sivertsen Glen Thompson and Vic Wells among others. Thompson set a new Austin Stampede calf roping record at 12 seconds, while Walker led bareback and saddle bronc placings. results shown in the next page.
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Austin
Man
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
del Claypool
S.A.R.C.A
Elrose
Sask
Tom Hoszowski
Fred Welker
Oyen
Alta
Don Garriock
Buffalo
Alto
Joe Frederic
Glasgow
Joe
Fred Walker
Jim Farn
Wood Mountain
Austin Show
Mickey Kane
Bob Sivertsen
Havre
Delmar Kennebush
Alameda
Austin Stampede
Glen Thompson
Vic
Joe Wells
Medicine Hat
Carnduff
Sid Ameel
Alicia
Billy Ogle
George Bohnet
Albert
Fred
Town Happenings August News From MacGregor Area
August brings beach weather and harvest near. Regina Stampeders loss to Riders caps early football season. Reilly Cox reports 600 fans at Gladstone stock car show. MacGregor wood and forests recover after Sunday storm. Stan Firth to Brandon marks local implement dealer change. Honey harvest underway with strong clover stands.
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Reilly Cox
Gladstone
Reilly
Lyle
Jim
United Church Women Camp at Camp Totogan Lynch's Point
A United Church Women Camp will be held at Camp Totogan Lynch's Point on Wednesday August 12 from 9 am to 7 pm. Registration is $1 and meals are provided. Interested individuals should register with Mrs. Vivian McGregor or contact their unit leader.
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United Church_ Women’s
Totogan
Lynch's Point
Vivian McGregor
Threshers Reunion Sets Attendance Mark
The 10th annual Threshers Reunion at Austin museum grounds drew unprecedented attendance from provinces and nearby states. Highlights included a two day rodeo with bare back saddle riding calf roping and wild cow riding and a parade of steam engines and threshers the weekend crowd remained enthusiastic despite Friday morning showers.
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Austin
Dominion
Keys Win Second At Minot Tourney
The MacGregor Keys traveled to Minot for a ladies fastball tournament. They beat Willis ton 23 1 and Bismark 17 1 before losing the final 11 10 to the Minot Merchants. Helen McFarlane and Lynne Keryluk led with home runs. Carol McNeil took the loss while also hitting a double and a triple.
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MacGregor Keys
Minot
The
Keys
Williston
Helen McFarlane
Lynne Keryluk
Bismark
Lynn Keryluk
Audrey Maloney
Minot Merchants
Carol McNeil
Cliff Kilfoyle
Ron Emerson
Loney
Bob
MacGregor Hosts Two Big Sports Days in August
MacGregor Cubs host an eight team invitation baseball tournament on August 16 with open men’s fastball prize money and an open ladies event. On August 23 the MacGregor Keys stage a four team ladies event with West Kildonan Tigerettes CPAC Minot Merchants and Keys. also an eight team men’s fastball and multiple youth leagues.
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macGregor
MacGregor Cubs
MacGregor Keys
Cubs
Winnipeg Senior League
West Kildonan Tigerettes
CPAC
North Dakota
Minot Merchants
Evangelists at Bethel Church to Present Services
Bethel Pentecostal Church MacGregor hosts regular services led by Rev. A. J. Hall from Portage la Prairie with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am A mid week Bible study and prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 pm On Sunday August 9 evangelist and Mrs Leonard Enns will join the morning service and share singing and prayer with parishioners Enns described as a fine preacher whose ministry is in the Word of God
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Betnerrentecostal Church
MacGregor
A. J. Hall
Portage la Prairie
Evangelist
Leonard Enns
Evangelist Enns
Word of God
Barbers Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary with Family
Mr and Mrs C R Barber marked forty years of marriage with a lawn supper at their home on July 30 and a July 25 celebration. Family and friends attended including Connie McKelvy Ed Chant and Ross Nichol with Dallas Barber presenting corsages. Brian Barber the eldest grandson led a toast as Harold Barber spoke and lawn furniture gifts were given by MacGregor friends and others. About 60 relatives later visited to offer congratulations.
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C. Robert Barber
Dallas
Brian Barber
Harold Barber
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Austin Rodeo
Regina
Stampeders
Lions
Bombers
Mel McRae
Stan Firth
United Church Women's Camp
Threshers
Minot Tourney
the Keys
Merchants
Bethel
Mrs. Barber
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