MacGregor Locals Set for Visits and Travels
Local residents and relatives from MacGregor share travel plans and visits. Hazel Boaz Barbara Boaz of Selkirk and Donna Hay vacation at Clear Lake. Garry Lewis Toronto and family holiday with Jack Lewis and Lamont group. Several trips to Fort William England Edmonton Cranbrook Swan River and Portage with multiple relatives noted.
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Hazel Boaz
Barbara Boaz
Selkirk
Donna’ Hay
Clear Lake
Garry Lewis
Toronto
Ont
Jack Lewis
Delta
Gary Lamont
Vacation School at MacGregor United Church Next Week
Children from town and country will attend a week long vacation school at MacGregor United Church from Monday to Friday August 12 to 16. Leaders drawn from the congregation will guide daily activities including stories songs Bible lessons worship and crafts from 9 am to noon with registrations at 9 am Monday.
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MacGregor United Church
Local Flowers For Church Service In MacGregor
Abundant garden blooms in MacGregor inspire a United Church service on August 11. Flowers to decorate the sanctuary may be brought Saturday and Unit 2 of the United Church Women will help decoration. Afterward bouquets will be shared with shut ins, hospital patients, and others lacking flowers.
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MacGregor
United Church
Unit 2
Thieves Break Into MacGregor Hardware
Local RCMP investigate a break in at MacGregor Hardware last Friday night. Entry was gained through a back door and merchandise including watches and cigarettes was stolen. The value is undetermined.
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MacGregor
RCMP
Weather Speeds Work On Utilities Project
MacGregor speeds a water and sewer project begun June 18 with testing underway and about a month ahead of schedule. mayor Russel Hotel says progress is excellent as over 30 percent of homeowners sign for house service connections, Borger Bros. of Winnipeg handle work, and engineers trace plans since 1958. Estimated cost around 197000, with weather giving a favorable break and minor breaks during testing.
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Russel Hotel
the Herald
MacGregor
Borger Bros
Winnipeg
Mayor
4-H Members Mark 50th Anniversary
About 200 4-H members families and leaders gathered south of Carberry on Sunday July 28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 4-H in Canada with a desert picnic and worship service. Ed Somers brought greetings from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture as Faith Harkness Linda Nichols led a sing song and Elsie McIntyre Jim Panson Anne Lowe participated in readings and prayers. Glenda Peck discussed 4-H history and the pledge link to personal development.
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Carberry
Canada
Carberry District
Assiniboine River
Ed. Somers
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Faith Harkness
Linda Nichols
Elsie McIntyre
Worthy
Jim Panson
Wellwood
Anne Lowe
Springbrook
Glenda Peck
Austin
Town Happenings Brighten Summer Temps And Local Projects
Town residents endured a heat wave with 90s, while recent heavy rains spared the area from a hailstorm. Water and sewer work proceeds despite railway track digging delays, with house connections to follow. Deer season begins November 25 to boost safety, and waterfowl reports are positive. Over 800 attended a ball club sports day on July 28, and new homes and a business expansion are under way on Main Street.
Lucky winners named in MacGregor sports draws
Trevor Owens won the MacGregor and District Hockey Association suit raffle at the local sports day. Ken Larson captured the MacGregor Lions Club monthly draw on Tuesday, earning $25.
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Trevor Owens
MacGregor and District Hockey Association
Ken Larson
MacGregor Lions Club
Ken
Keys Win Fastball Tourney at Hidden Valley
The MacGregor Keys girls fastball team won their first game against Portage to reach the final against Westbourne in a four team tournament at Hidden Valley. They topped the event and earned hooded sweaters, then won the River tournament opener 7 in a later game with Audrey Mogk the winning pitcher and Helen McFarlane leading the final 20 10 victory over Rivers Legionettes. The Leys collected $19.50 in winnings.
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MacGregor Keys
Hidden Valley
Portage
Westbourne
the Keys
N the River
McConnell
Audrey Mogk
Helen McFarlane
Rivers Legionettes
Leys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macgregor Locals
Elsie Grove
Lil Glover
Fort William, Ont
James Mitchell
England
Mrs. Mitchell
Howard Gilmour
Doug Barber
Linda Boaz
Karen Armstrong
Langruth
Mrs. G. Hicks
Swan River
August Weber
Edmonton
Alta
Cranbrook
B.C
Dan Manulak
Brian
Herman Weber
Weber
Herman
Mary Prettie
Earl
Pine Ridge
Man
James Prettie
Andy
Joel
Beausejour
Dolessi
Mel Dolessi
MacGrego
H. R. Hotel
4-H
Mercury
Afr
Jack Smale
Hicks
Jack
the Elks
Laurie Smith
Keys
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