Open House for New Dental Service in MacGregor
The Chamber of Commerce and Dr. D. B. Polos announce an open house at the Masonic Hall dental office on Tuesday August 13 from 3 30 to 5 p m. The event marks a community effort to provide free dental services for children in grades 1 3 in North Norfolk R M and MacGregor with adults and higher grade children treated privately. Coffee and donuts will be served.
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Chamber of Commerce
D. B. Polos
Masonic Hall
MacGregor
MacGregor and District
R.M
North Norfolk
Austin Manitoba Honours Osborne Family During Visit
Lieut Col and Mrs Osborne and sons Ted and Lanny from Austin Texas were hosted by the village of Austin Manitoba. Council members guided tours of the Agricultural Museum, town sights, and local farms followed by meals and a social in the Community Hall. A Texas mayor sent greetings and presented a city key and honors before the Osbornes continued to MacGregor then home.
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Austin
Manitoba
Holly Osborne
Ted
Lanny
Texas
Canada
O Canada
Stars and Stripes Forever
Murray
Elsie McIntyre
Lloyd Hughson
Mary
Thiessen
Unnaud
Art Stevenson
Col. Osborne
Harry Akin
Mel Thomson
Sheriff's Association of Texas
Col
Osborne
San Antonio
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Mayfair Products
Portage la Prairie
Shower Honors Miss Alva Duncan
A July 31 shower at Katrime Hall honored Miss Alva Duncan on her upcoming August 17 wedding to Kenneth Green. Guests presented corsages and were escorted to decorated chairs, with humorous readings and songs followed by a luncheon hosted by local volunteers.
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Katrime Hall
Alva Duncan
Kenneth Green
Alva
Valerie Hadley
Muriel
Joanne Caskey
Margaret Purkess
Audrey Telford
Martha Duncan
Mabel Palner
Towerzey
Dorothy Rodgers
Hazel Allan
Green
Golden wedding anniversary marked with large reception
A July 24 reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nunn honored Mrs. Nunn's parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Strain on their 50th wedding anniversary. The Strains, born in Manitoba, farmed near Carberry before moving to Brandon in 1962, have four children and nine grandchildren. The event drew many relatives including Strain siblings and the Nunns' family, with a telegram from Brandon Strain.
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Oscar Nunn
Clarkleigh
Austin
Brandon
Edward
Greta
Sheldon
Worthy
Hugh
Trudy) Wells
Thompson
Brian J Strain
Kamloops
B.C
Betty Wat
Airs. Strain
Louise Wells
Albert North
Ernest North
Hazel Adams
Betty’ Watson
Arthur, Garbutt
Herbert Chalmers
Georgina Gilet
Bran J. Strain
Threshermen's Reunion and Rodeo Draw Huge Crowds
The Threshermen's Reunion and Rodeo drew perhaps 25 000 attendees over four days amid sunny, mild weather. Cowboys from Canada and the United States competed in rodeo events while a monster parade showcased 100 old engines and machines dating to 1900. Friday featured speeches by MP Craig Stewart and Minister Harry Enns as the Austin Museum gained provincial recognition.
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Canada
United States
Cadillac
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Harry Enns
Enns
Manitoba
Austin
Frank Sims
Dave McKke
Iinge
Scott
Tom
Baptism At MacGregor United Church
Three children were baptized Sunday morning at Mac Gregor United Church with Rev Earl Armistead officiating. Shaun Gardell Hulme son of Mr and Mrs William Hulme Warren Kent Lowe son of Mr and Mrs James Lowe and Jeffery Todd Pink son of Mr and Mrs John Pink were baptized.
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MacGregor United Church
Earl Armistead
Shaun Gardell Hulme
William Hulme
Warren Kent Lowe
James Lowe
Jeffery Todd Pink
John
Chamber Survey Draws Good Comment
The Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting but low attendance led to general discussion of a recent survey. Members praised the survey overall while noting continued difficulty in attracting attendees. The notice mentions new MacGregor entrance signs, business signs, and advertising for new dental services, plus potential library services pending interest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Town Happenings Aug notes harvest and growth imagery
Summer weather lingered with highs in the 70s and 80s, showers aided crops while haying paused. Harvest begins this week with rye and barley swathing. rest of the crop two weeks behind. August days shorten, fall hoped for. School starts Sept 3. Local growth as MacGregor adds new houses. Several residents hospital bound. Rodeo success praised. Dentist opens in Masonic Hall offering free care to primary graders and nominal fees for others. appointments 685-2901 or 685-2581.
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Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Muirhead Clan Holds Reunion at Island Park
About 150 Muirhead clan members from Canada and the Netherlands gathered on July 21 at Island Park Portage la Prairie for the eighth annual reunion. Highlights included emcee Jack Muirhead, music by Douglas Muirhead, baton twirlers Janice Morrison and Karen Menzies, dance contests, and prizes for the oldest and youngest members as well as the farthest traveler Mrs. Charlotte Ballance from Beek Netherlands. Plans were set for next year’s reunion on July 20 1969 at 2 p.m.
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Muirhead
Island Park
Portage la Prairie
Netherlands
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Jack Muirhead
Charleswood
Douglas Muirhead
Portage
Howard Cook
Gladstone
Norman Muirhead
Wallace Blair
Douglas
Janice Morrison
Karen Menzies
Calgary
D. A. Muirhead
Mary Fisher
Saskatoon
Sask
David Muirhead
Carberry
Teresa Muirhead
Winnipeg
Russell
Delores Muirhead
Charlotte Ballance
Beek
Rodeo Proves Very Successful
The Manitoba Central Stampede at the Threshermen's Reunion ends its year with records and a larger rodeo entry. New events included bull riding and steer wrestling, and the 1967 crowd set a record surpassed again this year. Lloyd Fowlie of Bindloss won the All Around Champion trophy after strong calf roping and steer wrestling results, while Ben Hern of Bindloss won the steer wrestling. Fred Hay of Onaway, Alta. led saddle bronc in a closely contested event.
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Manitoba Central
Threshermen’s
Sasboy Andlon
Lloyd Fowlie
Bindloss
Aka
Ben Hern
Fred Hay
Onaway
Alta
Fred
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Mabel Palmer
Marjorie Butterfield
Ann Barber
Audrey Smith
Marjorie Gilbert
Jeanne Caske
Phyllis Giereke
Edith Jenkins
Linda Heselwood
Joyce Clark
Joan Grove
Bonnie Telford
Jean McRae
Sabel Heselwood
Mickey
Bunny
Nelson Hulme
Hambley
Rev. Hambley
Dan Campbell
Nellie Boulet
Dunrea
Dodwell
Percy Dodwell
George Cavelier
Steve Daschuk
B. Waugh
McCreary
Heintz
Claffey
Ceylon
Ray Smith
Polonia
Walter McLennan
Mel Baters
Pete Schellenberg
Clarence Denser
Henry Schellenberg
Tom Heintz
Weatherman
United
Armisteads
Abe Boschman
Jake Giesbrecht
Mrs. Boschman
Oscar Nohlgren
Robert Loney
Margaret Cronk
Russell, Templeton
William Prosser
Lizzie Saunders
Portage Hospital
Muirhead Clan
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