Town Happenings and Local Events in August
Warm weather boosts crops gardens and beach trips as August nears mid month. Gladstone race track on Aug 1 saw car 88 win all its races driven by Gordon and Ben MacDonald owned by Jim Cox with E K W Cox noting the success. Summer fair Friday to Sunday includes Powder Puff race. memorial hall meeting Friday at 8 pm seeks support. Cubs head to Carberry for a baseball tournament. Local home construction continues with Drader family north of Glover home plus Roy McLachlan and Bill Hay building. Bird leg with metal tag MFA found atop bale stack noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. W. Cox
Gladstone
Gordon
Ben MacDonald
Jim Cox
EKW
MacGregor
Drader
Glover
Harvey Jones
Roy McLachlan
Bill Hay
Local visitors and travels touch MacGregor area homes
MacGregor residents include Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lamb visiting Red Cake and Dryden Ontario. Guests at CS Brown’s home include Don and Heather McGill and others from Norman Wells Montreal Winnipeg. Dina Chernetz Oak and Mrs. Dolessi attend a baptism at Lavennan. E G Bavet with parents Brown visit Treherne Belmont Ninette and Lundar Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lamb
H. Sanderson
Margaret Lamb
Doug Barton
Dryden, Ont
CS. Brown
Don McGill
Heather
Norman Wells, N.W.T
E. G. Bavet
Montreal
Quebec
A. L McGill
A. McGill
Winnipeg
C. S. Brown
Sied
Treherne
Belmont
Ninette
Lundar Beach
M. T. Brown
First Plane Trip In 80 Years for Mrs Mary Borozny
Mrs. Mary Borozny aged 80, traveling with daughter and son-in-law Harry and Mrs Perry from Winnipeg, enjoyed a multi leg journey from Montreal to Boston then to Woon-Socket Rhode Island, with a day at Scarborough Beach. She visited Saint Joseph's Oratory and Mont Royal in Montreal and saw flights in Pittsfield Massachusetts during a two week holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Borozny
Montreal
Boston
Harry Perry
Winnipeg
Woon- Socket
Rhode Island
U. J
Scarborough Beach
Atlantic Ocean
Pittsfield
Massachsetts
Saint Joseph's
Austin Rodeo Sets Record Attendance in Manitoba Event
Ten thousand spectators watched one of the best rodeos Austin Manitoba has seen on July 28 and 29. Glenn Thompson of Foremost Alberta won the Headstone Hotel trophy with 233 points across four events, edging Butch Woodberry from North Carolina who had 203. Fred Walker of Oyen Alberta placed third. Elaine Boles of Ochre River won the ladies barrel race in 18.4 seconds, with Sherry Ray from Georgia close behind. Chariot races saw fast times and the Saddle Queen Contest honored Mrs. Little of Brandon with a western saddle donated by Brandon Scrap Iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Man
Walter
Helston
Elaine Boles
Ochre River
Elaine
Georgia
Us.a
Sherry’ Ray
Langruth
Brandon Scrap Iron
Newlyweds Honored at Bagot Hall Reception
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Terry Longstreet were honored Friday August 6 by about 40 friends at Bagot Hall. Barbara Bodie presented Betty a corsage and Ken Kalberg put a boutonniere on Terry. Gordon Hildebrand read a short address. Mr and Mrs Charlton presented matching step end tables. Betty and Terry gave thanks. Guests sang Our Best To You, then enjoyed lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Longstreet
Bagot Hall
Barbara Bodie
Betty
Ken Kalberg
Terry
Gordon Hildebrand
R. Charlton
C. Ands
Bumper Crops Expected in Districts
Farmers in the MacGregor district swathed grain as hot weather sped ripening for the 1965 crop. Maurice Smith of Beaver swathed barley and expects a good yield once combined. Rust and leaf rust reported in parts of Manitoba, but overall crops look very promising with favorable hay and potato prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Maurice Smith
Beaver
Manitoba
Local Student Wins Trip to Montreal Cenntennial
Arthur Grant Thompson of MacGregor Collegiate earned a trip to Montreal on a centennial excursion. He is one of six Pine Creek school division students selected to represent the district and is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson of the Currie district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Grant Thompson
Montreal
Art
MacGregor Collegiate
Pine Creek
Roy Thompson
Currie
Good Roads Association Enters Its 56th Year
The Manitoba Good Roads Association marks 56 years of operation with a history of maintenance contests and beautification efforts. Since 1910 trophies such as the Provincial Cup and the Union of Manitoba Municipalities Shield inspired municipal participation, growing entries across towns, villages, and cities and expanding to farm home grounds and beautification contests. Judges travel thousands of miles under a four-team system, rewarding winners with trophies and diplomas as the province celebrates its centenary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Province of
Manitoba
Union of
Leach
Return From Camping Trip By Mrs Veruhampton Family
Mrs Veruhampton and Shan returned from a two week camping vacation in Glacier National Park Montana Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and Idaho accompanied by Judy Willis and Gloria Snaith of Austin. They also spent a few days with Vern Rampton at Geology Field School at Cardwell Montana.
Special Meeting Held By Bagot 4 H Members
The Bagot 4 H Calf Club held a special meeting on Monday August 2 with Gordon Hildebrand in charge. After routine matters, discussion covered financial affairs and members promised to assist. August 22 was set for the annual 4 H Club picnic at Lynchs Point and members were asked to keep the date free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hildebrand
Lynchs Point
Lynch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cubs
Carberry
W. B. Stewart
Abbotsford
B.C
Herb McDonald
MacGregor Locals
Dina Chernetz
Oak
E. Dolessi
W. R. Shaw
Geo. Lamont
Portage
Toronto
C. Starr
Herb Barbert
Beverly Ann
W. Dolessi
Dolessi
Carry Rodgers
Lavenham
Glenn Thompson
Foremost, Alta
Gann
Alberts
Montana
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Carson, N.C
Butch Woodberry
Fred Walker
Tom
Fred
Oyen
Alta
England
United States
Khana
Robert Sivertsen
Havre, Mont
Tibet
Lhasa
Phato
Banc Capion Moleret
Canary
Arthur Thompson
Good Roads Association
Bagot 4-H
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