MacGregor Teachers Attend Reading Course In Manitoba
About 110 Manitoba teachers enroll for a two site summer reading course under the Manitoba Teachers Society. In Winnipeg instructors include Mrs. Shir, M. Zorn, and Mrs. Winifred Reid with Cuisenaire rods. Brandon hosts a separate session led by Betty Gibson. Betty Brooks, Frances Gillespie, and Margaret Woodward are among attendees from various districts. The program runs August 22 to 26 at Isaac Brock School in Winnipeg and August 15 to 19 at Brandon College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Jane Tomeaux
Arunmetic
Gossendale
Grace Elaine
Bell
Sidney
Vivian
McGregor of
MacGregor
Cuisenaire
Shir
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Isaac Brock School
Winnipeg
Sons of Reading
Senna Manitoba
Marene A. Tattersall
George V School
Odarka Trosky
University of Manitoba
Brandon College
Brandon
Betty Gibson
Betty Brooks
Plumgs
Frances D. Gillespie
Pembroke
Margaret Woodward
Rossendale
Manitoba
Trousseau Tea Honors Marg Jenkins
Mrs F Jenkins hosted a trousseau tea for her daughter Margaret on July 19 with guests including the bride to be, her mother, and Mrs Broadfoot. Afternoon and evening pourers and a luncheon staff staffed the event, with gift rooms attended by Maxine and Donna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jenkins
Notrime
Margaret
Trousseau
Broadfoot
Wm. Ferguson
Betty Thompson
Ruby Bell
Helen’ Broadfoot
Muriel Duncan
Inter-Church Women's Day Camp Draws 43 Attendees
On August 10 at amp Totogan, 43 women from 16 UCW groups and two denominations attended the Inter-Church Women's Day Camp. $32 in literature was sold as workshops explored themes of unity through biblical study and practical activities. The day featured songs, drama, art, and group discussions on topics from the first commandment to church union. A worldwide multilingual closing worship asserted the theme That All May Be One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amp Totogan
UCW
Burton
Trinity United Church
Roberta Stone
Beaver
3. McLaughlin
Portage
Ture
United Nations Service
Union of Hearts
Automobiles Enter MacGregor District Amid Growing Use
History notes recount the rise of motor cars in MacGregor from 1909 to 1911. H Rogers buys a 24 horsepower McLaughlin with acetylene lamps, Milton Ward and T R Vardon appear as early agents, and by 1910 the editor reportedly travels with family by car beyond the USA boundary. Five to eleven cars are recorded in town with one notable accident on own bridges. Dr Haworth features in a fiery lantern incident and later gains an auto buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersid
H. Rogers
McLaughlin
Milton Ward
T. R. Vardon
Wm. Cairns
MacGregor
Herald
Deloraine
USA
North Norfolk
Norman Irwin
Beaver
Geo. Booth
Katrime Friends Honor Duncan Family
A crowd at Katrime Hall honored Mr and Mrs Ernest Duncan and Alva as they leave the district for Portage. Muriel and Alva received corsages from Mrs Jean Caskey. After whist, the couple was presented gifts including a mirror, stools, a clothes hamper, towel pole, and a cup and saucer. Ernest thanked all and invited visits to the new home. The evening ended with a luncheon hosted by several local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Ernest Duncan
Alva
Portage
Muriel
Jean Caskey
Fred Jenkins
Ernest
G. ‘Markin
Harvey
Gilbert
Tom Telford
MacGregor council mulls abbatoir site and water extension
At the MacGregor village meeting on Aug 8 with Mayor Wenham presiding, Murray Lamb proposed alternative abbatoir locations while council awaits engineer report on extending water and sewer lines. Actions include approving Vic toria Street Maple and Grafton main extensions, permitting attendance at the Manitoba Urban Association meeting, and authorizing cheques and travel costs. The council also honored retiring member Dr. Ford with a gift.
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MacGregor
W. J. Wenham
Murray Lamb
Lamb
Underwood & McLellan
West Boundary Road
Shower Honors Recent Bride At Austin Shower
Friends and neighbors gathered at Austin Sprucedale school on Friday evening August 12 to honor Barbara Guinter Foxton. Trudy Hiebert played accordion as guests arrived, then Barbara was escorted to a chair under a decorated umbrella by her mother Lois Sharpe and others. Contests preceded gifts brought by Kathie Amann and Debbie Carrothers. Barbara thanked everyone and invited them to call on Harvey and her at their Decker home. Hostesses gifted TV tables and stools. a tunen was served by a long list of ladies including Mrs. C Hotel and Mrs. Geo Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin - Sprucedale School
Barbara (Guinter) Foxton
Trudy Hiebert
Barbara
Lois Sharpe
Guinter
P. Hiebert
Edna
Lilace Carrothers
Kathie Amann
Debbie Carrothers
Harvey
Decker
C. Hotel
Geo. Anderson
Fred Amann
C. Clarkson
A. Doucette
Lil Tobalotney
J. Hanna
S. Gregory
Merlin Lamb
C. Beatty
C. Jones
M. Thomson
Geo. Bull
Dick Carrothers
Lois ‘Sharpe
R. Winterbottom
V. Futros
P. Uhrin
Louis Carrothers
Christofferson
A. Tait
R. McMillan
P. Pen‘er
C. Randall
D. Pearson
Annual Song Festival Planned by Inter Church Youth
The Manitoba Mennonite Youth Organization sponsors an annual song festival in Mac Gregor Memorial Hall on August 28 at 2:30 and 8 p.m. Local churches participate and choir practices run at 8 p.m. each evening from Monday August 22 through Saturday August 28 at Austin Mennonite Church.
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Nis
Interchurch
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Manitoba Mennonite Youth Organization
Austin Mennonite
Shower Honors Dorothy Smith at Bagot Hall
Miss Dorothy Smith, bride in August, was guest of honor at a Bagot Hall miscellaneous shower held on Saturday August 6. The hall featured summer flowers pink and white streamers and bells. Sandra Kalberg presented a corsage and escorted her to the chair. Mrs. E A Smith and Mrs. B Smith received corsages and were accompanied by Mrs. C Rands and Mrs. L Butterfield. Glen Purkess and Pamela Matthews drew a wagon loaded with gifts. After gifts were opened a light repast was served and a social hour followed the happy event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Smith
Bagot Hall
Dorothy
Sandra Kalberg
E. A. Smith
B. Smith
C. Rands
L. Butterfield
Glen Purkess
Pamela Matthews
Town Happenings in Souris Students Relocate Schools and Rain Delays Harvest
Local notes report persistent rain disrupting harvest, with recent wet spells easing. The Hasketts relocate from Grand Marais to Souris, Dr. Ford takes over Millar’s practice as recruitment continues, and highway 34 work advances slowly toward completion. Two moved schools head to Berry and Ernie Bueckert farm as new facilities near September opening. Subscriptions for the June 30 issue are being collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Millar Portage
Carberry
Ernie Bueckert
MacGregor
Sparrow Family Reunion Brings Kin From Ontario
A family reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sparrow on Sunday August 14 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sparrow and their Trenton Ontario family. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dobson Crystal City Murray Sparrow Russ Sparrow Miss Ruby Don Mr. and Mrs. H. Briscoe Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Briscoe Mrs. A. Briscoe Mr. and Mrs. Ted Critchlow MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sparrow
Don Sparrow
Trenton
Ont
Ken Dobson
Crystal City
Murray
Russ Sparrow
Rubydon
H. Briscoe
Clinton Briscoe
A. Briscoe
Ted Critchlow
MacGregor
Rossendale Residents Discuss Transportation
Rossendale residents attend a meeting at Line J Creek School where insurance tenders were opened. Oscar Otto of Gladstone received the policy at 95.28c with Plumas MacGregor and Rossendale at 45. The group discussed pupil transport to MacGregor Collegiate and the law offering remuneration in lieu of transportation. The delegation noted Rossendale Collegiate will offer the university entrance course and a general Grade 10 course this fall at MacGregor Collegiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J* Creek
Oscar Otto
Gladstone
Plumas, MacGregor
Rossendale
Langruth and
Austin
MacGregor Collegiate
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Morden Experimental Farm
M. Zorn
Pembina Crest School
Fort Garry
Winifred Reid
Prince Charles School
Portage la Prairie
Marg. Jenkins
Dr. Haworth
Duncan
Council
Dr. Ford
Bagot
Hasketts
Grand Marais
Souris
Len
Manitoba Hydro
Quins
Fkey
Sparrow
Ut Ous
Beaver-Katrime
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