Oakville Captures Civi-Air League Trophy Fourth Straight
Oakville won the Civi-Air League trophy for the fourth time in a row by beating MacGregor Cubs 42 in two straight finals. The Cubs led early Friday but Oakville rallied, with strong hitting and a late sixth inning push. The Great Townsend delivered a memorable juggling play, while preparations continue for the annual Married Men vs Single Men game on August 23 at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Briscoe
Oakville
Trophey
MacGregor Cubs
MacGregor
Floyd Blight
Cubs
Chase Town
Dennis Lamb
Xen Gair
Chas
Townsend
Reply to Mr Florence on socialism and policy
Letter from D Swailes rebuts RB Florence on socialism and Labour gains. Cites Britain's postwar progress under Labour, New Zealand's current Labour government, Saskatchewan potash plant investment, fish marketing co op plans, and broader social programs as evidence that socialist policies persist in Canada and the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Labour
Saskatchewan
International Mineral and Chemical Corporation
Esterhazy
Manitoba
Canada
D. Swailes
4-H Tour to Iowa With Host Families and Activities
35 4-H members and 3 supervisors traveled by chartered bus on July 18 to Garnavilla Iowa where host families welcomed them. Each member stayed with a family for meals and entertainment while in Elkador. Activities included an Ice Cream Social by the Grange a farm tour calf hoof trimming and a town picnic on the first day with further events planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
Bare Audin
Garnavilla
Iowa
The
Grange
Farmers Union
Canada
Elkador
Baskier Couple Honored at Portage La Prairie Event
Over one hundred friends gathered August 11 at Bagot Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Baskier. A wall mirror, trilite floor lamp, hostess rocker, and vase were presented by the Womens Federation. Mrs Baskier thanked guests and invited them to their new home as Miss Myrna Nichol sang with Miss Dianne Nichol at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagot Hall
J. M. Baskier
Baskier
Bill Bodie
Michael Parynnik
Womens Federation
Murray Bureh
Cichol
John Arnold
R. Nichol Jr
Portage la Prairie
Myrna Nichol
Dianne Nichol
Murray Burch
H. Currie
Roy Smith
Wedding Brydon Gilmour at Austin United Church
Florence Marguerite Gilmour and Charles William Brydon wed at Austin United Church on Saturday July 25 1959 at 230 pm Rev W Harland officiated before cedar archway. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with tulle. groom wore correct formal attire. Reception held in Austin Community Hall with detailed floral decor and family attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Sinclair
Harvey Brydon
Opal Gilmour
Opal
Aurora Borealis
Robert Gil ¢Mour
Frank Galbraith
Robert Gilmour
Ralph Brydon
Austin
Wedding Toast and Reception for Glen Morris Bride
Glen Morris, a longtime friend, proposed the toast to the bride after the wedding cake scene flanked by white tapers. Mesdames H Roberts and G Thomson led a song session with several bridesmaids and cousins assisting with the guest book. The couple left in a yellow linen sheath and jacket ensemble, amid well wishes, planning to reside on the groom's farm. guests hailed from Ottawa, Brandon, Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, and other Manitoba points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Morris
Louise Stephenson
Mesdames
H Roberts
G. Thomson
Connie Templeton
Grace Russell
Loretta McGilivray
Audrey Hill
Edith Kowlesky
Lois Hay
Marjorie Hotel
Barbara Gilmour
Portage la Prairie
Ottawa
Brandon
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Clothing Club Meet Closes Busy Year at Firdale
The Firdale Norfolk Clothing Club held its closing meeting at Firdale School on Friday August 7 1959. The final report notes prize money from fairs distributed and plans a weiner roast for Sunday August 23 inviting F N Swine Club members and families. The yearly report cites a busy successful year with eight new members and two new leaders since last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firdale Norfolk Clothing Club
Firdale School
F.N. Swine Club
Home Grounds Beautification judged in MacGregor area
The Home Grounds Beautification competition was judged on August 8 by Gilbert Sigurdson, assistant Agricultural representative. Farm grounds awards went to H Barton Pathead first, G Restall Rossendale second, Carl Bergquist Beaver third, Mrs Frank Bennett Rossendale fourth. Village grounds awards went to R Hotel first, R Birkett second, Mrs C Pennell third, Mrs W C MacWilliam fourth, all of MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Sigurdson
H. Barton
Pathead
G. Restall
Rossendale
Carl Bergquist
Beaver
Frank Bennett
R. Hotel
R. Birkett
C. Pennell
W. C. Mac William All of
MacGregor
W M S Holds Meeting at Church Hall
The Western Missionary Society metTuesday August 11 at 8 pm in the church hall with nine members present Mrs Smith and Mrs Fraser conducted devotional on The Joy Of Living The new Study Book for the coming year is Africa Disturbed End of June over half the allocation had been met Bake Sale planned at Stan Firths showroom on Saturday September 12 at 3 pm Mrs Struthers led prayers for missionaries home and abroad and for Mrs Course who died last week and for Mrs McDougall in sorrow Mrs Woodin and Mrs Alderson to lead September program Benediction closed the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAS
Smith
Fraser
Africa
Stan Firth
Struthers
Course
McDougall
Woodin
K. Alderson
George McDougall Passes Suddenly
George McDougall dies suddenly at Camp Shilo on August 10. He was born October 9, 1917 in MacGregor Manitoba and served in the Royal Canadian Signals during World War II with postings in Italy Normandy Holland Belgium France and Germany. Survived by his wife Constance two daughters Carol and Joyce a son, and siblings. Funeral held August 13 at MacGregor United Church with burial in MacGregor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard George McDougall
Camp Shilo
George McDougall
MacGregor
Manitoba
George
D. G. McDougall
Royal Canadian Signals
Italy
Normandy
Holland
Belgium
France
Germany
London
England
Constance Hoskins
Dept. of National Defence
MacDonald
Constance
Carol
Joyce
D. G McDougall
Allan
William
Fort William
Ontario
Clyde
Brandon
Neil
Portage la Prairie
Marion
R. Webb
W. Love
Elm Creek
MacGregor United Church
Red Cross Swimming Test Results at Hidden Valley Lake
The following passed Red Cross Swimming tests at Hidden Valley Lake during August. Beginners: Brian Gibson Judy Willis and Lorna Peck. Juniors: Patsy Patterson Kenneth Patterson Lorraine Willis Grant Willis Wayne Palmer Dennis Palmer and Kenny Enta. Final classes start Monday August 17 and run to Friday August 28. Register with lifeguards by Monday 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hidden Valley Lake
Brian Gibson
Judy Willis
Lorna Peck
Patsy Patterson
Kenny Patterson
Lorraine Willis
Grant Willis
Wayne Palmer
Dennis Palmer
Kenny Enta
Life Guards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence
CCF
Britain
U.S
Mr. and
Mrs. Baskier
William Brydon
Macgregor Fair Grounds
W.M.S
J. L. Fargey
Jesus
Shilo
Brockie-Donavia Funeral Chapel
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