Community notes mix of weather and local achievements
Week of cool mornings hints at fall and sweater stockpiles while forecasts seek August warmth. Manitoba wrestler Dave Patsack of Rossendale earns a Western Games gold at Regina and studies in North Dakota. MacGregor connections and church attendance noted. Milestone achieved by Mrs. Jean Leckie on July 31 and local farming retiree Les Fox highlighted for taxi work and longevity. Community Centre improvements continue with a potential camp ground idea and a tennis court fundraiser nearing its goal amid August events at Memorial Hall.
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Dave Patsack
Manitoba
Regina
Dave
Rossendale
MacGregor Collegiate
Doug Mac Tavish
North Dakota
Jean Leckie
Portage
Les Fox
Les
Canada
Vern
Margaret McKelvey
Memorial Hall
Mirs
Jean Fox
Denwal
Jon
Van
Whale
Dee
Portage Leader Wins Best Front Page Award
The Portage Leader secures the thank Prank Page award amid national competitions. The issue highlights pride and collaboration across communities and features local officials and readers celebrating the achievement.
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Portage
Juan Divas
CIA Savona
Thief Breaks In At Gulf Station MacGregor
A break in at the west end Gulf station on MacGregor last Monday night saw entry gained by smashing a front window. About $40 in silver was taken from cash registers of the combined repair shop and restaurant. RCMP are investigating the theft.
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West End
Gulf Station
MacGregor
RCMP
MacGregor council approves 1120 dollar grant plan
At the August 11 meeting the Village of MacGregor council authorized grants totaling 1120 to Salvation Army 435 and Children’s Aid Society 35 Sprucedale Workshop 100 MacGregor Cemetery 300 Jackson Lake Committee 50 and MacGregor Recreation Committee 600 plus several church and Masonic Hall grants. The session also endorsed pursuing a lower Manitoba Hydro rate for community facilities and discussed paving funds 1975 budget and water sewer project accounts including 19200.68 for July.
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MacGregor
Salvation Army
Children’s Aid Society
Sprucedale Workshop
MacGregor Cemetery
Jackson Lake Committee
Masonic Hall of
Gramts
Masonic Lodge Temple
United Church of Canada
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Council
RM of
Odanah
Whitemud
Tee
Woodlawn Drive
Grain outlook sees adequate supply for domestic export needs
The outlook for grain yields is average at best but adequate to meet domestic and traditional export demand. The Canadian Wheat Board remains confident there will be enough grain to satisfy this year’s needs, though the main weakness could be in filling demand.
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Canadian Wheat Board
International Wheat Council
Agriculture Department
United States
Uis
European Economic Community
EEC
Middle East
Africa
Australia
Soviet Union
Canada
Union
Lower Volga
Lavestia
Wheat Council
Open house and anniversary dance for Mr and Mrs Mussel Robertson
An open house in Austin Community Hall will honor Mr and Mrs Mussel Robertson on Saturday August 30 from 2 to 4 30 p m, followed by an open dance at 9 p m The event marks their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Mussel Robertson
Austin Community Hall
Fire Damages Home on Hampton Street
Mrs. Jean Fox returned to a smoldering home on Hampton Street West last Saturday to find the dwelling filled with smoke. Firefighters say the rear bedroom fire, caused by a reflective ray from a makeup mirror, was contained and prevented total loss while contents in one bedroom were destroyed.
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Jean Fox
Hampton St. W
Double winner at WC games and regional wrestling notes
Fragmentary OCR text lists several names and phrases related to wrestling and games. Mentions Seated Resendam, Greve Rowan, Jamin ecund in te treaty, Cala Wumer, Cala, and Deceaiet with unclear actions. No coherent report or clear outcomes can be established from the legible fragments.
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Resendam
Greve Rowan
Waa
Jamin Ecund
Dan Pee
Weaen
Giainen
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D. Barber
Vantage Leader
Canadian Bee Association
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