Town Happenings and Seasonal Notes Across the District
Light shower fell in town Sunday morning followed by a sunny hot afternoon. Harvest brings an unusual vegetable as Lawrence Chambers grows a giant squash aided by Harold Orchard seed planted May 27. A new propane line runs beside the old gas line. Roy Yuen reportedly accessed water through the system when a shutoff valve was left partly open. Football fever rises with talk of the Blue Bombers, Calgary losses, and Stampeders support, while Bomber fans remain hopeful. Everything happens in MacGregor or starts there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chambers
Austin Way
Lawrence
Harold Orchard
Roy Yuen
Roy
Blue Bombers
Calgary
Stampeders
Cranbrook
MacGregor
Family Reunion At Pine Creek Home
A family reunion was held Sunday August 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Milford Smith in Pine Creek. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charlie Anderson and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Cliff Chambers and family, Mr and Mrs Jack Nelson and family, and Mr and Mrs Nick Kowalchuk and family. The event featured lawn games and a supper, with all reporting an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Smith
Pine Creek
Charlie Anderson
Ruth
Cliff Chambers
Jack Nelson
Nick Kowalchuk
Austin Collegiate Exam Results Show Varied Pass Rates
Austin Collegiate reports mixed results with Grade IX showing a slight rise to 89% while Grade X falls to 78% A total of 26 complete passes and five provisional passes plus four failures occurred in Grade IX Grade X records include nine complete passes and multiple failures The overall pass rate stands at 72% this year versus 76% last year and two years ago two years ago Ba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bansal FeStleesmendetin Collegiate
Austin minister welcomed to lead Austin Sidney churches
A service at the Austin church Friday August 2 welcomed Rev Edward Bennett to serve the congregations of Austin Sidney Edrans and Arizona. He and his wife and five children recently moved from Nedale in the Presbytery of Birtle with Rev W C Waddell and Rev G Murray delivering remarks and greeting the Bennett family.
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United Churches of
Austin
Sidney
Edward Bennett
Rev
G. Murray
Brookdale
United College
Bennett
Edrans
Arizona
MacGregor Receives 40630 Loan for Sewage Project
The federal government approved a 40630 loan for MacGregor to fund a sewage treatment project. Under the National Housing Act, a 20 year term at 5 percent interest, with an estimated project cost of 60945, funds a lift station, a two cell pond and 4000 feet of four inch forcemain. CMHC may forgive 25 percent of principal and interest upon project completion.
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MacGregor
John R. Garland
Nha
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Sewage Corporation
CMHC
Local Schools Reopen Sept 3 in MacGregor
Local schools in MacGregor plan a September 3 reopening marking the new term. Elementary and collegiate staff see changes including replacements in the elementary and principal shift at the collegiate. Facilities expansion comes with one classroom in the Masonic Hall if needed. Education emphasis urged for students.
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Masonic Hall
Collegiate
MacGregor Collegiate
Helen Hampton
Gordon Raymer
Churchill
Terry Williams
Gwen Clarke
Shower Honors Beverley Leckie Bride Elect
Beverley Leckie, a bride elect for August 17, was feted at a Rosehill hall shower on Friday August 9. Relatives Miss Marilyn Leckie and Mrs Alf Sheard helped pin corsages as Beverley and guests viewed gifts. Lunch was served by several hostesses as Beverley thanked everyone for the gifts and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley Leckie
Rosehill Hall
Beverley
Ed Leckie
Leckie
Marilyn Leckie
Alf Sheard
Andy Meffen
Barbara Meffen
Anne Dyck
Marion
Billy Sheard
Rena Meffen
Dorothy Sheard
Nellie Meffen
Eleanor Leckie
Artificial Ice Approved for Glenboro Curling Club
The Glenboro Curling Club approved three sheets of artificial curling ice at an estimated cost of 14,000 dollars. The project will modernize facilities and attract events to the town, with the club expecting improved play and community use.
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Gienboro Curling Club
Water Works Nears Operation End August With Connections
The village advances a near complete water and sewer system with North Railway and adjacent streets laid. A CPR tank hookup, a concrete block pump house, and storage tank planned. Lagoon lined and lift station to lagoon line finished. Council discusses spreading the $50 street connection charge over seven years and frontage prepayment details. House connections not compulsory yet. finalization expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planjanes
CPR
Rev. Hick
Local Hairdresser Attends Show At Brandon
Mrs. Ella Smith attended a hairdressers show and preview of Zolo's Products sponsored by Barber and McKeown Beauty Suppliers of Winnipeg for Brandon area beauty operators. The event demonstrated advanced haircutting shaping and hairstyling through a color film featuring top artists from Italy Austria Holland the United States. The two and a half hour program offered a concise course and was well worth the experience. Ella plans to attend again to keep up with evolving methods in hairdressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Smith
Zolo
Barber and McKeown Beauty Suppliers
Winnipeg
Brandon
Area
Emmy
Italy
Hans Kammerer
Austria
Leo Passage
Holland
Leon Amendola
United States
Austin Teacher to Attend Manitoba Teachers Seminar at Clear Lake
M Hamm of Austin will represent Pine Creek Division of the Manitoba Teachers Society at a leadership seminar in Clear Lake from August 18 to 23. T. Murray of Alberta observes. Sessions cover leadership, professional development, policy, salaries, and local association programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hamm
Austin
Pine Creek
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Clear Lake
Manitoba Teachers Society
Council For Exceptional Children
Manitoba Industrial Arts Association
Manitoba Commercial Teachers’ Association
Science Teachers’ Association ‘of Manitoba
Manitoba Music Educators Association
Manitoba Association For Art Education
T. ¥. Murray
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Sylvan Lodge
P. M. Graham
Vernon Trott
Forest Hill
Toronto
Society
J. Kastrakoff
Swan River
Swathing And Combining In Farm News
Farmers have been busy swathing and combining as hot weather weeks ago sped grain maturity. Reports indicate heavy rust damage in areas, yielding fair quantities but lower quality overall. Rainfall and heat stress have limited grain quality and consistency across fields.
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Tse
Judy Stephenson Shower Guest
A wedding shower for Judy Stephenson attended by over 80 guests at Austin United Church on August 14. Corsages, a decorated chair under an umbrella, and gifts were part of the event. Attendees included family members and community ladies who hosted and helped serve lunch afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin United Church
Judy Stephenson
Judy
Ruth Anderson
J. R. Stephenson
M. Cronk
Waugh Jones
H. Rand
Bickford
K. Routley
M. McIntyre
M. Thomson
Jas. Durward
S. Young
A. J. Stevenson
Witon's Motors
Brandon
Douglas Cronk
Young Ic
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Nere
Fred Venn
Arthur Grove
Oreste Kowall
Margaret Armstrong
Langruth
Kowall
Portage
N. J. Anderson
E. Hamm
V. A. McGregor
H. Boaz
M. Collier
M. Pennell
L. B. Patterson
Glenboro
Woodin
Jack Wood
Council
Ella
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