Austin Walkathon Planned For Sept. 14
The Auxiliary to the Austin and district skating rink building fund plans a walkathon on Saturday September 14 beginning in the morning along No 84 highway from Gladstone to Austin. Sponsors requested, cars available for those needing rides, and more information from committee members. Local stores Lambs Solo Store Randall's Mordens in Austin and Herald office in MacGregor carry farm entries.
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Austin and District Skating Rink Building Fund
Gladstone
Austin
Lamb’s Solo
Randall’s
Mordens
Herald Office
MacGregor
Agricultural News Bulletin from Eastern Canada Seeding and Tax Notes
In Eastern Canada the piece discusses seeding lawns in mid September for rapid germination and weed reduction. It covers a tax update: from August 1 to December 31, 1968 no sales tax on granaries for farmers stored grain delivered before 1969, with farm use certificates and refund options. It notes cattle breeders can buy scales at reduced prices with government grants via this office. It warns that certain crops like flax and buckwheat frozen for feed can be dangerous to livestock, offering a toxicity test service for $1 and stressing nitrates in frozen plants as potentially fatal. Community well being emphasized.
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Canada
Norquay
Winnipeg
Man
R.O.P
You Have a Date Sept 14 Skating Rink Walk
Gladstone to Austin event announced for September 14 as a skating rink walk. MacGregor Hospital Aid plans its first meeting of the 1968 69 year on Tuesday September 3 at 8 pm at Mrs Charles Pennell home. New members or visitors welcome for hospital work. MacGregor United Church Sunday School reconvenes September 8 with Rally Day on September 22.
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MacGregor Hospital Aid
Charles Pennell
MacGregor United Church
Local Visits Share News Across Austin Area
Many residents and friends visited in and around Austin and Morden including Mrs Jack Leslie and Jacoline Rivers with Mr and Mrs Tom Lowe Sr and the Evensons. Flower show attendees in Winnipeg and weekend visitors from Brandon Flin Flon and Toronto were noted along with walkathon signup reminders for Sept 14 from Gladstone to Austin.
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Jack Leslie
Jacqueline
Rivers
Tom Lowe Sr
Albert Evenson
Glenda
Linda
Jimmy
Andrew Evenson
Morden
Rodney Ewen
Brandon
Kay Compton
Uhrin
Vic Futros
T. Poyser
O. Jones
W. Wick
Wesley Duncan
Flin Flon
Karl Jedel
Patricia
Jean Brydon
Harvey and
Laurie
Jean
C. T. Jones
Misener
Toronto
Vancouver
Albert Doucette
Lenton
Miami
Percy Ewen
Lloyd Jones
Manitoba
Don Hay
Minnedosa
Art Beaudry
Donna Graham
H. F. Johnson
Norman Thomson
Scarborough
Ont
Martin McMenamen
Detroit
Mich
Pete Waters
Mina
Lyle Meikle
Yorkton
Sask
Bruce Hay
Barry Hay
Winnipeg
Pat Kowalchuk
Nick Kowalchuk
Kathie Kowalchuk
Heather Currie
Sidney
Heather
Paul Kowalchuk
Orville Currie
Lamb's Solo
Randall's
Morden’s
Herald Office
Katrime News Personal Visits and Congratulations
Last week visitors to Fred Jenkins home included Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLachlan of Winnipeg Brent Gilbert toured Winnipeg with Mr. and Mrs. Pete McGregor and family Betty Jenkins of Winnipeg spent time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fren Jenkins Congratulations Betty on passing R N exams with honors Mr. and Mrs. R H Caskey and Bev drove to Souris to visit relatives Bev stayed for a week's holiday Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ferguson and family of Helston were Sunday visitors with Fred Jenkins
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Fred Jenkins
Norman McLachlan
Winnipeg
Brent Gilbert
Pete McGregor
Betty Jenkins
Fren Jenkins
Betty
R. H. Caskey
Bev
Souris
Ken Ferguson
Helston
Ken Green
Portage
R. Frizzley
Bud Chaboyer
Dale
Allan McCuaig
McQuaig
Charlie Dodson
K. Crocker
F. Durban
Durban
Bill
Sree Cneneratiors
J. ‘Thompson
Harold Thompson
Poplar Point
Pearl Frank
Cypress
California
W. Indridson
Carson
Selkirk
A. Gourley
J. Rintoul
Cardale
Lorne Rintoul Jr
Gordon LaPointe
Rintous
Roy Thompson
J. Koldyk
Clarence
Westbourne
W. McIntosh
Hector McDonald
Troy
Art
Jeanette Thompson
MacGregor
Brenda Gourley
Norman Eeacenecn
T. Chapman
J. Lunn
Belloy
Alta
J. Smith
Edwin
Dale McDougall
W. McDougall
MacGregor Hospital
Mr. and
Allan
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Events
Rossendale News lists relatives visiting from Anola Winnipeg and Transcona including Mildred Bieganski and Ethel Robertson. UCW meeting hosted by Mrs C Henry with devotional by Mrs Boak. Several local families gather for birthdays anniversaries and weekend visits with relatives in MacGregor Medicine Hat Regina Portage and Winnipeg. Sympathy extends to the McCuaig family for a death.
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Leo Bieganski
Anola
Mildred Bieganski
Lynn Crocker
Winnipeg
Crocker
Ethel Robertson
J. B. Charlton
UCW
C. Henry
Henry
Perkins
Boak
W. Bieganski
Calgary
Doug Pennell
MacGregor
Betty
B. Nicoll
John Watson
J. Bieganski
Fort Lauderdale
Bieganski
M. Bieganski
Michelle
Transcona
L. Bieganski
Craig
Gerald Frizzley
Hartford and Currie News Briefs from MKD
J Dnt Mrs T Rintoul Robert Jack and Tami spent the past week in Portage with Mr and Mrs Bryd ges. Sunday evening Mr and Mrs T Rintoul enjoyed a turkey supper withMr and Mrs Eldon Rintoul at Treherne. Mrs Lamont Sr and Miss Lamont of Bagot called on Mr and Mrs S Thompson on Thursday.
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MKD. J. Dnt
Town Happenings and Regional Notes Continue
Town happenings report ongoing elevator construction promising a larger facility. Local travel notes mention Mr and Mrs Kitch Wainman of New Westminster BC and their 1927 Whippet motoring to Manitoba at about 40 mph with friendly waves from motorists. A MacGregor Cubs semis series opened against Kinosota with Portage winning the first game. second game slated in MacGregor.
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MacGregor Cubs
Kinosota
Portage
MacGregor
Kettle Rappids Project Details at Gillam Site
The report describes winter operations with steam heating and full accommodation for 2,000 workers including 200 bunkhouses, four course meals, a recreation hall, curling rink, and a large tavern. Gillam gains waterworks, new homes, a 59,000 square foot recreation centre, shopping centre, hotel, 15-bed hospital, and a 14‑room school as Manitoba Hydro expands. The project promises power to Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the Dakotas, and attendees praised the trip.
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Manitoba
Gillam
Hydro
RCMP
Manitoba Hydro
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Dakotas
Art Workshop At Clear Lake Leaders Training in Arts
An art workshop will be held at Clear Lake from Friday through Sunday September 13 to 15. Registration closes September 1 on a first come, first served basis. The leadership training course covers arts crafts and painting. Interested attendees should contact Fred Clarke.
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Clear Lake
Fred Clarke
Radiator Repair Auto Service on Eighth St and Sask Ave
A brief record notes a radiator repair and auto service business located at Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue West, formerly known as Wilman Motors, with the phone number 397 990. The entry lists services in automotive repair.
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Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave
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MR. E. Watson
C. W. Stoik
Walkathon
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
Portage LA Prairie
Barrie Barber
MacGiegor
Garsoniats
Robert Wagner
Elvis Presley
Tivoli
Island Park
Fastball Diamonds
W. A. Linden
Gib’s
Sir Clayton
Feams
Pitan Holland
Portage, Dauph
Austin News
Katrime News
Rossendale News
Hartford and Currie News
Kettle Rappids
Brecaway Prone
Eric
Viking
McGregor Hotel
Carol and Murray Graham
Lloyd Hughson
Piano
Macleods
Frosty
the Freezer
J. P. Wainman
Denwal Pharmacy
Hisaoy
Math Sets
Rexall
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