Stalemate in CPR water pipeline sale in MacGregor
Village council discusses CPR water line sale terms with Province. A key condition demands free water forever, not allowed under the Water Control Act, leaving stalemate. Council has spent about 850 on the line since last December and awaits a meeting with Water Control Branch official Griffiths.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
MacGregor
CPR
Griffiths
Water Control Branch
Wenham
Defort
George Ardagh
HA. MacDonald
Robert Emerson
Highways Branch
Department of Public Works
Alfred Snaith
Mrs Peggy Hood Appointed District Home Economist
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture announced Friday the appointment of Mrs Peggy Hood as District Home Economist for the MacGregor area. She will work Portage Starbuck and MacGregor districts from Carberry headquar ters and brings a 1960 University of Manitoba degree. Hood has prior work as home economist at Morris Man and will engage with clubs, women’s groups, and extension activities.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Peggy Hood
MacGregor Area
Mrs Hood
Home Economist
Carberry
Burning Stubble To Be Serious Practice This Year
Manitoba agriculture official warns straw burning risks severe soil erosion amid drought fears. Trash cover preserves moisture and reduces evaporation, aiding crop resilience while research at University of Manitoba and Brandon Farm tests trash‑seed drills and seeding methods for better establishment.
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R.A. Wallace
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
University of Manitoba
Brandon
Brandon Experimental Farm Research
Austin Schools Opened Tuesday Card Note
Austin Collegiate and Elementary Schools opened Tuesday in Austin. The Collegiate staff remains the same as last year. The elementary school adds a new teacher, Miss Louise Stephenson, replacing Miss N. Wilson.
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Austin
Louise Stephenson
N. Wilson
Car Stolen From MacGregor Suspect Apprehended
A car belonging to Gordon Taylorson of MacGregor was stolen Saturday night from in front of the local telephone office and found abandoned near Langruth on Sunday. RCMP from Carberry report one suspect has been apprehended in connection with the theft.
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Gordon Taylorson
MacGregor
Langruth
Family Reunion at Lynch's Point Draws Many From Regions
A large family reunion for Mangrome MacGregor was held at Lynch's Point on Sunday with over 80 friends and relatives from Beaver Katrimne MacGregor Babot and Portage in attendance. Dorothy Palmer and Diane of Vancouver RC joined, visiting the community for two weeks before returning home on Tuesday.
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Mangrome MacGregor
Fieraha Tiptegon
Lynch's Point
Beaver
Katrimne
MacGregor
Ba Fot
Portage
Dorothy Palmer
Diane
Vancouver RC
Oakville Opens League Finals With 7 2 Victory
Oakville defeated Southport to reach the league finals where they faced the Cubs. The opener featured Oakville scoring seven runs to Cubs two as veteran Jerry Cobbe started for the Cubs and Bill Wood pitched for the visitors. Oakville led 2 0 after the fourth and expanded with five unearned runs in the fifth.
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Oakvile
Southport
Cubs
Oakville
Sten
Mac Ine Cubs
Weir Owo
Gregor Cubs
Barrie Barber
Garry Cobbe
Jerry Cobbe
Innis Harvey
Dennis
Bill Wood
Teachers' Certificates Awarded to Three Local Women
Congratulations to Misses Marjory Hotel Eva Giesbrecht and Mary Thiessen on earning teaching certificates. Hotel and Giesbrecht begin duties in Starbuck and Springbrook on September 5 and 29, respectively, while Thiessen starts at Gainsborough on August 29. All studied at Austin Collegiate and Teachers' College in Winnipeg and Brandon. The piece also notes upcoming football hopes and rosters for single and married men.
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Auotuy
Marjory Hotel
Eva Giesbrecht
Mary Thiessen
Miss Hotel
Starbuck
Miss Giesbrecht
Springbrook
Miss Thiessen
Gainsborough
Austin Collegiate
Teachers’ College
Winnipeg
Brandon
Marjory
Eva
Mary
Fastball Tournament at Sidney Labour Day
A men's fastball tournament is planned for Labour Day Monday September 4 at Sidney with $40 prize for first, $25 for second, $15 for third. Entries to Rev. Siy or Philip Stephenson, 306-2 Sidney, close Friday September 1. Limit eight teams. grounds admission 50 cents for adults. Likely last tournament of the season. attend at Sidney next Monday.
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Sidney
Labour Day
StaNey
Rev
Siy
Philip Stephenson
Wins Honey Prize Congratulates Winnipeg Exhibitor
A Winnipeg exhibitor wins first prize and the trophy for a liquid honey display at the regional contest. The award honors quality honey production and showcases the entrant’s craftsmanship.
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Congratula
Wranr
Winnipeg
Eyesore Indian Camp Near MacGregor Faces Move
North Norfolk council and provincial officials weigh moving five Indian families from a Trans Canada Highway encampment near MacGregor. The plan, tied to land sale for housing, would require school access and water, while local views vary. Some see the camp as a tourist draw. others warn of fire risks and health concerns with no water or grass nearby.
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Herald
Bur
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Trans. Canada Highway
Shower Honors Adrene McCarl at MacGregor United Church
A miscellaneous shower was held in the MacGregor United Church hall in honor of Mrs. Adrene McCarl bride of August 26. Guests received corsages and were seated at the front as presents were displayed with a miniature plan. Adrene and her relatives expressed thanks, and a dainty lunch was served by hostesses.
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MacGregor Unitec
Adrene McCarl
Adrene
Couple Honored On Anniversary At Katrime
Air and Mrs Strato J Booth of MacGregor were feted on Sunday August 27 for their 25th wedding anniversary. A surprise gathering of 16 friends and relatives at Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor's Katrime home featured pink and white decor and a silver 25th cake. A cold turkey supper followed, hosted by Mrs David Booth and Mrs Dave pierson. gifts were widely given.
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Air
Strato J Booth
MacGregor
Frank Taylor
Katrime
Daevid Booth
Dave Pierson
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