North Norfolk Council Purchases Water Line and Tank
North Norfolk council at a special meeting on November 27 decided to buy the CPR water line and tank to secure a water supply for residents. By unanimous vote the price was set at 5,000 dollars to be included in the 1963 capital budget from the capital reserve.
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North Norfolk
Camachain’s Pacific Railway
CPR
Salva Srt
Dopeymite
Ter
Capital Reserve
Austin
MacGregor
Prairie
Santa to Visit Here Dec 15th in MacGregor
Santa Claus will make his annual visit to MacGregor on Saturday December 15. He will arrive at clock, parade down Main Street, and go to Memorial Hall to meet boys and girls, give candy bags, and take Christmas requests. At 3 PM a free Tivoli Theatre showing for all children follows, with manager Robert Harvey promising good movies.
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Santa Claus
MacGregor
Tivoli Theatre
Robert Harvey
Beaver UCW Holds Meeting
The Beaver UCW regular meeting was held on November 21 at Mrs. Joyce Clark's home with eight attendees. Mrs. Rose Thomasson led a worship service assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Rodgers. The Community Friendship Committee report was presented and rules were approved. The treasurer noted a 1963 allocation of $120. Six cups and saucers were ordered to replace broken pieces. The Christmas meeting is set for December 12 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Betty Harkness's home with a 50 cent gift exchange and invitations to past helpers.
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The
Beaver Ucw
Joyce Clark
Rose Thomasson
Dorothy Rodgers
Community Friendship Committee
B. Harkness
Betty Harkness
Trophy From Sidney Netted Deer Head Champion
A deer head trophy awarded in Sidney fell to Roxy Carpenter who won a Savage 270 rifle in the ANAF sponsored annual hunting contest featuring over 30 entries. Runner up Ken Anderson of Gladstone received binoculars. Presentations followed the sportsmen dinner at Vimy hall. Jim Forbes chaired the committee with Wes St Goddard and Jack Metcalfe assisting. club president Wilfred Donadson led the after dinner program and dance.
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Sidney
Roxy Carpenter
Carpenter
Ken Anderson
Gladstone
ANAF
Vimy Hall
Jim Forbes
Wes St. Goddard
Jack Metcalfe
Wilfred Donadson
Festival of Choirs Opens Christmas Season in Portage
Portage la Prairie hosts its annual Festival of Choirs on December 6 and 7 at Trinity United Church auditorium. At least 18 choir groups from Portage la Prairie and nearby communities will perform across two nights under the direction of Dr. Bill Smith, festival chairman.
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Portage Rotary Cup
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Trinity United
Church
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Portage la Prairie
Bill Smith
Christmas Ads Now on Hand in 1962 MacGregor Herald
Advertisers urged to choose for the Christmas edition of the MacGregor Herald. Extra work planned for the issue prompts early assistance and requests calls if not contacted by December 15.
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MacGregor Herald
A E Chant Appointed To MacGregor Council Seat
MacGregor village council filled a vacant alderman seat by appointing A E Chant for a two year term starting January 1 1963. Only retiring alderman G C Fotheringham filed nomination papers on the prior day. The 1963 council includes Dr E Ford R H O Neill G C Fotheringham and A E Chant.
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Macaregor Village
A. E. Chant
G. C. Fotheringham
H. R. Hotel
Dr. E. Ford
R. H. O'Neill
A. E.chant
Sportsman's Dinner Tomorrow Night
The MacGregor District Hockey Association hosts its sixth annual Sportsman's Dinner tomorrow at Memorial Hall starting at 7 pm. Guest speakers include Stewart McPherson and ex pro hockey player Bob Crystal from Winnipeg via Brandon Wheat Kings and New York Rangers. Several Winnipeg Blue Bombers may attend. tickets are sold by executives and players or at the door.
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Iffreauness
MacGregor
District Hockey Association
Memorial Hall
Stewart McPherson
Bob Crystal
McPherson
Channel 7
Crystal
Brandon Wheat Kings
New York Rangers
Bill Mosienko
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Blue Bomber
Town Happenings Amid Snow and Grey Cup Traditions
Weather holds after last Wednesday's snow with temperatures above freezing and Christmas near. The Grey Cup produced a two day game ending with the Bombers winning amid fog. Hockey pool winners named Turner Kane and Smith. Manitoba Pool Elevator flour shed sold and moved from the lot east of Jack's barber shop. Bev Allan delivered Christmas trees for weekend sale. MacGregor Chamber of Commerce plans Santa Claus parade on Saturday December 15.
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Bev Allan
Jack
Traffic Accidents Kill 7 in MacGregor District
Three separate highway crashes in the past ten days claim seven lives and injure three others. Victims include Winnipeg couple Ken Willis near Carberry, Holland resident James Kilfoyle on highway 34, and four Glenboro teenagers from the local hockey team. Relatives reside in the MacGregor district.
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Saturdey
Ken Willis
Winnipeg
Carberry
Willis
Herman Weber
James Kilfoyle
Holland
MacGregor
Albert Kilfoyle
Pratt
Glenboro
Charles Howat
Chas. Pennell
Lorne Pennell Heads Agricultural Society
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on November 26 at Memorial Hall with strong attendance. Lorne Pennell elected president, succeeding H J Dankesreiter, while Ron Kalberg and Steve Thompson became first and second vice presidents. A secretary to be appointed. retiring secretary H S Borton. The banquet on November 28 drew over 150 diners organized by United Church Women.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Memorial Hall
Lorne Pennell
H. J. Dankesreiter
Ron Kalberg
Steve Thompson
United Church
Agricultural Society
Rev. G. Hicks
H. R. Hotel
Reeve F. Sims
Harold Orchard
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Bob Chant
Manitoba Election Day Vote in Lakeside Constituency
Voters in Manitoba will cast ballots on Friday December 14 for the upcoming four year government term. Lakeside features candidates Hazel Allan NDP Jack Bate Conservative and Douglas Campbell Liberal. An advance poll is planned in MacGregor at the Senior Citizens Club Room on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Election Day polls open 8 am to 8 pm at Memorial Hall.
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Manitoba
Lakeside
Hazel Allan
NDP
Jack Bate
Douglas Campbell
MacGregor
Senior Citizens’ Club Room
Carol Festival Planned in Mac Gregor Community
Choir groups across Mac Gregor plan a Christmas season festival on December 23 in the Community Hall to accommodate larger attendance. All area choirs are invited. contact Rev. Earle Armistead or local church choir leaders to participate.
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MacGregor
Tere
Earle Armistead
North Norfolk Junior Farmers Hold Meeting
A good turnout of farmers attended Monday evening December 3 as Merv McKay and Crawford Jenkins spoke on soil types land uses and conservation. The information will aid future crop planning. Seven members thank Mr Jenkins and Mr McKay for attending.
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Merv. ‘McKay
Crawford Jenkins
Jenkins
Mr. McKay
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North Norfolk Council
Santa
Underwood and McLellan
Council
MacGregor Cemetery
Children’s Aid Society of Central Manitoba
Salvation Army
Bombers
Jim Turner
Kenny Kane
Ian Smith
Raymond Smith
Beaver
Toot
Manitoba Pool
Hamiota
H. S. Borton
Sid Coulthard
Dr. Bell
Brandon
McWilliam
Maurice Smith
Denwal
G. Hutchinson
Virden
Herb Borton
Urban
Carl Bergquist
Bergquist
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Allan
W E. Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis
North Norfolk Junior Farmers
Cliff Litster
Bill Turner
Doug Barber
Don Barber
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