Santa Claus Parade Draws Big Crowd in MacGregor
A large crowd of children and adults lined the MacGregor parade on Saturday, beginning about 1 PM from the west end. Floats included MacGregor Fire Department, Collegiate, United Grain Growers, Tarr's Store, Co op, Keystone, Lions Club, plus local residents. Over 500 treat bags were handed out at the hall, a Tivoli Theatre movie for kids, and Santa visited MacGregor Hospital and Norfolk Manor.
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MacGregor
West End
MacGregor Fire Department
MacGregor Collegiate
United Grain Growers
Tarr's Store
Co-op
MacGregor Keystone
MacGregor Lions Club
Garry Barber
Mark Cox
Gerald ‘Klippenstein
Bob ‘Anderson
Bob Taylor
NFU Approves Dow boycott at annual convention
The National Farmers Union voted Thursday to boycott all farm products made by Dow Chemical Co. The resolution urged by Aubrey E. Golden, the union’s legal counsel, aims to support Cesar Chavez amid his contempt of court detention in Salinas, California over a lettuce boycott.
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National Farmers Union
Dow Chemial Co
Cesar Chavez
Chavez
Salinas
Calif
NFA
Dow
Aubrey E. Golden
Toronto
Vet Regions Established In Manitoba Plan
Provincial Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw announced a government plan to create 32 regional veterinary clinics in Manitoba by 1975 with six districts already formed. Existing districts include Roblin Arborg and Souris while new districts cover Ashern St. Pierre Selkirk Shoal Lake Pilot Mound and Notre Dame de Londres. Clinics should be fully operational by next spring to serve cattle hogs and poultry.
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Sam Uskiw
Martaba
Mr. Uskiw
Ashern
St. Pierre
Selkirk
Shoal Lake
Pilot Mound
Notre Dame de Londres
Rob Yin
Arborg
Souris
Askiw
Manitoba
Wrights Honored On Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wright celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 29 at the home of her mother Mrs. Thomas Carrothers. Vi and Tom were married in Austin and their reception followed at her home with a surprise visit from their family. About sixty friends relatives and neighbors called to offer congratulations and share tea. Cliff Carruthers spoke briefly and Tom thanked everyone for the surprise.
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T.E. Wright
Thomas Carrothers
Tom
Austin
Cliff Carruthers
Farmers May Lose 15 Million Under Wheat Reserve Act Cut
Otto Lang told the Commons western wheat farmers may lose about 15 million dollars from ending the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act. He cited a 70 million bushel carryover for 1970 71 and storage charges shifted to farmers while noting a proposed grain support program would guarantee the industry's income at about the five year average.
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Otto Lang
Minster
Canadian Wheat Board
The
Commons
Lang
John Diefenbaker
No Payments Before Yale Wheat Subsidy Update
Western farmers can expect no payments from the government before Christmas under the wheat acreage reduction program. Otto Lang, minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, told the Commons that payments will not be in the mail before January. He assured that every effort is being made to process the cheques quickly.
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Otto Lang
Canadian Wheat Board
The
Commons
Lang
Alpert Cadieu
Meadow Lake
Rural Council Seeks Squirrel Creek Survey Action
North Norfolk council held a December meeting with Reeve H. Duncan presiding. It authorized surveys of Squirrel Creek from Tranada Highway to address flooding and planned land purchases at the upcoming tax sale. Delegates to the Union of Manitoba Municipalities may be paid per diem and mileage, with other reports on drainage, capital estimates for 1971, and local by laws and grants.
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North Norfolk
H. Duncan
Water Control c
Tranada Highway
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Winnipeg
Water Control Branch
Bagot
Portage la Prairi
R.M
Portage la Prairie
Northnee
Manitoba Hydro
Sidney
Branch Lines Association
Children’s Aid Society
Canadian Arthritis Society
Salvation Army
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Monarch Life Assurance
Mrs P Ewen Heads Museum Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin re elected officers for 1971 at a 2 p m meeting December 9. President Mrs P Ewen, vice president Mrs W Wicklund, secretary Mrs T Lobb, treasurer Mrs W Early. A $3000 donation to directors supported moving to museum grounds and two log houses. The curator and wife received their Christmas bonus. Members invited to attend meetings every Wednesday afternoon at the Museum House.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin
Museum
P. Ewen
W. Wicklund
T. Lobb
Helston
W. Early
J. Powers
G. Hay
W. Moncur
Christmas Edition Notice for MacGregor Herald
The MacGregor Herald announces a Christmas edition to be published Wednesday December 23 with a regular edition on Thursday December 17. Items for the Christmas edition should be submitted promptly and greetings ads ordered by December 17.
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MacGregor Herald
Herald
Town Happenings in MacGregor and Surroundings
Christmas lights decorate homes as town eyes festive drives. MacGregor plans Dec 26 27 Homecoming and Boxing Day curling events. Couple celebrates 59th and 50th anniversaries. Dance raises 138 for Community Centre. crutch loans from MacGregor Hospital urged to be returned.
Homecoming Set For Dec. 26 and 27 in MacGregor
MacGregor prepares for two day Homecoming events on December 26 and 27 featuring sleigh rides snowmobile rides a novelty bonspiel bingo whist broomball snow sculpturing figure skating and a dance on Saturday Sunday offers completion of the bonspiel tea supper entertainment a guest speaker choir old stories alumni games hockey bonfire coffee house and a midnight frolic Lions Club provides transport and Bob Barber is the contact for details All welcome regardless of invitation.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Lions Club
Bob Barber
Novelty Bonspiel Starts Boxing Day at MacGregor Curling Club
MacGregor Curling Club launches a Boxing Day Novelty Bonspiel tied to the MacGregor Home Coming Event. Two prize events, entry details by Dec 24 to Ron Telford or Doug Noble. Club president Robert Anderson notes ice ready and discusses potential afternoon sessions for mixed or separate schedules. opinions welcome.
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MacGregor Curling Club
MacGregor
Ron Telford
Doug Noble
Robert Anderson
Austin Ladies Mixed Bonspiel heats rink donation note
The Austin Ladies Curling Club sponsors a mixed bonspiel from January 28 to 31. An error in last week’s report listed a $10 heating donation instead of $100, which was the actual contribution from the Ladies Curling Club.
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Austin
Ladies Curling Club
Parents Can Veto the Strap at Toronto Schools
The Toronto board of education approved a policy giving parents the right to veto the use of corporal punishment. Parents may send a letter to the principal to prevent strapping, and principals must contact the parent if they feel strapping is needed.
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Toronto Board of Education
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Manitoba Life
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Norfolk Manor
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Yale
Squirrel Creek
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Mrs
P. Ewen Heads
Mercury
Jack Smale
Fred Lake
Uts
Bob
Win
Bennett
Cliff Kil
Mary Kowalchuk
Dan Kowalchuk
Ed Leckie
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