Gymkhana Association Holds Annual Meeting in Manitoba
The Gymkhana Association held its annual meeting with members from across Manitoba attending a buffet and dance. Elected for 1970 were officers President Brian Minary and Vice President Harvey Ward, with a broad board including Rick White, Jim Kirton, and Ellen Winthors, along with trophy presentations for 1969 event winners such as Sandra Clark and Elaine Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gymkhana Peratures
Austin Melodiers
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Stadler
Prank
Alf Gaveage
Harvey Kirton
Harvey Ward
Mike Kubinec
Jim Lawson
Bruce Tully
Jack Robertson
Brian Minary
Sid Johnston
Noreen Minary
Kemnay
Miss Ellen Win
Thers
Clarentia
Rick White
MacGregor
Jim Kirton
Sandra Clark
Wellwood
High Point
Dennis Stiles
Brandon
Joan Clark
Elaine Hyde
Ken Patterson
Brenda Ranson
Eileen Ranson
Janice Sedgwick
Minnedosa
Duane McBain
Neepawa
Neeawa
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Nichols Honored On Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. C Nichol were guests of honor at a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C Rands on January 17. Cecil and Doreen had been married 25 years on January 13, so over 30 friends gathered to celebrate. An evening of dancing, visiting, and a cold plate buffet followed a single tier cake with bee decorations. A clothes hamper and stacking stools were given, along with a corsage and boutonniere. The couple expressed sincere appreciation for gifts and well wishes for many more years of wedded health and happiness.
Manitoba Farmers Adjust to Changes
Manitoba farmers are adapting to agricultural changes faster than most, a Portage la Prairie meeting heard. about 100 farmers from the MacGregor area attended a discussion where Bill Johnson of Manitoba Agriculture stressed rapid shifts, the need to relay information to producers and the caution in predicting outcomes amid many variables. He forecast cautious optimism for Manitoba agriculture in production and marketing with some regional production cutbacks. Ross Cameron noted that beef demand rises will support cash flow, though livestock attitudes may develop slowly in Portage and western areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
Bill Johnson
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Johnson
Manitoba
Ross Cameron
Animal Industry
Provincial Department
Portage
Canada
Centennial Ball Winners at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The MacGregor Lions Club Centennial ball at MacGregor Memorial Hall Friday night crowned winners in multiple categories. Ladies first Florence McFarlane and second Vivian McGregor. men first Harry Dankesreiter and second Lawrence Smith. couples Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roberts. Honorable mentions included Mrs. Hiebert, Mrs. Beatty, Herman Weber, Glenn Lye, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Palmer. Gilbert's Orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Florence McFarlane
Vivian McGregor
H. Hiebert
Beatty
Harry Dankesreiter
Lawrence Smith
Herman Weber
Glenn Lye
Bill Roberts
Art Palmer
Cyril Palmer
Gilbert
Town Happenings and Local Notes
The week’s end brought cold blustery weather with near zero visibility around noon on Sunday and temperatures about 20 below Monday. The New Year’s baby at MacGregor is Jonathon Michael Bernard born January 25 to Mr and Mrs Roger Bernard of MacGregor, whose mother is a Moran. Archie Cook found an old MacGregor School report card from 1918-19 noting Flora Campbell as teacher. Mrs John Vooni of Portage la Prairie won the Lions snow machine draw held Friday night. MacGregor Community Centre sells Manitoba Sweepstake tickets for 2.50 with monthly draws and a big prize. North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society plans a parade at the summer fair on Saturday. floats encouraged. MacGregor and Austin Fire Departments battled a barn fire for Reg Parkess Sunday destroying the barn and livestock. The foursome Wolfe Hooper Snaith McDonald played in the Winnipeg bonspiel last weekend and early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathon Michael
Roger Bernard
MacGregor
Bernard
Jack Moran
Archie Cook
MacGregor School
Flora Campbell
McGregor
Pine Creek Division Sets Up Committees
Pine Creek Division held a regular meeting January 19 1970 approving 1970 committees for Building Maintenance Transportation and Finance. Edna Mauts correction to Edna Macks noted Resolution No 2 November 12 1969. Public dances requested by W M C L students were denied and a whist drive was refused. Committee discussions included plans for MacGregor Collegiate addition and payroll clerk interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thne Creek
Edna Mauthe
Edna Macks
W.M.C.L
Quebec
John Uhrin
Frank Hay
Steph Karaz
Bruno Town
Wm. Porosky
Harold Lamb
Archie Johnson
Len Bjarnarson
Dave Doerfler
Axel Christofferson
MacGregor Collegiate
P. Langes
MacGregor Curling Club Hosts 61st Bonspiel Start
MacGregor is set for its 61st annual bonspiel beginning Thursday with four events and $100 top prize in the main event. Entry is $16 per rink. prizes include top rink trophies, with entry due by noon February 11 and first draw at 9 am February 12. Manitoba's centennial note adds festival flavor as events run February 12 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
MacGregor Men's
Doug Noble
Ron Telford
Robert Anderson
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Alll
Manitoba
MacGregor Curling
Manitoba Declares May 12 General School Holiday
Education Minister Saul Minker signed a proclamation Friday declaring May 12 a general school holiday as part of Manitoba Centennial celebrations. The holiday commemorates passage through the House of Commons of the Manitoba Act bringing the province into Confederation 100 years ago. The act was given Royal Assent July 15, 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Mikler
Manitoba
House of Commons
Western agriculture crisis debate in Canadian House
Local M P Craig Stewart speaks on western grain glut and farm poverty. He cites low initial quota income, limited cash advances, and the need for on farm storage, overseas markets, and Wheat Board reforms to boost sales and recover lost markets. He urges decisive government leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba
Canada
Wheat Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gymkhana Association
Nichols
Maniopa
John Vooni
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Ae MacGregor
Austin
Reg Parkess
Sara
Jack Wolfe
Jack Hooper
Lyn Snaith
Dale McDonald
Pine Creek Division
J. P.claggett
L. L. Brown
Phil Stephenson
Winniepeg
M. Olito
G. Boden
Bell
Stewart
Rotterdam
Tokyo
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