Mentally Retarded Assoc Elects Officers For Pine Creek Branch
The MacGregor North Norfolk branch shifts to Pine Creek Association for the Mentally Retarded as the new year begins and a new workshop is prepared. Moving day is February 15, with 15 adults in full-time workshop and one half-day attendee. The new executive includes Mae Nelson president and Jake Brown vice president. A Lone Star quilt from the Centennial club will be displayed region-wide and raffled at the Flowers of Hope tea in May.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Pine Creek
Macdonald
Mae Nelson
Jake Brown
Jessie MacFarlane
Elizabeth Anderson
Bruce Hay
Violet Lewis
Flowers of Hope
Agnes Carruthers
Matt Nelson
Adult Services
Cecil Jones
Harold Manns
Rev. C. Harder
Glenn Lowe
Howard
Centennial Club
Austin
Valentine Tea at MacGregor United Church
You Have a Date watch for St Pauls J A Valentine tea to be held on Saturday February 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the MacGregor United church hall. 4H public speaking Thursday January 28 at 7 30 p.m. in the new elementary school. MacGregor Figure Skating Club will hold a bake sale Saturday February 6 at 3 p.m. in Pauch Electric.
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St. Paul’s
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Figure Skating Club
Pauch Electric
Win
Bodie
G. R. Nichol
L. Butterfield
W. Bodie
St. Stephen United Church
M. W. Burch
Glen Nichol
Adams
Mysterious Buyer Tops Winnipeg Police Coat Auction
A Saturday sale drew a packed crowd of youths as 50 old Winnipeg police coats went to auction. A silent, unidentified bidder bought at least 20 coats, paying between 31 and 87 dollars, and within 90 minutes all coats were sold as the department retires the vintage items.
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Winnipeg
Police Department
Bagot District News Highlights 1971 Community Events
Walter and Millie receive health wishes as Bagot 4-H records request books from leaders for years 1956 to 1968. Curling reminders, local visits, and a weather recap frame a Varied Bagot UCW meeting noting treasurer and secretary reports. A reflective poem closes the bulletin emphasizing aging with hope and zeal.
Rural reform panel debates human element in governance
Hanover rural municipal leader Albert Driedger urged caution as a four member panel discussed proposed changes to rural government, stressing that reforms must consider people, not just computer driven systems. The discussion highlighted priorities for service quality amid potential automation.
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Albert Driedger
Hanover
Mr. Driedger
Rural Manitobans oppose rural boundary changes
Rural residents object to provincial boundary recommendations aimed at consolidating rural government units. Speakers warn larger town majorities could mute village and farm voices while debating whether quality of life depends on social gains or strong community governance. Reeve Rapley and others call for change not for its own sake and stress functional criteria. Nicolaus McLintock questions if bigger schools truly deliver better teachers.
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Driedger
Ken Rapley
Strath
Eter McLintock
Winnipeg Free Press
Rapley
Wishart's Service Radiator Repair Ad on Eighth St
Wishart's Service advertises radiator repair and auto service at the former Wilman Motors location on Eighth Street with phone 857 5468.
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Wishart
Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Monarchists Call to Action in Manitoba Meeting
About 100 people heard John Aimets lead the Manitoba branch of the Monarchist League of Canada press a defense of the monarchy. He urged action including write-in campaigns meetings and research as the government’s changes erode constitutional status. The league with 3,000 members in 18 branches since 1970 cites moves like currency portraits and Queen's Printer name changes as evidence of a planned monarchy shift.
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God Save the Queen
Monarchist League of Canada
Manitoba
The
League
John Aimets
Dominion
Canada
Aimers
Liberal Party
Sidney 4 H Curling Bonspiel Winners Honored
Beverly De Athe of Sidney won top honors in the curling bonspiel on Saturday January 116 with juniors Grant Lintott Lloyd Lintott and Ken Wright. Douglas placed third and Ron Lintott finished fourth in the first event. Pine Creek won the second event with Brian Laurie Stuart Hal Hughson and Brenda Manns. Carberry and Spruce Hills trailed. Russell Loewen earned the hard luck prize. Free lunch and prizes were awarded to clubs.
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Faney Clun
Beverly de Athe
Sidney
Grant Lintott
Lloyd Lintott
Ken Wright
Wellwood
Douglas
Ron Lintott
Pine Creek
Brian
Laurie Stuart
Hal Hughson
Brenda Manns
Carberry
Spruce Hills Club
Russell Loewen
Edwin area club marks January meeting and birthdays
Mrs Irene Slater of Portage hosted twenty ladies in honor of Mrs C Gould who turned 89 and Lois Gould who celebrated her 13th birthday on the same day. Friesen of Edwin visited Swift Current relatives. The community club held its annual meeting on January 14 with directors elected Helen Boak re elected for a second term Bob Gould for two years Jack Ferguson Nick Chepil George Patterson Bill Pallister for one year Next whist set for January 29 all welcome.
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Edwin News
Irene Slater
Portage
C. Gould
Lois Gould
Friesen
Edwin
Swift Current
Helen Boak
Bob Gould
Jack Ferguson
Nick Chepil
George Patterson
Bill Pallister
Friendly Ambassadors invite tourism for Manitoba
Manitobans travelling outside the province are asked to become ambassadors for tourism. Tourist Minister Peter Burtniak announced ambassador kits with Manitoba holiday literature to hand to friends and associates. The kit includes the Manitoba vacation handbook, an address book, a friendly Ambassador button and a Friendly Manitoba sticker for car windows.
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Peter Burtniak
Manitoba
Moon slowly drifts away from Earth in orbit
A brief note explains the moon is receding from Earth at roughly one foot per 30 years as it orbits the planet, a long term celestial drift observed by astronomers.
Community Notes From Hartford Currie Area Eventful Weekend
Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs J m ewartney MacDonald and Mrs Gourley of Portage. Grandparents Mr and Mrs A Thompson welcomed baby Jason Todd born January 13 to Art and Thompson. Armand Tanquay’s family celebrate grandson Stephen Andrew born January 9. Mrs S Thompson returned home January 23 after two weeks at MacGregor hospital. Various locals visited, including H Ward of Winnipeg, Brenda Thompson and Blaine from Brandon, and Art with hydro work at Manitou.
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J.mewartney
MacDonald
MacGregor Hospital
A. Andres
Portage
H. Ward
Winnipeg
J. Rintout
Brenda Thompson
Brandon
Blaine
Art
Jeanette
Wee Baby
The
Hydro
Manitou
Shirley Enns
H. Jonasson
Doug
Cherry
Smiths
Beaver News Beaver Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and Ian visited Winnipeg on Monday. Bill Shackel and family of Glenboro stayed with Alan Drader over the weekend. Glen Wright curled in Portage for Foresters zone play Sunday. Dave Elgert and Macdonald boys were Sunday supper guests of Wes Thompson. Carl Simonson of Winnipeg visited with Howie Rodgers. Charles Rodgers and John Martinizen hosted supper guests.
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Raymond Smith
Ian
Winnipeg
Bill Shackel
Glenboro
Allan Drader
Glen Wright
Foresters Zone
Portage
Dave Elgert
Macdonald
Wes Thompson
Carl Simonson
Howie Rodgers
Charles Rodgers
John Martinnizen
Whist Drive in the Manor to Benefit Lions Club
A whist drive will be held in the Manor on Thursday February 4 at 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the Lions Club, supporting local community activities.
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Lions Club
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Baskier
Bagot
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R. Charlton
H. McKellar
S. J. Crealock
E. IR. Pogue
Bagot Ucw
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Jelair
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