Fair Time at MacGregor North Norfolk District Show
The North Norfolk and district Agricultural Society prepares its 77th annual fair in MacGregor this Friday and Saturday at the fair grounds. Entries are steady with strong shows in canning and baking, livestock, and the 4H calf sale. Highlights include fastball tournaments, horse cutting, cattle judging, a four team baseball invitational, light horse show, Salvation Army band, and a full exhibition hall with a midway and pony rides for children.
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North Norfolk and District, Agricultural Society
MacGregor
Herb Barton
Salvation Army
Atl Im
Added Attractions For Threshermen's Reunion
The Threshermen's Reunion in Austin July 29 to August 1 offers new features expect 15000 to 20000 visitors. Reserved grandstand seats allow movement during shows. Evening tug of war features up to 16 teams with a $200 first prize and $100 second prize on Saturday. Majorettes from Winnipeg and Brandon may perform. Royal attractions include chariot races, parade of steamers and engines, threshers in action, and rodeo plus gymkhana afternoons.
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Austin ‘Museum
Winnipeg
Brandon
MacGregor Cubs Win Westbourne Baseball Tourney
The MacGregor Cubs captured first prize at Westbourne on Sunday by winning three games. Barrie Barber starred on mound and in the field, with Ken Green and Barrie delivering key performances to beat Westbourne Juniors and Seniors, Elmer Cairns crew, and Portage Orioles 10 6 in the final.
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MacGregor Cubs
Westbout
Barrie Barber
Cubs
Barrie
Ken Green
Westbourne
Portage
Carberry
Elmer Cairns
Barry Barber
Portage Orioles
Austin
Carbery Fair
Perry Allan
Ricky
Staff Honors Leaving Teachers at MacGregor School
On Thursday evening, June 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pennell, the MacGregor elementary school staff held a farewell dinner for Miss Margaret Collier and Crest Kowall. A writing case, wallet, picnic cooler, equipment, and thermos were presented to the retirees, followed by thanks and a social on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Pennell
MacGregor Elementary
Margaret Collier
Crest Kowall
Patterson
Miss Collier
McGregor
Boaz
Kowall
District Girls Win at Brandon Fair Demonstration
Donella Peck and Elsie Mc Intyre won first place in the junior 4H demonstration at Brandon Fair for a Farm Safety talk titled Six Reasons Why. E Somers of the extension service invited them to showcase in Winnipeg next February during Farm Safety Week.
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Donella Peck
Elsie McIntyre
Brandon Fair
E. Somers
Extension Service
Winnipeg
Beaver Hospital Aid Chooses 1950 Officers
The annual meeting at Gladys Stone’s home with eight members elected officers for the coming year. Evelyn Smith is president Gladys Stone vice president Mary Smith treasurer Marion Street secretary Dorothy Smith Central Aid representative and Phyllis Rumancik along with Mary Smith named to the buying committee.
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The
Beaver Hospital Aid
Gladys Stone
Evelyn Smith
Mary Smith
Marion Street
Central Aid
Dorothy Smith
Phyllis Rumancik
Cobbes Mark Anniversary
A Sunday afternoon at Gerald Cobbe’s lawn in Portage honored Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cobbe on their 40th wedding anniversary. Fifty guests attended with a three tier wedding cake and gifts including a TV set from the family.
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Gerald Cobbe
Portage
R. W. Cobbe
Cola
Morris
Winnipeg
Hepburn
Edmonton
W. H. Brown
Harding
H. M. Brown
Healey
D. A. Cameron
Garry Cronk
Gordon Morris
Birtle
J. C. Morris
Moosomin, Sask
Lorne Leggatt
Sist
J. E. Reid
Regina
W. W. Kirk
Hamiota
Gerald Brown
Cromer
Man
Eleven Districts Back Consolidation Plan
Over the past weeks residents in Path Head Katrime Chipping Hill Southend Elsmith and Bagot met to vote on forming a consolidated district. Path Head Katrime Chipping Hill and Southend favored joining while Elsmith and Bagot opposed with Bagot 14 13 against.
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Path Head
Katrime
Chipping Hill
Southend
Elsmith
Bagot
Katrimne
Emmiline
Macaulay
Beaver
Image Hill
Image Creek
Birmingham
MacGregor
Town Happenings in June From the Southside
Local notes report warm week with near ninety degree heat, crops thriving after a light rain. Austin visitor J P Dedwell offered $1,000 for his 1928 car, and plans for Don Barber basement work and Clare Brown additions are noted. Friday and Saturday bring a local fair, with Portage next week and a Carberry event to follow. Lion’s Club stunt Dunka-Lion to entertain at the fair.
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J. P. Dedwell
Austin
Percy
Don Barber
Clare Brown
Portage
Carberry
Elementary School Field Day Highlights June 24
MacGregor Elementary staged a field day with Path-Head winning senior division ahead of Jim Boaz in a close contest. Michael Owens led junior tabloid events while Douglas Borton’s team captured the junior ball trophy. Notable top finishers included Robert Litster as boys top athlete and Kathleen Turner as leading girl scorer across multiple age groups.
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MacGregor
Path- Head
Jim Boaz
Anton Wiebe
Michael Owens
Curtis Sims
Douglas Borton
Robert Litster
Gordon Turner
Leslie Defoort
Beverley Turner
Gloria Scora
Kathleen Turner
Morey Richardson
William Esau
Bagot School
Path
Shannon Borton
Monica Toews
Pamela McGregor
Diane Thiessen
Karen Snaith
Janice Pornie
Garnet Unrau
Shawn Harknes
Daryl Barton
Edna Doell
Ruth Esau
Donna Martin
Barry Rodgers
Albert Outhwaite
Robert Butterfield
Beverly Turner
Linda Thomasson
Bonnie Harkness
Bob Stratton
David Lloyd
Larry Rumanik
Elaine Taylor
Kathleen
Holly Harkness
Regena Rumancik
Marlene Thiessen
Daryl Borton
Stanley Hamm
Leslie Remple
Newlyweds Honored at Outhwaite Home
About 60 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Outhwaite on Sunday, June 21 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ben Yurkin on their recent marriage. Out of town guests came from Minnedosa, Brandon, Carberry, Austin, Portage and Lavenham. Ball games were played and everyone enjoyed a picnic on the lawn.
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George Outhwaite
Ben Yurkin
Margaret Outhwaite
Minnedosa
Brandon
Carberry
Austin
Portage
Lavenham
Desert attraction grows near Carberry in Manitoba
Manitoba’s desert south of Carberry attracts more visitors with a recent photo by George Currie showcasing its expanding appeal and scenic allure for tourists.
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Manitoba
Rev Hicks Honored On Final St Pauls Anglican Farewell
St. Pauls Anglican Church bid farewell to Rev G Hicks and his wife at the Lye home on June 21. After seven years as rector he retires to Swan River. Mrs Hicks received a corsage, Rev Hicks a boutonniere, and a platform rocker was presented. The evening ended with Auld Lang Syne and best wishes for their new home.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church
H. A. Lye
G. Hicks
Rev. Hicks
St. Paul's
Swan River
Hicks
A. Briscoe
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Ed the Herald
Arden
Threshermen's
Austin and
Beaver Aid Fleets Officers
Cobbes
Imperial Oil
Fellows
Herald Office
Lion's Club
Sandra Hodge
Arlene Hamm
Jeanette MacDonald
Terry McGregor
Larry Rumancik
Bill Smith
Stan Ritchie
Fair Board
Lo.d.e
George Currie
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