Austin Sports Day Keeps Cheer Amid Rain Weather
Despite Sunday rain and a cold north wind, over 800 people attended Austin's annual event. Twenty seven teams competed in baseball with Arden defeating MacGregor Cubs 65 in two extra innings for first prize. Portage won fastball while MacGregor Merchants placed fourth. numerous league and junior events followed, supporting the skating rink fund.
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Austin
Treherne
Arden
MacGregor Cubs
Holland
MacGregor
Eden
Portage
Hudson
Ont
Ray Weber
Brookdale
MacGregor Merchants
Shilo
Gladstone
Fair Time in MacGregor Promises Decent Show
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society hosts the 81st annual exhibition in MacGregor with 4-H calf show and sale on Friday, including 70 calves and 25 commercial calves. Friday includes a 4-H parade at noon and a MacGregor Memorial Hall dance. Saturday covers livestock judging, the first Manitoba Arabian horse show, a popular evening horse show, minor baseball, and fastball, with Little League and Pony League entries and eight top local teams vying for top prize.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Gerry Marginet
Fair Board
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Manitoba
Pony League
Tory Winner Retains Marquette Seat In Manitoba Vote
Progressive Conservative Craig Stewart won the Marquette seat with 12 807 votes in a turnout of 80.4 percent from 25 728 ballots cast. Liberal Rod Clement had 8 946, followed by NDP Mike Antonion with 3 595 and independent Rev. Walter Donovan with 590. Minor changes possible after official count. Stewart led in most polls with broad support across the constituency.
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Marquette
Saskatchewan
Lake Manitoba
Don Ross
Minnedosa
Stewart
Wee Oe
Rod Clement
Mike Antonation
New Democratic
Mr. Ross
Clement
Mr. Stewart
Bagot UCW Hears Talk on Indians
Bagot U C W ladies met at St Stephen s United Church on June 26 with Mrs Clarence Pogue in charge. Guest speaker Mrs Hobson from Portage Friendship Centre outlined literacy arts and social graces for Indian Canadians and noted the Centre s work and upcoming Cub group joining September.
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Bagot Ucw
Bagot U.C.W
St. Stephen's United Church
Clarence Pogue
W. Bodie
S. Crealock
Portage
Friendship Centre
Bodie
Final Picnic At Light Hill School Draws 130 Attendees
June 24 saw about 130 people gather at the Light Hill school for a final picnic. The first school opened April 1 1890 with five grades, land donated by J Leckie who named it Light Hill from his Scottish home. The current building opened 12 years ago on the same site, and thirty-one former pupils, seven present pupils, families and friends enjoyed ball games, races, and a high jump, followed by a pleasant supper and a rousing ball game to close the day.
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Light Hill
J. Leckie
Scotland
Ode to Cutover on Fourth of July Morning
A nostalgic verse commemorates the telephone office shift near July fourth. It recalls early mornings, long hours, weather hardships, and busy periods from Christmas to elections while praising staff efforts despite flaws. The poem celebrates teamwork and dedication as the office prepares for a changeover.
Austin United Bids Farewell To Family
The Austin United Church reports the loss of the Thornton family as they return to Winnipeg. Mr Thornton resumes studies, Mrs Thornton teaches school. Evan and Duncan Thornton receive gifts after Sunday School promotion, and the final message to all ages is praised for diplomacy and wit. The couple is presented with travelling TV tables as a token of esteem.
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Austin United
Austin United Church
Thornton
Winnipeg
Evan
Duncan Thornton
Town Happenings and Community Happenings Summary
Rain blessed the crops in town while Sunday worship gave way to a busy Monday of sports. Lambs Lockers and Meats hosts an open house Saturday 1 to 5 pm at their east end abattoir with coffee and donuts. Local notes mention a canceled Chamber of Commerce meeting, new houses, a major fair starting tomorrow, and community celebrations including the Rainbow Inn reopening. Ken Ball sick in Winnipeg hospital, Gordon Taylorson opens Rainbow Inn, Kathy Corrigal wins a camper, Hazel Beattie wins a TV, and skating classes noted in Brandon.
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Lamb's
Lamb Brothers
Firdale School Reunion Picnic Slated for July 7
A Firdale School reunion picnic will be held at Firdale on Sunday July 7. All former pupils teachers residents and friends are invited to spend the afternoon renewing acquaintances.
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Firdale
Cubs Reach Money In Two Tourneys
The MacGregor Cubs split two tournaments weekend finishing with a first and second prize. At Plumas they beat Portage Juniors 8–6 with Sam McDougall’s grand slam, then beat Austin and Tupper. A Plumas Kinosota delay halted a final game, called for darkness with MacGregor leading 1–0. Monday, Arden defeated the Cubs in the final. The Cubs head to Arden this weekend.
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Cubs
MacGregor Cubs
Plumas
Portage Juniors
Sam McDougall
Portage
Sam
Jack Wolfe
Jack
MacGregor
Austin
Tupper
Kinosota
Arden
Stewart wins Marquette seat and plans tour of riding
Craig Stewart, newly elected Progressive Conservative MP for Marquette, speaks from Minnedosa after the June 25 election. He plans a constituency tour to thank supporters, keep his home in Minnedosa, and return frequently for weekends. Stewart, 40, auto dealer, succeeds Nick Mandziuk and emphasizes a grass roots win with his party workers. He and his wife Mickey have five children and will vacation briefly before resuming business and political duties.
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Craig Stewart
Marquette
Minnedosa
Mickey
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Ottawa
Rod Clement
Nick Mandziuk
Minedosa
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Spruce Hills
Ivan Reddinang
Smith
B. Johnson
F. Johnson
R. Smith
Kathy Corrigal
Orangeville
Walter Donovan
Russell
Isradatement
Neepawa
Austin and
Gimli Fresh Air
Totogan
Lynch's Point
Ivan Miller
Galt Reporter
C. of C
Shaws
Beaver
Rose Stevenson
Wein Ae Te
Ken Ball
Rexall
Dennis McMahon
Gordon Taylorson
Shelly Telford
Keith Burch
Brent Gilbert
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Edmonton
Wilton Mot
Craig
Newdale
Man
Mickey Switzer
Allyson
Jennifer
Leslie
Elizabeth
Keith
Cil
Lakehead- Manitoba-Saskatchewan
Progressive Conservative
Marquette Conservative Association
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