MacGregor 4 H Mix and Match Club Milestones
The MacGregor 4 H club began in 1948 as the Thimble Tumblers led by Joyce McKinnon with 17 members and one sewing project. It evolved into the MacGregor Home Economics Club and since 1970 is the Mix and Match with about 40 members including both boys and girls. Members have won gold watches, demonstration and queen titles, and 10 year leadership awards, with ongoing participation in rallies, uniforms, and trophy recognitions.
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MacGregor
Joyce McKinnon
Portage Fair
Isabel Kalberg
Margaret Coulthart
Marjorie Chant
Gail Nichols
Gloria Gibbs
Margaret
Water-repellent fabrics not waterproof says CAC
The Consumers' Association of Canada warns shoppers that a water-repellent finish only resists moisture and does not keep you dry in heavy rain. The coating can wear off and may be reapplied, and CAC national headquarters sits at 100 Gloucester Street, Ottawa.
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Watennuuf Consumers’ Association of Canada
CAC
Gloucester Street
Ottawa
Portage Homecraft Forms New 4 H Club Leaders Named
Portage Homecraft in Portage joins the 4 H family this year under Mrs. L. McFarlane with assistants Mrs. Masson Zimmerman King Green Sanders Miller Mitchell Cornelson Bachalo Yablonski and Dison. Projects include clothing foods handicrafts knits woodworking while 34 members comprise 25 girls and nine boys.
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Portage
L. McFarlane
B. Masson
G. Zimmerman
B. King
L. Green
J. Sanders
G. C. Miller
D. Mitchell
D. Cornelson
E. Bachalo
M. Yablonski
Bernice di
Portage Beef Club Leaders Highlight Longstanding 4-H Roots
The Portage Beef Club with 15 members showcases Harold Brown as leader and an active executive including Bruce Brown Gary Smith Kerry Green and Harley Smith. The club traces to an amalgamated 1940s Portage Oakland unit with Manitoba ties and historic 1948 awards to Harold and Arnold Brown at the Toronto Royal.
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Portage Beef Call
Harold Brown
Harvey Coltart
Jim Moorhouse
Bruce Brown
Gary Smith
Gary Brown
Kerry Green
Harley Smith
Kelly Smith
Brent Smith
Kent Coltart
Portage Beef Club
Portage Club
Oakland Beef Club
Oldakland Club
Harold
Arnold
Oakland Club
Manitoba
Toronto Royal
Mabel Gallacher
Edna Miller
Edna Robertson
Oakville Club
Toronto
Portage Fair Looms For Poplar Bluff 4 H Beef Club
Poplar Point 44i Beef Club organized in 1950 gathers 15 members under Alex McKay to finish beef projects at Portage Fair on Monday July 8. Judging by Gordon Ferguson. Club executive Tom Hyde president Don Crealock vice-president Pegny Pallister secretary Crealock reporter. Hyde previously showed grand champion beef at Portage la Prairie fair in 1972 and earned Portage ex trophy. his sister Helen showed the reserve champion.
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Alex McKay
Gordon Ferguson
Tom Hyde
Don Crealock
Pegny Pallister
Secretar Nllee
Crealock
Portage la Prairie Fair
Helen
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Portagex
Regina
Cathy Rumancik
Westbourne
Ray
Elva Gibbs
Ching
Portage Homecraft
FORD
Versatile
Ny-1
P.O. Box
Forage Harvesters
Y Sales
Atage LA Prairie
Ortagek
Sheryl Green
Garry Brown
Theharles Oliver
Susan Moorhouse
Ricky Green
Portage Creamery Halter
Poplar Bluff
4-H Beef Club
Yare
Portage la Prairie
Mannion
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