MacGregor 76th annual agricultural fair opens strong
The MacGregor district fair opened Friday July 5 in good form with 95 degree heat boosting sales at drink and ice cream booths run by four aids to MacGregor hospital and the Lions Club. Lorne Pennell and Hac Borin kept busy guiding show rings while 4 H clubs displayed calves sheep and cattle. The first prize calf went to Gordon Hildebrand of Bagot. 19 commercial cattle sold at auction with Maurice Smith winning best pen. The second day highlighted fastball baseball horse and cattle judging with a large turnout for the evening light horse show. Attendance topped 2100 over two days. officials praised the fair board and plan to continue as two days.
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MacGregor and District
MacGregor Hospital
Lions Club
Lorne Pennell
Presidena Hac Borin
Charlie Slark
Portage
Midway
Buck Rodgers
Gordon Hildebrand
Bagot
Maurice
Smith
Halter
Brydon De'Athe
Sidney
D. C. Foster
Agricultural Societies
Winnipeg
Fair Board
Agricultural Society
MacGregor Herald
Pratt Austin and Portage Top Fair Ball Tournaments
Nineteen ball teams entered the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society’s 76th annual exhibi tion and sports. Pratt won the men’s fastball final over MacGregor Bears, while Portage Juniors beat Carberry in the baseball final. Little League saw Austin take top honors. Multiple teams from Neepawa, Westbourne, Eden, and others competed. crowds enjoyed a strong two days of games.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
MacGregor Keys
Pratt
Katrime
Burnside
MacGregor Bears
MacGregor Mustangs
Portage
Oakville
Carberry
Neepawa
MacGregor
Gladstone
Eden
Westbourne
Sams
Austin
Holland
Macdonald
Treherne
MacGregor Locals Hit By Holiday Trips Across Canada
MacGregor locals report numerous departures for holidays and events. Mr and Mrs na Leckie and Mr and Mrs Chas Pennell left for the Black Hills in South Dakota. Clifford Kilfoyle and family head to Calgary for the Stampede. Clarence Giles and family from KenoraOntario visited en route home from Macaulay and Clear Lake and plan to move to Fort William. Turner from The Pas and Winnipeg visited on Saturday, while Pat Stirling and Swan River visitors prepared for the Valley stampede later this month.
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Na Leckie
Chas. Pennell
Black Hills
South Dakota
Clifford Kilfoyle
Harry McVannel
Clarence Giles
Kenora, Ont
Macaulay
Clear Lake
Clarence
Fort William
Pat Stirling
Swan River
Pat
Beautification Entries Now Being Received
Citizens are reminded that the Home and Grounds Beautifications competition closes July 15. Entry forms are in the Herald and can be sent to or left at Dennai Pharmacy. No entry fee. Judging in late July. Sponsored by the North Norfolk Agricultural Society and the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce.
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Herald
Dennai Pharmacy
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
The
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Threshers Reunion Opens July 24 in Manitoba
The ninth annual Threshers Reunion runs July 24 to 27 with a popular rodeo on the Wednesday and Thursday. Prize money rises to draw more contestants as steam engines threshers and relics draw crowds to the museum and relics displays. The event has become a major Manitoba summer occasion.
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Manitoba
Town Happenings at the Fair Declares Success
The week brought warm spells near ninety on Friday, light rain on Saturday, and a heavy shower Sunday morning. The town notes 2100 attendees, reports haying soon, and mentions local events including lost glasses found by Charlie Kitson. A fall at the fastball game hospitalized Doug Barber. sewer and water projects advance with multiple street renovations underway.
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Mercury
Shower Honors Jean Kerr Bride Elect at Hall Gathering
Miss Jean Kerr, bride elect of July 13, was guest of honor at a misc shower in Bagot Hall on July 3. Family members arrived with corsages, hosts served lunch to about 60 guests, and a playful storytelling activity highlighted the afternoon with gifts opened afterward.
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Jean Kerr
Bagot Hall
Jean
Mrs. H. Kerr
Isabelle
Rodgers
Mrs. Kerr
J. Matthews
Mrs. Armstrong Honored Before Departure From Local School
Margaret Armstrong, longtime MacGregor Elementary teacher, was feted at several events before leaving. She and her family return to Langruth, with staff hosting a dinner and social evening at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Patterson’s home.
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Margaret Armstrong
MacGregor
Keys Top Minot Tourney For Second Straight Year
MacGregor Keys captured the Minot Recreation Parks invitational ladies fastball title for the second year running, edging Minot Merchants 7 5 in nine innings at Roosevelt Park. Robbie Little starred on the mound for Keys, while Marsha Richards and Pat Bogue contributed crucial plays as the tense final hinged on late defense and timely hitting.
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MacGregor Keys
Minot
Minot Recreation Parks
Keys
Minot Merchants
Roosevelt Park
Merchants
Helen McFarlane
Faye Zeck
Pat Bogue
McFarlane
Starry MacGregor
Robbie Little
Little
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Brokers Bombshells
Harold Wright Orchestra
North Norfolk
Pratt, Austin
Bears
MacGregor Locals
Turner
Pas
W. R. Shaw
G. W. Smith
Threshers
Fred Venn
Charlie Kitson
Mr. Kitson
Moat Tye
Ed Leckie
Charlie Pennell
Twce
Doug Barber
Doug
CPR
Woodins Corner
M. Armstrong
Marsha Richards
Richards
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