Threshermen's Reunion and Rodeo Opens July 30
The 15th annual Threshermen's Reunion and Rodeo starts July 30 at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin, running to August 2. Highlights include rodeo events, threshing contests, steam engine exhibitions, a Saddle Queen contest, parade of old machinery, chariot races, and appearances by Johnny and the Hombres with other entertainment.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin
Johnny and the Hombres
Legion
Cubs Win Local Ball Tournament at North Norfolk Fair
The MacGregor Cubs captured top honors in an eight team invitation baseball tournament and the Walter Allan Memorial trophy. Walter Allan’s siblings donated the trophy. Eden, Treherne, Langruth and Kinosota were among the contenders with MacGregor beating Eden on Jack Wolfe’s mound and Dave McCartney’s late support. Kinosota defeated the Merchants to reach the final, a tight contest dominated by pitching and close defense.
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MacGregor Cubs
North Norfolk
Walter Allan
MacGregor
Allan
Pete McGregor
Westbourne
Kinosota
Eden
Cubs
Jack Wolfe
Dave McCartney
MacGregor Merchants
Langruth
Dennis McQuiston
Merchants
Community Centre Meeting Tonight At MacGregor Hall
A general meeting is held tonight in the Legion Room of MacGregor Memorial Hall to discuss the defeat of the recent money bylaw for a Community Centre. The committee seeks public opinion on further action and urges a good turnout to decide next steps.
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Legion
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Barber Couple Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C R Barber extend an at home invitation to friends and neighbors on Saturday July 26 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Barber to mark their anniversary.
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C. R. Barber
Don Barber
Pine Creek School Board Finalizes Corridor Discrepancies
Pine Creek School Division through its July meetings finalizes plans to complete discrepancy work on temporary units and connecting corridors. Warner Construction of Dauphin may be engaged if approved, with an August 30 completion target and July 11 submission deadline. Board rents Plumas United church annex for kindergarten at 100 per month and hires new staff.
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Pine Creek
C. Miller
G. Ellwood
Warner Construction
Dauphin, Man
Pine Creek School Board
Plumas United Church
M. F. McLenehan
Gladstone
Gordon Smith
MacGregor Collegiate
Joyce Daniel
Henry Penner
Plumas Collegiate
Brian Jones
Department of Education
Pine Creek Board
Town Happenings Increases Heat And Local Losses
Summer arrived with 90 degree heat boosting beachgoers and aiding gardens. Austin area mourns two elderly residents Percy Dodwell and Frank Way, sixth death in two weeks. MacGregor Cubs finish strong at Carberry Eden and home wins, Hank Schroeder suffers collarbone injury. Threshermen reunion rodeo at Austin set for July 30 31 and Aug 1 2. Fred Venn and Bill Wenham family wrap up month long England holiday. Dennis McMahon leads Hamiota Lions Club as a former MacGregor resident.
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Austin
Percy Dodwell
Frank Way
Dodwell
MacGregor Hospital
Mr. Way
Treherne Hospital
Austin Area
MacGregor Cubs
Carberry
Eden
Hank Schroeder
Threshermen’s
Schreyer names 13 member Manitoba cabinet in new government
Ed Schreyer announced a 13 member Manitoba cabinet sworn in after Premier Walter Weir's resignation. The group includes six newcomers, ages average 43, reflecting the province's diverse mosaic. Key posts go to Saul Cherniack as finance minister and Sidney Green as health and social services minister. Joe Borowski becomes transportation minister with A H Mackling as attorney-general. Others include Sam Askiw, Rene Toupin, and Phillip Petursson with various portfolios.
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Ed Schreyer
New Democratic Party
Manitoba
Walter Weir
Progressive Conservatives
Mr. Schreyer
NDP
Schreyer
Saul Cherniack
North Winnipeg
St. John’s
Sidney Green
Green
Inkster
A. R
Russ) Paulley
Paulley
CNR
J Joe Borowski
Borowski
Thompson
Churchill
A. H. Mackling
St. James
Sam Askiw
Lac du Bonnet
Rene Toupin
Springfield
Central Credit Union
Centrale Des Caisses Populaires du Manitoba
St. Boniface
Phillip Petursson
Wel
District 4-H Clubs Compete at Fair
Five 4H clubs from North Norfolk competed at the North Norfolk and District Fat Stock Show and Sale in MacGregor Fair Grounds on July 4, 1969. Champions hailed from Beaver, Sidney, Bagot, Pine Creek and Rossendale with awards, inter-club trophies, and sale results. Grand Champion 1170 lb Charolais Hereford cross shown by Larry Rumancik sold for 39 per lb,Reserve Grand Champion 1060 lb Hereford steer shown by Glen Loewen sold to Lamb's Locker Plant for 86c per lb.
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North Norfolk
North Norfolk and District
MacGregor Fair Grounds
Pine Creek
Bagot
Sidney
Rossendale
Beaver
Bill MacDonald
Brookdale
Larry Rumancik
Beaver Beef Club
Gerry Marginet
Harry Dankesreiter
Glen Loewen
Sidney Beef Club
Lamb's
Laurie Stewart
Hal Hughson
Don Crealock
Bernie Brecknell
Douglas De’Atye
Ancik
Nettie Letkeman
Manitoba
Lorne Carter
Doug Noble
Bank of Montreal
Larry Romanesk
Jim Cox
Glen Hyde
Lloyd Street
Helen Bagnall
Margaret Lamont
Kim Brecknell
Doug
Hereford Speial
Douglas De’Athe
van Nicholl
Kenneth Wright
Herbuilders
Ross Harkness
Roberta Henry
Lord Beaudin & Son
Ron
Pine Creek Combines
Jamie Brecknell
Bagot Beef Club
Sandra Lamont
Rossendale Beef Club
Social Honors Glen Hotel Family Social
A Saturday June 28 social honored Mr and Mrs Glen Hotel and children Joanne Sharon and Cameron as they prepare to move to Killarney. Guests received corsages and boutonnieres and Bill Roberts spoke for all, wishing them success. A barbecue and gifts followed with thanks from Glen and Mary, inviting visits at the new home.
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Glen
Joanne
Sharon
Cameron
Killarney
Bill Roberts
Mary
Emersons Honored On 40th Anniversary
On Sunday July 13 Jack and Viola Emerson hosted about 60 friends at home to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Vera Lamb and Jim Turner stood in the receiving line while a dainty lunch was served by Bessie Emerson Mary Bollman and Diane.
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Jack
Viola Emerson
Vera Lamb
Jim Turner
Bessie Emerson
Mary Bollman
Diane
Also Mentioned on This Page
MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Fairgrounds
Ular
Canada
Treherne
St. Eustache
Futher
Herb Barton
Order of Foresters
Dennis McMahon
Hamiota Lions Club
Fred Venn
Bill Wenham
England
e'Athe
R. J. Kerr
Hereford
Susan Elizabeth Saunders
University of Waterloo
Ont
Jim Saunders
Kitchener
Ontario
Glen Hotel
Emersons
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