Threshers Reunion and Rodeo Opens in Austin Next Week
Threshers reunion and rodeo set for July 26 to 29 at the Austin Museum will attract about 30,000 visitors from North America. The four day event features steam and gas tests, saw mill action, chariot races, pest descripton wheel games, and new pony race attractions plus the Centennial building opening with guest speakers Duff Roblin Thelma Forbes Maitland Steinkopf. The Old Time Queen contest and daily performances by Russ Gurr and the Country Gentlemen highlight a program aiming to be among the best yet.
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North America
Austin Museum
Cicken Jackson
Pasime” Aucen Soe
Cers
Duff Roblin
Thelma Forbes
Maitland Steinkopf
Local Ball Teams Reach Prize Money at Carberry
MacGregor Juniors traveled to Carberry for an annual exhibition with prize money. Francais pitched well for MacGregor as Jim Snaith and Jack Gibson led at bat. Juniors beat Carberry No 1 then fell to Carberry No 2 in a close game. Cubs and MacAulay had byes. MacAulay defeated Carberry No 2 in the finals.
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Carberry
MacGregor Juniors
MacGregor Cubs
MacGregor
Carberry No
Francais
Jim Snaith
Jack Gibson
Bob Hill
Ollie Olson
MacAulay
Cubs
Family Gathering At Old Hughes Farm
A pleasant family picnic was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gobert north of Portage at the former Hughes farm to honor Mr. and Mrs. T. Rietkert and their Colorado visitors, with about 30 relatives from Winnipeg and nearby towns attending.
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Old Hughes Farm
W. J. Gobert
Portage
Hughes
N. J. Anderson
Robert Anderson
MacGregor
2. E
Michelle Bobbie
Don
Allan and
Heather
Austin
Rietkerts
Winnipeg
St. Vital
St. James
Fort Garry
Oak Bluff
Agreement Forms For Farmers And Workers In Manitoba
Manitoba supply of general employer employee agreement forms available at Canada Manpower Centres Agricultural Representatives offices Extension Agents and agencies such as Vocational Opportunity Branch 87 Portage Ave and Indian Affairs Branch 344 Edmonton St Winnipeg. Five major farm organizations also hold forms. Forms specify farmer and worker obligations at hiring to reduce misunderstandings and improve relationships. Used with Guidelines on farm employment these agreements help attract and retain competent workers in farming.
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Manitoba
Canada Manpower Centres
Agricultural Representatives
Vocational Opportunity Branch
Portage Ave
Indiana Affairs
Edmonton St
Winnipeg
Shower Honors Bride-Elect Jo-Ann Rutherford
A July shower for bride-elect Jo-Ann Rutherford of Portage was hosted at Mary McKelvy's home assisted by Mrs. Jean Harkness Florence Kelly and Betty Harkness. Susan McKelvy wore a Centennial gown and Shawn Harkness carried gifts in an umbrella. Jo-Ann thanked about 25 relatives and friends as Mrs. Louisa Paul presided over tea and lunch was served.
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Jo-Ann Rutherford
Portage
Mary McKelvy
Jean Harkness
Florence Kelly
Betty Harkness
Susan McKelvy
Shawn Harkness
Jo-Ann
Louisa Paul
Town Happenings In Warm Week Of Dry Weather
Hot dry weather characterized the past week with a need for rain. Public works finished extending water service to Woodlawn Drive east end. Football season returns, clubs expected stronger. A couple from Ormstown, Quebec visited on a trip to Penticton. Flower gardens and greenery are at their best, inviting drives around town.
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Department of Public Works
Woodlawn Drive
Ormstown
Que
Penticton
B.C
John Taylor
Taylor
MacGregor
Lyes Enjoy Trip to Expo and Eastern Canada
Mr and Mrs H A Lye have returned from a June trip visiting Kingston Toronto Peterborough Cobourg and Roxboro They praised Expo for its transport free entertainment and multiple national pavilions noting the British and Canadian displays and a Christian Pavilion they felt was well spent They also conveyed best wishes to MacGregor friends and reported Tim Moore has recovered from illness and is back at work
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H. A. Lye
Lye
Ings
Kingston
Toronto
Jine
Peterborough
Ronald
Ron Hutsell
Cobourg
Mcintosh
Expo
Ontario
Czechoslovakia
Tim Moore
Enid
Roxboro
MacGregor
Winnipeg Man Wins Lions Club Camper Trailer
David Hamm of 15 Trackeray Ave Winnipeg won the MacGregor Lions Club Silverliner camper trailer in a draw held Saturday Mrs Raymond Smith of Beaver drew the ticket. Hamm a Winnipeg plumber with Randall Plumbing is married with two children and plans a camping holiday at West Hawk Lake in early August.
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David Hamm
Trackeray Ave
Winnipeg
MacGregor Lions Club
Jmight
Raymond Smith
Beaver
Mr. Hamm
Randall Plumbing
Herman Weber
Dave
West Hawk Lake
Bay Route Season Urged to Boost Trade Returns
A poem urging Canada to extend the Hudson Bay Bay Route season from three to six or nine months. It argues Churchill port saves rail costs, boosts export trade for wheat, and cites a 30 year know how and Arctic experience. The piece cites Me Talgs Times and calls for national action to ignore the route at Canada's risk.
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Scott Alexander
Arctic
Alexbor
Canadian Wheat Board
Hobby Cub Raffle Nets $50 Won by Mrs Bodie
The MacGregor Hobby Club Raffle was won by Mrs Alice Bodie. Over $50 was realized and proceeds will be donated to the Association for Retarded Children. The club thanks all who purchased tickets.
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MacGregor Hobby Club
Alice Bodie
The
Association For Retarded Children
Local Couple Attends Canadian Foresters Congress
Mr and Mrs George Bull and Mr and Mrs Steve Thompson of Brandon have returned home after attending the 7th High Court meeting of the Canadian Order of Foresters in Hamilton Ontario. The highlight was a $60,000 cheque donated across Canada presented to the Cancer Society.
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George Bull
Steve ‘Thompson
Brandon
Order of Foresters
Hamton
Ont
Canada
The
Cancer Society
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Threshers
EATON
Portage Fai
Beverley McDonald
Brookdal
Linda Thomas‘son
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
H. A. Lyes
Brussels
Belgium
Winnipeg Man
Lions
Hudson Bay
Chanel
Churchill
Wheat Board
Bay
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