MacGregor Loses Final In Westbourne Tourney
Elmer Cairns and his Westbourne Tagers edged Cubs 14-13 in 12 innings to capture the team baseball tourney. Cubs led 6-1 early, but Westbourne rallied with five runs in the fifth, tied the game in the seventh, and added the 13th run earlier in the 12th before a wild throw sealed the win. David McCartney pitched for Westbourne as the finale rolled into extra frames.
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Elmer Cairns
Westbourne Tager
MacGregor Cubs
Elmer
Cubs
Cairns
Tagers
Portage Orioles
Agers
Westbourne Crew
MacGregor
Brian Owens
Crawford Bell
Jack Wolfe
David McCartney
Streets Improve As Rain-Eroded Roads Open To Traffic
Rain soaked streets, dug up for water and sewer work, are being graded and leveled to restore passable traffic. Most roads are now open though some were in poor condition after weeks of rain. digging proceeds quickly and ahead of schedule.
Water and sewer project ahead of schedule in MacGregor
MacGregor councillors reported at the July 6 meeting that the water and sewer installation is on track with August connections anticipated. No major digging problems. force main and lagoon work started earlier in the month. lagoon property purchase by bylaw authorized. Frontage tax prepayment details due August 1. residents being signed up for service. last year’s operational surplus of 2442.09 noted in auditor’s report.
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Force Main
Ford
Chant
O'Neill
Fotheringham
MacGregor Hosts Fourth Annual Ball Tourney This Sunday
The MacGregor baseball club stages its fourth annual ball tournament this Sunday July 28 at the local ball park starting at 12 noon. An eight team invitational features baseball with $100, $50, $25 and $25 prizes, plus ladies and men's fastball events with per win and final prizes. Teams include Westbourne Portage Carbery Neepawa Arden Rossendale Glenboro or Eden expected, with entries from Westbourne Poplar Point and MacGregor.
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MacGregor
Westbourne
Portage
Carbery
Neepawa
Arden
Rossendale
Glenboro
Eden
Poplar Point
Newlyweds Honored At Light Hill
A June 2 gathering at Light Hill school honored Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones who wed June 1. The program featured school children, songs by Mrs. John Rodgers and Miss Leland, contests and games. John Rodgers gave an address and gifts included a hassock and a TV lamp.
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Light Hill School
Raymond Jones
John Rodgers
Miss Leland
Margaret Leland
Raymond
C. Jones
S. T. Bird
Edward
John Jones
MacGregor Locals Holiday Visitors and Relatives
MacGregor locals report visits from Mrs Wes Williams and sons, Miss Marjorie Fields of Emo Ontario, and Zenith Syrnick and son from Vanderhoof British Columbia who will move to Vancouver next term. Mrs x W McGregor returned from St Anne. Bill Saunders and Winnipeg relatives visited the Sparrow home. July 14 guests at Clear Lake included Rutherford Paul Paul and Don McDonald from various towns. Hank Lawson and Calgary visitors enjoy a MacGregor holiday with Vern McKelvy.
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Joe Lambert
Wes Williams
Marjorie Fields
Emo
Mir
Zenith Syrnick
Vanderhoof
B.C
Laurie Smth
Syrnick
Matlock Beach
MacGregor
Vancouver
Zenith
Bill Saunders
Winnipeg
William Sparrow
Vern McKelvy
Clear Lake
A. Rutherford
Louisa Paul
Olga Harkness
Margaret Paul
Portage
Henry Paul
Dauphin
Don McDonald
Shoal Lake
Hank Lawson
Calgary
Ala
Town Happenings In MacGregor Summer Threshers Reunion Week
The MacGregor town page notes a dry spell with near ninety degree heat ideal for haying and beach days. The Threshers Reunion is underway and a big sports day is planned for Sunday. Fred Tarr anecdotes and Monday closing changes are mentioned along with reflections on the calendar.
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MacGregor
Manitoba Threshers Reunion and Rodeo Opens in Austin
The ninth annual Threshers Reunion and Rodeo in Austin runs four days from Wednesday through Saturday. Attendees can see historic steam engines and threshers, rodeo and gymkhana events with increased prize money, drone riding, steer roping, and daily exhibits. Stanger Shows perform Friday and Saturday, Russ Gurr and band provide entertainment, culminating in a monster dance at the Austin Community Hall Friday night.
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Austin
Russ Gurr
Austin Community Hall
Shower Honors Judy Remple at Light Hill School
A shower honoring Judy Remple was held at Light Hill school on Saturday July 6 with about 25 guests. Judy received a corsage upon arrival, ate supper, and opened gifts as Evelyn Remple led songs and contests. Judy expressed her sincere appreciation before a dainty lunch served by hostesses.
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Juss Suay Nempie
Light Hill
Judy
Jake Unrau
Evelyn Remple
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Macgregor Keys
Minot
Margaret Peacock
Pat Bogue
Elie Groves
Son
Donn
Cols Eyvindson
Joyce
Cliff Kilfoyle
Zeck
Helen
Creatio
Aubrey Ferris
Owens
Wesbourne
Plumas Pirates
Sabs
Oye
Westbourne No. 1
Gladstone
Keys
Wileg
Helen McFarlane
David Rowan
Huntington, N.Y
Earth
Moon
Space Research Laboratories
Republic Aviation
Glenn Hooper
Campbellton
Newfoundland
Mr. Hooper
George Lewis
MacGregor Locals
X. W. McGregor
J. R. McGregor
St. Anne
Laurie
Germany
Fred Tarr
Fred
John
Threshers
Judy Remple
Minot Recreation Parks
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