Local Notes and Events from the Towns Daily Record
A collage of town items notes a 1951 Ford ownership, a dead bird ritual, and a ball tournament with 16 teams where Oakville defeated Brandon in the final. It mentions anglers on the White Mud River, municipal chores, improving weather, seed farming, a June 20 square dance, and local humor about Scots and English business partners. Wheat prices listed, land resewing noted, and Gratanolas valued at 50 to 75 dollars.
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Treberne
Cypress River
Fannestelle
Brandon Clover Leafs
Oakville
Brandon
Macdonald
Portage
Eldon
Village Council Meets for Routine Business in MacGregor
The Incorporated Village of MacGregor held its regular council meeting on June 6 with all members present. Minutes were adopted, bids discussed, and townsfolk concerns noted including ditch drainage, stadium fencing, and a polio hydrotherapy pool fundraiser.
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MacGregor
W. J. Wenham
Farm dogs maul girl in Killarney visit
A three year old girl, Judy Rennick, was mauled by two farm dogs Sunday while visiting friends in Killarney Man. She required stitches to facial and hand wounds and was in fair condition at hospital. The dogs were destroyed shortly after the attack.
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Killarney
Judy Rennick
Taxes Now Due in North Norfolk Municipality Minutes
The North Norfolk council met in regular session at Austin on Tuesday June 3 with all members present led by Reeve Shaw. Tax notices were mailed June 1 with 2 percent discount in June 1.2 percent in July and 1 percent in August. Arrears totaled 42081.26 with current taxes bringing the total owed to 186670.78. The council discussed enlarging the Austin cemetery, a storage tank for Austin Coop, water and drainage issues, and plans to attend a municipal administration course in June 2024. The meeting adjourned to MacGregor in July.
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Manipalisty of
North Norfolk
Austin
Reeve Shaw
Tarr Hotel
RV. Arnott
Hotel Willis
Eletors
McLachlan Willis
Eleetors’ Holl
MeLachlan McCulloch
Austin Coop
Stallone
MacGregor F
Decoration Day Services At Westbourne June 26
The Canadian Legion plans a Decoration Day Service at Westbourne on Sunday June 26 at 3 00 pm with the Portage Band attending. If weather allows a Band Concert will follow in Westbourne Park. LODE and Legion members will meet at MacGregor cemetery to honor ex service men before proceeding to Westbourne.
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Canadian Legion
Westbourne
Portage
Westbourne Park
Lode
MacGregor
Fair Prize Lists Mailed With Corrections
The 1985 edition of the Prize List from the North Norfolk and District Cultural Society’s Exhibition was mailed during the weekend of September 11. Extra copies are available at the herb office, with corrections noted, including a price change from 15 to 5 dollars for a special prize. Contents include judging criteria and a gold watch prize for the Beef Car Club, with points awarded for showmanship, temple cards, care of bait, and home raised cattle.
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Socity
al Estos
Collins
Iwa
Herb Office
Ash Inc
MacGregor
Tme
Green Worms Strip Trees Across District
An invasion of small green worms has stripped leaves from maples and fruit shrubs across the district, sparing poplars. First seen in Portage, the worms now cover nearly all areas, with locals calling them army worms though the exact name is uncertain.
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Istrict
Portage
Parker to Stay in MacGregor as Local Doctor
Dr. William Parker of Winnipeg has announced he will remain permanently in MacGregor with his wife Dr. Shirley Swail joining soon. The Hospital Board welcomed two doctors to provide full medical and surgical coverage for the district.
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MacGregor
Koziol
Parker
Shirley Swail
Swail
One-Day District MFAC Convention At Warren
The District 6 MFAC Convention is set for Warren on Thursday June 23 at 10 am. Local association secretaries will distribute credentials to delegates with one delegate per ten members, up to ten delegates. Hon Aob't Bend, Minister of Health and Public Welfare, will address the convention alongside topic reports and resolutions on Farm Unity and Marketing Boards. Meals will be served at the Warren Community Hall.
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Aob't. Bend
Water safety rule against swimming after meals
The article warns against swimming right after eating claiming cramps can strike anyone. It advises resting on the beach for a while to avoid danger and protect life while enjoying water time.
Britannia Chapter Hosts Blood Clinic Plans and Activities
Britannia Chapter LODE reports sponsor and donor clinic planned for July 7 to aid Red Cross and blood drives. The group decorates cemetery plots for Decoration Day and ships aid material to Greece and Korea. Members catalog books, operate a summer hall refreshment bar, launch a Tatlock Lecture on life in Mexico, and assist graduates at Memorial Hall.
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Britannia
Lode
Kitson
GE Urwin
J. Lam
Brown
Canadian Legion
Bes.l
Lewin
Weber
B Lamb
Winnipeg
Land of Hope and Glory
E. Thompson
E. Hay
I. Lamb
H. Lye
Mexico
A. Shaw
Memorial Hall
Date events and bake sale announced in local notices
You Have a Date ine Wi will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Carr on Thursday June 23 at 2 30 p.m. Pauls WA will hold a Bake Sale with White Elephant Table and Produce Table in Lye showroom Saturday June 18 at 4 p.m. Members bring articles by 3 30 p.m. The Ladies Luxury to the Cubs and Scouts meeting June 1 at the home of Mrs Gladys Moore Tuesday June 21 at 8 15 p.m.
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Ine Wi
A. Carr
Cubs
Scouts
Gladys Moore
High School Charter Notes From MacGregor School Life
Last Saturday the Greater Winnipeg Track Meet at Sergeant Park included Robert Rodgers Cliff Friesen Ron Stone Perry Allan and Frances Taylor. Although no prizes were won the readers are proud of the students and their athletic effort. The notice extends well wishes to Mr Patterson and thanks teachers and The Herald editor Mr Shaw for their support.
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Robert Rodgers
Cliff Friesen
Ron Stone
Perry Allan
Frances Taylor
Greater Winnipeg
Sergeant Park
Patterson
Donna Lue
Popular PR Night Operator Promoted to Agent
On May 23 1952 Canadian Pacific Railway transferred George Duthie from MacGregor Sask to Petersfield Man as an agent after serving as night operator. In MacGregor he became a popular helpful figure aiding express tickets and train times. His promotion to agent in charge marks the town’s cheerful but bittersweet goodbye with his family moving soon. A new night operator for MacGregor will be announced by Canadian Pacific.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
MacGregor
Wapella
Sask
George Duthie
George
Petersfield
Man
Duthie
Canadian Pacific
Investiture Delayed as Scouts Lack Badges
Cub and Scout Corner reports an Investiture could not be held last week because badges were incomplete. Scouts raised funds by collecting five hundred fifty coat hangers, with thanks to contributors and a Group Committee meeting set for Tuesday June 21 at 8 pm in the United Church Annex to discuss summer camp plans.
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United Church Annex
Vivian Telford Engaged to Allen McGregor in July Wedding
Mrs. Gorgon Stewart announces engagement of younger daughter Vivian Anne Telford to Allen Gilchrist McGregor youngest son of Mrs. Robert W. McGregor and the late Mr. McGregor. Wedding set for Saturday July 9 at 3 pm in MacGregor United Church.
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Matt McQuiston
Huck Finn
Mr. Kelle
Edwin
White Mud River
Manitoba
Pat
Mike
Vez
Kate
Ed Chant
Kiwanis Club of
Port Garry
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Hotel
Fotheringham
Kiwanis Club
Fort Garry
Assessment and Appeal Board
H. J. Clancy
Court of Revision
McCarl
Stan Firth
Lamont Clancy
Cousins
B. Schick
Roy Cook
N. W. Smith
N. Beauchamp
G. E Lewin
W. Lye and Co. Ltd
Lye Motors
West End
Westeel Products
Culvers
Kane Equipment
RM. Portage
R. McIntosh
Willson Stationery
Land Titles Office
MacGregor Hospital
H. Becker
Eve Giesbrecht
Bates Nursing Home
Grant
Portage la Prairie
CNR
No 4 Highway
No. 1
Rebekah Catherine Bruce
Portage la Praine
Robert George McDonald
Bagot
Dr. Parker
M.F.A.C
Warren
D.E
Gail Nicholls
Shaw
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