MacGregor Herald Correspondent Wins Award
MacGregor Herald regular correspondent Mrs J M Baskier won third prize in the Canadian Women's Press Club Memorial Awards column category for "News from Around Bagot and District" in the December 22 issue. Baskier has served the MacGregor Herald over 23 years, starting in 1927 with Winnipeg dailies, and earlier taught in Manitoba towns while also reporting for local papers.
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MacGregor Herald
Canadian Women’s Press Club
J. M. Baskier
267Th St. SE
Bagot and District
Margaret Weiers
Toronto Star
Irene Neal
Report
United Church
Caroline Gunnarsson
Winnipeg Free Press Weekly
Baskier
MacGregor - Herald
Manitoba
D the Brandon Sun
Macgregor
Herald
Decoration Day Sunday Observed at MacGregor Cenotaph
North Norfolk district marks Decoration Day on Sunday June 21 with a cenotaph service at MacGregor United Church at 1.15 a.m. Servicemen Legion members and others attend at 11.00 a.m. Graves at MacGregor Cemetery will be marked after a short service.
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North Norfolk and District
MacGregor
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Cemetery
Jackson's Lake Fish Derby Sunday Crow and Magpie Shoot
North Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association sponsors a Fish Derby with crow and magpie shooting on Sunday June 21 at Jackson Lake. Registration until 2 pm at the lake and advance reg at local shops. Prizes for jack, pickerel, and most birds. weigh-in at 5 pm. two prizes per class and trophies. Horseshoes available. all are invited to join the fun.
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North Norfolk - MacGregor Wildlife Association
Jackson Lake
Barrie
Co-op
John Wood
Gulf Service
Austin
Jack
Jackson's Lake
Jackson’s Lake
Shower Honors Barbara Wood in MacGregor Memorial Hall
Relatives and friends gathered on May 22 in MacGregor Memorial Hall to honor Barbara Wood, whose marriage to Lloyd Lindall is set for May 28. Barbara was escorted to her place of honor by her sister and mother among others, with gifts viewed and thanks given. A playful hillbilly mock wedding entertained guests before lunch.
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MacGregor Memorial Hall
Barbara Wood
Lloyd Lindall
Barbara
Gay , Revison
J. Wood
Ann Barber
Bev Barber
Bonnie Telford
R. Hotel
Doris W
Austin's Sports Day Set for July 1st
Austin and District celebrate Dominion Day with a gala sports day at the Austin grounds. The event marks Manitoba's birthday with an invitation baseball tournament among four top local teams, plus Little League, Men and Ladies fastball, Pony league, horseshoes, and bingo. Parade at 11, entries via two phone numbers. Old Home Week planned with a fall dance.
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Austin and District
Austin _ sports grounds
Home Coming Week Planned by Austin Centennial Committee
The Austin Centennial Committee announces Home Coming Week from June 27 to July 4 featuring a Sunday picnic at the Austin sports grounds for visiting friends and renewing acquaintances. Bring a basket supper with coffee and hot water provided at 5 30. A Carberry Legion Band concert and community singing conclude the day. Plans include July 1 celebrations and the North Norfolk and MacGregor Fair July 3 to 5, with the rest of the week for visiting.
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Austin Centennial Committee
Austin Sports Grounds
Carberry Legion
MacGregor Village Council Meets Discuss Roads and Park
The MacGregor council held a June 8 meeting chaired by Mayor Lye. They discussed new sidewalks, drainage, and park work, plus grant requests for calcium chloride treatment on several streets and full billing on others. A building permit for James Wilson was approved, tax roll additions were sanctioned, EMO committee members named, and a $500 recreation grant approved to aid access to PTH No. 1 from Turner street. The group inspected streets, noted water flow issues, and planned a chamber of commerce contact committee with Central Plains.
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MacGregor
Lye
Dominion Government
West End
T.C.H
P.R
Thompson
North Railway Street
Grafton
Victtoria
Temple Street
Smith, Ross
Talbot Street
Spree
PTH No. 1
Turner Street
Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Central Plains
Central Judicial District
Town Happenings At The MacGregor Fair Preparations
Rain delayed events last week with showers Wednesday to Friday and Monday morning. residents urged to collect walkathon funds for Doug Noble. A bicycle found by Ed Chant may be claimed at his home. MacGregor Keystone Power Products to open Saturday July 27 led by Jim Cox and Cliff Shaw. Floats from clubs and groups expected in parade. the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce hosts a welfare officials meeting tonight.
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MacGregor Keystone Power Products
Jim Cox
Cliff Shaw
Assiniboine Community College
Manitoba Hydro
Telephone
Lye’s Ltd
Lamb's Lockers
Beekeeper’s Association
N. N
MacGregor Wildlife Association
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Dept. of Welfare
Buffalo Burgers to Be Served at North Norfolk Fair
The council has 200 pounds of buffalo meat to cook for the North Norfolk Fair on Saturday July 4. Members of the Village Council and their wives will serve the burgers as part of the Centennial celebrations, with proceeds benefiting the Community Centre.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
C A S Shows Activity Increase at Children's Aid Society
Bruce Fraser reported a 15 percent rise in Society activity over two years with no staff increase. Home and office interviews rose from 1 571 in 1967 68 to 2 743 in 1969 70, while children in care grew 50 percent to 549. Total interviews reached 8 785. expenditures totaled 684 580 with child care as the largest cost at 424 266.
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Children’s Aid Society
Bruce Fraser
Manitoba Centennial Alphabet poem sent from Vancouver
Mrs. Hugh Gray submits an Alphabet Centennial poem as Manitoba’s centennial activities begin. The piece lists A to Y terms tied to the province, from Assiniboine and Buffalo to Portage la Prairie and Yellowquill, with humorous asides on prairie life and names.
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Jackson's Lake Fish Derby
Kenneth Russel Cairns
University of Manitoba
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Orangeville
Austin Collegia
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Prince Albert
Cairns
Anne Lowe
Russell Cairns
Svelock
Eerae
Struthers
Regina
Doug Noble
B. of M
Ed Chant
Herald Office
Ea One
C.A.S
Hugh Gray
Vancouver
Assiniboine
Buffalo
Clydes
Scicle
Kildeer
Portage la Prairie
Voyageurs
Red River
Confederation
Virden
Wes Someitha Nave
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