Enns wins Portage Neepawa seat by 2009 vote margin
Progressive Conservative candidate S J Enns captured the Portage Neepawa constituency for the Diefenbaker government with a 2009 majority. He led with 10767 votes to Liberal Lem Shuttleworths 7286, while NDP Doug Duncan 2251 and Social Credit R D Hughes 1403 trailed, and Mayor H L Henderson ran as an independent. Early returns from Portage and rural polling showed Enns ahead in all but a few blocks, with several rivals conceding once the margin widened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Enns
Portage-Neepawa
Diefenbaker
Mr. Enns
Liberal Party
Lem Shuttleworth
New Democratic Party
Doug Duncan
Social Credit
R.D. Hughes
H. L. Henderson
C. W. Sing
Snart
Portage
Headingley
Kirkfield Park
Enns
Henderson
Hughes
Duncan
Shuttleworth
Glenope
Harcus
Warrenton
Grosse Isle
St. Charles
Anniversary Fair Plans Near Completion in MacGregor
Plans for the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society 75th anniversary fair in MacGregor are wrapping up for Friday July 6 and Saturday July 7. Free admission for residents over 70. parade expected with about fifty floats. relics display in a Department of Agriculture trailer. eight team baseball tournament. fashion show. 4H and commercial calf judging. street dancing. Brandon pipe band. costume judging and more events across two busy days.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
the Fair Board
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Robert Douglas
Department of Agriculture
Brandon Pipe Band
Keys Win Ball League Dominates to Complete Perfect Season
The MacGregor Keys clinched a perfect 4-0 record in the Portage and District Ladies' Fastball Association by sweeping Southport with 28 runs in seven innings and only four errors. Shirley Adams earned the win, while Pat O'Conner took the loss as Southport flubbed several plays before a large crowd. League playoffs start in July with Portage facing Southport, the winner meeting the Keys in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Keys
Portage and District Ladies
Portage
Southport
Keys
Shirley Adams
Pat O'Conner
Come to the Fair on the 75th Birthday
Marcia Lamb invites readers to a town fair marking its 75th birthday with shows exhibits and activities inviting all to attend and enjoy. The notice emphasizes a festive community celebration and a nominal entry idea.
Austin Dominion Day Sports Draws Eight Teams
Austin prepares for the 77th Dominion Day Sports on Monday July 2 featuring baseball and fastball tournaments for men women and youth. prize money totals 240 with per win and final payouts across fastball softball and little league divisions. entries due by June 20 at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Sidney Downs Bears 83 in North Norfolk Fastball League
Sid ney downs Bears 83 after costly errors by MacGregor infield. Sidney opens with two runs in the bottom of the first, then holds MacGregor scoreless until the top of the third when MacGregor scores twice before Sidney capitalizes on more fielding miscues. Game played at Austin last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wursig Vyous Graham
Sidney
MacGregor Bears
Austin
Bears
Sidney Farmers Rally Past MacGregor Cubs in Fastball
Sidney Farmers won their second straight North Norfolk Fastball League game, defeating the MacGregor Cubs 9 to 3 on Monday night. Bill Graham earned the win for the Farmers, while Herman Weber took the loss for the Cubs. The standings show Sidney 2 0, Mustangs 1 1, Bears 1 2, Cubs 0 1.0.
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Sidney Farmers
North Norfolk
MacGregor Cubs
Bill Graham
Farmers
Herman Weber
Cubs
Sidney
Mustangs
Austin
Bears
Town Happenings in Austin and MacGregor Districts
Rain fell over the Austin and MacGregor districts last Friday totaling about an inch with a light shower Monday afternoon. Seeding is complete, the rain arrived at a good time and warm weather is hoped for. The election finished with mixed feelings as citizens cast votes. Maple trees are being attacked by a pest. Andy Stone is hired to spray streetside trees at one dollar per tree. The Donkey Ball show was slated for MacGregor yesterday. full report next week. Foyle and Donald Francis repair the rink roof and rafters. Local citizens enjoyed boat races at Hidden Valley. the west side of the beach will open with picnic tables for shade.
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Mooh
Austin
MacGregor
Hidden Valley
Bagot Couple Injured In Two Car Collision
Mr and Mrs Coulthard were injured in a two car collision near Bagot around 9 am Saturday. They were taken to MacGregor hospital while the other car occupants went to Portage hospital. It was not known when the Coulthards would be released.
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Ess. Sn
Coulthard
Bagot
MacGregor Hospital
Portage Hospital
Katrime Picnic Draws Teams For June 29 Event
Katrime residents plan a Friday picnic featuring men’s and ladies’ fastball, school softball, and rural school races. Prizes range from 5 to 12 dollars, entries close at 6 p.m. June 28 with poles at Don Polinski and Ernie Duncan. A dance with Walter Machan’s orchestra closes the day on Katrime grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Don Polinski
Ernie Duncan
Walter Machan
Regional 4H Rally Sites Set Across Manitoba
Manitoba 4H club members and leaders plan regional rallies in Winnipeg Brandon Portage Carman and Dauphin drawing about 6 506 rural youths in June and July First event June 30 with Red River Exhibition attracting 1 500 participants Portage la Prairie hosts central rally July 10 drawing 1 200 members from Portage Neepawa Carberry Holland Starbuck regions Rally leader Mr Stammen says regional rallies are colorful well worth seeing and provide a showcase for 4H programs across the province
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage
Carman
Dauphin
Red River
Red River Exhibition
Wefere
Weree Teun
Selkirk
Ashern
Whitemouth
Besusejour
Arborg
Steinbach
St. Pierre
Portage la Prairie
Neepawa
Carberry
Holland
Mr. Stammen
Cubs Defeated By Carberry Cubs Defeated By Carberry
Don McJannet drove in two with two long doubles and Brian Owens pitched steadily as Carberry beat MacGregor 4 to 2 on a windy Wednesday night. McJannet opened with a first inning double, MacGregor mis plays fueled two Cubs runs in the first, and a fourth inning double produced two more as Owens earned the win and Perry Allan took the loss. Barrie Barber relieved Allan in the fifth.
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Don McJanet
Brian Owens
Arberry
MacGregor Cubs
Carberry
Don McJannet
Cubs
MacGregor
Barry Barber
Perry Allan
Owens
Barrie Barber
Allan
Hospital Board Grants May Bill Payment amid Budget Review
North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital Board meets for six months with five directors and two advisors. A letter from MHS.P. about the 1962 budget is noted. The board approves paying the May bill of 1264.17 dollars. The April Summary Statement of Income and Expense is received. Hospital expansion plans discussed before submission to the Commissioner of Hospitals. No RN applications have arrived to complete staff.
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North Norfolk MacGregorpital Board
Mhs.p
Commissioner of Hospitals No
R.n.'s
Mrs Duncan Lamb Heads Hospital Aid Group
Mrs Duncan Lamb heads the MacGregor Hospital Aid’s annual meeting at Mrs A Weber’s home on June 5. Attendance was good, reports show an active year, sewing progress, and about 16 nightgowns completed. The group bought a baby tenda for hospitalized children and organized bake sales and pantry events. Officers for 1962-63 include President Mrs Duncan Lamb and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
Aid Weau
A. Weber
Comng
Uncan Lamb
Dennis Lamb
W. Roberts
Herman Weber
Eileen Marsh
Ed Chant
Central Aid Rep
D. Lamb
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Portage Irie
Ball League
Marcia Lamb
Sidney Downs Bears
Sidney Downs
Andy Stone
Foyle
Donald Francis
Katrime
Duncan Lamb
Thatgregor
France
Norm Lewis
R. Lewis
Man
RCAF
Grostenquin
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