Cubs Win Second Money at Plumas
The MacGregor Cubs traveled to Plumas last Saturday for a baseball tournament, finishing in second place out of 19 teams. They played five games, winning four, including a 11-1 rout of Amaranth and a 3-0 win over Birnie behind Kent McDougall’s shutout. Final loss came in the championship to Eden 7-3, despite early Cubs lead and strong pitching by Barber Cobbe and Olson. The team earned $60, added bench depth, and will play Amaranth and Austin in upcoming tours.
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MacGregor Cubs
Plumas
Cubs
Amaranth
Nelson Olson
Ollie
Neepawa
Westbourne
Gerry Cobbe
Birnie
Kent McDougall
Kent
Poplar Point
Barry Barber
Poplar Point Club
Point
Barber
Harvey
Cobbe
Eden
McGor
Anan Aggregation
Olson
Eden Crew
Austin
James McDonald Dies at Residence in MacGregor
James Ernest McDonald a long time Portage and MacGregor district resident died at his MacGregor home after a lengthy illness at age 84. Born in Portage la Prairie he farmed in MacGregor for over 40 years and retired 12 years ago. Survived by five sons and three daughters and several grandchildren, his funeral was held Monday at 2 pm CST at MacGregor United Church with Rev. J Fargey officiating.
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James Ernest McDonald
Portage
MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
Harry
Roy
Nelson
Wesley
Herbert
Bagot
Man
Olive) Towle
Ada Glover
Ed Myrtle
Sadie Atherdon
Tone
Washington
Olive Livingstone
Saskatoon
Sask
Francis Harris
Toronto
Eunice Robinson
Melville
Harry McDonald
Russell McDonald
Carman
MacGregor United Church
Rev
J. Fargey
William Pilkington
Gordon Heary
William Moore
D. Hodgins
Roy Thompson
Clifford Kilfoyle
Gordon Kain
Jack Jeffrey
Reg Sharp
Chas
Lamont
Hillside Cemetery
Indians and Metis in Manitoba slums rise since confederation
Manitoba official J. Lagasse warned municipal officials that rehabilitation is a long process. He noted more Indians and Metis now live in slums than at confederation and that only about 25 000 Manitobans are thought of as Metis today. He cited 33 fringe groups and complex adoption issues as core challenges.
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Manitoba
Confederation
Lagasse
Funeral Held For Robt Storie of Austin Manitoba
The funeral of the late Robt Storie of Austin Manitoba was conducted Thursday June 15 at Austin United Church with Rev Douglas Sly. Pallbearers included W Price Warly A Stevenson R Leckie T Law and G Graham. He was born July 23 1875 in Lochwinnoock Ontario and leaves a wife five sons Reuben Roy Keith Percy Arthur and two daughters Jean Gilmour and G MacRae plus 14 grandchildren and a brother John. Trimble Rains Funeral Home of Portage la Prairie handled arrangements.
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Storie
Austin
Man
Austin United Church
Douglas Sly
William Price
William Arly
Arthur Stevenson
Russell Leckie
Thos Law
George Graham
Fred Hartnoll
Percy Dodwell
Charles Wallace
Lochwinnoock
Ont
Reuben
Roy
Keith
Vancouver
Percy
Orillia
Arthur
Centralia
John Gilmour
Jean
G. MacRae
Orman
Winnipeg
John
Renfrew
Fair Adds Evening Horse Show With Hunters and Jumpers
North Norfolk fair introduces an evening show starting 6 15 p m featuring eight classes for Hunters and Jumpers. Western saddle and Western Riding events, plus Musical Chairs and Gretna Green, will be judged on pattern and performance. Entries close July 6. soft crowds urged to attend.
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Roarn
Sidney
H. S. Barton
Rain Remains Scarce Across MacGregor District
Farmers and gardeners watch the skies as no rain falls in MacGregor for most of spring. Despite a light shower two weeks ago, high heat and drought have left crops, pastures, and haylands deteriorating. Grasshoppers threaten added damage. farmers spray to prevent spread.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Stores Stay Open Late Ahead of July 1 Closure
All MacGregor businesses will stay open until 10 p.m. next Friday June 30 to accommodate the 1 July holiday. The following Saturday July 1 will see all shops closed for the holiday observance.
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MacGregor
Congregation Honors Departing Minister in Memorial Hall
Members from Beaver Bagot and MacGregor United churches gathered in Memorial Hall on Monday June 19 to honor Rev J L Fargey and Mrs Fargey who move to Miami at month end after six years in MacGregor A sing song led by Murray Burch opened the event followed by a short program Myrna and Linda Nichol sang Evening Prayer and Cant Say No Faith Harkness performed while a quartet sang Carousel selections The farewell address was given by Lyle Patterson on behalf of all three congregations wishing the Fargeys success in their new field
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Beaver, Bagot
MacGregor United
J. L. Fargey
Fargey
Miami
Argey
E. Pogue
G. C. Fotheringham
Betty Harkness
Harry Dankestener
Myrna
Linda Nichol
Faith Harkness
Janice Lamb
Mildred Hay
Roberta Stone
Vivian McGregor
Lyle Patterson
Austin Sports Day Set for July 1 With Dominion Day Events
Austin and district plan the 76th Dominion Day Sports on Saturday July 1 featuring baseball men and ladies fastball school ball and little league. Top prize money totals 240 for baseball plus varied payouts for fastball softball and youth divisions and a dance with Machan’s Orchestra at the Austin Community Hall.
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Austin
Machan
Former Bagot Resident Bertha Bedford Dies at 94
Mrs Bertha Bedford widow of Thomas Bedford died Thursday in Portage General Hospital in her 95th year. She lived in Bagot for over 80 years where she and her husband farmed until retirement. Surviving is brother Arthur Allan of Winnipeg. Funeral was Saturday June 17 at 3 30 p m from McMaster Funeral Home with Rev D E Noonan officiating. Burial in Burnside cemetery.
WMS Honors Mrs Fargey at MacGregor Church
WMS met Tuesday evening with 16 members and one visitor. Mrs Fargey received a life membership and pin after devotion and study led by Mrs Smith and Mrs Leckie. Mrs Woodin praised her help during her MacGregor stay and the group announced a Lions drive for Gimli Fresh Air Camp at the August meeting. July meeting is canceled. the ladies will serve.
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WMS
Smith
Leckie
Fargey
Woodin
MacGregor
Our
Baby Band Members Graduate from MacGregor United Church
The MacGregor United Church Baby Band held a June graduation in the Church Hall with twelve mothers, 20 Baby Band members, six Mission Band members and leader Mrs H Dankesreiter in attendance. Graduates Debbie Barton Joanne Hotel Richard Berry Kenneth MacDonald and Jack Wood received graduation cards as Dixie Aibinet gave a welcome address. Lunch was served by Mrs Albinet and others. the final meeting until September welcomes new and regular members.
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MacGregor United Church
Mission Band
H. Dankesreiter
P. Miller
C. Schneider
Dankesreiter
Dixie Aibinet
Debbie Barton
Joanne Hotel
Richard Berry
Kenneth MacDonald
Jack Wood
Vandalism at MacGregor rink damages lights and windows
Unknown individuals broke into the MacGregor rink damaged skating lights and the score board lights. Upstairs windows were broken and wiring in a fair booth was destroyed by a motor vehicle. The rink committee urges witnesses to report any information to halt further damage.
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MacGregor
Rink
Fair Committee
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Stouffville, Ont
Jack McKellar
Edgeley, Sask
James McDonald
Robt
Trimble-Rains Funeral Home
North
Norfolk and
Wie
Ron
W.M.S
North Africa
Marshal Hubert Lyautey
Morocco
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