Elementary Schools Hold Field Day at MacGregor
MacGregor elementary held a very successful field day on Monday June 6 despite an hour weather delay. In morning junior and senior tabloid events, Benny Harder and Clayton Abbott led their teams to top honors with many named participants across both divisions.
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MacGregor
Benny Harder
Donald Butterfield
Brent Tarr
Lois Funk
Colleen Lamb
Laurie Borton
John Letkeman
Holly Harkness
Laverne Toews
Jack Wood
Garnet Unrau
Michael Rumancik
Arlene Sloane
Beverley MacDonald
Judy Thiessen
Geraldine Marginet
Linda Butterfield
Anne Armistead
Gerry Currie
Leslie Gibb
Alec Beauchamp
Gordon Klassen
Wayne Sawatzky
Edna Harder
Donna Turner
Rosemary Klassen
Barrie Scora
Ken Klassen
Eunice Sims
Beverley Meffin
Judy Nichol
Bernie Toews
Darlene Stieben
Winnie Berry
Barry Rodgers
Brian Penneil
Verla Boelig
Shawn Harkness
Keith Toews
Christine Cott
George Harder
Bernie
Clayton Abbott
Stan Ritchie
Ricky Smith
Randy Hill
Randy Hodge
Beverley Turner
Darrene Smith
Sheryl Birkett
Garnet Burton
Wenham
C. W. Lye & Sons
Harlem Pogue
Alvin John Hail
Fred Snaith
Victoria
Maple
Clive Miller
Council
Lamb Bros
Ford
Chamber of Commerce
Sawyer
EMO
Brandon
Winnipeg
Provincial Sanitary Control Commission
Beaver United To Mark 75th Anniversary
Beaver United Church marks its 75th birthday with a special service this Sunday June 26 at noon led by Rev J L Fargey. A basket picnic and fellowship near Beaver Cemetery follow to renew acquaintances and bring together former residents and church members.
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Beaver United Church
Beaver District
J. L. Fargey
Beaver Cemetery
Flowers of Hope Campaign Nets 5400 in MacGregor
The MacGregor-North Norfolk RCA branch reports a Flowers of Hope drive raising over 400 dollars with a total of 5400 flowers. The campaign opened May 7 at MacGregor United Church and highlights success in special education for mentally retarded children. Local clubs and associations aided, with Mrs. Sid Hay thanking all contributors and volunteers.
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Flowers of Hope
Sid Hay
MacGregor
North Norfolk
RCA
Flowers of Hope Fund
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor Village Eyes Cost Of New Fire Engine
MacGregor village council discussed a proposed new fire engine for the village and North Norfolk municipality. The fire department will present the projected costs, with council set to review bids and financing at upcoming meetings.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Fire Department
Decoration Day Service Sunday Observed by Legion and Scouts
North Norfolk and District Royal Canadian Legion members will hold a short service at the Monument of MacGregor United Church at 1 30 p m on Sunday. Servicemen Legion members Scouts Cubs and IODE members should assemble at 1 20 p m. After wreaths Last Post two minutes silence and Reveille the IODE will decorate ex servicemen graves at MacGregor Cemetery at 2 p m
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North Norfolk and District
Royal Canadian Legion
MacGregor United Church
Legion
IODE
MacGregor
R MacDonald Home Scene of Family Gathering
A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond MacDonald drew 36 guests for a turkey dinner on Sunday June 12. Birthdays on the date included Bradley MacDonald and Swegory Edinger and others. Stampa cut the cake as photos captured the afternoon. Attendees included the Radfords Edingers and Rintouls from Winnipeg and Bagot relatives. Sharon Adele Rintoul was christened at Rossendale.
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Raymond MacDonald
Bradley MacDonald
Swegory Edinger
Dean Rintoul
Bert Radford
Timothy MacDonald
Larry Edinger
Stampa
Town Happenings and Local Notes
Summer has arrived with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Election day today precedes July events including the North Norfolk Fair on July 8 and 9. Gerald MacDonald seeks his missing glove with his name and phone number, while the fair prize list is available from Herb Barton or the Herald office. Obituaries note Mrs Woods, Mrs Little, and Charles Lindsay of Norfolk Manor. Vandalism at the Collegiate grounds prompts suggested remedies. Light showers may help the cucumber crop.
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Gerald
Roy MacDonald
Herald Office
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Herb Barton
George Currie
George
Manitoba Election Today in Lakeside Contest
Voters across Manitoba go to the polls today to elect a provincial government with polls open until 8 o clock In Lakeside constituency three candidates are listed D. L. Campbell Liberal Frank Mason NDP and Frank Sims Conservative Encourage participation and voting.
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Manitoba
Lakeside
D. L. Campbell
Liberal
Frank Mason
NDP
Frank Sims
Conservatives
Dominion Day Sports in Austin Ready for 81st Event
Austin gears up for the 81st Dominion Day Sports drawing players from nearby districts. Eight teams including Carberry Glenboro Portage Treherne Westbourne MacGregor compete for 260 prize money. Events span fastball Little League softball and school softball with horseshoes bingo pony rides a gala dance and more.
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Trict
Austin
Carberry
Glenboro
Portage
Treherne
Westbourne
MacGregor
Fair Time Nears for 79th North Norfolk Exhibition
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society announces the 79th annual fair on Friday and Saturday July 8 and 9. President Sid Coulthard leads a busy board refining prize lists with cattle class rewritten and increases in canning baking and fancy work prizes. New special prizes introduced and the Co op adds a best pair of spring pigs trophy. The Texaco Oil Co. trophy by Robert Stratton debuts with later awarding planned. Friday features the 4H club show and sale with Ron Batho judging and Buck Rogers auctioneering, plus men and ladies softball and Little League.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Sid Coulthard
Portage
Brandon
Texaco Oil Co
Robert Stratton
Ron Batho
Buck Rogers
Mrs Harvey Heads Local Hospital Aid
The annual meeting of Mac Gregor Hospital Aid on June 7 at Mrs Williams Roberts home elected officers for 1966 67 with Mrs Harvey as president and Mrs Roberts as vice president followed by treasurer Mrs Berry recording secretary Mrs Ford and public relations Mrs E .
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Mrs. Harvey
MacGregor Hospital Aid
Wm. Roberts
Harvey
Berry
Ford
Manns Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Manns of Pine Creek will host friends at their home on Sunday June 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. to mark their silver wedding anniversary.
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Harold Manns
Pine Creek
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