Crafts Galore Co op with a difference in Austin Manitoba
A detailed profile of Crafts Galore in Austin Manitoba describing its origins in November 1973 at Pine Creek school garage, later moving to Harry Rand’s Main Street space, and its cooperative model. Judy Jones outlines producer participation, a $2 membership, handcrafted goods only, and extensive volunteer staff. The shop serves a broad region and plans for tourist season and Thresherman’s Reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Jones
Sprucedale School
Pine Creek
Harry Rand
Main St
Judy
Austin
Manitoba
Ruth Stevenson
Australi
Hazel Allan
Tennis club kicks off busy season with lunches and dances
The MacGregor and Dastrict Tennis Club launches with a lunch sale at Joe Lambert's on Thursday June 26 and a Dance-a-thon on July 3 in the MacGregor Collegiate gym. Dancers may go 16 hours, bring lunch, and take hourly five minute breaks. Nostalgia Day displays old registers, photos, and memories from 1907. Proceeds from a silver collection fund new tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macregor and Dastrict
Joe Lambert
Sale Thurs
MacGregor Collegiate Gymnasium
Launa Birkett
Old MacGregor School
Hazel Boaz
Vivian McGregor
Recreation at Austin Provides Summer Activities
Susan AndraykoWi reports Austin summer programs expanding with Friday Ladies Fitness at Mason's Hall and a toddlers program on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Cribbage club meets weekly after a successful June 18 gathering, while an evening fitness program starts July 3 at the school gym to gauge interest. July 1 Sports Day, family dance, clean-up day June 30, and a Portage tennis clinic are planned along with a traveling library at the skating rink and two-week book sign-outs. no swimming lessons at Jackson Lake this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Andrayko Wi
Austin
Mason's Hall
Matilda Sorenson
Wayne Brown
Portage
MacGregor
Winnipeg Woman Killed in Highway 1 Crash
A Winnipeg woman, Katherine Bergen, 57, died after her 1973 Chevrolet rolled into a ditch while passing a slower vehicle on Highway No 1 near MacGregor Monday about 3 30 p m She died at Portage General Hospital of internal injuries Linda Bergen, 28, was a passenger but not seriously hurt. Other accidents and break ins noted: a 1972 Austin driven by Arlene Oldham of Lachine Quebec rolled in a ditch near Tans Canda. two more injuries near Poplar Point. RCMP report break ins at United Grain Growers elevator and Portage Consumers Co op with stolen radios and a rifle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Katherine Bergen
Highway No. 1
Bergen
Portage General Hospital
Linda Bergen
Austin
Arlene Oldham
Lachine
Que
Oldham
Malron Ambulance
Grace Hospital
Headingly Highway Patrol
Poplar Point
Blaine Proden
Portage la Prairie
Carol Grantham
City Rcmp
United Grain Growers Elevator Office
8Th St. N.W
RCMP
Portage Consumers Co-op
Portage Families Attend Funeral in Hartford and Currie
Hartford and Currie residents gathered for the funeral of the late Ted Wallace in Portage. Relatives and friends, including the Ward family from Regina and Penticton, attended and later joined hosts for meals and visits. A broad circle of Portage residents hosted and visited relatives from Winnipeg, Calgary, and MacGregor during the weekend and noted activities around the Red River parade and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sack Runout
Ted Wallace
Portage
Phil Ward
Regina
Murray Ward
Penticton
B.C
Don MacDougall
Barrie McIntosh
MacGregor
Timely Topics on cooking for one and four food groups
Marguerite Margat outlines a four group plan for single adults, detailing daily servings for milk fruits vegetables breads meats and leftovers use. The article suggests varied meals, table settings to stimulate appetite and references free booklets “Dinners for Senior Citizens” and “Survival in Your First Kitchen” with a Portage la Prairie address and a contact phone number.
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203Rd St. N.E. Portage la Prairie
Rossendale District Social and Family Visits Noted
Weekend guests include Mrs. Florence Peasgood and children from Minnedosa staying with Mr. and Mrs. C. Watson. Miss Blanche Muir of Portage visited the Muir family. The Forzleys attended the funeral in Winnipeg. A ball game and social followed a gathering for William Chapman and Jean at the hall. Hosts and guests exchanged gifts and well wishes for a new Portage home. Weekend visitors included Winnipeg and Vancouver relatives. The annual sports day occurred Friday June 20 with cooperative weather and a post event dance. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Switzer and Becky and Bill Moffat of Brandon, plus Eileen Henry of Toronto visiting the Henry household. Saturday evening guests included Norman Vennard with the Harlands and Eadies of Treherne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacDougall
Winnipeg
Allan
Marina
MacDougall
Randy Rintoul
B.C
U.S.A
Bob McKelvy
Jason
Calgary
Donna ‘Armstrong
Portage
Tom Rintoul
Preston Mcintosh
W. Lacombe
Red River
Wich
Dale Lacombe
Southdale Orioles
Kelvin Stewart
Dicksons
A. Dickson
Betty Bell
Jim Dickson
Stewarts
Spruce ‘Woods Park
Thompson
Morden
Art
Jason Thompson
Murray Gourley
Don Lamont
Sandra
Debbie
Lynch’s Point
Boaks
Florence Peasgood
Minnedosa
C. Watson
Blanche Muir
Muir
William Chapman
Jean
Rossendale
Mr. Chapman
John Lyall
Joan Watson
John
Laura Lyall
Robert Moffat
R. Moffat
Dawson Switzer
Becky
Bill Moffat
Brandon
Eileen Henry
Toronto
Harry McGregor
Carl
C. Henry
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J. ‘Stephenson
Arlie
Anderson
Phyllis Smith
Mid-West
By-Products CO
Recreation At
Hartford & Currie News
The
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
MacGregor Community Centre
Marguerite
Rossendale District News
Philip
Jackie Forzley
Kelly Forzley
J. Fisher
G. Urie
Tracy
Betty Forzley
Abe
Joe
Richard
Rose
Van
Linden’s Hatchery
Strand Steel Division
Westeel - Rosco
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