Local Notes And Announcements From The Municipality
Community updates cover grass samples, garden thefts, weather chatter, and local humor. Highlights include Borton Motor’s 1952 Baby Boy James Richard with dealer staff, longtime resident Mr Poyser’s Austinian roots, a large Memorial Hall Family Party drawing 600 attendees, and local boat projects plus an air plane request.
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Borton Production Company
Borton
James Richard
Dous
Dorothy
Dr. Youniskis
Snow Lake
Robert Harvey
Bob
Agri Society Eyes Gardens and Grounds Contest
The MacGregor district agricultural society seeks local and rural entrant interest for a judged gardens and home grounds contest with classes by plot size. Prizes may be offered locally if entries justify it, with provincial options via Extension Service. Interested residents should leave names with Mr. H I Collins and collect entry forms at the Herald Office promptly.
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Agrical Society
MacGregor
Extension Service
H. I. Collins
Herald Office
Portage Girl Miraculously Escapes Truck Runover
Lynn Parley 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Farley of Portage escaped serious injury when a gravel truck ran into the ditch and knocked her from her bicycle on Second Street near Saskatchewan Avenue. The driver was remanded eight days without plea for operating under the influence and leaving the scene. Lynn was treated by a doctor after being shaken and bruised.
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Lynn Parley
Herb Farley
Portage
B. W. Cook
MacGregor
Lynn
Second St
Saskatchewan Ave
Cubs Edge Portage 6 5 In Ninth Inning Squeeze
Cubs win 6 5 over Portage as two late ninth inning errors allow MacGregor to squeeze out the victory. Olson gets the win with Lamb in relief. Sharp takes the loss. Jordan and Ross among top hitters for the visitors. Gair Tarr and Kitson each with one for the Cubs. Montreal commuter hub noted as a separate fact.
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Portage
MacGregor
Red Sox
Gair
Murray Shylak
Ralph Critchlow
Olson
Nelson Olson
Dennis Lamb
Lamb
Berry Sharp
Hotel
Tarr
Morrisson
Glen
Bagot
Ross
Jordan
Sharp
McEachern
Shylak
Cubs
Kitson
MacGregor Fair Day Plans Face Cancellations And Additions
Next Friday marks Fair Day in MacGregor with grounds and buildings nearing completion. Cattle sheep swine and poultry classes are cancelled due to foot and mouth disease and Newcastle disease, but horticulture and Ladies' Work are expected to be strong. New tractor demonstrations by 4-H clubs and expanded prize money in sports accompany the event with George Stanger Shows providing amusements and a Memorial Hall dance to cap the day.
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MacGregor
H. L Collins
Manitoba
St. Boniface
Bagot
Austin
University of Manitoba
George Stanger
Walter Machan
Memorial Hall
Local School Names Three Staff Changes For Next Term
The school announces three staff changes for the coming year with resignations and new appointments. Mr Norman Wright will replace Mr Mc Kie as principal from Winnipeg. Miss Lola Coltart will take Room II, and Miss Ruth Graham will take Room II, previously held by Miss Rankin and now in Dauphin.
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McKie
Norman Wright
Winnipeg
Webster
Room IV
Lola Coltart
Portage II Prairie
Miss Rankin
Room II
Ruth Graham
Dauphin
Pretty summer wedding unites Nowell and Elliott at Makaroff
Pearl Nowell and Charles Alexander Elliott were married in a June ceremony at the Lawrie Smith home in MacGregor. Rev. C. D. Rupp officiated as family and out of town guests gathered for the reception and luncheon, with detailed bridal attire and floral tributes described.
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Lawrie Smith
MacGregor
Pearl
J. Nowell
Nowell
Makaroff, Man
Charles Alexander Elliott
Wm. Elliott
Mr. Elliott
Makaroff
C. D. Rupp
Albert Barkley
Portage la Prairie
A.M. Barkley
J. A. Stewart
Lauraine Smith
Laurie Smith
Elliott
Makarott
A. Barley Jr
A. Houston
Carberry
Wen. Nowell
Grundy
Ernest F Burton Dies at 71 in MacGregor
Ernest Frederick Burton died at his home on Monday June 23 at age 71. Funeral services were held yesterday at MacGregor United Church. He is survived by wife Margaret Fox and six sons and five daughters. A full obituary will appear next week.
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MacGregor United Church
Ernest Frederick Burton
Burton
Margaret Fox
Bride Of Last Saturday Honored At Shower
On Thursday evening June 12 Miss Joan Steen was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs W Hay. About seventy friends attended as pink and white decor and peonies set a celebratory mood. Margaret Coulthard pinned a red rose corsage. R Thompson and Isabelle Taylorson presented a decorated basket of gifts. A light lunch followed served by the hostesses listed.
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Joan Steen
W. Hay
Joan
Margaret Coulthard
R. Thompson
Isabelle Taylorson
Property Committee Favors Building New Manse in MacGregor
A Bagot Beaver and MacGregor Pastoral Charges meeting in MacGregor discussed repairing the current manse but found it costlier than a new build. The committee recommended constructing a new manse on the present foundation using old materials where possible. Final decision rests with each congregation. a 72 person Bagot, 2 from Beaver, 3 from MacGregor Finance Committee will present the proposition and reconvene on July 9.
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Bagot
Beaver
MacGregor
United Church
Rev Rupp to Preach Final Service This Sunday
Rev C D Rupp will deliver farewell services this Sunday and in September assume the United Church charge at Flin Flon. Rev W R Welsh from Vidden will take over MacGregor Bagot and Beaver Field on July 1 with an induction in the United Church on July 7 at 9 pm. Two Dauphin residents sighted a flying saucer last Friday night. airport officials reported no aircraft in the area.
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C. D. Rupp
United Church
Flin Flon
W. R. Welsh
Vidden
MacGregor, Bagot and
Beaver Field
Welsh
Gpm
Dauphin
Retiring music teacher honored at June presentation party
Mrs. John Woodin was guest of honor at a United Church annex gathering June 20. Pupils and mothers praised her twenty five years of teaching, and Carol Dankesreiter gave a leather handbag with gloves. Mrs. Woodin spoke of her love of children and music, calling music a divine gift.
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John Woodin
United Church
Carol Dankesreiter
Woodin
Mr. Woodin
England
Southend
Florence Kitson
Lily Struthers
Ida Talbot
Winnipeg
Ethel Stone
Beaver
Edna Miller
Grosse Isle
Joint Decoration Day Service This Sunday At Westbourne
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion announces a single annual Decoration Day service alternating among Austin Westbourne and MacGregor. This year the combined service is at Westbourne on Sunday June 28 at 2 30 pm.
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Westbourne
MacGregor
Austin
North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
Beaver
Katrimne
West
Journe
ana_macuregys
Legion Branch
Nere
Chas. Kitson
Dune Lamb
Legion
Ketrime
Date Home Baking in Lye's Room and Club Meetings
A Date Home Baking in Lye's room is set for Saturday June 21 at 4 o clock with donations welcome. The W A of the United Church meets Wednesday June 25 at 8 pm. The WI holds its monthly meeting June 26 at 2 30 pm at Mrs McCaskill's home. A report on the Provincial Convention will be given by Mrs J Thompson. Britannia Chapter LODE will hold a Home Baking Sale Saturday afternoon June 28 at 4 pm in Lye's Showroom.
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Lye
W.A. of the United Church
The
McCaskill
J. Thompson
Britannia Chapter
LODE
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K. Cox
Reuben Poyser
Poyser
Trevor
Albert
Harold
Critchlow
Emmeline
Ernie Pogue
Hammond
Bill Roberts
Agri
Montreal
A. J. Struthers
Miss Crickard
Stewart
Miss Vance
Elliott — Nowell
Ernest F. Burton
Bride of Last
Rev. Rupp
Bobby McKelvy
Innis Harvey
Una McKelvy
Gladys Thompson
H. A. Lye
Helen Dankesreiter
R. H. Harvey
V. McKelvy
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