Plowing Match Results Across Multiple Trophies
Portage hosted a series of plowing contests awarding numerous trophies. Winners include Jack Moorhouse and Jim Moorhouse for engine gangs, Jock Demman securing the Bank of Commerce tray, and Cyril Heynes and J T Trimble earning spots in royal and bank transfer events. Notable participants span Portage, Graysville, Poplar Point, Halbstadt, and Emerson with veteran and MLA/MP class entries highlighting regional farming talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Stouffville Ont
Harold Finnie
Portage
Murray MacDonald
Fred McCullough
Graysville
Wayne McDonald
Raymond Gobin
St. Claude
Bob Burnett
Bob Harrison
Boston
Wm. Simpson
Clarence Alldread
John Martens
Bank of Commerce
Jock Demman
Murray Burch
Bagot
Henry J. Marns
Halbstadt
D. W. McArthur
Macdonald
George Kelly
Texaco Canada Limited
John Beam
J. T. Trimble
Royal Bank of Canada
Cyril Heynes
Western Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
George Hutton
John Christianson
Gildas Molgat
Geo. Hutton
J. M. Froese
Stan Roberts
Homer Hamilton
Keith Alexander
Earl McKellar
George Johnson
Doug Watts
A. M. Brownridge
Barrett
Shower Honors Janice Kelly on June 16 in Katrime hall
A bridal shower for Janice Duncan Kelly, bride of June 9, was held in Katrime hall on Friday. Guests included mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom, with corsages and lilac time decor. Janice thanked guests and invited them to visit in Winnipeg after a light lunch for about 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Tom Kelly
Janice Duncan
Marjorie Gilbert
Janice
Maureen Tario
E. Duncan
A. Smith
R. Kelly
E. Alton
A Duncan
J. Sparrow
J. Clark
N. McLachlan
Margaret Jenkins
Donna Gilbert
Lorna McLachlan
Tom
Winnipeg
Norma McLachlan
Phyllis Giercke
Isabel
Shower Honors Edna Livingstone on June 7
A miscellaneous shower for Edna Livingstone, bride-elect of July 15, was held on June 7 at her boulevard Winnipeg home. Guests presented corsages to Edna and her mother and mother of the groom, with a large basket of gifts from cousins Yvonne and Linda Hows. After gifts, attendees sang and lunch for 32 was served by Beth Downie Hazel Barford Lila Loucks and Mary Hows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemaston Blvd
Winnipeg
Man
Edna Livingstone
Edna
Jean Garychuk
Livingstone
Rosling
Beth Downie
Yvonne
Linda Hows
Hazel Barford
Lila Loucks
University of Manitoba
Mary Hows
New Toe Shapes For This Fall
The fall line of women's shoes likely includes a variety of toe shapes. The toe options will retain fine or pointed toes while square crescent and gently rounded shapes are also expected to be available per the Shoe Information Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe Information Bureau
Austin Masons Attend Divine Service in Austin Christ Church
Twenty Masons from Gothie Lodge with visitors from MacGregor and Carberry form a procession to the Anglican Austin Christ Church for Sunday service June 28. W. Bro. Beresford and R. Hay read lessons, F. Venn gave invocation, G. Hicks spoke on Brotherhood and Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothie Lodge
MacGregor
Carberry
Austin
Christchurch
Bro
F. Venn
R. Hay
Alex Beresford
Jed
Rev
G. Hicks
H. S. Atkins
Eskimo Soldier Training At Camp Shilo
Frederick Amas Maggo a 20 year old Eskimo recruit trains at Camp Shilo Manitoba in the Royal Canadian School of Artillery He plans surveying studies for future army service or return to open up his Labrador home The Nain Labrador native away from home since school years says he feels homesick at times while fishing remains his family’s main income The Maggo family includes Zachary his mother and Regina His path started with enlistment in St Johns Newfoundland then to Camp Shilo for 24 weeks of basic training with a goal to return home in six months in uniform as a gunner.
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Shilo
Frederick Amas Maggo
Royal Canadian School of Artillery
Canada
Fred
Nain
Labrador
Goose Bay
Air Force Base
Amalgamated
North West River
Grenfell
Paul Maggo
Zachary
Regina
St. John's
St. John’s
Camp Shilo
Brandon
Manitoba
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Shower Honors Greta Lowe in Austin United Church
In a June 28 gathering at the tower room of Austin United Church over 70 friends of Greta Lowe RN honored her at a shower. Corsages, a stretcher entry of gifts, and toasts followed the presentation address read by N Kowalchuk. Guests invited Greta to visit her Belleville home. lunch by Springbrook 4H Garden Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin United Church
Greta Lowe
R.N
Greta
Rosemary Lowe
Ted Lowe
Geo. Lewis
Geo. Lowe
R. Winterbottom
Anne Lowe
Linda Bull
A. Stevenson
Louise Stephenson
Mrs. Stevenson
N. Kowalchuk
Patricia Kowalchuk
Kathy Winterbottom
Belleville
Miss Marjory
Springbrook
Field Day Races Winners List by Age Group
The report lists winners by age group for field day events. Legged races 12 and under show top pairs Terry McGregor with Herman Loeppky, Marvin Hodge with Martin Harder, Jimmy Boaz with Lawrence Neufeld. 15 and under winners include Loeppky, Sparrow and Loeppky, Hodge and Harder. Sack and wheelbarrow races name winning pairs with coaches and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage
Terry McGregor
Herman Loeppky
Marvin Hodge
Martin Harder
Jimmy Boaz
Lawrence Neufeld
R. Sparrow
W. Loeppky
Martin Harder Sack
David Lloyd
Billy Gould
Bobby Stratton
David Loyd
Gordon Hildebrand
Patricia Penrice
Betty Quinn
Kathleen Turner
Bev Turner
Bonnie Harkness
Myrna Graham
Bev Butterfield
Marlene Hildebrand
Brian Telford
Larry Geike
Lawrence Newfeld
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MD. West Rendering Ltd
Ersali
THE
Macgregor Herald
C.A. Bakuska
Eee
Ered
Peps
Ean Cy
Portage LA Prairie
Herb Borton
Malcolm E, Mackinnon
J. S. Thomson
Naval Read
North Phone
Harry L. Trump Optometrist Room
Clement Bik
Erle R.george
Halye, DC
Surance
MacGregor, Manitoos
Roland Dann
Connie’s Style Shop
Macgregor and District
Austin Credit Union
North Norfolk
Yong-zam
Doris Randall
Bank of Montreal
Jack Moorhouse
Tom Muir
Donnie Demman
Portage Plowing Match Association
Jim Moorhouse
Eddie Pulak
Westbourne
Garry Jansten
Greenway
Leonard Palowski
Magroba
Jack Ediger
Poplar Point
Gerald Herder
Terry Park
Dwight Acheson
Somerset
Bob Warburton
Gerald Harder
Janice Kelly
Macgregor - Keys Fastball Club
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Curly’s
Rhythm Rockets
Dangerfield Hotels
Mak
Austin and District
Glenysom
Minnedoss
Mormis
Outh- Paul's
Eric Outhwaitewaite
Les Towle
David Towle
T Towte
Andrew Tai
Macy Gregor
Howard Westman
Gordon Mundell
Vicki
Bunsearth
V. Jones
Marvin
Cecil
Stanley Hunt Q
J. Robinson
Rodney Ewen
Kenora
Ont
CPR
Les Birkett
Chasace
Y.W.O
United Church
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Mio
Triple Oak Ranch
Sidney
John Purkess
William Pilkington
James L. Pogue
Bob] Stratton
Imperial Oil
MacGregor, Manitoba
Vinelab
Viobin
Denwal Pharmacy
Dennis P. McMahon
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