MacGregor budget approved with 67 mill rate in 1967
The Village of MacGregor finalizes its 1967 budget at a 67 mill rate, up 7 mills from 1966, with 3.2 mills for water and sewer local improvements and 3 mills for streets. Water and sewer budget totals 29,565.88, and the general operating budget is 58,565.08 with 26,681.19 for school purposes. The 1967 distribution lists schools at 34.4 mills, minister 1.2, local improvements 6.2, and other services at 25.2. The school rebate will be issued upon payment. Next weekend marks North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society’s 80th annual exhibition in MacGregor, a three day centennial event July 7–9.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Agricultral Society
Inter-Faith Service Choir Rehearsal June 29 at 8 p.m.
Choirs from 15 area churches rehearse Thursday evening June 29 at 8 for the open air Thanksgiving service Sunday July 2 at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Participants include Christ's Church Anglican, St Augustine Catholic, United Church Austin, and several others. Transportation arranged. those with cars share rides from MacGregor by 10 a.m. Sunday. Offering supports the Canadian Bible Society after expenses.
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Christ’s Church ‘Anglican
Evangelical Mennonite Mission
St. Augustine Cathlic
Valley Stream
United Church All of
Austin Museum
United Church
MacGregor
Canadian Bible Society
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Herald Office Open Monday For July 3 Distribution
The MacGregor Herald office remains open Monday July 3 to ensure proper distribution before the fair next weekend. Advertisers and news contributors should bring copy early. the office will be closed Saturday July 1.
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MacGregor Herald
W.L Holds June Meeting Revisits Local Donations
The June meeting of the WI was well attended with Mrs Hodge chairing in Mrs MacDonald’s absence. Members approved a $25 cemetery donation, $25 to the Retarded Children's Fund, and $40 to the Centennial committee for stamps and letters inviting former MacGregor residents to the annual fair.
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The
Children’s Fund
Centennial Committee
MacGregor
Concern Expressed Over Water Supply
The Village of Mac Gregor council held a meeting on June 14 1967 with full attendance except for Mayor Wenham. They warned residents to conserve water during summer to avoid restrictions and discussed a by pass at the water tank for fire use. They outlined tax collection and rebates for the 1967 levy, noting increased office work and potential refunds. Council praised local cooperation during a visit from Ormstown Quebec and planned a return visit next month. They also planned additional fill at the old reservoir to reduce risks to children and warned against illegal dumping of garbage. The Secretary Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Treasurer were mentioned in the briefing.
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MacGregor
Wenham
Hotel
Ormstown
Quebec
Winnipeg
Harvey Jones
Council
Burnside District to Hold Reunion Picnic on July 1
Burnside District announces a reunion picnic for former residents, especially teachers and ministers, on Saturday July 1. Clarence Hyde leads a district history sketch and solicits photos and mementos for display. Gordon Troop handles details and inquiries. Joans welcome.
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Burnside
Clarence Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Gordon Troop
Gladstone to Get New Swimming Pool
Gladstone plans a new municipal pool to be built in about five weeks at a cost near 9000 dollars. The 60 by 30 foot pool features a 3 foot shallow end rising to 10 feet at the diving area. Materials include Spartan Steel vinyl liner with ten year guarantee and 20 year waits. Water is filtered and chlorine added automatically with an eight hour cycle. A vacuum helps clean the bottom and water may remain all winter for skating when properly protected.
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K. A. Davidson
Winnipeg
Town Happenings and Local Developments Update
The district cool spell with frosts near 35F last Thursday followed by mild weekend warmth near 80F. Rain last Monday spurred growth. Jim Turner the weed inspector reports potato frost on hills. The local ball team traveled to Arden and Westbourne, losing to Carberry in prizes and to Westbourne Juniors 28 to 32. Austin beat Westbourne Juniors 28 in their first game but fell to Carberry in the semis. MacGregor and Austin next play in Austin on Sportsday, with MacGregor traveling to Neepawa Sunday. Austin’s big day is Saturday, with North Norfolk Fair upcoming. House and business construction climbs as Weber and Berry begin framing. Hay Snaiths and MacDonald basements complete. Barton’s Red White store walls rise. roof work starts. Highways repairs keep streets in fair condition, and the Stretch west of the United Church nears completion.
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Arden
Westbourne
Carberry
Austin
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Weber's
Berry's
Hay
Snaiths
MacDonald's
Barton’s
New Abattoir Planned For East Town
A new abattoir is scheduled to begin this week north of Bert McCarl's garage in the town east end. The cement block building, 34 by 38 feet, sits 80 feet back from the front property line and will be heated by natural gas with village water and sewer. Floors will be three feet above grade, walls 18 blocks high, and a large cooler will hold 30 to 40 hogs and 15 to 20 beef. The facility includes washrooms, hot water, pens for 20 to 25 cattle and 40 to 50 hogs, wash rack, and in-building garage and loading areas.
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Bert McCarl
MacGregor
Dominion Day Sports in Austin Opens July Parade and Events
Dominion Day observances in Austin celebrate July 1 with a sports day featuring a $260 prize baseball tournament and open men’s ball, grade school fastpitch, Little League, and ladies fastball. Additional events include horseshoes, bingo, pony rides, a monster parade at 1 PM, and a community hall program with the Austin Melodiers performing. Former residents return to reconnect and enjoy entertainment and recreation.
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Asec
Austin Community Hall
Austin Melodiers
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Village
Herb Barton
Fair Board
Gerry Marginet
Bill McDonald
Brookdale
Buck Rogers
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Ight
Dauphin Band
Jacob Boschm
Peter J. Boschman
Brandon College
Jacob
International Nickel Co
Thompson
Man
W.L
O1a
University of Manitoba
Department of Municipal Affairs
Secretary Treasurers Association
Couneil
Lorne Pennell
T. Hay
Geo. Snaith
August Weber
Imperial Oil Co
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
MacGregor Cemetery
Central Judicial Meeting
Neepawa
Gladstone
Glad Stone
Jim Turner
Department of Highways
Dominion Day Sports
Canada
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