Conservatives Returned in Province Manitoba Vote Returns
Duff Roblin's Conservative Government retained power in Manitoba as Lakeside Liberal D L Campbell won a 357 vote margin over Conservative Frank Sims. Campbell, in his 12th term, has represented Lakeside for 44 years and secured another four-year term with 1,777 votes to Sims 1,420 and NDP candidate Frank Mason 271. Mason noted a later NDP rise and expected future gains. The pre-election balance stood at PC 36 Liberal 13 NDP five Social Credit one with two vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
D. L. Campbell
Lakeside
Campbell
Frank Sims
Mr. Campbell
Frank Masbn
NDP
Portage la Prairie
Southport
Mason
Churchill
Liberal
Social Credit
Doug
Iris Egan
Beaver United Church Marks 75th Anniversary
Beaver United Church celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Sunday service led by Rev. Earle Armistead and guest speaker Rev. Jim Fargey of Miami. A large crowd attended a patio picnic on the grounds near Beaver cemetery, with Wallace Stone as picnic chairman introducing former residents. Historic notes trace the church’s origins to 1882 in the Beaver and MacGregor area, with early circuits through Squirrel Creek, Beaver, and MacGregor, and the Hampton Presbyterian church built after a river crossing hardship story.
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Beaver United Church
Praca
Earle Armistead
Jim Fargey
Miami
Beaver Choir
Basel
Beaver Cemetery
Wallace Stone
Fred Venn
MacGregor United Church
Albert Pogue
Bagot
Regor
F. MeKrae
J.D. McRae
Portage la Pra
Hampton
L Hunter McDonald
Katrime and
Beaver
Dauphin
J. B. Young
Comets Moffatt
Esan
Ken
George Moffatt
John
Hampton Presbyterian Church
J. Richardson
J. H. McDonald
D. F. McLachlan
Peter Green
Seniors Hit Money At Westbourne
The Portage seniors edged MacGregor in a curling and baseball style clash at Westbourne. MacGregor led 2-0 then 4-3 before Portage surged to 7-4, tying late before Portage pulled away in the sixth inning. Ken Green fouled a crucial fair ball near the third baseline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbourne
MacGregor
Portage
Ken Green
Gerry Howard
Ken
North Norfolk District Fair Set For Friday And Saturday
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society prepares for its 79th summer fair with events all day Friday featuring softball, 4H club show and sale, a dance in the Hall, and a light horse show at 6 15 on Saturday. Exhibits in the Exhibition Hall show rapid progress with gardens and more, promising one of the best fairs on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Margaret Jenkins Honored At Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held in Katrime Community Hall on Saturday evening to honor Miss Margaret Jenkins a bride-elect of July 23. Guests included Mrs Jenkins mother of the bride Mrs Breadfoot mother of the groom and other relatives. Gifts were presented in an apple and a luncheon cloth was signed by attendees.
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Katrime
Margaret Jenkins
Marjorie Gilbert
Margaret
Jenkins
Breadfoot
Greer
Fahner
Ferguson
Minnie Paryniuk
Ethel Duncan
Audrey Telford
Muriel Duncan
Olive Grove
Jeanne Caskey
Linda Snaith
Betty Hillman
Duncan
Austin Dominion Day Sports Kickoff Friday in Austin
Dominion Day in Canada brings Austin residents and nearby districts a four day sports festival led by baseball with eight invited teams vying for 260 dollars in prize money. Also fastball, Little League softball for Grade 8 and under, school events, bingo, horseshoes, a dance with Walter Mahhan's Orchestra, and community gatherings.
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Canada
Austin
Austin Community Hall
Walter Mahhan
Smusic
Town Happenings Weather, Fairs, and Local Updates
Summer weather arrives with high 80s and wet spells aiding crops and gardens. Local events include North Norfolk and MacGregor fair next Friday and Saturday, Portage July 11–13 and Carberry July 14–15. Bomber football Blue and Gold game July 13, exhibition vs Ottawa July 18. Elementary school construction advances rapidly with roofing underway. Local public works lay sidewalk in front of Norfolk Manor as gardens flourish.
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Jack Smale
Esks
Melvin Ferris Watt
Regina
Jery and
Austin
Norfolk
MacGregor Fair
Portage
Bombers
Ottawa
Department of Public Works
Norfolk Mator
Community Centre Site Proposed For Norfolk Village Centenary Park
A Gi the Collegiate meeting discussed a community centre site near Norfolk Manor. Harold Lamb, Jen Nichol, and Wm Roberts reported the land is available and suitable, aligning with the village’s Centennial Park project and a proposed roadside park. Plans will be drawn and presented in late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lamb
Jen Nichol
Wm. Roberts
Norfolk Manor
George Currie Family Reunion Held at Firdale Home
The George Currie family gathered at Mr and Mrs Len Balcunias home in Firdale on Sunday. Children enjoyed a swim in Pine Creek in Beautiful Hills during the family reunion.
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George Currie
Len Balcunias
Firdale
Pine Creek
Beautiful Hills
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Darwin Wayne Anderson
George Anderson
BSA
University of Manitoba
Darwin
State Soil Department
Corvallis University
Oregon
Langruth
Arden
Eden
Austin Dominion Day
Glenboro
Holland
Treherne
Carberry
Rossendale
Milf
Redit
Jake Giesbrecht
Sheldon
Tarring
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