4-H Speaking Results On Parents Night
The seventh meeting of the local 4H club on March 12 in Collegiate auditorium showcased March 25 as the parents night success. Senior speaking winners were Myrna Graham first and Tina Boschman second with honorable mention Pat Hay. judges Mr Bender and Mr Armistead. Senior demonstrations saw Betty Jean Hay and Linda Thomassen first. Janice Routley and Betty Quinn second. honorable mention to Boninie and Brenda Harkness, Alyria Frank, Glenda Scora. Junior speaking winners were Holly Harkness first, Gayle Clarke second, Karen Snaith third with honorable mention Collen Pogue. judges Mrs Audrey Hay and Mrs Boaz. Junior demonstrations crowned Gay and Gloria Scora first, Elaine Graham and Karen Smith second with honorable mention Winnie Berry and Patti Birkett. judges Mrs Pennell and Mrs Shirley Moore. Lorraine Stevens attended as district home economist. achievement night set for May 11. Bake sale March 12 at Co-op front from 3 to 6 p.m. Club sends $25 to Manitoba Club Council. Next meeting April 6.
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Myrna Graham
Tina Boschman
Pat Hay
Bender
Armistead
Betty Jean Hay
Linda Thomassen
Janice Routley
Betty Quinn
Boninie
Brenda Harkness
Alyria Frank
Glenda ‘Scora
Lola Tarr
Holly Harkness
Gayle Clarke
Karen Snaith
Collen Pogue
Audrey Hay
Boaz
Gay
Gloria
Scora
Elaine Graham
Karen Smith
Winnie Berry
Patti Birkett
Pennell
Shirley Moore
Lorraine Stevens
Britannia Chapter IODE Reelects Mrs H A Lye
Britannia Chapter IODE reelected Mrs. H A Lye as Regent at the annual meeting held at her home. New officers include First Vice Regent Mrs H I Collins and Second Vice Regent Mrs Clare S Brown. Various secretaries, treasurer, and conveners were also elected with Mrs H A Lye named delegate to the provincial meeting in Winnipeg. Hostesses were Mrs H A Lye Mrs M Hay and Mrs M Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lye
Britannia
H. I Collins
Clare S. Brown
Helen J. Hampton
J. Jeffries
M. Hay
J. \. Lamb
JA. Dow
R. Stratton
A. Weber
A. Nohlgren
A. Dow
C. Kitson
M. Little
E. Saunders
D. Kowalchuk
Winnipeg
M.hay
MacGregor Carnival Rescheduled to March 18
Due to a severe storm last Friday the MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Club postpones the annual ice carnival. The program remains the same with the Queen contest figure skating costume judging races bicycle race and a hockey game set for March 18.
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macGregor and District
March Blizzard Strikes District Paralyzing Manitoba
A severe March blizzard hit the district on Friday paralyzing Manitoba and part of the northern United States. Snow driven by strong north winds created whiteout conditions with drifts up to eight feet on some country roads. Schools in MacGregor and nearby areas closed while businesses opened sparingly. Municipal crews worked through Saturday night and Sunday to clear roads and by Monday night most routes were passable. Winnipeg reported up to fourteen inches but the district recorded three to four inches.
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Manitoba
United States
MacGregor
John ‘Son
Here
Winnipeg
Town Happenings Amid Blizzard Disruptions and Local Events
A March blizzard delayed local sports and activities with drifting winds and postponed hockey games. Russ Cairns celebrated his 79th birthday and remains active at the billiard hall. Portage bonspiel entries and Lions Club plans mark upcoming events while skaters prepare for a hockey tournament and new music from a record player.
Our Changing Schools in a Rapidly Shifting World
Education Week notes that schools must adapt to society’s rapid changes and rising knowledge. It discussesteachers facing time demands, continuous course revisions, and the push for early, deeper learning in mathematics science and the arts.
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MacGregor
Minstrel Show Planned by Portage Rotary in MacGregor
The Portage la Prairie Rotary Club brings its Minstrel Show to MacGregor Memorial Hall on Wednesday March 16 at 8 pm. Roberta Stone directs with Garry Cobbe Mel Narvey Maurice Marr among the cast. Lions Club sponsors advance tickets and tickets will be sold at the door.
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Portage la Prairie
Garry Cobbe
Mel Narvey
Maurice Marr
MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Storm Ravages Rural Manitoba Leave Towns Isolated
Rural Manitoba endures a brutal blizzard with power outages, snowdrifts, and injuries. A Portage Prairie man dies while a pregnant woman gives birth after a toboggan ride to hospital. Bus passengers retreat to a farmhouse for 36 hours. a Rosenfeld bus is pulled free, a car collides injuring its driver. Altona power restored with 200 foot cord after 22 hours. An RCMP constable, a doctor, and a tracked vehicle reach a severely hemorrhaging woman, who suffers a miscarriage on the 35 mile return to Selkirk.
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Altona
Rosenfeld
RCMP
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Austin Carnival Postponed to March 12
The Austin carnival scheduled for Saturday March 5 is postponed to March 12. The program remains the same as previously announced and no other changes are noted.
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Austin Carnival
Austin
Sidney UCW Holds Meeting
The Sidney U C W held its March meeting at Mrs. Wilfred Peck's home on Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. Mrs. Lionel Wright chaired. a devotional period was led by Mrs. Clare Williams. After business, Mrs. J. D. Nicholson explained stewardship and recruiting, then Mrs. Reg Calvert led the next Brazil study chapter with a quiz. A lunch was served by Lydia Nicholson and Nellie Wright with the hostess.
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Sidney U.C.W
Wilfred Peck
Lionel Wright
Clare Williams
D. Nicholson
Brazil
Reg Calvert
Lydia Nicholson
Nellie Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba Club Council
IODE
Macgregor Elementary Fite
Herald Office
Russ Cairns
Russ
Jim Turner
Milf Kilfoyle
Fred Tarr
Fred Taylorson
Portage Bonspiel
Bo Re MacGregor Lions Club
Elm Creek
Portage Prairie
Sidney Ucw
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