Good Interest Shown At Fertilizer Meeting
Over 50 farmers from the MacGregor district attended a farm meeting sponsored by the MacGregor branch of Portage Co-op at Memorial Hall last Friday afternoon. Guest speakers from Federated Co-op Saskatoon discussed field testing weed insect damage and control. A film on soil testing and insect control impressed attendees. Raymond Smith won the door prize. Lunch ended the gathering.
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Sur- Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Portage Co-op
Silt Suversides
Federated Co-op Agricultural Department
Saskatoon
Walter Praznik
Federated Co-op
Harvey Scott
Raymond Smith
Bantams Open Finals With 4-3 Loss to Portage
Portage West End Bantam Juniors edged MacGregor Bantams 4-3 in Portage Arena to take a one goal lead in the two game total goal series. Brent Gilbert, Jack Wood, and Gordon Lye fueled the scoring with Keith Nichol adding the assist, while Doug Barton and Larry Dewis delivered standout goaltending.
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Portage West End Bantam Juniors
MacGregor Bantams
Portage Arena
Portage
Brent Gilbert
MacGregor
Jack Wood
Gordon Lye
Keith Nichol
Doug Barton
Nets
Portage Nets
Larry Dewis
Gilbert
Daryl Borton
Barber Tops Mixed Bonspiel at MacGregor Rink
A mixed bonspiel at the MacGregor rink drew 16 rinks. Mild weather delayed some games but the event finished last week with three divisions of prizes. First event winners included Dallis Barber and teammates. second event led by Herman Weber. third event won by Terry McGregor and team.
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Weit
MacGregor
Dallis Barber
Helen Borton
Ron Borton
Eva Hulme
Dennis Beaudin
Janice Lamb
Dennis Lamb
Elaine Beaudin
Gerald Murkin
Linda Heselwood
Lawrence Heselwood
Sharon Murkin
Fred Snaith
Marion McGregor
Doug McGregor
Muriel Snaith
Herman Weber
Lovina Lamb
Murray Lamb
Donna Barber
Grant MacDonald
Lil Glover
Bruce Muir
Doris McCarl
Terry McGregor
Darlene Palmer
Tom
Bob Hay Foursome Tops Worby Spiel
The Bob Hay team of Hay Critchlow Kyle and Pennell won the Worby annual bonspiel. Second went to Stephenson Sis along with Hilton Shortridge and Kay Sissons. Other placements list McMillan Alton Cookson Dempky and Lunn Strain Bagnall Hawkins plus Surminsky Hawkins DeAthe Bagnall and Blair etc.
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Bob Hay
Dale Critchlow
Bob Kyle
Doug Pennell
Worby
Philip Stephenson
Dave Sissons
Hilton Shortridge
Kay Sissons
Herb McMillan
Bert Alton
Roger Cookson
Richard Dempky
Earl Lunn
Sheldon Strain
Ernie Bagnall
Cliff Hawkins
Walter Surminsky
Marjorie
Spivak Launches Manitoba Central Plains Incorporated
Industry and Commerce Minister Sidney Spivak formally launched Central Plains Inc a new Manitoba development group led by Henry Arthur of Mayfeld. The meeting at Hotel Portage included 20 representatives and portage officials who pledged support and outlined steps to finalize the charter within two weeks. The group aims to attract 15 municipalities and expand industrial opportunities across the region.
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Industry and Commerce
Sidney Spivak
Manitoba
Central Plains Inc
MacGregor
Hotel Portage
Spivak
Central Plains Corporation
Central Plains’ Inc
W. F. Cuthbert
Portage
Central Plains
Cuthbert
Meeting on skating rink at Austin
Sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce a public meeting will be held in the Austin Community Hall Wednesday evening April 3 at 8 o’clock to set up a building committee and plan fundraising for the proposed skating rink. All those interested in construction are urged to attend.
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The
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin Community Hall
Town Happenings Brighten Spring Weekend in MacGregor
Spring weather arrived over the weekend raising temperatures and ending curling and skating season. RCMP will be in town starting Monday amid speeding cars and spring fever. The hospital addition progresses painters move in. Barry Donnelly to take barber duties next Tuesday. Stanley Cup playoffs loom Canadiens top Eastern, Canucks and Minnesota lead West. Lions Club marks fifth anniversary with supper and dance. St Pauls ACW variety concert set for tomorrow night.
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MacGregor
RCMP
Canadiens
New York
Boston
Chicago
Minnesota
St. Louis
Water Operators Attend Seminar
Water operators from Thompson to Emerson attended a series of seminars on modern procedures in water treatment and sewage plant operation from February 26 to March 20. Harvey Jones of MacGregor attended. four day crash courses covered first to third year groups, with a final three day refresher for graduates.
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Harvey Jones
MacGregor
Department of Health
The Story of Manitobas Weekly Newspapers
Manitoba Premier Major Pratt writes a 672 page history of the province's weekly papers as a Centennial project. Limited first printing of 2,000 copies, $8.50 hardcover and $6.75 softcover, available via this newspaper or Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association. Postal orders add 50c.
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Manitoba
Ed Major
A. M. Pratt
Weir
Ers
H. H. Franklin
Manitoba Weekly
Donalda Block
Donald Street
Winnipeg
Man
Association
Nor'wester
Walter Weir
Gil Molgat
A. R. Paulley
Molgat
Mr. Paulley
W. H. Vopni
Portagels Prairie
Eugene Derksen
Steinbach
Hospital Addition Progresses at North Norfolk-MacGregor Board
The North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital Board reports progress on the new building with painting underway and plumbing and heating nearly finished. Several individuals and organizations have indicated intent to contribute to equipment and furniture purchases, and the board requests information to finalize ward furnishing plans promptly.
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North Norfolk-MacGregor Hospital
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Pat and
Mike” Harkness
Brian Gilbert
Bantams
Central Plains Incorporated
Arthur
Westbourne
Austin
Harris Atkins
Neepawa
Ab Blaine
Brandon
Barry Donnelly
MacGregor Lions Club
St. Paul's
Norquay
Thompson
Emerson
Story of
Manitoba Weeklies
Gildas Molgat
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Red River
M.W.N.A
Canada
Major Pratt
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