Easter exams loom over MCI amid track plans
Easter examinations dominate MCI news as students prepare for the track and field season. Mr Barker and grade nine boys have readied the track and dug the broad jump pit. The school track meet is slated for May 13 to 16 depending on weather. The student council gears up for spring prom and awards night on May 16. A stray call asks for an instruction booklet for rummy and a lost gold alligator collar is sought for Dave Wood after his pet went missing.
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Barker
Dave Wood
LAVENHAM NEWS SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND FAREWELLS
Monday evening guests with Mr and Mrs Raymond MacDonald included Mr and Mrs Ken Rintoul and family from Bagotair and Mrs Young from Brandon who visited Sunday afternoon. Larry Wiebe left Friday for a week's holiday in BC. Abe Wiebe and family attended a birthday party for Mrs John Unrau of Rosehill on Wednesday evening. Several district families attended the farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Henry Bueckert of South End.
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Raymond MacDonald
Mrs
Ken Rintoul
Bagot
Air
Mrs. Young
Brandon
Dave Doerfler
Larry Wiebe
Abe Wiebe
John Unrau
Rosehill
Henry Bueckert
South End
Flora McGregor
Bill McGregor
Edmonton
Jack McGregor
Fort Nelson
B.C
George Sparrow
Gibb, Sask
Win. Sparrow
Hellyer Resigns From Trudeau Cabinet
Transport Minister Paul Hellyer announces resignation to Prime Minister Trudeau at a news conference. He cites failure to secure cabinet approval for housing policy ideas amid Ottawa political turmoil. Hellyer, 45, a key Liberal figure from Toronto Trinity riding, plans to stay with the party and his Commons seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hellyer
Ottawa
Trudeau
Lester B. Pearson
Hellyer
Transport Department
Toronto Trinity
Liberal Party
Evangelical and Pentecostal church services listed May 4
A draft schedule lists multiple MacGregor area churches on Sunday May 4. Evangelical, United Church, Bethel Church, Calvary Tabernacle and others announce combined and separate worship services, Sunday schools, missionary stories by Ronda Thomas and a joint Carberry service at Calvary Tabernacle with Ronde Thomas and the Frobisher Bay tale.
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Evangelical Mennunjie
East End
MacGregor
Macgregor United Church
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
Bethel Church
Ronda Thomas
Frobisher Bay
Baffin Island
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Carberry Pentecostal Church
Ronde Thomas
United Church
Austin-Sidney
S. N. Stately
Austin
Hospital Costs To Be Scrutinized In Manitoba
Health Minister George Johnson said hospital costs in Manitoba must be scrutinized to curb spiralling expenses. He noted per capita costs rose from about 27 in 1958 to 80 in 1969 with more beds, replacements, and renovations promised as wards improve statewide.
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George Johnson
Manitoba
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Gatherings And Birthdays
MacGregor locals and families hosted weekend gatherings across Pine Falls, Russell, Lavenham, and Winnipeg. Highlights include Ken Kane's birthday dinner hosted by Harv Kane, Sheldon Harvey finishing university exams before a Vancouver CPA trip, and visits by McGregor and Sparrow families. Birthday congratulations go to Mrs Floate, Mrs Manns, and Mrs Cook at the Manor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Pennell
Pine Falls
Garnet
Chas. Pennell
Ken Kane
Russell
Harv. Kane
Ken
Gordon Kane
Lloyd McDougald
Lavenham
Sheldon Harvey
Vancouver
CPA
Jan
Innis
Lorraine Hary
Manitoba Telephone System
R. Boaz
R. A. Fisher
Dauphin
H. Kane
Margaret Manns
G. Cook
Assessment Method Sparks Review of Manitoba Tax System
Obie Bai ley told the Legislature that Manitoba property assessment methods for taxation would be reviewed. He noted confusion in the draft, with suggestions to remove Municipal Acts for improvement. J M Froese argued rural assessments burden landowners, urging productivity-based evaluation over area land values. Saul Miller said Winnipeg homeowners face rising assessments as values climb, despite retirement.
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Obie Bailey
Manitoba
Bailey
J. M. Froese
Rhineland
Saul Miller
NDP
Sevenaks
Winnipeg
Government not prepared to take over welfare for Indians
Health Minister George Johnson told the Manitoba Legislature the province will not assume welfare responsibility on Indian reserves from Ottawa. He said a cost sharing deal requires federal guarantees of at least 25 years and greater Indian involvement in programs. He spoke during debate on departmental spending estimates.
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George Johnson
Manitoba
Johnson
North Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association Formed Meets May 7
The North Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association will hold its first general meeting at MacGregor Collegiate on Wednesday May 7 at 8 30 p m Membership cards and buttons have been sent to new members President Barrie Donnelly urges attendance and welcomes new joiners at the meeting for immediate joining Contact committee member Shember for more details.
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North Norfolk-MacGregor Wildlife Association
MacGregor Collegiate
Theew
Barrie Donnelly
Confattbny Shember
Home of Mrs F Ai to host May 7 gathering
A community event is planned at the home of Mrs F Ai on Wednesday May 7 at 2 p m. Neighbors and local residents are invited to attend and share in the occasion.
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F. Ai
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Local Wildlife Assoc
Austin News
Johnson’s Baby Oil
SIAL
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Seecia
Woodbury
Seecia Vitalis
Maclean’s
MacGregor Herald
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Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
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Jim's Sales & Service
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