Highland HicLites Concert Draws 400 at Memorial Hall
Over 400 attend the Highland HicLites concert at Memorial Hall despite bad roads. Rev. J. L. Fargey hosted a variety program featuring local talent and guest artists from Beaver, Poplar Point, Portage la Prairie and Brandon. Brigadoon music and a Scottish Country Fair theme followed by lunch by United Church WA members. Highland He-Lites head to Austin Collegiate Auditorium on May 5, sponsored by MacGregor United Church YLS and Austin United Church YWCA.
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Memorial Hall
J. L. Fargey
Sally Graham
Beaver
Roberta Little
Poplar Point
Scotty Murray
Portage la Prairie
Mr. Smith
Brandon
Scotland
United Church WA
Austin
MacGregor United Church W.ls
Austin United Church
Y.wo
Fire damages Austin home after kitchen oil stove explodes
Last Tuesday around 3 am Gordon Raymer and family escaped a kitchen fire in Austin sparked by an oil stove blast. Mrs Raymer Sharon Cibula and the children evacuated as smoke and water damaged the downstairs. A fire alarm helped avert a potential tragedy.
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Gordon Raymer
Austin
Fat Stock Show Dates Across Manitoba This Summer
The Fat Stock Show Schedule lists cattle shows across Manitoba beginning July 8 with MacGregor, Portage on July 12 and Carberry on July 13. An estimated 2 20 cattle, up at least 250 head from last year, will be shown and sold with record 200 4H calves in the Virden beet calf event. Shrink of four per cent applies. many stock weigh directly in the ring. Prize money comes from beef breed associations Manitoba Pool Elevators, donors, and the Department of Agriculture. The 1961 schedule includes Dauphin, Swan River, Cypress River, Stonewall, Boissevain, Neepa.
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Virden
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Dauphin
Funeral Held For Mrs Anne Turner
Funeral service for Mrs. Anne Turner a well known former MacGregor resident who died in Winnipeg on April 23 was held on Thursday from the MacGregor United Church. Rev J L Fargey officiated with Larry Moore at the organ. The church choir and pallbearers included Frank Hay Ronald Turner Fred Clarke John Zloway Robert Little and Grant Fotheringham Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Lye Jack McPhee Stan Cooper and Leonard Lamb. Burial followed in the MacGregor cemetery with McKillop's Funeral Home in charge.
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Anne Turner
Mac.Gregor
Winnipeg
MacGregor United Church
JL. Fargey
Larry Moore
Orn
Frank Hay
Ronald Turner
Fred Clarke
John Zloway
Robert Little
Grant Fotheringham
Ralph Lye
Jack McPhee
Stan Cooper
Leonard Lamb
MacGregor
McKillop
Norfolk Municipality Sets 1961 Mill Rate
Norfolk Municipality approves a 1961 mill rate of 36 mills to fund municipal services. Ward funds are increased for road work and equalized for equity, totaling about 50,000 for ward services and 25,000 for bridges, culverts, and drainage. School mill rates span Pine Creek 20.2, Beautiful Plains 21.8, and Portage 15 mills.
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Northortom
Rur
North Norfolk
Pine Creek
Beautiful Plains
Portage
Ironside
Sidney
Council
Sidney Community Club
Census Commissioners Named In Portage Neepawa
Six commissioners were appointed to direct the 1961 census in the federal riding of Portage Neepawa. The appointments were announced by Hon George Hees, minister of trade and commerce, naming Arthur H. Oatway of Winnipeg C F Allan Bailey of Oakville Lindsay G Shaw of MacGregor William Fred J McGregor of Gladstone Alex F McKenzie of Neepawa and Lachan? of Mc.
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Portage Neepawa
George Hees
Trade and Commerce
Arthur H. Oatway
Winnipeg
C.F. Allan Bailey
Oakville
Lindsay G. Shaw
MacGregor
Wilifred J. McGregor
Gladstone
Alex F. McKenzie
Neepawalagher
Be It Cents For Canada Count Census Demystified
A village page excerpt blends student notes with a blizzard tale and a census explainer. It highlights winter disruptions, school events, a film showing, a concert, and a lengthy discussion on why the census matters for federal funding, representation, and planning across provinces. The piece emphasizes population data guiding government and business decisions.
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Canada
House of Commons
Beginners To Register For 1961 School Term
Parents of beginners starting school for the 1961 fall term are asked to notify Frank Hay or treasurer in writing with the child’s date of birth before May 31, 1961 to show eligibility for enrollment upon reaching six by December 31, 1961.
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Frank Hay
Ory
Winter Storm Grips MacGregor District With Heavy Snow
A winter blizzard last Wednesday blanketed the region with more than 15 inches of snow, making roads impassable and causing long delays for travelers from Brandon. RCMP reported no serious mishaps while tow trucks pulled vehicles from ditches and snowbanks. Roads were noted as icy and treacherous but are drying as warmer weather returns. The storm disrupted traffic and prompted road crews to clear the district.
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MacGregor
RCMP
High Seas
Brandon
Raget
Stores Stay Open Until 10 P.M. Saturdays in MacGregor
On Saturday May 9, MacGregor business places will stay open until 10 pm for the summer months. Stores have closed at 9 pm in winter but will remain open later to improve service. MacGregor will observe standard time during the summer months.
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MacGregor
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Carberry
Wan River
Cypress River
Stonewall
Boissevain
Neepa
Norfolk
Peter Senkiew
Senkiew
Etter
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Lowes
Department of Public Works
Felish
J. R. English
Stee
Reg
MacFarlane
Neepawa
Brush
Dost Ray
TD142
Tournaadtor
Central Judicial District
Glenellana
Council Trol
Tournatrae
Tom Satkunas
CPR
Chord-A-Boys
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Chamber of Commerce
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