Local congratulations as Aylmer Duncan marks 55th wedding anniversary
MacGregor residents extend congratulations to Mr and Mrs Aylmer Duncan on their 55th anniversary observed Monday May 6. Adami hosted guests at the Duncan home including Ernie Duncan and Alva of Katrime. Attendance listed several local families and visiting relatives from Winnipeg Brandon and Brandon.
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Aylmer Duncan
Adami
Duncan
Ernie’ Duncan
Alva
Katrime
Tom Kelly
Roy
Southend
Robert Rodgers
Amsranth
Linda Duncan
Winnipeg
Bruce Freeborn
Gladstone
Bob Barber
Edwin Hodge
Fred Taylorson
Alsack
Sask
Michichi
Alta
Emily Martin
Drumheller Hospital
Mrs Wicklund Heads Austin Patriotic Club Meeting
The annual Patriotic Club meeting at Mrs Violet Heselwood's home on April 23 elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Dorothy Wicklund and a slate including vice president Iverna Thomson and secretary Edith Cronk. Financials show receipts of 400.91 and disbursements 504.77 with a balance of 82.51.
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the Patriotic Club
Theome
Violet Heselwood
Dorothy Wicklund
Iverna Thomson
Edith Cronk
Lyla Beresford
Ann Schroener
Doris Randall
Lyla Bereford
Credit Union
Red Cross
GGIT to Hold Car Wash
The C.G.LT. of MacGregor plans a car wash on Saturday May 11 weather permitting. Helpers invite any business and ask interested people to phone 30 for appointments or visit the homes of J L Lamb Fred Clarke or Morris Hay for a wash and interior clean at $1.00 and $1.50 respectively. Enjoy a clean car this summer.
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C.g.lt
MacGregor
J. L. Lamb
Fred Clarke
Morris Hay
Brandon To Austin Walk Successful
Marvin Ryz completed a 50 mile Brandon to Austin walkathon with 11 others starting at Brandon at noon Friday. Marvin Bill Prosser and Ruth Trowsky of Austin were the only successful finishers while Ernie Ryz ended at 37 miles. A boy questioned the exertion as his mother offered a terse reply about man-made suffering.
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Marvin Ryz
Brandon
Austin
Marvin
Bill Prosser
Ruth Trowsky
Ernie Ryz
Local Students Shine At Portage Music Festival
Portage hosted the annual Music and Arts Festival with 704 entries from Katrime Beaver and MacGregor districts. Glenn Harrison judged, praising Beaver Choir for discipline and tone with high marks, Cantatrice Choristers also lauded. MacGregor entrants excelled in piano, vocal duets, and senior folk, while MacGregor Elementary showed strong chorus and class performances under Harrison.
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Portage
Katrime
Beaver
MacGregor
Portage Music and Arts Festival
Glenn Harrison
Harrison
MacGregor Ladies
Janice Lamb
Mildred Hay
Vivian McGregor
Roberta Stone
Marsh Melos
Lynda Nichol
Sandra Kelly
MacGregor Elementary
Portage Is
Margaret Bex Barber
Marion Barber
Joyce Lye
Joyce Armistead
Hazel Lye
Toight
Dorothy Owens
Lori Korman
Lola Tarr
Hazel Allan
Elsie Sims
Ron
Eileen Ford
Myrna Williams
Bev Lamb
MacGregor Choir
Variety Concert at MacGregor Hall Next Wednesday
St Pauls Anglican church W A hosts a district variety night in MacGregor Memorial Hall next Wednesday at 8 30 p m. Local talent from Portage and surrounding area performs skits judo tumbling demonstrations solos and choir selections to raise funds for the church organ. Proceeds go to the organ fund.
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MacGregor Memorial Hall
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
W.A
MacGregor
St. Paul’s
Tivoli Theatre Re opens Tonight in MacGregor
The Tivoli Theatre in MacGregor re opens for the summer with shows on Thursdays at 8 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 p.m. No Friday performances. Robert Harvey announced the plan to support local theatre against television and urged community attendance to enjoy upcoming features through the season.
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Tivoli Theatre
MacGregor Tivoli Theatre
Robert Harvey
MacGregor
Town Happenings Weather and Local Changes
The town reports cool, cloudy spells and a recent strong wind storm. People plan planting as rain returns and Daylight Saving Time begins. Reg Muskett transfers to Unity after four years as Bank of Montreal manager. J C Daly of Port Arthur to replace him. MacGregor Billiards to be renovated by Jim Turner and partners. Milford Kilfoyle’s car battery stolen, neighbors alarmed by the bold deed.
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Reg Muskett
Unity
Sask
Reg
Bank of Montreal
J.C. Daly
Port Arthur
Football Coaches Attend Clinic in Winnipeg
MacGregor Mustang coaches Terry Williams Dennis McMahon and Glenn Lye attended a football coaching clinic in Winnipeg over the weekend led by the Winnipeg Football Club and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaching staff Bud Grant Joe Zaleski and Johnny Michaels provided instruction with other Bombers on hand to assist.
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Terry Williams
Dennis McMahon
Glenn Lye
MacGregor Mustang
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Football Club
Winnipeg Blue Bomber
Bud Grant
Joel Zaleski
Johnny Michels
Winni Pee Blue Bombers
Wet April Leaves Farmers With Delayed Planting Across Region
Heavy precipitation in April slowed early spring farming with 3.07 inches of rain and 3.9 inches of snow in the month. Despite damp conditions, total moisture by April compares favorably to last year, with 5.70 inches from January to April. Some MacGregor farmers report work progress, but overall spring activity remains spotty. warmer days ahead could aid field work. Heaviest rain occurred April 16 at 1.18 inches, with 96 inches of rain and 0.22 inches of snow.
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MacGregor
Herald
Manitoba Adopts Daylight Saving Time Policy
The provincial government voted 36 to 15 Saturday to adopt Daylight Saving Time for Manitoba. Clocks move ahead one hour at midnight next Saturday, with standard time remaining for some areas until Labor Day. DST will start the last Sunday in April and end on the first Sunday after Labor Day, September 8.
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Manitoba
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Beaver Choir
Graham
Brent Gilbert
Shaun Harkness
Barrie Rodgers
Dennis Smith
Karen Smith
Mrs. Stone
Judy Nichol
Brenda Harkness
Myrna Cl
Darryl Gilbert
Benny Harkness
Nichol
Faith Harkness
Alva Duncan
Pat Pettit
Margaret Rodgers
Heather Thompson
Jeanne Thompson
Barbara Bodie
MacGregor Locals
Garf Lindsay
Nelson Olson
Eddie Anderso
Anderson and Moore Homes
Mrs. Wicklund
Austin Patriotic Club
GGIT
R Macgregor Billiards
Paul Beauchamp
Jim Turner
Paul
Sandi Kelly
Mr. Harrison
Mother
Messengers
Explorers
Daryl Gilbert
Shawn Harkness
Karen, Smith
Christine Cott
MacGregor Billiards
Jack Emerson
Russ Cairns
Jim
Milford Kilfoyle
Province
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