Chamber to Honor Citizen of the Year 1967 Nomination Drive
The Chamber of Commerce executive resolved to honor one Citizen of the Year for 1967. Nominations may be sent by letter detailing the nominee and why they deserve the honor, addressed to Box 357, by May 25. The group also discussed sign repairs, cost sharing for MacGregor signs, continued 9 p.m. Saturday closings, Fair Day hour tweaks, and June meeting agenda. Only 13 members attended the meeting, and a village survey will roll out this week with every household receiving a copy for completion and pickup in one week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Council
MacGregor
Austin UCW Hears Members Reports
The regular Austin UCW meeting on Thursday April 18 had eight members present. Topics included canvassing the own for old nylons, a possible used clothing drive, and plans to revisit the issue with more members. Members shared highlights of Mr and Mrs P Uhrin's Florida trip and a chartered bus tour to Mexico. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer followed by a 4H bake sale and tea lunch.
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Austin Ucw
Explorer
P. Uhrin
Florida
Fred Hall
Mexico
Tor
UCW
Bagot 4-H Cub April Meeting
Bagot 4-H Beef Club held its sixth meeting of 1968 on April 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Brecknell. Bernie Brecknell, president, led routine business and discussed club uniforms. The group approved mowing the church lawn for the season and scheduled the calves inspection tour for June 1. They thanked R. Kerr for hospitality at the inter-club judging day and agreed to fund stall card materials. Lunch followed the adjournment, with seven members four teachers and several parents present.
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Bagot
D. Brecknell
Bernie Brecknell
R. Kerr
Briercrest Bible Institute Meets in MacGregor
The Briercrest Bible Institute team from Garonport Saskatchewan led by Rev. Orville Swenson will speak at MacGregor Evangelical Church on Thursday May 16 at 8 p.m. The program includes a sermon and musical numbers by the Gospel Trebleaires and a young man. Team members include Marian Wieler Wymark Elizabeth Berg Springside Marilyn Jahnke Gouldtown and Gary Williams Lac Vert. The institute enrolls over 500 students and offers Bible majors as well as an accredited high school program. Graduates serve worldwide as missionaries pastors teachers and in various fields.
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MacGregor Evangelical
Ite Chi
Briercrest Bible Institute
Garonport
Sask
Leaer
Orville Swenson
Swenson
Gospel Trebleaires
Marian Wieler
Wymark
Elizabeth Berg
Springside
Marilyn Jahnke
Gouldtown
Gary Williams
Lac Vert
Canada
United States
Mis
Youth Rally Draws Crowd at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The sixth annual United Youth rally took place April 27 and 28 at MacGregor Memorial Hall with the theme The Fullness of Life. Rev Henry Schroeder of Morden spoke in three sessions about following Christ daily to achieve a complete life. A mass choir directed by Jake Bubler of Edrans provided uplifting singing, leaving attendees blessed and moved toward a stronger alignment with God's will.
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United Youth
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Henry Schroeder
Morden
Christ
Jake Bubler
Edrans
Election Machinery Now in Motion
Town happenings note mild weather with winds and a dry spell, predicting a three day rain. Beaver news suggests local events including Imperial Oil dealer Arthur building a new MacGregor home, Lions gifting a kitten, Canadiens and St Louis hockey finals with overtime, Mother’s Day urging outings, and a painted truck seen locally.
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Arthur
Imperial Oil
MacGregor
Gerry Marginet
S. August Weber
Hope for the Handicapped Seeds Campaign
The Assoc iation for Retarded Children continues its education and fund drive using Flowers of Hope cosmos seed packets. This year packages are being prepared by adults with disabilities at our Occupa plant, supporting the campaign efforts.
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Association For Retarded Children
Calf Cubs Hold Judging Competition During Rain
Seven 4H Beef Calf Clubs met at the Kerr farm for an inter club judging practice with most activities moved indoors due to rain. Guests included J Pollock ag rep Portage H Barker Carberry A Dames CFRY Portage and Sid Coult hard former club leader. Two films were shown and a judging discussion led by judges and the agists. Lunch for about 60 was hosted by Beaver and Westbourne with Mrs Kerr’s help. A brief sunshine break allowed one judging class before the day wrapped as a success. Bagot hosted and thanked Mr Kerr for facilities and Mrs Kerr for assistance despite adverse weather.
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Beaver
Westbourne
Rossendale
Poplar Bluff
Portage
Bagot
Sid Coulthard
Kerr
Mrs. Kerr
MacGregor Joins Marquette Federal Riding Changes Outlined
The redistribution puts MacGregor in the Marquette riding with 152 polls to cover. Nomination meetings are set for Conservatives at Neepawa May 13 Liberals at Minnedosa May 18 and New Democrats at Minnedosa May 28. No word on Social Credit plans.
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vottage-Neepawa
MacGregor
Marquette
Neepawa
Liberals
Minnedosa
New Democratic Party
Museum Auxiliary Reports on Activities
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum at Austin met May 1 at the museum house. Reports from committees were heard as new furnishings for the Centennial building were noted including walnut paneling and cherry hardboard upstairs. Lighting, souvenirs, bumper stickers, and a Brandon Visitors Guide space were planned for summer exposure. A pioneer cottage with log siding was to be furnished by a committee. At lunch a presentation honored treasurer Vern McKelvy who resigns. a dress and inscribed desk set were given. Next meeting is June 5.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin
Museum House
Centennial
Brandon
Vern McKelvy
Dave McKeand
Gordon Hay
Nomination meetings set for Marquette Liberal race
Two Liberal candidates Rod Clement and Rudy Usick announce for the Marquette nomination with a possible third. The Liberal convention is May 18 in Minnedosa at 7 30 p m and officials hope a cabinet minister speaker attends. Conservative contender James C Doak faces a May 13 Neepawa convention. NDP set May 23 Minnedosa meeting with potential four candidates led by Ken Caldwell and Mike Antonation. Stanley Knowles will speak.
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Marquette
Minnedosa
Rod Clement
Russell
Rudy Usick
Erickson
Selkirk
Jack Nesbitt
Winnipeg
Roxy Theatre
Neepawa
James C. Doak
Q.C
Virden
Mr. Doak
Portage la Prairie
University of
NDP
Legion Hall
Stanley Knowles
Winnipeg North
Ken Caldwell
Mike Antonation
Weve
Shoal Lake
NDPI
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St. James
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Canadiens
St. Louis
Eos Wen
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Manitoba
George Ardagh
Tony Pliszka
Tony
Oakville
Outer Space
Hodge Boys
Hope For
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Lorena Ewen
Ann Barry
Prietor
Nesbitt
Homer Gill
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