Field Work Expands Across MacGregor Area
Field work is becoming general in the MacGregor farming region with soil conditions delaying seeding. Subsoil moisture ranges from fair to poor, while surface moisture runs from fair to good in Manitoba, leaving grass growth low and feed limited in spots. Nationwide reports warn of low subsoil reserves and rising grasshopper infestations, with seeding possible next week in Beausejour area and wheat acreage rising in Minnedosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Stonewall
Beausejour
Brandon
Neepawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
A Few Timely Rains Will Bring Good Crop
Manitoba agriculture officials foresee a mostly favorable start for crops with only a little rain needed to prevent a repeat of 1961 drought. Dr. Hedlin notes no danger before June and a few timely showers afterward could yield a good harvest. Soil moisture is better overall due to heavy winter snow, though western and northern regions remain drier. June is the critical month per Al Martin, with some areas at risk without rain then. Manitoba farmers produced 84 million bushels in 1961, roughly half of 1960's output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
R. A. Hedlin
University of Manitoba Soils Department
Dr. Hedlin
al Martin
Agriculture Department
Portage to Host 1962 Canadian Plowing Match
Portage la Prairie Manitoba will host the Canadian Championship Plowing contest on June 21 on H E Batts farm four miles north and three west of the city. The event determines Canada’s representative for the 1963 world plowing meet in the Netherlands. Defending champion Heynes of Emerson and runner-up Tom Hickman of Chilliwack are noted contenders with entrants from Quebec and British Columbia already selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Portage Plains
H. E. Bat
Portage la Prairie
Man
Netherlands
Heynes
Emerson
Tom Hickman
Chilliwack
Fortage
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Quebec
Herbert Kinger
Sherbrooke
Rene Renaud
St. Eustache
Donkey Ball Coming Here To MacGregor Fairgrounds
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce plans a June 20 donkey ball show at the local fair grounds with two local teams to be announced. The event, touring from California through Canada, drew strong support at the monthly meeting. The chamber also moves forward with a North Norfolk fair float entry and three Home and Grounds Beautification competitions urban rural and Indian and Metis with awards to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Chamber of Commerce
Carberry Girls Win Public Speaking Title in Austin
Carberry junior Arlene Moffatt led with top marks in the Carberry District Senior 4-H Public Speaking event held in Austin on April 25, besting rivals Brian Bailey and Diane Oliver. Finalists Graham and Brandon oversaw judging as about fifty spectators heard topics ranging from conservation of game birds to animal health, with several speakers earning high praise for their performances. The trio will represent Carberry in Inter-District competitions with Portage.
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Arlene Moffatt
Firdale
Brian Bailey
Carberry
Diane Oliver
Austin
Arlene
Brian
Diane
Carbery
Portage
Graham
Brandon
Dennis Early
Donna Oliver
Gordon Hildebrand
Peter Eyvindson
Jim Ranson
Wellwood
Linda Bull
Springbrook
75th Fair to Feature Parade and Fashion Show
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society prepares for the 75th Anniversary Fair on July 6 and 7 with a big parade at 11 on July 7. Floats old-time cars and wagons will march past Memorial Hall and through the fair grounds. A fashion show of old-time clothing by Dugald ladies, street dancing if weather permits, and a softball tournament plus men’s baseball are planned. Invitations issued to former residents and guests over 70 years.
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Brandon Pipe Band
Memorial Hall
H. J. Dankesreiter
Fair Grounds
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Town Happenings and Local Items From the Nuisance Ground
A collage of small-town notes reports a water digging project near the nuisance ground, a stolen lobby pen, Harry Lloyd building a new house, Dennis Lamb painting with Fred Tarr borrowing a ladder, a weekend airplane mishap in Bert Smith’s ditch, cool windy weather slowing seeding, and Reg Sharp thawing a hospital water line. George Currie returns from southwestern Manitoba, says it’s dry, and election chatter rises with four parties in the race and early bets between Milford Kilfoyle and Gordon Taylorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lloyd
Dennis Lamb
Fred Tarr
Fred
Lamb
Rea A
Milford Kilfoyle
Gordon Taylorson
Funeral Held For Wm. J. Love
A well known Rossendale farmer died Thursday May 3 in MacGregor hospital at 85. Born in Brusells Ont he farmed Rossendale 65 years. Survived by wife two sons James and Russell and daughter Mrs C A Fawcett Winnipeg. Funeral Monday May 7 at 3 p.m. DST in McMaster Funeral Chapel. Interment Burnside cemetery family plot.
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Rossendale
MacGregor Hospital
Brussells
Ont
Love
Russell
James
Winnipeg
C. A. Fawcett
McMaster
Burnside Cemetery
Hospital Aid Announces Bursary Fund Regulations
North Norfolk MacGregor Aid offers a $100 bursary to a resident or MacGregor graduate training as a Registered Nurse. Applications must be written to the Central Aid Secretary by September 1 each year. If the recipient works at North Norfolk Nursing Unit 18A for one year after graduation, the bursary is cancelled. otherwise repayment is required within one year. One bursary per year, more if funds permit, applications considered in order of receipt.
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North Norfolk-MacGregor Hospital Aid
North Norfolk
MacGregor Collegiate
Secretary of
North Norfolk- MacGregor Aid
Secretary of Central Aid
North Norfolk Nursing Unit
Hockey Bingo A Big Success in Memorial Hall
The MacGregor and District Hockey Association held a Friday night bingo in Memorial Hall with about 150 attendees. Proceeds will reduce the past season deficit. Winners included Craig Frizzley, Mrs. H. McDonald, Bud Graham, Allan McDougall, Norman McLachlan, Mrs. Harvey Jones, Mrs. R. Borton, Mrs. Asmundson, Dennis McMahon, Reg Muskett, Jean Wright, Mrs. Wes Thompson, John Emerson, Mrs. William Roberts, Sid Hay, Mrs. Oliver Schnieder, William Harmon, Mrs. S. Booth, Mrs. Stan Firth, Mrs. Sid Hay, and Mrs. Harold Hodgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Hockey Association
Memorial Hall
Craig Frizzley
H. McDonald
Bud Graham
Allan McDougall
Norman McLachlan
Harvey Jones
R. Borton
Asmundson
Dennis McMahon
Reg Muskett
Jean Wright
Wes Thompson
John Emerson
William Roberts
Sid Hay
Oliver Schnieder
William Harmon
S. Booth
Stan Firth
Harold Hodgins
Election Scene Party Leaders Hit the Campaign Trail
Prime ministerial hopefuls Diefenbaker and Pearson surged through Ontario and Manitoba as party platforms sharpen this election. Diefenbaker pledged a September Parliament and a focus on national economic development after June 18. Pearson led a cross-country push with stops in Winnipeg, Brandon, Minnedosa, and Sault Ste. Marie, emphasizing Liberal chances in Ontario’s 85 seats. Real Caouette drew big cheers in Quebec for Social Credit, while NDP’s Doug Duncan campaigned in Portage Neepawa and M et te.
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Sinister Vierenpaxer
London
Ont
Quebec
Winnipeg
Diefenbaker
Social Credit
Robert N. Thompson
House of Commons
Mr. Thompson
Real Caouette
Caouette
Thompson
National Party
Mr. Caouette
Farmer
Walter Dinsdale
Liberal
Canddates
Brandon-Souris
Legion Hall
Minnedosa
Mr. Douglas
NDP
Dougllas Duncan
Portage Neepawa
Stewart Barbour
Marquette
Brandon
Toronto
Fos
Pearson
Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie
Algoma East
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Donkey Ball
Carberry Girls
75Th Fair
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Senior Citizens’ Club
H. S. Barton
The
Post
Bert ‘Smith
John Glenn
Reg Sharp
George Currie
Wm. J. Love
Hospital Aid
Progressive Conservative Party
Portage-Neepawa
Sig Enns
Social Credit New Democrats
Social Credit Party
Portage-Neepawa Fiding
R. D. Hughes
Douglas
Weaver
New Democratic Party
Dion
Regina
Les Robson
Doug Duncan
Liberal Party
Ridis Lem Shuttleworth
Mr. Pearson
Steinbach
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