North Norfolk Seeks Public Works Aid for Roads
North Norfolk municipal council on May 1 appealed to the Department of Public Works for 60 percent funding of a 17 500 project to build market roads in 1962. Six miles may be let by contract in the Arizona district with supervision by Public Works, priorities to be announced and final plans pending grants and tender results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
North Norfolk
Ravenshoe
Council
Arizona
Rain Brings Bright Outlook for Local Farmers
Farmers and gardeners in the district welcomed a Sunday night rain of over an inch that began about 8 p.m. and lasted most of the night. The moisture paused seeding briefly but boosts crop prospects. if June brings further rain, the season should outperform last year. Second year land and pastures gain from the moisture, summer fallow benefits, and farmers plan to resume field work early this week despite a temporary delay.
Family Day Observed at United Churches in MacGregor
Mothers Day and Christian Family Day were observed on May 13 by the United churches of the MacGregor charge. Capacity crowds attended at MacGregor Beaver and Bagot with many parents bringing children for Baptism. Names of infants baptized at MacGregor include Kerry James Cox Wayne Martin Graham Rita Coleen Kroken Lindsay Dawn Lamb Glenda Jean McMahon Freda Elaine Tarr.
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United Churches of the
MacGregor
Beaver
Bagot
Kerry James Cox
J.E. Cox
Wayne Martin Graham
J. M. Graham
Rita Coleen Kroken
Town Happenings and Local Elections Forecast
Rain eased the drought with an inch fell over the district and boosted spirits as farmers expect fall swing if weather clears. August Weber rushed about shingling Margaret Collier's house as rain began. Election candidates tops the week with 776 nominated by June 4 deadline. Liberals lead with 240, Conservatives 222, NDP 152, Social Credit 149, Communists 13. ex-residents invited to 75th Agricultural Society fair. town quiet with no major incidents.
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Liberals
Conservatives
NDP
Social Credit
Removal of Cattle Extended to May 19
Village council on May 7 extended the cattle removal deadline to Saturday May 19 from the original date in the by law. The by law bans live stock in the village, seen as undesirable, and owners were allowed to keep weirs and cattle until spring. The cold season delayed transfers to summer quarters, prompting the extension. registered letters notified all cattle owners of the decision.
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Inacuregor
Baptism at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Mother's Day
Baptismal services were held at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday for Darren Craig, son of Mr and Mrs Ron Borton, and Shari Denise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Beaudin. Reb Hicks conducted the ceremony and gave an inspiring sermon on motherhood responsibilities.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church
Darren Craig
Ron Borton
Shari Denise
Dennis Beaudin
Reb Hicks
Shrine Circus Comes to Portage May 21 22
Shrine circus will perform two days at the Portage la Prairie exhibition grounds on Monday and Tuesday May 21 and 22. An open air show will use one large ring replacing the old three ring setup. Performances at 2 30 and 8 pm daily. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
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Tme Tamea Snrine Circus
Portage la Prairie Exhibition Grounds
Candidates To Speak In Portage Neepawa Campaign Push
Four candidates contest the June 4 federal election in Portage Neepawa. Sig Enns Conservative Lem Shuttleworth Liberal Doug Duncan NDP R D Hughes Social Credit will address voters at upcoming meetings including May 19 MacGregor Memorial Hall 8 30 pm Duncan Shuttleworth and Enns are scheduled with further dates to be announced.
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Portage- Neepawa
Sig Enns
Lem Shuttleworth
New Democratic Party
Doug Duncan
R. D. Hughes
Social Credit
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Liberal Party
Memorial Hall
MacGregor Sig Enns
North Norfolk plans reassessment for 1963 taxation year
North Norfolk officials approve a full lands reassessment by year end to apply to the 1963 taxation year. The move addresses unrecorded changes since 1954 and moisture-related inequities. Finance measures include keeping mill rate at 36, a $83,002.76 school tax with a $1,200 cut, a 2 percent business tax reduction to 10 percent, and private-use rates for municipal equipment. Other actions include grants, land sale to George Thompson for $10 per acre, and transfer of community hall land to the Masonic Lodge with title costs borne by the lodge.
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North Norfolk
Grant Peterson
George Thompson
Bagot
Thompson
Austin
Masonic Lodge
Lodge
No Protest On Cut In Railway Service
North Norfolk municipal council met to discuss Canadian Pacific Railway’s request to abandon the Varcoe branch line. The council approved no protest after noting no grain elevators and only one weekly train, while agreeing to join a joint protest to be filed with the Transport Board. The council also decided not to protest a Canadian National Railway plan to reduce service between Winnipeg and Saskatoon, removing trains 9 and 10.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Varcoe
North Norfolk Municipal Council
The
Transport Board
North Norfolk
Canadian National Railway
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
CNR
Local Airman in Germany Writes Home About Europe
April 28 letter from Don Sparrow and family describes arrival at Marville France and Baden Soellingen Germany. Reports time zones, pleasant weather, farms with cows in houses, brick streets, and German and French farming methods. Mentions 422 Squadron Sabres, potential Sardinia trip, and living conditions in guest-house and new apartment.
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Germany
Europe
R.c.af
Marville
France
Toronto
Baden Soellingen
Wald Street
Oppenheim
Cuda
Sardinia
Italy
Black Forest
Weisten
Canada
Don Sparrow
Agricultural Office Days Run Weekly in MacGregor Counc il Chamber
The Agricultural Office has operated one day a week in MacGregor council chambers each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. With daylight saving time, hours are less convenient, but the service will continue. Jim McKnight will be in on May 17 and 24, Howard Barnsley on May 31, after which Mr. McKnight will take over.
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Council
MacGregor
Portage
Jim McKnight
Howard Barnsley
McKnight
Funeral for Mrs Jean Torrence McGregor
Funeral service for Mrs. Jean Torrence McGregor widow of John R. McGregor longtime resident of the Melvin Austin and MacGregor districts was held at the Austin United Church on May 8. She died May 4 at Selkirk General Hospital at age 64. Survived by daughter Helen Fletcher Brandon and son Kenneth Winnipeg. Pallbearers named. Interment in Carberry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Torrence McGregor
John R. McGregor
Melvin
Austin
MacGregor
Walter Bodnarchuk
Fred Wright
Carberry
New Assistant Agricultural Representative Appointed
Jim McKnight was named Assistant Agricultural Representative for the Portage Carbery region on May 7. The office invites residents to meet him and get acquainted.
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Jim McKnight
Ninerney
Portage-Carberry
Portage Arberry 4-H Public Speaking Contest Set
The Portage and Carberry 4-H interdistrict public speaking event occurs at 8 p.m. on Friday May 18 in the Legion Room of MacGregor Hall. Top three contestants are Brian Bailey Carberry Arlene Moffat and Helga Sigurdson. The event includes a short program and lunch afterward.
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Legion Room
MacGregor Hall
Portage
Carberry
Brian Bailey Carberry
Arlene Moffat
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North America
Tom
B.C
New
the Herald
Connie
August Weber
Margaret Collier
Herald
Agricultural Society
Herb Barton
H. Dankesreiter
R. Hotel
A. Grove
E. Chant
Herald Office
Fred Tarr
Beaver United Church Choir
Prs
Roberta Stone
St. Paul's
North
Norfolk
Odenburg
Agricultural Office
Mrs. J. McGregor
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