MacGregor Herald Wins Best In Its Class Award
The MacGregor Herald won the Grain and Milling plaque as best all around weekly in Manitoba under 1,250 circulation. Pete McGregor accepted the honor at the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association ceremony at the Royal Alexandra Hotel, with district representatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Herald
Manitoba
Herald
The
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Royal Alexandra
Pete” McGregor
MacGregor and District
Cecil Lamont
Grain and Milling Advertising Services Limited
McGregor
W. H. Vopni
M. Cartman
Mac
Aw.n.a
Winnipeg
Allan McGregor
Bev Barber
Local Contestants Win At Music Festivals
Local performers from Brandon and Gladstone shine at two music festivals. Myrna Nichol places second in Brandon girls solo 12 16 with 83, Sandra Kelly wins 12 15 solo high voice with 85 and earns the cup, Lynda Nichol tops Folk Song senior with 87, Myrna Nichol places second in girls solo 16 21 with 84, and several Beaver entrants also place in junior and senior categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyans Neal
Brandon
Gladstone
Myrna Nichol
Dunhill
Sandra Kelly
Beaver
Sandra
Lynda Nichol
Faith Harkness
Lynda
Thiman
Heatha Graham
Harkness
911
Myrna Graham
Bonnie Harkness
Barbara Kelly
4-H Rally at Portage and Boissevain Featured
WINNIPEG Man The Boissevain and Killarney districts will host the first of 19 rallies across Manitoba this summer announced by the provincial agriculture department. The Boissevain rally is set for May 26 with events to follow in Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin and Portage la Prairie tied to class A and B fairs. More than 1 500 members typically participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Boissevain
Killarney
Manitoba
Agriculture Department
Brandon
Dauphin
Portage la Prairie
Rink Awarded For Eight End Curling Game
The Katrime Curling Club honored the OT. Jones rink with Corby's engraved rocks and pins at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs. John Gilmour. The eight end occurred during the Katrime bonspiel on March 6. Mrs Gilbert and others attended and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilmour
Katrime Curling Club
H. Gilbert
C. Brugger
OT. Jones
Corby
Reston Man Heads Weekly Newspapers in Manitoba
Friday afternoon at the 42nd annual meeting of the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association F R Manning of Reston Man was elected president. D G Crook of Lac du Bonnet was elected first vice president and Lorne Leech of St Vital was named second vice president. Directors include James Belton Swan River FL Venabies Hamiota D H Oliphant Roblin Helen Marsh Dauphin Peter Beaulieu Emerson John McLean Winnipeg and W G Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F_ R Manning
Reston
Man
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
D. G. Crook
Lac du Bonnet
Lorne Leech
St Vital
James Belton
Swan River
Venabies
Hamiota
D. H. Oliphant
Roblin
Helen Marsh
Dauphin
Peter Beaulieu
Emerson
John McLean
Winnipeg
W. G. Laundry
Land Purchase Bid Rekindles Metis Settlement Plan
Norfolk council balked at paying 4500 for the southwest quarter of 4 12 10 as land for Metis and treaty Indians remains scarce amid delays. Five tenders ranged from 1000 to 2150 with George Giesbrech winning 1 12 12 for 2150. 50 percent cash and balance at 5 percent over three years. The council also discussed a boundary ditch project and approved renting NW4 of B1-12-12 for 15 per year for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean H. Lagasse
Rural Municipality of
North Norfolk
George Giesbrech
Water Control Branch
Boundary Ditch
Portage
Municipal Act Council
Steve Kakowchyk
Calling All Housewives Meeting on Consumer Association
Women of MacGregor and surrounding community are invited to a public meeting on Friday June 2 1961 at MacGregor Memorial Hall. Manitoba Provincial Executive CAC panel will explain origins objectives and services including how CAC helps women obtain more value for dollars on food clothing etc. Tea to follow.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Manitoba
Canadian Association of Consumers
CAC
the Lode
James Clark
T. J. Harrison
Andrew Moore
CAS
Austin Businessmen Present DST Petition To Council
Austin businessmen presented a petition to the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk council seeking Daylight Saving Time. The council discussed pros and cons and decided to ask the Austin Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a petition representing the municipality's stance on daylight or standard time for summer 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
DST
Council
North Norfolk
Chamber of Commerce of Austin
Accident Prevention Program Progress Reported by Health Unit
The Health Unit sponsored accident prevention program is progressing with several reports filed. Dr J Battershill noted publicity as a valuable education measure while A M Hay questioned progress and urged more advertising of reporters and methods. Oakville has not started the program yet, and plans to begin after the TB survey. Fluoridation of Elie water was discussed, and Inspector Fempel reported on local milk and water samples and a letter to Carberry residents about plumbing installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Battershill
A.M. Hay
MacGregor
Wm. Simpson
Portage
Oakville
Battershill
Hay
Jershill
WJ. Wenham
H.W. Foxton
Ald
SD. Reimer
J. Heal
Simpson
A. Hamelin
St. Francois-Xavier
HJ. Graham
North Cypress
Wattershill
Elie
Fempel
Carberry
Femple Sant
Survival Training MacGregor Man Completes Course
Flight Lieutenant Howard L. Turner of MacGregor completed the Air Force Survival Training course at Edmonton and the Northwest Territories. The three week program covered theoretical work, bush living in Rockies foothills, parachute teepees, and final week in igloos on Cornwallis Island with lessons in signaling, aircraft rescue, trapping, and game sharing. Turner, born in MacGregor and educated locally, joined the RCAF in 1952 and serves at Trenton as a navigator. his mother lives in Port Coquitlam, B.C.
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RCAF
Trenton
Port Coquitlam
B.C
MacGregor Chamber Considers DST Petitions
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce held its May meeting with strong turnout as merchants support a DST petition drive. They aim to gauge resident opinions and push for a province wide uniform time, with Austin merchants assisting in canvassing. The welcome sign at MacGregor’s east end will be repainted by the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Enablsh
Dor
Merchants of
Austin
Merce
Sid Hay Elected President of Collegiate H S 1961-62
MacGregor Collegiate Home and School Association final meeting of 1960-61 convened at 8 15 pm on May 10 with Sid Hay elected president for 1961 62. Gordon Nichol and Miss H Hampton named as officers and various committee posts filled as the group heard a financial report and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Douglas
MacGregor Collegiate Home and School Association
Canada
L. Dickinson
Gordon Nichol
Douglas
G. Snaith
H. Hampton
Scrutin
Sid Hay
H Hampton
J Scora
Dave Hodgins
R Douglas
R. Boaz
G. Hicks
H. Dankesreiter
A. Palmer
G. Gibbs
Duff Roblin
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Eau
Herald Office
Rink
Reston Man
Norfolk Council
North Norfolk Co
Reeve
Ender
D. A. Nazar
Tupper Street North
Howard L. Turner
Edmonton
N.W.T
Chamber of Com
H& S
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