Austin Collegiate Choir Wins Again at Carberry Festival
The Austin Collegiate Choir won the Alex Robertson Memorial Shield at Carberry Arts Festival, scoring 85 and 90 in the chorus class ahead of Neepawa Glee Club and Carberry Elementary. Judge Professor Huntley Cameron praised the performance as sensitive with fine rhythm. The 20-voice unit included Eleanore Harder and Marjorie Williams, with several prize winners across solo and sight reading events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry
Austin
Cologne
Nee
Eleanore Harder
Marjorie Williams
Jerry Kotaska
Ivan Giesbrecht
MacGregor
Lloyd
Hughson
Conservatives Meet To Choose Committees
Manitoba Progressive Conservative party members met at the Neepawa Legion Hall on May 7 to set up nominating and constitution committees and to fix a date for a re organizational meeting for the Gladstone Cypress constituency. Principals Dr A Schwartz of Winnipeg and Reeve Walter Froom of Carberry spoke, following Thelma Forbes in Carberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dout
Manitoba
Progressive Conservative Party
Neepawa Legion Hall
Gladstone-Cypress
A. Schwartz
Winnipeg
Reeve Walter Froom
Carberry
Thelma Forbes
Lloyd Baker
Jardine
Harvey Robinson
James R. Ferguson
Helston
Clay Gault
Neepawa
Randy Bott
Langruth
Nora Benson
Errol Berry
Frank Reynolds
A. F.” McKenzie
Neeawa
Gladstone Legion Hall
Burnside Woman Celebrates 80th Birthday Gathering
Mrs. Eliza Norfield of Burnside marked her 80th birthday on May 14 with a family dinner at her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Gray in Portage la Prairie. Guests included relatives from Treherne Oak River Winnipeg Calgary and Poplar Point along with several grandchildren and long distance birthday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Norfield
Burnside
Don Gray
Thompson
Bill Stanger
Joe Bond
Bob Bond
Treierne
Bill Butler
Oakville
Norman McFarlane
Joe Salay
Jo-Ann
Cameron
Winnipeg
Bill Hutchings
Frank McFadden
Berta Burt
Oak River
Wilf Maggey
Poplar Point
Jim Gray
Austin Pumphouse Contract Awarded
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk council awards the Austin pumphouse and reservoir contract to Arnason Construction. The May 6 meeting discussed municipal board approval, skating rink grant, 1969 pay rates, road machinery rates, land transfer costs, tax roll changes, and other municipal actions including speed signs and culvert installation.
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North Norfolk
Austin
Arnason Construction
Pugh Construction
Killarney
C.E. Hotel
Winnipeg
Austin Rink
Rossendale
MacGregor
Highways Branch
Jackson Lake
I Council
PTH No
Shower Honors Bride-Elect at MacGregor United Church
A May 15 shower in MacGregor United Church hall honored Miss Jennifer Richardson bride-elect of June 14 to Dr. Charles Lye. Corsages and chairs were arranged for guests, gifts presented to the bride, and songs performed by Heather Stone, Lindsey Lamb, Roberta Stone, Mildred Hay, and Jane Lamb. A dainty lunch followed served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church Hall
Jennifer Richardson
Charles Lye
Jennifer
Beth Weber
K. Lye
Connie McKelvy
Kathy Lewis
Loss Fotheringham
Heather Stone
Lindsey Lamb
Daisy
Roberta Stone
Mildred Hay
Jance Lamb
Local Couple Enjoy Trip Across Canada and States
Mr. and Mrs. Fotheringham returned home last week from a three week motor trip to eastern Canada and the States. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Fothwingham at Port Arthur Jim Saunders and family at Kitchener Mr and Mrs W E Adkins at Montreal arriving in Nutley New Jersey Friday afternoon April 25.
Three Teams In Girls Fastball League Schedule
A recent meeting decided the Mac Gregor 13 and under and 16 and under teams would join a league with Austin and Rossendale. The schedule shows nine games per age group with dates from May 20 to June 26, all starting at 7:15 PM.
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MacGregor
Austin
Rossendale
Saskatchewan farmers near end of 1968 harvest and seedings
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool reports harvest nearly complete for 1968 and seedings in progress by May 14. Wheat seeding 41 percent, flax eight, rapeseed ten. best progress in southwest district four. Rain and snow slowed work May 15. moisture generally good, some dry pockets. Wild oats and buckwheat growing. seeding delays aimed at weed kill. fertilizer use down in southern areas due to moisture and cash shortages. Manitou wheat in fourleaf stage with good prospects. pasture growth excellent and hay crops rising.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Eas
Dundurn
MacGregor community summer events and fundraisers
In MacGregor area notes a tea event at the rink raised over 4500 in March, a large outdoor bingo planned for June 23 at the fair grounds, and a Do fundraiser at Jackson Lake on June 15. Also upcoming Curling Club meeting at the Legion Room and a Blood Donor Clinic on June 3. Community canvassers report progress on the Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Collegiate
Aryone
MacGregor Lions Club
Fair Grounds
We & Ha
Norfolk-MacGregor Wildlife Association
Jackson Lake
Collegiate Spring Prom Held Here Friday Night
The MacGregory school held its Spring Prom on Friday May 16 with a banquet at the hall for escorts and parents. Guest speaker spoke on free school systems. Toasts to parents, teachers, graduates and the school board were given. Awards night followed with reports on football volleyball basketball track and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. MacGregory
F. Hay
Konopski
Daryl Gilbert
Diehl
G. Lye
H. Lamb
P. Claggett
Wally Bieganski
Rob Hill
Jim Snaith
Dale Bureh
Gay Scora
MacGregor Home Ec Club Meets After School
The ninth meeting of the MacGregor Home Ec Club was held on Wednesday May 7 at MacGregor Collegiate after school with recreation beforehand. An achievement night is set for Thursday May 22. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Danita Peck, club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
Legion Room
MacGregor
MacGregor Collegiate
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Austin Collegiate Choir
Karen Snaith
Janice Hodgins
Glenda Hughson
Austin Pumphouse
Council
Branch Lines Association
Portage Co-op
Sidney
Kindersley
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Melfort
Gilbert
Joe Evasns
Yoo
Betty Quinn
Wilma Ritter
Laurie Bennett
Daryl
Dale Burch
Jack Gibson
Darlene Palmer
Elaine Graham
Dane Lamb
Bonnie Harkness
Blaine Thompson
Jim Boaz
Danita Peck
Jambul
Kazakhstan
U.S.S.R
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