Local Hospital Aid Offers Nursing Bursary This Year
North Norfolk MacGregor Central Aid invites high school graduates to apply for a $100 bursary toward Registered Nurse training. Deadline is September 1. If the recipient pledges to work one year at North Folk MacGregor Nursing Unit after graduation, the bursary is cancelled. otherwise it must be repaid within a year. One bursary per year, more if funds allow. Applications are reviewed in order received and rules are published annually in May.
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North Norrishes
North Norfolk-MacGregor Central
Secretary of Central Aid
North Norfolk- MacGregor
Firdale Norfolk 4 H Club Active Season Report
The Firdale Norfolk 4 H Club organized in October with six meetings. Officers include Betty Storie president Mary Mc Millan vice president Shelley Nelson secretary Roy Manns treasurer Ross Storie reporter Debbie Manns assistant reporter. Leaders are Mrs Jane Hugh son Mrs Matilda Manns Mrs Annie Manns and Roy Storie. Activities: Christmas raffle won by Nettie McSfillan, Christmas Cheer parcels for senior citizens, a Valentine dance in Austin benefiting Norfolk Manor and the March of Dimes, lunch served at Elmer Nelson's sale. Five home economics members cover two projects and six beef club members. Each meeting features public speaking and recreation. Gratitude expressed to Mrs Sam Williams for donations.
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Firdale Norfolk 4H Club
Firdale
Betty Storie
Mary McMillan
Shelley Nelson
Roy Manns
Ross Storie
Debbie Manns
Jane Hughson
Matilda Manns
Annie Manns
Roy Storie
Nettie McSfillan
Austin
Norfolk Manor
March of Dimes
Elmer Nelson
Central Aid Holds Meeting in May at Carberry Report
The Central Aid meeting on May 16 was chaired by President Mrs. Elsie Douglas with six members and matron Miss Wiebe present. Florence Hay reported on the regional meeting at Carberry. A memorial over bed table for Miss Eileen Marsh was purchased from memorial donations, plaque added by Central Aid. Purchases include a meat loaf pan mixing bowls and bedding plants for the hospital grounds.
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Elsie Douglas
Miss Wiebe
Florence Hay
Carberry
Eileen Marsh
Memorial Dona Ions
Central Aid
Shower Honors Miss Judy Blake
Miss Judy Blake bride to be June 11 was honored at a miscellaneous shower at MacGregor United Church Hall May 16. Guests received corsages then sat in decorated chairs as Judy was presented with many useful gifts by hostesses and family. Lunch followed served by the hostesses with several names listed.
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Judy Blake
MacGregor United Church |N Hall
Judy
Bev Wood
Mrs. Blake
Ann Barber
Mrs. Davies
Ena Wood
Barn Wood
Ella Smith
Audrey Hay
Hazel Lye
Shirley Moore
Evelyn Miller
Olive Palmer
Helen Dankesreiter
Bonnie Telford
Donna Barber
Beverley Wood
Barbara Wood
Barbara Kelly
Janice Gave Olte
Lyon Mang
Weather brings quick seeding push across districts
Warm weather last week spurred farmers to accelerate seeding after a cool wet spell. By midweek many were in full swing and temperatures rose to near record levels. BeaverKaime area faced wet land delays but drying winds should allow field work to resume. Across Bagot Rossendale Lavenham and south of MacGregor, progress was rapid with Austin district starting earlier. most wheat sowing expected to continue through the week.
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Veryone
Beaver-Ka‘ime
Bagot-Rossendale-Lavenham
MacGregor
Austin
Red Cross collection noted by Britanni Chapter
Members of Britanni Chapter 1 C C E thank all who helped at the W L dinner on May 13. The LODE met at Mrs A Weber's home where she reported 367.60 sent to the Red Cross. Details include school events with scholarships and a booth plan for field day in June.
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1.C.C.E
W.L
A. Weber
Seeding of Other Grains Progressing Well
Moisture conditions are very good and all that is needed now is warm weather. The report notes seeding of other grains is well advanced and favorable conditions are in place for growth.
Wheat growing project in Edmonton Grade 2 class
After Easter, Grade 2 pupils in Edmonton planted Manitoba wheat to observe germination and growth. Children will bring the wheat home to plant in their gardens, offering city youngsters a firsthand look at plant development compared with rural experience.
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Edmonton
Chldren
Manitoba
Moore Crusade Starts Sunday in Portage la Prairie Arena
The Barry Moore Crusade for Christ begins Sunday May 29 at Portage la Prairie Arena and runs to June 5 with services nightly at 7 p.m. Twenty eight church congregations from Central Manitoba join, including Moore’s MacGregor and nearby areas. Evangelist Barry Moore of London Ont will speak each night, with a 1251 voice choir and over 100 ushers and around 70 counsellors participating.
Town Happenings In Town Tee Up For Election Day
Summer weather gave way to cooler temperatures early in the week as election day was set for Thursday June 23. Local golf and baseball activities continue with upcoming Grey Owl and Black Bear events at Clear Lake and a seniors tournament in Carberry. The Chamber of Commerce meets tonight, RCMP report a break in with some items stolen but recovered, census takers will visit in June, and Charlie Chamberlain appeared on the Don Messer Show wielding his diamond willow cane.
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Clear Lake
Herman Weber
George Currie
Charlie Chamberlain
Don Messer
Music For Moderns At United Church Mac Gregor
The United church in Mac Gregor featured music not typically used in worship with Sunday services. Last Sunday the Gospel Songs of the last century were sung by the congregation while the choir focused on Will Your Anchor Hold as its theme. A duet titled Out Of The Ivory Palaces was performed by Mrs. Dennis Lamb and Mrs. Allan McGregor.
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United Church
MacGregor
Ivory Palaces
Dennis Lamb
Allan McGregor
Local UCW Women Hold Manitoba Conference School
United Church Women conducted its first school for church women May 17 to 19 in Winnipeg at United College with 135 delegates including Mrs. E. Armistead Mrs. Dennis Lamb and Mrs. Hazel Allan The conference themed The Church the World and You aimed to help delegates reflect on the church role in society and relate faith to community and world Principal speakers were Miss Marion Thompson and Dr W C Lockhart Workshops covered worship mission study meetings that matter audio visuals creative programs and more Delegates from Saskatchewan reported on union movement progress Oral reports will summarize conference highlights for the UCW general meeting in June
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Manitoba
United Church Women
Winnipeg
United College
E. Armistead
Dennis Lamb
Hazel Allan
Miss
Marion Thompson
United Church Board of Women
W. C. Lockhart
Saskatchewan
Manitobans to vote June 23 in provincial election
Manitoba voters will head to the polls on June 23 in 56 constituencies while Churchill in the north is postponed to July 7. Lakeside nominates include Liberal Douglas Campbell and Conservative Frank Sims for the 12th time and other parties are expected to nominate soon. Enumerators prepare voter lists for completion next week. Polls run 8 am to 8 pm. Eligibility requires British subject status 21 years or older and one year in Manitoba plus three months in the division.
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Frank Sims
Chamber of Commerce Will Meet Tonight in MacGregor Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight in the MacGregor Memorial Hall at o'clock. A good attendance is urged as the constitution is hoped to be adopted at this meeting. Also on the agenda is the Man of the Year award.
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Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
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Rincgregor Cantatrice
Brandon
Roberta Stone
Carol Workman
Edith Schroeder
Alice Drader
Betty Anne Caldwell
Janice Lamb
Elsie Sims
Joyce Armistead
Mildred Hay
Eileen Ford
Bev Wolfe
Vivian McGregor
Lola Wendy Elliot
Norfolk
Je Club
Sam Williams
Red Cross
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Alta
Moore Crusade
Barry Moore
Yankees
Ford
Mantle
Tigers
Pirates
C. W. Lye and Son Ltd
Lye Motors Ltd
RCMP
Music For
UCW School
UCW
Lakeside
Douglas Campbell
Liberals
Patterson
Sells
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Wenham
HA. Lye
Iode
Duncan Lami
MacGregor S.D
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