Seeding Conditions Vary Across Prairie Provinces
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports slow seeding in Manitoba and Saskatchewan due to wet weather while Alberta shows better progress though moisture varies. Moisture ranges from good in central Alberta to dry in the south and Peace River area with grasshopper hatch delayed and outbreaks expected light to moderate. Harvest of last year’s crop continues as field work nears in the east and west with pasture growth improving and supplies tight in places.
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Manitoba
Sas
Alberta
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Peace River
Agriculture Department
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Federal Agriculture Department
Wyngard-Garthland
Gladstone
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Manitoba Grad Ken Cairns Earns B Sc in Electrical Engineering
Kenneth Russell Cairns son of Mr and Mrs Russell Cairns from MacGregor graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba on May 21 He spent two years in the RCAF and entered university in 1966 After graduation he will join Saskatchewan Power at Prince Albert Mr and Mrs Russell Cairns and Mrs Ted Lowe attended the exercises
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Kenneth Russell Cairns
Russell. Cairns
MacGregor
University of Manitoba
Ken
Orangeville
Austin
RCAF
Saskatchewan Power
Prince .Albert
Russell Cairns
Ted Lowe
Brandon
Walk-a-Thon Set for Sunday by MacGregor Lions Club
The MacGregor Lions Club walk-a-thon is Sunday starting between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. The route begins about 17 miles south of Austin on No 94 or seven miles south of Pratt, ending at MacGregor Memorial Hall. For rides contact Stan Moore Doug Noble Al Wark John Boschman or Paul Gilsiour.
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MacGregor Lions Club
Recliner Placed In MacGregor Hospital In Memory Of Mr Wright
MacGregor locals note a recliner chair has been placed in the MacGregor hospital in memory of Mr. Wright funded by donors to the MacGregor hospital fund. Mrs. Fred Wright conveyed thanks to contributors. Also reported are visits by J M Howat Glenboro and Chas Pennell and by Bill Hay with Chas Millage of Fergus Ontario. Garth Stone earned a Master of Science at the University of Manitoba convocation on Thursday.
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Fred Wright
MacGregor
Wright
J. M. Howat
Glenborn
Chas. Pennell
Bill Hay
Chas. Millage
Fergus
Ontario
A. Stone
University’ of
Manitoba
Garth
North Norfolk council sets new tax rates
The North Norfolk Rural Municipality and MacGregor village councils report a $415,104.13 total budget with the general mill rate cut to 39 from 39.8 mills and education costs rising about 4 mills in Pine Creek, 2 mills in Portage, plus 30c frontage taxes and 4.2 mills for debentures in Austin. Revenue totals show $324,577.02 from taxation and $7,860.28 other revenue, with transfers from reserve and surplus. Major allocations include education $164,847.41, transportation $106,800, capital $20,500, and general government $44,495.00, among others. A flood damage project under EMO was discussed, and by-laws on water utility debentures and hookups were read and approved. Local notes mention spring weather, farming delays, and community activities including the MacGregor metal wileeton, a curling story about Don Pennell, and local moves and openings.
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Council
Pine Creek
Portage
Austin
General Reserve
North Norfolk
MacGregor
E.M.O
Mac
Shower Honors Terry Charlton Bride-Elect May 1 Event
A May 1 shower at Bagotball honored Miss Terry Charlton, bride-elect of June 6. Terry received a corsage and was escorted to her chair by Mrs. Ki Palmer, with other escorts named. Guests sang, gifts were displayed and opened, lunch served to about seventy-five friends, and decorations featured pink and white roses and streamers.
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Bagotball
Terry Harlton
Terry
Cheryl Wright
Austin United Church Starts Chimes Memorial Fund
The Austin United Church committee launches a Chimes Memorial Fund to honor loved ones who have passed, inviting local supporters to contribute. Donors’ names enter a Memorial Book and receipts are issued without publishing amounts. inquiries go to John Gilmour, Corresponding Secretary.
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Austin United Church
Austin United Church Committee
Austin
John’ Gilmour
Centennial cairn planned for Anne Collier honour
Austin and Sidney residents are invited to contribute to a Cairn Trust Fund at the Austin Credit Union to honor Anne Collier for her book Rear View Mirror and as co composer of Manitoba. The project aims to unveil during Homecoming Week June 27 to July 4 with a definite date to follow.
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Austin
Sidney
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Anne Collier
Manitoba
Jackson
Austin Credit ’ Union
Hazel Lowe
Howard Thorn
Haze Lowe
Chamber of Commerce
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Kirghizia
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
Katchewan
Fort MacLeod
Clanesholmr Aan Indiant
MacGregor Locals
Norfolk Council
Jacob Braun
Mr. Braun
Manitoba Hydro
En Street
Jim Cox
Bank
Keith Thompson
Cai
Charlie Pennell
St. John’s
Don Pennell
Glenn ‘Pennell
Don
Carberry
Cubs
Westbourne
Robert Burns
Masonic Hall
Burns
Barry Donnelly
Jack Lewis
Barry
Gerald Jones
Gerry
Cobbe's
Pierponts
Donnellys
Terry Charlton
Austin and Sidney
Sanford Peter Larson
K. S. Larson of
Queen Victoria
London
Victoria Memorial
Buckingham Palace
Allen
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