Alderson Elected Again in Ward 1 and Referendum Passed
In North Norfolk Rural Municipality Alderson retained Ward 1 with 113 votes to Nelson Olson 89 while Roy Smith trailed 223 to 445 for Reeve Charles Hotel who won by 14 votes over Reg McFarlane. Liquor referendums passed in MacGregor and nearby village.
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Charles Hotel
North
Norfolk
Reg McFarlane
Percy Alderson
Nelson Olson
Nelson Hulme
Jim Duncan
MacGregor
Glen Hela
Corey Mareinet
Eearmas
Grant MacDon- Rin
Bill Wiebe
Glenn Lye
Lye
Marganet
Bagot School
Local CGIT Elects New Officers and Toy Drive
The MacGregor CGIT held its September 26 1967 meeting with about 30 girls, followed by lunch. Senior group officers elected are Janice Routley president Winnie Berry vice president Laurie Bennett secretary Betty Jeaney treasurer. Intermediate leaders named Janice Hodgins and Shelley Telford. Bev MacDonald Frances McKay Darlene Berry named as year leaders. A toy drive on October 14 supported needy children. Girls work on copper aluminum etching and match work with Mrs Clarke assisting crafts. Reporter Donna Tarr.
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MacGregor Cgit
CGIT
Janice Routley
Winnie Berry
Laurie Bennett
Betty Jeaney
Janice Hodgins
Shelley Telford
Bev MacDonald
Fran
Ces McKay
Darlene Berry
Mrs. Hay
Radfords Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H J Radford of MacGregor marked forty years of marriage on October 10 1967 with an open house. Friends and neighbors called to share wishes and reminisce. A chrome table with a three tier cake and red decorations centered the display. Forty four relatives enjoyed a turkey dinner and a music sing song in the evening.
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H. J. Redforn
MacGregor
Sam Mider
Town Happenings in Brief From Winter Weather to Local News
A Saturday snow and sleet storm left streets slick but manageable. November 1 was the frost shield deadline with fines for missing shields. The North Norfolk Agricultural Society raffles a car with 1,000 tickets at $5 to raise funds. Football playoffs hint at Saskatchewan versus Edmonton and Ottawa versus Toronto with Grey Cup set for December 2 in Ottawa. New homes and relocations appear around town. Oil drillers nearby active. Petition drive for a second vote on the single district school board nears enough names for a vote mid December. Water line repairs continue for 4. miles with Jim's Rentals doing the work. Lamb's abattoir nearing opening and work on a new east end telephone office progresses.
UCW Still Needs Clothing for Allocation
A fragmented notice lists items UCW still requires for Oxford House allocation. Needed: two mitts, two shirts for a child aged 6 to 16, two dozen diapers, two plastic pads, three sleeper or terry jump sets, two flannelette jackets, two baby blankets, two towels, and one nightgown for the mother. Contact Mrs Mary Martinzen.
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JCW
Oxford House
Mary Martinnizen
Bortons New Store Officially Opened
A large crowd gathered Thursday as Mayor W. J. Wenham officially cut the ribbon to open Bortons Red and White new store in MacGregor. He praised Mr. Borton and staff for fine service and noted the event as one of his last duties as mayor.
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W. J. Wenham
Borton
Wenham
MacGregor
Mr. Borton
L. B. Patterson
Path Head
Berton's
Olga Kecnedy
Lil Gover
Berton’s
Clarke
Red & White New Store
Olga Kennedy
Lil Glover
Lovise Borton
Herb Borton
Lyla Lamb
Florence Sims
Bickfords to Mark 50th Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs N Bickford invite friends and relatives to their home on Thursday November 9 from 2 to 5 and 7 30 to 9 30 in the evening to celebrate their fifty year marriage no gifts requested.
Baptism at St. Paul's Anglican Church Names Bryan Kurt Weber
Rev Fleming conducted a Holy Baptism at St. Paul s Anglican Church on October 29 for the son of Mr and Mrs Herman Weber. Godmother was Mrs Glenn Lye and godfather Byron Mos dell by proxy. A dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs August Weber.
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Fleming
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Herman Weber
Bryan Kurt
Glenn Lye
Byron Mosdell
August Weber
Lady Curlers Meet For Club Election Announcement
The Macaregor Ladies Cutting Club will hold a meeting on Monday November 6 at 8 30 p m at Mrs Murray Lamb's home. Election of officers to be held.
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Macaregor Ladies Cutting Club
Murray Lamb
UCW Fall Bazaar Set for November Ninth
The UCW will host a fall bazaar on Thursday November 9 at 3 pm. Donations are welcome for the produce table white elephant table touch and take novelties sewing and knitting sections.
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UCW
Mr and Mrs S E Knox Host 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs S E Knox will be at home to friends and neighbors to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Tuesday November with hours from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM, inviting local community to join the occasion.
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S. E. Knox
New Officers Named For Austin CGLT
The first CGST meeting of the season convened in the United Church lower room with 11 members and five new members. Meetings are set for Mondays at 3 45 p.m. An initiation service is planned for November 13. UNICEF penny collection is scheduled for Monday October 30 around 5 p.m. Officers elected for 1967 68 include President Karen Christofferson Secretary Karen Lowe Treasurer Elsie Young Leader Mrs Stuart Young Press reporter Donna Lowe.
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CGST
United Church
Unicef
Karen Christofferson
Karen Lowe
Elsie Young
Stuart Young
Donna Lowe
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Marginet
Gerry Marginet
Alderson
Bagot
Hotel Ee
MacDonald
Macfarlane Smith
Menorura A
C.G.I.T
Donna Tarr
Radfords
H. J. Radford
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Calgary
Ottawa
Toronto
Hamilton
Ed Berry
Kyles
Max Kirshnner
Harry Painter
Clare Brown
Doug Davey
Jim
Lamb
Jong
Borton’s
St. Paul's
Lady Curlers
UCW. Bazaar
Austin Cglt
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