Town notes on mild weather and local happenings
The community reports above normal temperatures for weeks as November arrives. Lynx sighting noted. Grey Cup talk heats up with Western and Eastern semi finals. New residents move in near Stan Moore and Ross-Thompson. public works changes announced. deer season opens Monday, Nov 16.
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Calgary
Regina
Lions
Ottawa
Montreal
Hamilton
B.C
Saskatchewan
Wheat
Hampton Street to Becomes Province Responsibility
MacGregor council learned Hampton Street would be funded entirely by the province for upkeep. The village will seek Hydro light installation and discuss grants for other streets. W J Wenham named Justice of the Peace. fire hall improvements and water/sewer plans proceed.
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Hampton Street
MacGregor
Minnedosa
Village
Ford
Council
Manitoba Hydro
Thompson Street
Ross Street
Fore Council
W. J. Wenham
R.M
Centennial Committee
Remembrance Day Service Observed in MacGregor District
Next Wednesday, MacGregor and district pay tribute at the cenotaph at 11 o clock with wreaths laid, Last Post, two minutes of silence, and a Memorial Hall program. Ex servicemen Legion Boy Scouts Cubs IODE students join in the procession and public attendance is invited.
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Kate Breneas
MacGregor
Legion
Boy Scouts
Cubs
IODE
MacGregor Collegiate
Firdale-Norfolk 4-H Holds Achievement Day
The Firdale-Norfolk Home Economics Club Achievement Day was held at Norfolk school on May 8 with judges Miss Rita Lemoine and Mrs. Evelyn Sutton. Four members competed plus two junior helpers, all earning red ribbons. Mary McMillan and Marlene Nelson led treasurer and leader remarks, and a program of songs and the skit Come As You Are showcased clothing and handicrafts. Awards included modelling pyjamas Patsy Johnston and Mary McMillan, skirt display Mary McMillan, sample books Debra Manns and Shelley Nelson, and demonstrations by Shelley Nelson and Debra Manns. Members presented gifts to their leader. A plaque and cushion raffled by Mrs. Harold Manns went to Mrs. W. McMillan and Mrs. A. Lamb respectively. Lunch followed as Debra Manns and Shelley Nelson, whose junior demonstration apron magic, advanced to further success.
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Firdale - Norfolk Home Economics Club
Norfolk School
Portage
Mary McMillan
Debra ‘Manns
Shelley Nelson
Debra Manns
Hallowe'en Tea A Success At Bagot
The Bagot Hospital Aid sponsored Hallowe en tea held at Bagot Hall on Saturday October 31, with Mrs A Hill of MacGregor winning the turkey draw and Mrs J Pogue of MacGregor taking the oven ready chicken door prize. Patrons from Bagot Beaver MacGregor and Southend enjoyed tea and a friendly visit. Debra and Shelley won top provincial placing at Winnipeg finals earning the Martinson Shield for their demonstration shown locally. Mrs Harold Manns reported an enjoyable summer and participation in the EEL New Manitoba Better tour.
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Bagot Hospital Aid
Bagot Hall
A. Hill
MacGregor
J. Pogue
Bagot
Beaver
Southend
Winnipeg
Debra
Shelley
Harold Manns
Manitoba
Edrans Hall Destroyed by Noon Hour Fire
Fire gutted Edrans Hall on Thursday noon with school children noting the blaze near 11 30 as men had prepared for winter repairs. The fire destroyed contents including piano coffee maker and church chairs. Insurance covered the hall. community hopes for a new meeting place.
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Edrans Hall
Edrans
Fashion Parade Celebrates IODE 50th Anniversary
Britannia Chapter IODE marked 50 years of service with a Fashion Parade in Memorial Hall on Oct. 28. The event featured costumes from the gay nineties, historic memories from charter members, musical items by local groups, and a cake draw that raised 158 dollars. About 100 guests attended and lunches followed.
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Britannia Chapter
IODE
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
S. R. Lamb
Collins
Douglas
Kitson
Faith Harkness
Donna Stratton
M. Hay
L. Lamb
Miss Diane Savitsky Wins $100 Bursary at Manitoba U Manitoba
The VCAH PER branch created a $100 bursary for a Bachelor of Physical Education student at the University of Manitoba. Diane Savitsky of Austin, Man. is named the first recipient chosen by the university awards committee. She aims to teach secondary school physical education.
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Manitoba
Vcah. Per
University of Manitoba
University
Authoities
University Awards Committee
Ucahper
Diane Savitsky
Austin
Man
Savitsky
Austin Collegiate
Diane
Family Gathering Honors Couple On Anniversary
A Watson family gathering on Sunday November 1 at Mr. and Mrs. C Laing home in Elm Creek celebrated the 20th wedding anniversary of the couple as of November 11. James Watson presented a set of TV tables to the honorees on behalf of the family. Attending were relatives from Winnipeg Crystal City Treherne MacGregor Rossendale and other towns.
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Watson
C. Laing
Elm Creek
James Watson
A. Fraser
Sandra
W. McCallum
Jean Hird
Alexie McIntosh
Ted O'Neill
Winnipeg
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Bill Bennett
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Taylorson
Gordon
Bill
Enmett
Harvey Jones
Milf
Hampton St
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Henry Toews
John Toews
Wm. Bennett
Chara
Lucky
Thett
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Africa
Firdale
Norfolk
Rita Lemoine
Evelyn Sutton
Marlene Nelson
Jane Hughson
Lemoine
Patsy Johnston
W. McMillan
A. Lamb
Carberry Fair
Keith Thompson
Gilroy
Ed Chant
Booth
McCarl
Connie McKelvy
Beaver Choir
Roberta Stone
MacGregor Ladies’ Quartet
Lynda Nichol
Pat Pettitt
Janice Snaith
Elaine Graham
Austin Collegiate Institute
Marilyn Winter
Julie Rands
Elvin Rempel
Donald Makinson
Henry Thiessen
Barbara Bulin
Ann Lowe
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