George Moffat Heads Agricultural Council
George Moffat of Be farm was elected president as the Carberry area council lines up a long term agricultural plan. The meeting in MacGregor drew teens from North Cypress North Norfolk with J F Muirhead and Mrs P Hood guiding extension and 4H programs. The group discussed soil conservation crop rotation shelterbelts forage seed and cattle feed needs as it set plans for the provincial agricultural council delegation.
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Carberry Agricultural Council
MacGregor
North Cypress
North Norfolk
J F Muirhead
Agricultural Representatives
Mrs P Hood
Don Meadows
Carberry
Howard Barnsley
Mrs. Hood
Howard Barnsey
George Moffat
Firdale
Doug McGregor
Bill Witherspoon
Lyle Stone
Beaver
Remembrance Day Service Saturday in MacGregor
Citizens across Canada gather at war monuments cenotaphs and halls to honor those who died in the world wars. Legion members ex service personnel and residents will meet at Memorial Hall at 1043 am with a cenotaph service at 11 am wreaths laid and Roll of Honor read followed by another Memorial Hall service. Attendees are urged to wear a poppy and show gratitude for freedom.
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Canada
MacGregor
Canadian Legion
Legion
Memorial Hall
Children Collect for UNICEF at Memorial Hall
Close to 80 children from three Sunday schools gathered at Memorial Hall on Halloween to raise funds for UNICEF. They collected about $63, an increase over last year, then enjoyed games and lunch. The committee thanks all donors and helpers who provided food and entertainment.
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Hallowe'en
Unicef
Reeve Contest in Portage LA Prairie Ends With Tie
After counting on October 20 Neil Kitchen led with 831 votes to R Adrian's 830. A recount began and initially ended in a tie but Judge SH Fabri reported that each candidate had one ballot rejected in the recount leaving the outcome unresolved.
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Mter
Neil Kitchen
R. Adrain
SH Fabrni
Remanded On Co op Theft Charge In Portage
Clar ence Hildebrand was remanded for one week without plea on a breaking and entering and theft charge related to the Portage la Prairie Consumers Co op. A $3,500 bond set. RCMP say the safe, valued around $2,400, was removed from the Co op and found between Austin and MacGregor.
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Portage Eny Ponce Court
HD. Sparling
Clarence Hildebrand
Ausin
Portage la Prairie Consumers Co-op
RCMP
Austin
MacGregor
Funeral Held For Trevor Poyser
Funeral services for Trevor Poyser were conducted Wednesday at 2pm at Austin United Church with Rev Douglas Sly and Rev Dr Gutzki officiating. Interment followed in the family plot at Austin. Flower bearers included Glen Morris Edward Bradley Garry Woodridge Morris Hay and Harvid Leckie. Honorary pallbearers were William Jones William Makin en Robert Young Russell Vaitns Thomas Towle and Edward Chant. Pallbearers were William Ritter Ted Critchlow Samuel Emerson George Butterfield Robert Douglas and Peter Martin.
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Austin Unit
Trevor Poyser
Austin
Douglas Sly
Dr. Gutzki
Glen Morris
Edward Bradley
Garry Woodridge
Morris Hay
Harvid Leckie
William Jones
William Makinen
Robert Young
Russell Vaitns
Thomas Towle
Edward Chant
William Riter
Ted Critchlow
Samuel Emerson
George Butterfield
Robert Douglas
Peter Martin
4-H Awards Night Pays Tribute to Local Leaders
About 350 people attended the third annual 4-H Awards Night at Carberry Community Hall on November 3. The event featured a buffet luncheon, remarks from Carberry leaders and guests from agricultural societies, and a keynote by H. H. Austman, assistant director of extension service, highlighting the value of the 4-H program. Mrs Peggy Hood and Mr Don Meadows introduced speakers and coordinated proceedings.
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Carberry
Peggy Hood
Howard Barnsley
Asociate Agricultural Representat Ve
Don Meadows
Agriculural
Meadows
H.H. Austman
Mrs. Ayris Dies in Ontario At Owen Sound Hospital
Harold J Ayris widow Georgina Dale Rogers was born at Carberry Man and lived in MacGregor and Winnipeg before moving to Toronto. She died October 8 in Owen Sound Hospital and was buried October 10 in Sarawak cemetery. Surviving are her husband and siblings Harold S Rogers of Winnipeg and Nell Heming of Haney British Columbia.
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Harold J. Ayris
Owen Sound Marine and Gpital
Sarwak
Owen Sound
Ayris
Georgina Dale Rogers
Carberry Man
MacGregor. Man
Winnipeg
Toronto
Harold S. Rogers
Nell Heming
Haney
B.C
Large Attendance at Meeting Curling Club Plans For Coming Season
The MacGregor Club held its semiannual meeting on Wednesday November 1 with 30 in attendance. President Frank Hay and secretary Albert Wark led the session as treasurer Grant Father Ingham reported a profitable season but warned roof repairs are needed. Rates for curling and skating were raised and Saturday afternoon skating introduced with paid fees. A novelty bonspiel at Christmas was approved and efforts to attract visiting rinks from Winnipeg were set. The club plans a constitution, an annual meeting, and British Consuls playdowns with entries due by December 30.
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MacGregor Club
Frank Hay
Albert Wark
Grant
Ingham
Dea
Not So at Katrime Halloween Quiet at MacGregor
Katrime Halloween passed quietly with minor mischief. Witching and treats appeared among youths. several small buildings were tipped, windows broken at Katrime school and a large display window at Harold Gilbert home. Damage totaled over 150 dollars. RCMP investigates while shops clean soapy windows after a cold night.
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Anoween
MacGregor
Roke
He Katrime
Harold Gilbert
RCMP
AL Austin
Deer Season Opens Monday in the Province
Deer hunting season begins Monday November 13 with fair prospects across most areas. Snow is light and hunters hope for night falls to improve tracking. Forty eight sportsmen are assigned to four person groups in twelve sections wearing color coordinated clothing and white, blaze orange caps, and vests. Hunters are asked to report observations to the game department at the Norquay Building Winnipeg to refine safety and procedures before shooting.
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Norquay
Winnipeg
Fire Alarm Turns Out False at Memorial Hall
Residents reported a fire alarm near Memorial Hall around 6 30 pm Sunday. Fire crews investigated a potential incident at an incinerator but found no danger. Officials noted it was the first alarm of the summer, causing relief among residents.
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Memorial Hall
Cubs and Scouts To Hold Annual Meeting
The MacGregor Boy Scouts and Cubs will hold their annual meeting in the Legion Room at MacGregor Memorial Hall on Monday November 20 at 7 pm. All parents are urged to attend and other interested persons are welcome.
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MacGregor Boy Scouts and Cubs
Legion Room
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Linda Bull Elected Head Of Jolly Gardeners
Linda Bull is elected president of the Jolly Gardeners with Lynne Anderson as vice president and Barbara Bull as secretary at the reorganizational meeting held Friday October 27 at Springbrook School. New members Murray Lewis and Leonard Rand joined the Garden and Potato clubs.
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Springbrook Song Gardeners 441 Club
Springbrook School
Linda Bull
Lynne Anderson
Barbara Bull
Anne Lowe
Randy Kowalchuk
Lowe
Dianne Futrus
George Lew
Nick Kowalchuk
Gail Lowe
Allan Lewis
Dennis Lewis
Eader
Peggy Hood
Albert Evenson
Alec Tobolatney
Ted Lowe
George Anderson
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Agricultural Council
Lester Baron
H. Calvert
William Witherspoon
A. Menzies
H. Dankes
Ed Chant
Lorne Mikkleson
Clair Oliver
Bob Loney
G. Inverarity
F. Bennet
D. McGregor
G. Thompson
R. Douglas
Portage le +rainie
M. MacGregor
P. Hood
Muirhead
Neil Kitchen Portage Reeve
Portage la Prairie
Don Craig
George Inverarity
Carberry +H Leaders Association
Howard Baron
Carberry Agricultural Society
Harry Dankesreiter
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Extension Service
Fie Wilam
Sidney
Manitoba
Cheryl Orr
Miss Orr
Curling Club
R McFalane
Hydro
Manitoba Hydro
Frank Sims
Fotheringham
C. Palmer
North Norfolk Agriculural Society
Katrime
Cubs
Scouts
Jolly Gardeners
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