Local visitors and music study notes from MacGregor area
MacGregor locals share Sunday visits with neighbors including Clarence Grant and Mrs McKelvy and Bel Embree of Souris. Miss Gladys Heppner of Portage spent a weekend with Edna Gibbs. Joan Gunston of Flin Flon and Winnipeg competed in Geneva International Music in Europe, studying piano in London. Eskimos and Bombers Western final hype before six weeks to Christmas. Weather described as mild with light snow, ideal for fall outside work. Page Five tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Gunston
Flin Flon
Winnipeg
Geneva
Joan
Royal Academy of Music
London
England
Annie Anderson
Lloyd Hughson Heads Beef Club
A 1960 Firdale-Norfolk 4H Beef Club meeting at Firdale school elected officers led by President Lloyd Hughson with Elaine Manns as vice president and Shirley Moffatt as secretary. Reports covered last year’s trips to H camps and a bus tour of Alberta slides. Members thanked Harrid Hughson for years of service and said farewell to Harold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firdale
Roy Hughson
Murray McFarlane
Lloyd Hughson
Myrna McFarlane
Elaine Manns
Shirley Moffatt
Brian Manns
Gerald Smith
George Moffatt
Stan Smith
A. Manns
Alberta
Harrid Hughson
Harold
Used Clothing Drive a Success for Britania LO DE
The Britania Chapter LO DE held a regular meeting at Mrs. L Lambs home with co hosts Mrs. R Stratton and Mrs. SR Lamb. The clothing drive yielded 356 pounds for headquarters redistribution. Gratitude was expressed to all contributors. Christmas cake draw tickets available from LO DE members. date and place to be announced. December meeting will be at Miss Eilene Marshs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo.d.e
Deer Population Down Early In Hunting Season
The deer hunting season began this week with a promising start but reports indicate fewer deer than in previous years. A light Monday evening snow may aid trackers as they search for game.
North Norfolk Legion Holds Annual Meeting at MacGregor
The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion met November 1 in Memorial Hall MacGregor with members from Austin Sedmey Katrinne and Pratt attending. A piano and a Legion Standard were purchased for the Memorial Room. Officers for 1961 include Honorary president Albert Heselwood president George Inman and secretary treasurer C F Kitson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District
Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Austin
Sedmey
Katrinne
Pratt
Legion
C. Kitson
Brookside Cemetery
Albert Heselwood
George Inman
Pembina Wheat Sparks Debate Over Its Advantage
Controversy over the Pembina wheat variety continues as agronomist H. M. Barnsley outlines Pembina’s traits. The cross of Thatcher and R.L. 2564 yields similar production to Selkirk but earlier maturity, better baking, and modest rust resistance. Distribution details show 1960 seed allotments, with 147000 bushels total production, controlled by farmers, plus elite seed programs and no further federal distribution planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembina
Selkirk
Thatcher
R.L
Seed Office
Canada Department of Agriculture
Sidney C.G.LT. Elects Officers
The Sidney C.G.LT. elects officers at its September meeting with 13 members. Officers named are President Gail Sylvester, Secretary Cheryl Hudson, and Treasurer Elsie Baluias. Leaders include Bette Thorn, Jean Nicholson, Anne Lamb, and junior leader Laure-Jean Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Sylvester
Cheryl Hudson
Elsie Baluias
Bette Thorn
Jean Nichison
Anne Lamb
Firdale
Laure-Jean Williams
Jean Nicholson
CGT
Sidney Stars
Sidney
Sandra Tyerman
Maxine Head
Linda Inman
Connie Graham
Gail Hall
Karen Alton
Gloria Snaith
Elsie Balcuias
Arlene Moffatt
Maxine Wright
Lynne Manns
Whist winners named from senior center game
Winners of the whist held in the Senior Citizens room on November 3 were Mrs. O Nelson and Mr. Harmon. Booby prize winners were Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Connie McKelvy. The next whist drive is scheduled for November 17 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Nelson
Harmon
Booth
Connie McKelvy
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Walter Emerson at Home
Mrs Walter Emerson was honored at a surprise party hosted at her home on November 3 by Miss Annie Anderson and Mr and Mrs Earle Anderson with their families and Mr and Mrs Ross Anderson and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Anderson
Earle Anderson
Ross Anderson
Walter Emerson
Farmers Left With Weed Responsibility
Municipal councillors reeves and agricultural officials met in Brandon to discuss roadside weed control and the weed control district program. They noted responsibility should fall to farmers, with weed supervisors ensuring compliance under the Noxious Weed Act, while education and selective legal action were urged to curb teary spurge infestations and promote uniform approaches where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
MacGregor
D. F. Rose
Whitewater
Union of Municipalities
Howard Barnsley
Rose
Barnsley
J. C. Forbes
Manitoba
Remembrance Day Closures In MacGregor Manitoba
Businesses close Friday November 11 as MacGregor joins Canada in honoring veterans of World War I II and the Korean conflict. A public service begins 11 am at the MacGregor Memorial Hall after a wreath laying parade from the elementary school at 10 45 led by Legion ex service personnel Boy Scouts Cubs and students. Local clergy civic officials oversee the program with a combined choir leading the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Canada
John Carroll
Ing
Canadian Legion
Boy Scouts
Memorial Hall
Canadians Host 4H Club Week Across Provinces
Young farmers from North America join Canada’s 29th National 4H Club Week in Toronto and Ottawa November 12 17 with 14 members from each province plus 35 provincial delegates. U S delegates attend. events feature discussions led by Dr E J Tyler visits to Royal Ontario Museum the Royal Winter Fair and Niagara Falls with talks by Alvin Hamilton Clarence Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
Canada
Agriculture
Alvin Hamilton
Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
E. J. Tyler
Brandon College, Inc
Brandon, Man
Tyler
Royal Ontario Museum
Ottawa
Curling Club Prepares For New Season
The MacGregor Curling Club held its semi annual meeting on Monday November 7 with about twenty attendees. President W Roberts and secretary A Wark led a session approving last meeting minutes and setting season fees for skating and curling similar to last year. The club plans a double knockout nov elty bonspiel beginning December 26 and invites visiting clubs as ice becomes available. Tender bids will be taken for a caretaker by November 14 with Cyril Palmer named to the executive after Len Haskett’s departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
W. Roberts
A. Wark
Reg Muskett
Len Haskett
Cyril Palmer
Frank Sims
Duncan Lamb
Harold Lamb
Wm Robert
G. C. Fotheringham
MacGregor Girl Killed by Car
An eight year old MacGregor girl Lillian Beauchamp was killed when struck by a car on the Trans Canada highway north of town. The vehicle was driven by Frank Borowski of Wishart Sask, as the girl walked to school about 12 45 p.m. local reports say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Lillian Beauchamp
Paul
Beauchamp
Frank Borowski
Wishart, Sask
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macgregor Locals
Clarence Grant
J. Clayton
Gladstone
McKelvy
Gladys Heppner
Portage
Edna Gibbs
Bel Embree of
Souris
Joe Lambert
CR Barber Home
John Ginter
Debby
Don Parker
Keith
Eskimos and Bombers
Esks
Stampeders
Toronto
Jack Henry
Lavenham
Hugh Briscoe
Mr. Henry
Ed Chant
Henry Johnson
Rosser
H. T. Argue
Yellowknife
Nwt
D. Smith
T. R. Argue
Mather
Charles Pennell
Beef Club
D.E
Eilene Marsh
George Inman Legion President
Stan Hean
Hugh Gray
Poppy Committee
S. R Lamb
C. F. Kitson
Stan Moore
Rev. G. Hicks
H. A. Lye
Jas. Swailes
Stan Head
J. Heselwood
Legionary
Rev
G. Hicks
J. L. Fargey
Aus
Katrime
J Heselwood
G. Inman
Westbourne
George Davey
Mac
Gregor
S. Moore
W. Edins
Agricultural Office of
H. M. Barnsley
Portage-Carberry Area
Sidney C.G
C.g.lt
Fern McPherson
Karen Aton
C.G
Graham
Peck
Unicef
CGLT
Sidley
Ravenshoe
H Club
Alaska
Florida
Newfoundland
British Columbia
United States
Connecticut
Maryland
Iowa
Kansas
Arkansas
Colorado
Washington
Niagara Falls
Curling Club
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