Manitoba towns launch cooperative dental service in MacGregor
A weekly dental service for MacGregor and North Norfolk villagers evolves from a 1966 six week pilot. Dr Polos from Winnipeg visits, backed by the university of Manitoba and the provincial health department. Local councils contribute 2000 for a dental office, with a 5000 equipment loan from the province. The program extends the first cooperative effort in the province, triggering ongoing dental care.
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C. H. McCormick
Ben Polos
MacGregor
Man
Pe Gregor
Gregor
North Norfolk
Earl Winestock
Jan Brown
Fivery
Winnipeg
Polos
Department of Health and Social Services
University of Manitoba
George Johnson
Health and Social Services
University of Manitoba Dental College
Manitoba Department of Health
Manitoba
Masonic Hall
GGST Vesper Service December 15 Details
The MacGregor C.G.LT. held its third meeting on October 22 where new members were inducted and lunch served. A trip to St Pauls Anglican Church occurred October 27 for a service. The fourth meeting was November 5 and a Vesper service was decided for December 15. Patricia Hay, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor C.g.lt
C.g.lt
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Pine Creek 4 H'ers reorganize for year
Pine Creek 4 H club held an October 21 re organization meeting at Fir ale school with 12 members, five leaders and nine visitors. Laurie Stewart was elected president Brenda Manns vice president Debra Manns secretary Joanne Uhrin treasurer Donna Manns news reporter H H Hughson local leader J Uhrin H Hughson J Manns B Manns in charge of clothing units Junior leader Jean Hughson F Smith assistant Beverley Uhrin new member. Meetings set for every second Thursday at 7 30 in members homes Next meeting at Mr and Mrs G Hughson Laurie Stewart received a halter from T Manns for champion club calf. Smith showed slides after lunch.
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Pine Creek
4-H
Firale School
Laurie Stewart
Brenda Manns
Debra Manns
Joanne Uhrin
Donna Manns
H. H Hughson
J. Uhrin
H. Hughson
J. Manns
F. Manns
Beef Club
Jean Hughson
F. Smith
Beverley Uhrin
G. Hughson
Austin
Carberry
Hal Hughson
Treherne Deer Head Contest Plans and Entry Details
At a Treherne Game and Fish meeting plans were shown for December banquet with date TBA. Deer head contest requires 50 cent entry paid to secretary Marcel Timmerman before opening season. Wildlife branch surveys deer age and disease via lower jaw bones. hunters asked to submit jaws through Noel Nattress at the Treherne locker plant. Noel also handles raccoon tails for a separate RACCOON contest credit per Wildlife Crusader.
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Treherne Game and Fish Executive
Game and Fish Association
Marcel Timmerman
Manitoba
Noel Nattress
Treherne
Noel
Nelson Olson Re-elected Chamber of Commerce Head
Nelson Olson was re-elected president of the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting last Thursday. Officers elected included past-president G C Fotheringham, vice-president Dennis Lamb, secretary-treasurer Clare Tarr, and executives Harold Orchard Jack Jackson and Fred Snaith. The financial statement showed a slight year over year increase. plans for fundraising and a $1000 draw to offset deficits were discussed for future meetings, with monthly executive sessions to be scheduled.
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Nelson Olson
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
G. C. Fotheringham
Dennis Lamb
Clare Tarr
Harold Orchard
Jack Jackson
Fred Snaith
Town Happenings Mid November Update From Local News
Winter nears with subfreezing temps and a light snow cover. Nightlife notes report street light vandalism, deer nearing abundance, and a curling club meeting at the Legion. A bicycle remains unclaimed, UNICEF fundraisers total 75 dollars and 30 cents, and the MacGregor Mustangs win the league title over Carberry. Mrs. I Shaw celebrates her 93rd birthday.
Mustangs Rally To Win M C N Championship
The MacGregor Mustangs staged a second half rally to defeat Carberry Collegiate 20 to 18, winning the M C N league title. After a 18-7 Carberry lead at halftime, MacGregor's Snaith passed to Burch for a late third quarter score, then swept in for the winning TD in the fourth as Gibson converted the extra point.
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MacGregor Mustangs
M.C.N
Carberry Collegiate
Carberry
Mustangs
MacGregor
Vernon
Blaine Thompson
Jim Snaith
Snaith
Dale Burch
Jack Lupton
Vernon Barun
MacGregor Club
Burch
Jack Gibson
Safety Night in Collegiate Auditorium At Austin
A safety night sponsored by the Student Council drew good attendance on Thursday November 7 in the Collegiate Auditorium. Const Kellee of the Carberry RCMP detachment presented three films and spoke on all safety aspects. Coffee and doughnuts were served by the Student Council.
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Const
Kellee
Carberry Detachment
R.C.M.P
Teachers Hear Views About Public Relations in Manitoba
Mrs. Vivian McGregor led Manitoba Teachers Society delegates at a Winnipeg seminar on November 2 with 56 teachers from across the province. Public relations aims were discussed, noting a gap between teachers and parents. Speaker Harry L. Mardon urged teachers to be more accessible and coherent with information while balancing salary concerns. He warned against educational jargon and called for channels to inform the public about needed improvements and funds wasted in education.
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Vivian McGregor
MacGregor
Pine Creek
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Harry L. Mardon
The
Investors Group
Winnipeg Tribune
Rev Bickford Heads Austin Sharpshooters
The Austin Sharpshooters 4 H club held an October 10 reorganizational meeting at Austin Collegiate. Officers were elected under Mrs Lewis and Mrs Evenson with Beverley Bickford as president and Mur ray Lewis as treasurer. The club plans future meetings first and third Thursdays and will attend the November 15 awards night in Carberry.
Dan Rintoul Heads Austin Rink Committee
The Austin Memorial Rink annual meeting reported a successful year. The committee elected Dan Rintoul as President with Don Hotel as Vice President and Loreen Amann as Secretary Treasurer. Tenders will be posted for caretaking and repairs, oil furnace service, and roof work, with mixed curling for all men’s and all ladies’ rinks planned.
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Austin Memorial
Dan Rintoul
Don Hotel
Andy Giesbrecht
George Early
Fred Amann
Percy Ewen
Dick Carrothers
Gordon Hay
Lou Carrothers
Loreen Amann
Plumas Wins Regional Volleyball in Austin Tournament
The regional girls volleyball event at the Austin Collegiate auditorium saw Plumas clinch the tournament title with a win over Austin Collegiate and the other five area high schools competing. Details redirected to page 6.
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Austin Collegiate Auditorium
Plumas
Austin ’ Collegiate
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Patricia Hay
T. Manns
Smith
Vonna Manns
Chamber of Commerce
E Enon
Slamtoba Hydro
Jack
No. 4 Highway
Legion Room
Jackson's
Bill McGregor
Ed Chant
Bill Bennett
Harvey Jones
Jim Fleming
Jet Wet
Unicef
Menaeave
I. Shaw
Mardon
Rev. Bickford
Austin Sharpshooters
Sun Club
Austin Collegiate
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Evenson
Beverley Bickford
Dale Bickford
Harold Nelson
Kathy Amann
Murray Lewis
Hal’ Hughson
Keith Lamb
Brian Early
Bob Nelson
Glen Wicklund
Kevin Beresford
Ron’ North
A. Evenson
G. Lewis
A. Jaegar
Ewen
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