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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
6
The Firdale Norfolk 4 H Clubs reorganized with Manns Jr as president. Anne Hughson is vice president, Myrna McFar lane secretary, Lloyd Hughson treasurer, and Brian Manns reporter. New members showed interest. Gerald Smith won halter as club champion. The Beef Club and Sewing Club honored leaders, Stan Smith thanked helpers, lunch served.
The Scottish deerhound, known since the 16th century, weighs between 85 and 110 pounds.
Mr and Mrs Cyr Kancall hosted relatives and friends for their twenty fifth anniversary with a dainty buffet. Attendants Mrs Audrey Haynee Poyser and Robt McFarlane sent best wishes for another quarter century. Nearby guests included Robt McFarlane of Winnipeg Levi Orr of Inwood and Jim Randall of St Johns College. Weekend visitors and local activities fill the Austin area as 4-H awards, community events, and church fundraisers unfold.
The MacGregor Thimble Fumblers held its second meeting of the year on November 6. Leaders named include Mrs G Kor man and Mrs P Smith for Project 1 with junior leaders Linda Boaz Betty Scora and Faith Harkness. Project 2 goes to Mrs Clare Tarr and Projects 4 and 5 to Mrs A Roberts with tailoring led by Mrs Geo Gibbs. Local leader is Mrs Clarence Pennell. A committee was formed to plan next year’s activities. Plans for Award Night on November 16 at Austin were announced. Five year members Thelma Gibbs Faith Harkness Linda Boaz Rowena Firth honored. Edna Gibbs received six year gold seal. Mrs Pennell earned five year service certificate. Alison Leckie, Reporter.
One of Virginia’s early tobacco promoters was Sir William Gooch the British governor for 22 years who died in 1751. His long influence helped establish colonial trade networks and tobacco’s prominence in Virginia.
Pine Creek news records social visits from Helston Orangeville and McGregor with families including the Beattys Livingstones Knox Abrin Patterson Switzer Williams and Campbell. A 49th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Williams is noted along with a planned Pine Creek church meeting on Friday November 23 to discuss disposal of the curling rink and contents. A friend was taken to MacGregor hospital for medical care.
Bagot residents report speedy returns home to Mrs Jim Foster and Bernice Nichol at MacGregor hospital. Visitors include Mrs J McDonald and Dale from Grand Rapids, niece at a wedding, Sandra Kalberg with her parents, Ken Green with Purkess family, and Miss Margaret Lamont from Winnipeg. Sunday snow fell as deer hunters shared joy. the Bismith Christmas Concert is set for December 20.
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