Nominations Open for Village and Rural Councils in Manitoba
Nomination papers for Village and Rural Municipality offices in Manitoba open Wednesday October 7, with closes and further details at municipal offices. Incumbents in North Norfolk ward 3 5 and 6 face re nomination or defeat while North Norfolk reeve Frank Sims runs another year. MacGregor seeks new mayor two council seats and a resigning village official. A beverage room license and restaurant beer and wine licenses will be voted on in MacGregor with hotel interests seeking approval.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
North Norfolk
William Pilkington
Reg McFarlane
Lloyd
Frank Sims
E. R. Ford
Ed Chant
Grant Fotheringham
Chant
Fotheringham
Harold Orchard
Albert Wark
Tizens
MacGregor Hotel
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and Well Wishes
MacGregor residents record weekend calls and family visits with Winnipeg guests and Brandon friends. Get well wishes go to Mrs. G. Cook and Stuart Montgomery in the MacGregor hospitals while Mrs. Percy Templer recovers from a arm injury.
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G. Cook
Stuart Montgomery
MacGregor Hospitals
Percy Templer
Local C A R C Branch Hears Guest Speaker
The Canadian Association for Retarded Children of North Norfolk and MacGregor held a public meeting at Collegiate on Thursday September 24 with fair attendance. Rev D Bennett presided and introduced guest speaker Mr McKenzie past president of Winnipeg association. He described school beginnings and efforts to aid these children with a government grant expected after establishment. A donation of 68.24 by Mrs Christie funded materials for the children to work with and the aim to start the school soon with community support.
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Canadian Association For Retarded Children of
North Norfolk
MacGregor
D. Bennett
McKenzie
Winnipeg Association
Christie
Local stores report break-ins with missing items unclear
The local Co-op store was broken into last Friday night but Trev Owens says nothing appears missing, suggesting thieves sought money. Nearby, Herb Borton says his warehouse was burglarized one night last week with some drinks stolen.
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Trev Owens
Herb Borton
Austin Collegiate Student Elections Report
Barbara Bull was elected president with Dolores Klingenburg as 1st vice president and Pat Trowsky as 2nd vice president. Other officers include Karen Alton secretary Butch Pearson treasurer and student reps for sports and activities. The boys football team beat Langruth 18 to 14 and next faces Gladstone on October 8. Girls volleyball lost to MacGregor and Langruth, aiming to improve against Plumas. This short week came due to the Teachers Convention.
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Barbara Bull
Dolores Klingenburg
Pat Trowsky
Karen Alton
Butch Pearson
Terry McMillian
Muriel Densley
Shirley Makinson
Sharon Hamm
Jimmy Hay
Gordon Neufeld
Pat Brown
MacGregor
Langruth
Plumas
Town Happenings and Local Hints of Change
A heavy rain Saturday delayed harvest with sun returning Sunday and Monday as farmers expect to resume work. Flax remains, but most crops finished and yields look good with higher wheat volumes this year. Oldtimers recall remarkable snow events in 1903 and 1959 while a fallen trophy prompts questions about local history. Changes include Roy and Mrs McLaughlin buying property west of Gordon Taylorson and Len Haskett moving from Manitoba Hydro to Sand Beach as districtman.
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Roy McLaughlin
Beaver
Alex MacDonald
Gordon Taylorson
Len Haskett
Manitoba Hydro
Thurehill
Sand Beach
Len
Churchill
Lowe couple marked 45th wedding anniversary at Arden home
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs Ralph Lowe home in Arden honored Mr and Mrs Thomas Lowe on their 45th wedding anniversary. Thirty one people shared a turkey dinner and the couple received a family album.
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Ralph Lowe
Arden
Thomas, Lowe
Souris Hands Mustangs Defeat MacGregor For First Loss
Souris Canucks edged MacGregor Mustangs 8 0 at the local ball park to hand the Mustangs their first defeat of the 1964 football season. Gerald Frizzley nearly broke for a touchdown as the Mustangs pressured Souris while the Souris defense held firm. Next they travel to Melita this Sunday then to Brandon Wednesday to face the Krugers in Kinsmen Stadium.
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MacGregor Mustangs
Souris Canucks
Mustangs
Souris
Mustang
Gerald Frizzley
Melita
Brandon
Krugers
Kinsmen
Ssue
Glenn Lye
Dennis WcMahon
Deloraine
Boissevain
Brandon Krugers
Bagot U C W Holds First Fall Meeting
Bagot U C W meets at St Stephen United Church with president Mrs D Wright in charge. Mrs R Mahan leads devotion and study. The group plans to cater at Sid Coulthard and Sons Shorthorn sale Oct 10 and at R Ingleton farm sale Oct 13. Calendar orders available by phone to Mrs G R Nichol. MacGregor U C Rally date to be announced. Lunch by Mrs Mahan and Mrs Nichol for ten members.
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Bagot U
MacGregor U.C
K. Mahan
Bert Nichol
Chamber Meets Tonight at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in MacGregor Memorial Hall. President Dennis McMahon urges all members to attend for important agenda items. Visitors and interested persons are welcome.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Dennis McMahon
Nuffield Scholarships Offer Travel for Canadian Farmers
The Nuffield Foundation offers two six month scholarships for Canadian farmers to study UK farming practices. Open to male or female applicants aged about 30 to 35 who are practical farmers and Canadian citizens. Winners depart Canada in February and return in August. Apply via the agricultural representatives office before October 10 or contact the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture for forms.
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The
Nuffield Foundation
United Kingdom
Canada
Agricultural Representatives Office
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Lakeside Conservatives Schedule Annual Meeting
Lakeside Progressive Conservative group announces its annual meeting at Oakville Legion Hall next Friday October 9 at 8 30 p m. Election of officers for the coming year will be held and a guest speaker will attend. All are welcome to attend.
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Lakeside Progressive Conservative
Oakville Legion Hall
MacGregor Collegiate Graduation Exercises Friday Night
The MacGregor Collegiate graduation ceremonies occur tomorrow at 7 30 p m in MacGregor Memorial Hall. A 29 member class will hear address by Inspector A C Diehl of Pine Creek School Division. A reception follows at 9 30 p m with chairs reserved for graduates and guests.
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MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor Memorial Hall
A. C. Diehl
Pine Creek
Sunday School Rally at Bagot and St Stephen United church
The Sunday School rally at Bagot featured diplomas and seals for pupils with 75 percentAttendance. C W Pogue presided as names were announced for first to sixth year awards including Bob Matthews Melody Burch Wilma Wright Ken Wright and Carl Burch. Promotion certificates were given for transitions from kindergarten to primary primary to junior and junior to intermediate.
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St. Stephen United Church
Bagot
C. W. Pogue
Bob Matthews
Roger Burch
Billie Nichol
Seal of Truth
Melody Burch
Brent Wright
Seal of Faith
Wilma Wright
Ken Wright
Seal of Courage
Carl Burch
Dennis Burch
Judy Nichol
Pogue
Gerry Currie
Bruce Henry
Heather Lamont
Bonnie Butterfield
Sharon Lamont
George Currie
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Winnipeg
Eileen Marsh
Larry Moore
Mrs
Stan Moore
George Currier
Ken Warburton
Russell Robertson
Barry
Austin
George Ardagh
Doug Rannie
Virden
al Whittingham
Port Arthur
E. Draper
Fort William
Fred Wright
Harry McVannell
Karen
Fred Lake
Portage
J. Tomchuk
Ontario
Maude Leech
Nee McRae
Ottawa
Clarence Lake
Geo. Dickson
Geo.Dickson Jr
Lindsay
Oakwood
C.A.R.C. Branch
Austin Collegiate
Gladstone
Maurice Smith
Sidney W.B
Yankees
Ide
Reds
Cincinnati
Bagot U.cw
Barry and
Vicki Blake
Jacksonville
Fla
Gambol
Nuffield Scholarship
Lakeside Conservatives
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