Weekend under maples long before Christmas
A local column shares playful notes on weekend life and longstanding neighbors. It highlights Albert Poyser and Mrs. Poyser’s pumpkin of 57 pounds, Bill Prosser’s 3 pounds 6 ounces potato, and Mrs. Gilberts 17 pounds cabbage, with a humorous aside about who grew them. It also includes a long letter from Ronald Stone in Frobisher Bay describing Eskimo life, unloading cargo by barges, and the local bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Poyser
Poyser
MacGregor
Bill Prosser
Austin
W. Gilbert
HB. Gilroy
Frobisher Bay
Nwt
Ronald Stone
Hudson Bay Co
Atlantic
HBC
Frobisher
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Miss Austin Credit Union to Crown Miss October 15
The Austin Credit Union plans a community wide celebration for International Credit Union Day featuring guest speakers dancing and the election of a Miss Credit Union plus an educational grant for the winner. Contenders include Miss Elsie Hay Miss Ida McMillan Miss Lyla Curtis Miss Merna Bull Miss Laurie Jean Williams Miss Joyce Willis and Miss Rose Marie Lowe. Local knowledge of credit unions remains a focus as the third annual event grows, with savings rising 60 to 80 percent annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyla Curtis
Elsie Hay
Laurie Liams
Rosemary Lowe
Joyce Willis
Merna Bull
Ida McMillan
Austin Credit Union
International Credit Union
W. Makinson
Tree Car Visits MacGregor to Show Forest Films
The Canadian Forestry Association sponsored tree planting education with a 54 year old film car visiting MacGregor on Monday. The event drew around 300 children and 50 adults and featured films on forest drought, wind damage, and soil moisture conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Forestry Association
Dotions
MacGregor
CPR
Prairie Provinces
Alex Paton
Paton
Hospital Notes on Wool Donations and Gown Production
MacGregor Hospital Aid reports donations and receipts for 1957 1958. They received 12 lbs used wool lens for blankets and articles, cut out six womens gowns and one child gown, plus 12 white OR gowns purchased. Receipts and disbursements show bank balances and various income and expenses for September 1957 and September 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackregor Aid
MacGregor Hospital
Earl Dawson Succeeds Dr. Tyler As M A H A Head
The Manitoba Amateurs Hockey Association held its annual meeting in Portage la Prairie with fair attendance. Elections named Earl Dawson of Rivers as president, with Robt Lebel and others serving as senior and junior officers. A push to reimburse rural clubs, potential reclassifications, and schedule notes were discussed plus thanks to donors and volunteers for the Blood Donor Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Amateurs Hockey Association
Elkstall Portage la Prairie
E. J
Curly" Tyler
C. C. Robinson
Vancouver
Robt. Lebel
Chamblay
Que
E. J. Tyler
Brandon
Earl Dawson
Rivers
R. B. Alexander
Winnipeg
Don Kerr
Cardale
W. J. Johnson
D.C. M. Kyle
Hy Beattie
Ray Frost
Harry Foxton
Portage la Prairie
Laurie Artiss
New Industry Opens In MacGregor Area
A new Norfolk Seed and Feed Company plant will operate in MacGregor serving the rural district. Partners H J Dankesreiter and W E Critchlow plan full operation by November with a Victoria and Railroad Streets location. They seek Selkirk wheat for export by truck and aim for custom seed cleaning next spring after a district survey and market talks with U S market authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Norfolk Seed and Feed Company
H. J Dankesreiter
W. E. Critchlow
Victoria
Railroad Streets
Sir
Vankesreiter
Mr. Critchlow
Selkirk
United States
Dankesreiter
U.S
Nine Of Every Ten Fires Might Be Prevented
Week by week fires strike over a thousand homes across Canada causing nearly 30 million dollars in yearly waste. Most homes burn under 500 dollars in damage yet three quarters of fire deaths occur there, especially among children. Fire fighters urge learning simple precautions to save lives and reduce burns.
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Canada
Community notices schedule upcoming events and meetings
You Have a Date Pauls W A will hold their annual bazaar on November 6 Beaver Women's Federation will hold a Bazaar and Tea October 24 in the Beaver school at 3pm United Church Building Fund fowl supper October 15 in the Memorial Hall MacGregor Y S S will meet at the home of Janet McGillvray Tuesday October 14 at 8 30pm Katrime W A will hold a sale of work and silver tea in the Katrime Hall Wednesday October 29 The W M S Thankoffering meeting will be held on Tuesday October 14 at 8 pm at the home of Mrs Chas Lamont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia
Lode
Charles H. Spence
Manitoba
Britannia Chapter
Orangeville
Lavenham
Pine Creek
Bagot
Southend
Beaver
Rossendale
Katrime
Austin
Emmeline
Macaulay
Birmingham
Pathead
MacGregor
U.L
WL United Church
W.A
John Emerson
Robert Harvey
Austin Community Theatre
Radio Staions
Brandon
Portage
Winnipeg
Russin
Memorial Hall Committee
Germany
Bob Stratton
Beaver Women’s Federation
Beaver School
United Church Building Fund
Memorial Hall
Y.S.S
Janet McGillvray
Katrime W.A
Katrime Hall
W.ms. Thankoffering
Chas. Lamont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Austin Credit Union
Austin High School
Rose Marie Lowe
Farmer's Union
M. Kirshner
Montgomery's
C. W. Lye & Son
S. R. Lamb & Son
W.A. Silver
Dr. Tyler
M.A.H.A
B. G. McPhail
Carberry
F. McKinnon
Hamiota
C.H. Pollock
Oak Lake
the Herald
Macgregor Way
FBI
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