Mayor and Ree Elections in MacGregor Ward 4
Voters in the village of MacGregor and Ward 4 of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk go to the polls on October 22. Nomination day produced two candidates for each council seat. Reeve Jim Duncan and Mayor Glenn Lye were acclaimed. Ward 1 elected Carl Bergquist and Ward 2 elected Nelson Hulme, both acclaimed. Bergquist replaces Percy Alderson who retired after 20 years. MacGregor candidates for two village seats are Sid Hay Murray Lamb Russ Tarr and Bill Wiebe. Ward 4 candidates are Reg McFarlane and Bill Morris.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Jim Duncan
Glenn Lye
Carl Bergquist
Nelson Hulme
Bergquist
Hulme
Percy Alderson
Pine Creek School Board Opposes Boundary Proposal
The Pine Creek school division trustees reject the Boundaries Commission plan to dissolve their division and reassign areas to Portage Neepawa and Minnedosa divisions. They cite size and taxation aims, plan meetings October 1 in southern areas and October 3 in Glades ton to discuss public input and oppose the changes.
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Pine Creek
Boundaries Commission
Portage Division
Minnedosa Neepawa Division
Neepawa
Woodside
Minnedosa
McCreary
Boun
Dary Commission
Gladestone
Pine Creek Board
Barley and Durum Quotas Announced by Wheat Board
The Canadian Wheat Board issued supplementary quotas for barley and high grade durum wheat to meet overseas and domestic needs. Storage congestion may prevent all farmers from delivering within the quotas. Barley quota is three bushels per seeded acre or 250 bushels whichever is larger. durum quota is five bushels per seeded acre or 250 bushels whichever is larger. Eligible grades include 1 CW amber, 2 CW amber, extra 4 CW amber, and 4 CW amber. Lower grade durums are noted.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Mrs. Muriel Berry Honored by Friends at Home
A gathering at Mrs. Margaret McKelvy’s home on September 27 honored Mrs. Muriel Berry now residing in Gladstone. She received a corsage from Mrs. Ed Chant and gifts from neighbors. a dainty lunch followed as she thanked guests and invited visits at her new home. Hostesses included Helen Dankt, Mabel Palmer, Muriel Snaith, Alice Drader, Grace Litster, Audrey Smith, Doris Pogue, May Harvey, Mary McKelvy, and Margaret Allan.
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Margaret McKelvy
Muriel Berry
Gladstone
Muriel
Ed Chant
Helen Dankesreiter
Audrey Smith
Helen Dankt
Mabel Palmer
Muriel Snaith
Alice Drader
Grace Litster
Doris Pogue
May Harvey
Mary McKelvy
Margaret Allan
Austin Ward 5 trustee election set for Oct 22
Electors of Ward 5 in the Austin area will vote Wednesday October 22 for the Pine Creek School Division trustee seat. Incumbent Axel Christoffersen and Percy Ewen filed for the vacancy while other division offices were filled by acclamation with Phil Stephenson and Frank Hay returned. Christoffersen was proposed by W P Pearson and Ewenci Farlane and seconded by Cronk.
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Austin
Axel Christoffersen
Percy Ewen
Pine Creek
Phil Stephenson
Frank Hay
Christoffersen
Shower Honors Miss Connie Law at Austin United Church
A September 24 shower in the Austin United church basement honored Miss Connie Law bride elect for October 11. Guests wore corsages, presented gifts loaded on a wagon labelled Connej oats and Bob s rye, and a friendly lunch followed the games led by hostesses Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. M.
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Austin United Church
Connie Law
Connie
Law
Adams
R. Fiskel
George Lowe
Ted Lowe
Doreen Johnson
Lori Duncan
Bob
Connie Gracously
Eunice Sims Heads CG LT Meeting
Eunice Sims elected president of CG LT at a large September meeting. Officers named include Karen Kane as vice president, Mary Lou Reimer as secretary, Debbie Barton as treasurer. Term leaders listed as Mrs. Audrey Hay, Mrs. Bev MacDonald, Mrs. Elenore Shaw, and Miss Shirley Anderson. Reporter's note: Karen Kane covered lunch.
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MacGregor
Eunice Sims
Karen Kane
Mary. Lou Reimer
Debbie Barton
Audrey Hay
Bev MacDonald
Elenore Shaw
Shirley Anderson
Austin Skating Rink Progress Amid Donations
Jonn Murphy of Vancouver, formerly of Austin, donated 500 dollars to the Austin and district skating rink fund, bringing his total to 1,250 dollars. Volunteers are working on the rink foundation with plans to pour on Saturday. Residents are invited to help via contact with Andy Giesbrecht or Al Corneillie. hot meal and lunch available at the curling rink. a covered rink is viewed as a key asset for Austin.
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Jonn Murphy
Vancouver
Austin
Austin and District
Murphy
Gement
Andy Giesbrecht
al Cor
Neillie
Filen Hulme Honored At Shower
A shower on September 13 at MacGregor United Church Hall honored Miss Ellen Hulme ahead of her September 20 marriage to Abe Thies sen. Guests were escorted to their seats by attendants including Mrs. Jeanette MacDonald and Mrs. Adeline MacDonald, with songs by a hostess group and gifts presented by Wendy and Kelly Henry dressed as Carnation Workers.
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MacGregor United Church Hall
Ellen Hulme
Abe Thiessen
Ellen
Jeanette MacDonald
Hulme
Adeline MacDonald
Janet Nicholls
Kathaleen Turner
Sue Unrau
Mary Thiessen
Trudy Olson
Betty Kehler
Nostesses
Wendy
Kelly Henry
Town Happenings Weekend weather and local notes
Weekend in town was cool and cloudy with little rain while Saskatchewan had snow. Farmers report limited fieldwork. local celebrations mark birthdays and upcoming tree time. Voters head to polls Oct 22 for Mac Gregor Ward 4 and Pine Creek School Division trustee race. A fowl supper and a missing St Bernard are noted along with hunting season updates and a Chamber survey plea.
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Saskatchewan
Tea for 50th anniversary at Stephenson home
At Home Friends of Mr and Mrs Ted Stephenson are invited to a Come and Go tea in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday October 18 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Philip Stephenson No gifts by request.
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Ted Stephenson
Philip Stephenson
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Hamilton Gilmour
Bill Morris
R. E. Corrigal
J. R. Stephenson
Sid Hay
Ross Thompson
Chas. Lamont
Murray Lamb
Jim Turner
Earl Muir
Russ Tarr
Art Leckie
Carol Quinn
Bill Wiebe
Clare Brown
Wm. G. Hay
MacGregor Collegiate
M. Berry
W. P. Pearson
Ewenci Farlane
Cronk
George Anderson
Austin Skating Rink
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Adain
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Reral
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