Roads Need Weeds Cut to Keep Winter Plowing Possible
North Norfolk council warns farmers to clear weeds along roadsides before winter. If not cut, roads cannot be plowed. District farmers to mow from travelled portion to bottom of ditch. $18,000 approved for Westbourne drain work with 90 percent provincial grant. Extension of pavement at Austin planned, cost about $500 plus small grants to fire brigades and Children’s Aid Society. Proposals include 2,000 yards of gravel for six miles and a 2.34 foot treated timber bridge on Market Road with provincial support.
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Clan Carnvans
Pine Creek
Firdale
Northswurtom
Westbourne
Sillers
Department of Public Works
North Norfolk
Portage la Prairie
Austin
Council
Market Road
Provin Trunk Highway
No Election Here Only One Councillor Nominated
Nominations closed at 2 pm on Tuesday and no voting will occur in the rural municipality North Norfolk Village MacGregor or the MacGregor school board. Mayor H R Hotel and Reeve F Sims have one more year to serve. Vacancies exist but all except one were filled by acclamation. In MacGregor only one of two village offices was filled. council will appoint the other. Three North Norfolk rural councillors terms expire this December. Ward 3 William Pilkington Ward 5 Reg McFarlane Ward 6 Lloyd Willis were elected by acclamation. Pilkington proposed by W H McDonald and seconded by W R Moffatt. McFarlane proposed by George Begley and seconded by Roy Snaith. Willis proposed by George Hyde and seconded by John Lunn. In MacGregor, G C Fotheringham and E A Chant are the terms expiring. only Fotheringham filed papers, so the council will appoint a councillor. Fotheringham proposed by Dr Ford and seconded by Wm Roberts. MacGregor School Board trustees Harold Orchard and Albert Wark were both returned by acclamation. Orchard proposed by J C Lewis and seconded by D P McMahon. Wark proposed by H A Lye and seconded by JL Lamb.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
H.R Hotel
F. Sims
R.M
William Pilkington
Reg McFarlane
Lloyd Willis
Pilkington
W. H. McDonald
W.R. Moffatt
McFarlane
George Begley
G. C. Fotheringham
E. A. Chant
Fotheringham
Dr. Ford
Wm. Roberts
Town Happenings Bright Fall Weather And Local Plans
The column notes unusually fine fall days with leaves turning brown and flowers in bloom. Local plans include a singing practice with about 20 women led by Mrs. Roberta Stone, a possible Portage music festival, a sheep mention about Ollie Clerm keeping 80 sheep, a World Series chatter, a shooting season remark, and a MacGregor community sale on Saturday Oct 20 with contact Herb Barton. The east town road to be paved with a construction crew already on site.
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Focal Ladies
Roberta Stone
Portage
MacGregor
Herb Borton
Extra large potatoes grown by locals showcased
Mrs August Weber brought two oversized potatoes to town. One, grown by Fred Lake of Katrime, measures 19 by 16 inches in circumference and weighs a little over three pounds. The second, from J Tomchuk of Portage, measures 19 by 14 inches and weighs about three pounds. August notes they will feed him for a week.
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August Weber
Fred Lake
Katrime
J. Tomchuk
Portage
August
Monnay visitors and local guests gather for Thanksgiving
MacGregor locals record a string of visits from Miss Dorothy Sparrow of Manitou, Ken Dobson of Crystal City, and others. Winnipeg guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith and Miss Mary Ellen Lockhart. Portage hosts include Miss Lee Davis and families. Weekend stops feature the Weber and Barber households and townsfolk from Red Lake Falcon Lake Swan River Pine Falls and more.
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Monnay
Clarence Sparrow
Dorothy Sparrow
Manitou
Ken Dobson
Crystal City
Jim Smith
Mary Ellen Lockhart
Winnipeg
Tina Little
A. Weber
Raymond
Herman Weber
Miss Lee Davis
Portage
Jim Turner
Mr. End
Edward Kumhyr
Brian
Falcon Lake
MacGregor Mustangs Down Carberry 13 7 in Tough Football Clash
MacGregor Mustangs defeated Carberry high school 13 to 7 in a hard hitting game with few penalties. Dennis McQuiston opened scoring on the second play of the first quarter, Jake Boschman added the conversion, and Ken Owens sparked a late drive before the third quarter TD by McQuiston. Carberry threatened late but MacGregor’s defense held, extending the Mustangs’ record to two wins and one loss. Next game Sunday at MacGregor against Shilo.
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MacGregor ‘Mustangs
Carberry
Dennis McQuiston
Mustangs
MacGregor
Boschman
Mustang
Brian Bailey
McQuiston
Goa
Ken Owens
Jake Boschman
MacGregor Mustangs
Morley Aikens
Dallas Barber
Portage
Owens
Carverry
Neepawa
Oss
Dwight Thompson
Shilo
MacGregor’s Water Works Question for Ratepayers
A historical piece recalls MacGregor’s growth from prairie to village and urges voters to decide next month on installing water works. It stresses progress, urban options, and the need to weigh what is best for individuals, the village, and the whole community.
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MacGregor
Collegiate Charter by Bonnie Wark
On October 10 and 17 from 2 to 4 p.m an art exhibition is planned with eight showings for the school year. Graduation will be on November 2 at Memorial Hall with exercises tea and dance, guest speaker John M. Gordon from the University of Manitoba. The girls volleyball team lost at Plumas on October 3 and traveled to Austin seeking better results next week.
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Memorial Hall
John M. Gordon
University of Manitoba
Plumas
Austin
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Fort Garry
Toaw
Ari Road
North Norfolk Council
Austin and
Children’s Aid Society
A. M. Hay
Ollie Clerm
Yankees
Giants
Money Boys
Frank Hay
Dennis Lamb
Walter Allan
Miss Kilfoyle
Mel
Macgregor Locals
Raymond Weber
Red Lake
Mrs
Thelma Kelly
P. R. Blair
E. Kelly
Doug Barber
Ron Borton
Gmny
Angatrs’ C. Webb
Pat Sterling
Swan River
Town
Chas. Pennell
Pine Falls
Sportsweek
Weby
Gregor
Bonnie Wark
Cromarty
Glen Hut Tood
Ifiman
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