Manitoba Premiers Hails Flag as National Unity Emblem
Premier Roblin announced that Queen approval has been granted for Manitoba to adopt the Red Ensign as the provincial flag. A central ceremony at the Legislative Building with simultaneous events across the province is planned once enough flags are available. The history and significance of the Ensign are highlighted as a symbol linking Manitoba to the broader Canadian tradition. Elections are set for Wednesday October 27 with multiple wards and offices up for grabs in North Norfolk and MacGregor.
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MacGregor Council Pushes Hampton Street Repaving Plan
MacGregor village council asks the provincial government to fund repaving of Hampton Street as an access road, noting minimal prior spending since the start of the program. A survey into grant aid for 1966 is requested for several MacGregor streets, while bylaw readings cover Centennial park, a school district vote, and a $201,000 debenture for district improvements.
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Miss Judy Klassen Honored at Shower
About sixty guests gathered at the Austin United church lower room to honor Judy Klassen bride elect for October 16. Mrs. Merlin Lamb led, gifts were opened with help from Mrs. Klassen and Mrs. Wieler, songs were performed by guests, and a miniature gift house was presented before lunch served by local hostesses.
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Carol Lawless
Kathy Wicklund
Wayne Loeppky
MAHA To Hold Meeting Extended Two Day Session
The Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association will extend its annual meeting to two days with intermediates and minors meeting Saturday October 16 at 3 p.m. and Sunday October 17 at 10 a.m. for both groups, followed by a Sunday general meeting at 1 30 p.m. Delegates are expected from MacGregor hockey club and others to discuss issues facing the groups.
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Esmith School Threatened By Fire
A flax straw fire started by a nearby farmer threatened Esmith School on Saturday afternoon. The blaze ran out of control until many helpers arrived and plowed a fire guard to stop the spread.
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Chamber Meeting Attended by Village of Wedener
A well attended Wedener Chamber of Commerce meeting on October 7 in the Legion room with 11 members present discussed east end MacGregor signs and formed a committee to study them. A Welcome Wagon committee was established to report at the next meeting. The group debated additional village and surrounding community services with a report due at the November 4 gathering at 8 30 noting a half hour later start for school polls. Santa Claus parade will be on the agenda.
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Danger Lurks In Swaths
A 12 year old boy, Jim Reimer, encountered a skunk while running to the flax field where his father worked. He suffered a bad spray and died outdoors after returning home. his mother noticed the odor and the family treated him with disinfectant in the bath before he passed.
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Mark 55th Anniversary Celebrated in MacGregor
Mr and Mrs Charlie Lamont of MacGregor marked their 55th wedding anniversary on Sunday Oct 3 at home with relatives and friends. They were married Oct 6 1910 and lived on a farm in Image Creek S D before retiring to MacGregor in 1948. They have a daughter Mrs M Barth Winnipeg and three grandchildren Laurie Glen Barth Winnipeg and Mrs A Mullen Georgina Barth Brandon plus four great grandchildren. About 47 relatives attended and were hosted by MCs Mrs H Lorimer and Jim Pogue Sr.
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Jennie Pogue
Image Creek S.D
M. Barth
Winnipeg
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Glen Barth
A. Mullen
Georgina Barth
Brandon
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Jennie
UNICEF Calling All Children Canvas at United Church Hall
All boys and girls of school age are invited to participate in the UNICEF canvas. A bean supper will follow at the United Church hall. Participants meet at the church after school to be assigned to territories. Parents and children cooperation requested. Date October 29 at 3 30 p.m.
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Macartney Family Reunion Brings Siblings Together in Portage
Seven members of the J Macartney family gathered in Portage la Prairie for a long awaited reunion. The four brothers and three sisters, born near MacGregor, traveled from Winnipeg Calgary Selkirk Gladstone High Bluff and Portage to join their father in Manitoba. A hotel Portage dinner highlighted the event as relatives reconnected after 51 years apart.
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Gwen) Galloway
Winnipeg
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Cur- Stead
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Calgary
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Pearl Macartney
Gwen Gallaway
Selkirk
W. Little
Lily
High Bluff
Mpeg
Portage
James Macartney
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