Manitoba Rural Election Day Sets No Vote Here
In Rural Manitoba Friday October 19 is election day in most centres but local offices in this area are all filled by acclamation. MacGregor Village Council had one candidate for two seats and one will be appointed. G. C. Fotheringham is reelected, A. E. Chant did not stand. Rural Council returns include Wm. Pinfold, F. Sims, Alderson, Emerson, Pilkington, Les Fox, Reg McFarlane, Lloyd Willis. two MacGregor School Board seats filled by acclamation with Don Barber, Glen Lye, R. D. Lamb, H. Orchard and A. Wark.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
Wm. Pi
Reeve F. Sims
P. Alderson
J. Emerson
Wm. Pilkington
Les Fox
Reg McFarlane
Lloyd Willis
H. E. Orchard
Albert Wark
Don Barber
Glen Lye
R. D. Lamb
H. Orchard
A. Wark
Shower Honors Betty Pogue at United Church Hall
A Monday October 1 shower in the United Church hall honored Betty Pogue bride elect for October 6. Guests included Betty Pogue her mother Mrs Harlem Pogue and Mrs Collett of Portage the groom’s mother. Betty was escorted to a decorated chair by Mrs Norma Calvert. Mrs Pogue was presented by Mrs Mary Muir and Mrs Collett by Mrs Margaret Pennell. Mrs Marion McGregor played the bridal chorus. A skit followed and the Portage Mutual Insurance Company, linked to the groom, was joked about by Al Collett as he planned a playful claim on Betty. The group sang Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine.
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United Church Hall
Betty Pogue
Harlem Pogue
Collett
Portage
Betty
Norma Calvert
Hallowe en For UNICEF Sponsored by MacGregor Sunday Schools
Teams of children will call at citizens homes between 7 and 8 o clock on Halloween. One group will portray the story of UNICEF work worldwide. Further information from Sunday school staff.
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Hallowe'en
Unicef
MacGregor Sunday Schools
Cobbes Honored By Many Friends In Portage
On Wednesday October 10 a large crowd from MacGregor and district gathered at MacGregor Memorial Hall to honor Mr and Mrs Garry Cobbe who have moved to Portage la Prairie. They were welcomed with corsages and presented with warm wishes for happiness in their new home. Local men led a brief sing song and guests enjoyed a lunch after the address of good will.
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MacGregor and District
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Garry Cobbe
Portage la Prairie
Nelson Olson
United Church Visitation Day Plans Set
October board meeting of the United Church Board of Stewards began planning the annual Every Person Canvass of members and adherents. A Sunday in early November is expected to be chosen as Visitation Day to connect church work with people and encourage support for ongoing activities.
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United Church Board of Stewards
First Snow of the Season Falls in District
The first snowfall of the season arrived Monday night in the district with rain turning to sleet and then snow. The accumulation was light and melted quickly, but a brief power outage reminder of a past severe storm prompted locals to light candles and lamps, though not needed extensively.
Waterworks vote set for Nov sixteenth
Local MacGregor village notices announce a water and sewer project costing about 177000 after applying a 20000 surplus. Frontage rates are 27 cents water and 23 cents sewer per front foot plus a village levy to raise 1000 annually for 20 years. Voting is Friday November 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the council chamber.
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Glenda Scora Heads Local 4-H Girls
A MacGregor Thimble Fumbers Clothing Club meeting in the Legion Room on October 3 elected officers for the coming year. President Glenda Scora, vice-president Laurie Frank, secretary Thelma Gibbs, treasurer Myrna Frank, and news reporter Alison Leckie were chosen. The club has 20 members. a nominating committee was appointed for project leaders, with the next meeting set for November 6 at MacGregor public school.
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MacGregor Thimble Fumbers Clothing Club
Legion Room
Glenda Scora
Laurie Frank
Thelma Gibbs
Myrna Frank
Alison Leckie
MacGregor Mustangs Dominate Shilo 45-1
The MacGregor Mustangs routed Shilo 45 to 1 in a sunny afternoon game. Dennis McQuiston returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a TD, Boschman added two converts, and the defense forced multiple stops including a key goal-line stand. In the second half Dwight Thompson and Len Stewart added scores while Ross Nichol intercepted three passes to fuel the Mustangs’ surge.
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Mustangs
Carverry
Dennis McQuiston
Shilo
MacGregor
Boschman
Glenn Lye
Aikens
Dwight Thompson
Bill Lyle
Clinton Briscoe
Dave Gillespie
Secu
Digas Seonaden
Ross Nichol
Len Stewart
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Local Farmers Leave on Tour Across U S Cities
A group of local farmers led by Bud Graham will tour Ameri can Breeders Service plants in Madison Wisconsin Chicago IL and Indiana. Travelers include Lyal Stone Chas Rodgers John Scora Stan Smith Firdale Roy Thompson Bagot Murray Tuf ford and Gerald 01 of Carberry. The eight day trip starts Sunday.
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American Breeders Service
United States
Bud Graham
Madison
Wisconsin
Chicago
Indiana
Lyal Stone
Chas. Rodgers
John Scora
Stan Smith
Firdale
Roy Thompson
Bagot
Murray’ Tufford
Gerald’ 01
Carberry
Presentations Made To Springbrook Residents
A social evening at Springbrook school on October 6 honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andersen and Ruth who are moving to Austin, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lowe now in Winnipeg. Ruth read an address about Jim Lowe's Springbrook days while gifts were exchanged. Corners and thanks followed with music and a social hour.
Anne Lowe Heads Foodsters for 1962 63 Officers
Springbrook 4H Foodsters elected new officers for 1962 63 led by President Anne Lowe and Vice President Barbara Bull. Secretary Gail Lowe Treasurer Lynne Anderson Reporter Dianne Futros and social convener Inda Bull also named. Godwill committee convener Allen Lewis scrapbook convener Cara Tabolotney. social committee Denny Evenson Sandy Kowalchuk Kathy Winterbottom.
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Springbrook 4H Foodsters
Anne Lowe
Barbara Bull
Gail Lowe
Lynne Anderson
Dianne Futros
Inda Bull
Godwill
Allen Lewis
Cara Tabolotney
Denny Evenson
Sandy Kowalchuk
Kathy Winterbottom
Lorne Anderson
Tommy Bull
Lenard Lands
Linda Evenson
Pat Kowalchuk
Murry Lewis
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