Sewer and Water Campaign Underway in MacGregor
Chamber of Commerce and the Village Council launched a campaign on the water and sewer project with coffee parties across blocks to educate taxpayers. About 15 meetings will be held next week, each with 20 attendees and council and chamber members ready to answer questions. A public meeting is scheduled for November 12 in MacGregor Memorial Hall with Mayor Es Dow and consulting engineers to discuss details ahead of the November 16 vote.
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Chamber of Commerce and Village Council
MacGregor Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Es. Dow
Boissevain
Margaret Wright Heads Rossendale 4H Sewing Club
Margaret Wright leads the Rossendale 4H Sewing Club as it opens its new year with 14 attendees. Officers elected include President Ming Mergeret, Vice-President Lyn McCullough, Secretary Bernice McLennon, Treasurer Jeannie Harvey, and news reporter Fern Perkins. Ten girls have enrolled and others may join by contacting Miss Margaret Wright in Lavenham.
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R0ssendale 4H Sewing Club
Presient
Ming Mergeret
Wet
Lyn McCullough
Bernice McLennon
Jenie Harvey
Fern Perkins
Margaret Wright
Lavenham
United Church Visitation Day Set for Sunday November 4
The United Church announces All Persons Visitation Day on Sunday November 4. AM members and adherents should be at home that afternoon to welcome visiting teams presenting church activities from the past year and plans for the future including a proposed budget. Committe e letter to connected members will follow by mail for close consideration.
Graduation Exercises at MacGregor Collegiate Friday
Eleven Grade XI graduates will receive diplomas at 7.30 Friday in MacGregor Memorial Hall. John M. Gordon of the University of Manitoba will deliver the guest address. A reception follows and a dance with the Neepawa Blackhawks closes the evening. public invites attend.
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MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor Mem 1
John M. Gordon
University of Manitoba
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Neepawa Blackhawks
Former student dies after hunting trip near Netley Marsh
Graeme Francis Wright 23 perished Tuesday afternoon after being trapped in flood waters near Netley Marsh. Wright, a National Defence employee in Churchill Manitoba, had been visiting Winnipeg relatives and hunting with two companions when their boat broke. They sought shelter on an island, endured hours in rising water, were rescued by RCMP and conservation officers, but Wright died shortly after reaching the boat. Surviving companions Kent Weatherby and Jim Ormiston were discharged from hospital.
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Graeme Francis Wright
Netley Marsh
Mr. Wright
Department Ofational Defence
Churchill
Man
Winnipeg
Winit
RCMP
Wright
Kent Weatherby
Jim Ormiston
Graeme Wright
MacGregor Radimit
MacGregor
Mustangs Edge Portage To Tie Atop Standings
Local sports report notes the Mustangs defeated Portage to secure a share of the league lead. The piece also mentions warm weeklong weather, homecoming notes, a weather balloon sighting, and community updates including road work and a large fowl supper turnout.
Christmas Mail Deadlines Set in MacGregor Area
Frank Hay announces deadlines for Christmas mail to Great Britain, Manitoba, and overseas armed forces. By boat letters due November 24 and parcels November 22, by air letters due December 10 and parcels December 8.
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Frank Hay
MacGregor
Great Britain
Vegetable Growers Reject Marketing Plan Vote in Manitoba Defeated
Manitoba votes on the Vegetables Marketing Plan referendum fail to reach the two thirds threshold as 57 percent vote against the plan and 43 percent support it. Record 82.6 percent of eligible voters cast ballots with 341 eligible voters and 282 ballots counted. The plan is again defeated after a similar outcome in 1958.
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Manitoba
Provincial Chapter LO.D.E. Holds 50th Semiannual Meeting
The Provincial Chapter LO.D.E. met at Mac Gregor United church on October 11 for its 50th semiannual meeting. Twenty six standards and 32 chapters were represented with Mrs. E. Armistead presiding at the organ. The morning included a cenotaph service and wreath, while afternoon talks and decisions covered a local hut for the music camp at the International Peace Gardens and a national centennial project.
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Lo.d.e
MacGregor United Church
E. Armistead
G. C. Fotheringham
MacGregor
Beighton
Winnipeg
J. A. Swanson
Earle Armistead
Buss
International Peace Gardens
Canada
Our Town’s Bright Future Through Public Works
A plan promises running water and sewer for homes, schools, and hospitals, plus enhanced fire protection with new hydrants village wide. It forecasts lower fire insurance rates, a healthier townsite, industry growth, higher population, and more tax revenue while aiming to reduce individual taxes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Village of
Rossendale
United Church Visitation
Mustangs
Portage
Jack McPhee
Ple
Jack
Jaed
Joe
Raymond MacDonald
Yankees
Ed Fougere
George Lloyd
Dei Int
Trojans
Mustang
Portage Guns
McQuiston
Len Stewart
Stewart
Boschman
Por
D.E
Venalf
Royal Cantdian Legion
H. Lye
G. Hicks
Hicks
Armistead
C. F. Kitson
R Bikett
C.D.E
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