Labor Day Fastball Tournament Thrills Sidney Fans
The Sidney Ball club hosted a Labour Day fastball tournament drawing 12 teams and strong attendance. Brandon Army Navy edged to top honors, Sidney placed second, MacGregor Cubs third, Austin fourth, with tight games across two fields and several extra inning finishes.
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Sidney Ball Club
Army
Navy
Brandon
Sidney
MacGregor Cubs
Austin
Portage Dodgers
Portage
MacGregor
Bears
Cubs
Brandon Safeway
Carberry
Pratt
Burnside
Macaulay
Brandon Crests
Mrs W Anderson Dies at Home in MacGregor
Mrs William Anderson aged 93 died at home on Saturday September 2 after a short illness. Survived by husband William and sons Leslie and William of MacGregor. Funeral held Tuesday September 5 at MacGregor United Church with interment in Edrans Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home in charge.
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William Anderson
Anderson
William
Leslie
William of
MacGregor
MacGregor United Church
Edrans
McMaster Funeral Home
Oakville leads Circau sa sue finals after Game One loss
Oakville holds a 1 0 edge in the best of three series over the Cubs after defeating them in game one on August 27. If Cubs win Sunday in Oakville at 1 p.m., the deciding game will be in MacGregor immediately after.
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Oakville
Cubs
MacGregor
Edwin Lady Injured in Car Accident
Edwin Manitoba resident Mrs Fred Buckholtz and Winnipeg resident Mrs Lorraine Woodward were hospitalized after a head on collision with a semi on No 1 highway three and a half miles west of Portage. Mrs Buckholtz is in good condition while Mrs Woodward was sent to a Winnipeg hospital. The Empire Freightways truck driver Alfred Bunce of Saskatoon escaped unharmed.
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Portage General Hospital
Fred Buckholtz
Edwin, Man
Lorraine Woodward
Wardlaw Ave
Winnipeg
No. 1
Buckholtz
Woneward
RCMP
Empire Freightway
Iskatoon
Alfred Bunce
MacGregor Schools Open With Record Enrollment
The MacGregor community greets a new term as MacGregor Collegiate reports 120 students and the elementary totals 225, a record attendance across the two schools. Grade IX to XI enrollment is outlined, with staff led by principal G Raymer and teachers H Hampen, Florence Chappel, T Williams, and T Draper.
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Denoo
Eels
Magreae
MacGregor
Collegiae
G. Raymer
H. Hampen
Florence Chappel
T Willams
T. Draper
MacGregor Collegiate
8000 Teachers Back To School In Manitoba
Manitoba opens its schools this week with 8000 teachers, the largest number in history. Most positions filled, permits reduced. secondary permits ~40, elementary ~25. Enrolment expected to exceed 193,500, up 9,162 from last term and 17,211 since 1959.
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Perusmacery
Seaders
Manitoba
Stewart E. McLean
Department of Education
McLean
4-Hers Exhibit At Garden Clubs Achievement Day
Thirty seven 4-H members from Rossendale Springbrook and Pathead Garden Clubs participated in their annual Achievement Day held at Legion Hall MacGregor. They exhibited vegetables and flowers, completed a questionnaire, and engaged in vegetable judging and weed identification. Judges included Geo Nicholson Firdale and Don Meadows Portage. About 75 to 100 people attended the evening program.
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Rossendale
Springbrook
Pathead
Legion Hall MacGregor
Howard Barnsley
Portage
Don Meadows
Carberry
Geo
Cross-Canada Walkers Reach MacGregor Stopover
Two walkers on a cross-Canada trek paused in MacGregor for a rest after leaving Victoria on May 12. William E. Pollock, the companion, averages 25 miles daily through the prairies and 20 in the mountains, sleeping outdoors most nights. Pollock carries a greeting letter from BC’s Recreation Minister to Newfoundland’s Premier Smallwood and plans a leg across Canada in legal months, though it may extend beyond.
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Canada
MacGregor
the Herald
William E. Pollock
Victoria
Rockies
Pollock
Prairies
EC. Westwood
Recreation
B.C
Joe Smallwood
Newfoundland
Manitoba Announces 238 Member Economic Committee
Premier Kobun announced the establishment of a 238 member committee on Manitoba s economic future aimed at creating 40 000 jobs by 1970 The committee will be headed by JR McMillan with Rex E Grose as vice chairman and director of the $400 000 research program Industry and Commerce Minister Gurney Evans said Manitoba industries could employ about 335 000 workers by 1970 and 375 000 workers would be available to avoid migration or unemployment
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Kobun
Manitba
JR. McMillan
Canadian National Railways
Prairie
Roblin
Rex E Grose
Manitoba Development Authority
Department of Industry and Commerce
Research Pro
Town paints homes and office to improve appearance
The week saw several improvements in the town with fresh coats of paint on the homes of Reg Sharp and Jack Lewis and on the Municipal Office sign to improve visibility. Additional recent painting covered Oscar Nob stem and Clare Tarr’s homes, enhancing the town’s overall charm and livability.
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Everal
Reg Sharp
Jack Lewis
Oscar Nobstem
Clare Tarr
Mrs. Duncan Lamb Heads Hospital Aid Meeting
The Mac Gregor Hospital Aid annual meeting was held Monday August 28 at Mrs W Roberts home. Officers elected include President Mrs Dune Lamb, Vice-President Mrs Dennis Lamb, 2nd Vice-President Mrs W Roberts, Secretary Mrs H Weber, Treasurer Miss Eileen Marsh, and Public Relations. Committees named and a vote of thanks given to past President Mrs Harmon. Treasurer reports a favorable balance. Plans are made for the annual Vanity Shower and Silver Tea for the hospital.
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MacGregor Hospital Aid
W. Roberts
Dune Lamb
Dennis Lamb
H Weber
Eileen Marsh
Ed Chant
Central Aid
G. Fotheringham
Harmon
Break-ins at Treherne lead to Winnipeg court sentence
Jona Francis McMullen of no fixed address was sentenced to three years in penitentiary for his role in a breaking and entering theft netting 10 801 from Treherne, Manitoba firms. RCMP say two other men were arrested in Montreal in connection with the same thefts and have not appeared in court. a fourth man remains in custody in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Jona Francis McMullen
Friday
Treherne
Man
RCMP
Montreal
MacGregor Locals Share Long Weekend Visits and News
MacGregor area residents recount visits across Manitoba and Ontario over the long weekend. Kenneth and Janice of New York toured Montreal with W E Adkins and Evelyn Fotheringham. many locals hosted guests, including Stinson, Lambs, Webers, and Wrights. Faye Smith earned a teaching certificate and will teach in Brandon. Congratulations to Gordon Collins of Red Deer on a birth. Rogers-Duncan wedding noted, with families from Virden, Fort Frances, Warren, and Souris visiting.
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Mr. Ang
Kenneth
Janice
New York
Montreal
W.E. Adkins
Evelyn Fotheringham
Diane
Gordon Collins
Red Deer
Alta
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Rev. H. Crump
Rev. Crump
W. Anderson
Edwin
MacGregor Schools
J. Anderson
Agor
G. Arm
R. Boaz
M. Collier
C Pennell
L Patterson
Mons
Marlene Algerson
Heather Thompson
Brian Hodge
Alan Rodgers
Gary Hodge
Stuny Smith
Joanne Thompson
Pat Grove
Garry Thompson
Bobby Taylor
Donna Grove
Lynda Grove
Gloria Martin
Egat
Duncan Lamb
Winpes
MacGregor Locals
Mrs. C. McKelvy
Mrs. C. Grant
Mrs. 4. Clayton
Gladstone
P.m. Stinson
Mrs. Lamb
August Weber
Clear Lake
Mrs. Weber
Dr. Ford
Mrs Stinson
EM. Wright
John Lawrence
N Cuming
Beverley
Virden
Harry Dankesreiter
Donna
Carol
Don McAfee
Silen
MacAuley
Howard Gilmour
A. Nicholls
Reg Palmer
Regina
Faye Smith
Teachers College
Faye
George Fitton School
Garet Burton
Miss Fox
Mrs. B. Thompson
Briggs — Burton
Portage la Prairie
Air
Jim Lambert
Ernie McLeod
Fort Frances
Frank
Puapury
Norman Smith
South Porcupine
Tey
Lawrence Smith
Grant
Ned
Gary Buchanan
Falcon
West Hawk Lakes
Kenora
Rodgers — Duncan
Ken Smith
DD McLennan
Regina, Sask
H. J. Collins
Alex Hay
North Surrey
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