Former Principal Named Agricultural Representative in Manitoba
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation announces two new agricultural representatives for Neepawa and Arborg. Allan Nebbs, 33, will serve Neepawa, while Gordon Raymer, 39, will work at Arborg. Raymer begins September 1 after assisting Allan Chambers, who moves to an economics and publications role. Nebbs succeeds Wallace O. Lee, who resigned in May to become a development officer with a citizen’s group.
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Neepawa
Arbory
Geo. Hutton
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Agricultural
Allan Nebbs
Gordon Raymer
Arborg
Mr. Raymer
Extension Service
Allan Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Economics and Publications
Raymer
MacGregor
Duke of Edinburgh
Fort Churchill
Manitoba Soil Survey
Canada Department of Agriculture
Killarney
Mr. Nebbs
Wallace O. Lee
Trousseau Tea Honors Bride in Pine Creek
Mrs Harold T Manns of Pine Creek hosted a trousseau tea on August 19 for her eldest daughter Katherine Pearl before her marriage to James Keith Addison. Attending were Mrs James Addison, Mrs John Kasik, Mrs Chas Manns, and grandmothers Mrs G H Hughson and Mrs E Williamson. additional serviteurs included Mrs H Hughson and others.
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Harold T. Manns
Pine Creek
Trousseau
Katherine Pearl
James Keith Addison
James Addison
John Kasik
Chas. Manns
G. H. Hughson
E. Williamson
Mesdames H. Hughson
G. Hughson
J. Nelson
C. Stewart
R. MacFarlane
W. McMillan
T. Manns
Four H Garden Clubs Display Vegetables in Inter-Club Event
The 4H Inter-Club Garden Achievement at MacGregor on Saturday August 28 featured 48 members from Castle Point Path Head Rossendale Sidney and Springbrook presenting vegetables grown in four gardens. Awards went to Arlene Lintott Sidney for top junior and Arlene Lintott also won senior recognition. Garry Bate Castle Point earned the Alex Barron Medal with Brenda Bate and others receiving club ribbons. Sidney claimed best club vegetable display, with Springbrook and Castle Point placing second and third. Sponsorship came from the Barberry and North Norfolk Agricultural Societies.
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MacGregor
Castle Point
Path Head
Rossendale
Sidney
Springbrook
Alex Barron
Garry Bate
Arlene Lintott
Brenda Bate
Dianne Hodge
Bobby Taylor
Priscilla Blyth
Sharon Blyth
Ken Early
Patricia Kowalchuk
Linda Evanson
Joan Carritt
Mary Martens
Terry Blair
Edith
Hodge
Elaine’ Taylor
Sandra
Lazy Rumancik
Pati Head
Linda Evarson
Kety Winterbottom
Pearson Calls Federal Election For Nov Eight
Prime Minister Pearson announced a federal general election for November 8 with a push for a majority government. Opposition leaders labeled the move cynical and improper, while New Democrats and Creditistes offered varied critiques and support ideas. Voter registration is set for late September, with rolling polling hours and Parliament poised to reconvene after the dissolution request.
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Pearson
New Democrat
Douglas
Creditiste
Real Caoulatte
Liberal Party
Vanier
Hemet
MacGregor Chamber Reschedules Regular Meeting
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its regular meeting for Thursday September 9. Last week’s meeting was small with only members present. The executive requests a strong turnout to clear pending summer business after no meeting in July or August.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Mustangs Open Football Practice in MacGregor
MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs begin football practices for the coming season. League rivals include Virden Souris Deloraine Melita and Brandon with six games on the schedule. Early sessions start at 6 30 a m under coaches Henry Schroeder and Dennis McMahon. The first game is vs Virden on Sunday and home opener vs Souris is Sept 19.
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MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs
Mustangs
Virlen
Brandon
Souris
Deloraine
Melita
Henry ‘Schroeder
Dennis McMahon
Daylight Saving Time Ends Here Sunday
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and the Village of MacGregor revert to standard time this Sunday with clocks moved back to 2.01 Sunday morning. Winnipeg and other areas may keep DST until the last Sunday in October.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Town Happenings In MacGregor Amid Rainy Week
Wet cool spell slows harvest with oats barely started and rain ending wheat prospects. New inn proprietors Barry Williams arrive, MacGregor hardware cleared, Fred Tarr returns boosting pool hall chatter. A regional horse show and gymkhana set for Sept 26 in MacGregor rink. Local sports nudge: baseball nearing World Series. Twins atop AL, Dodgers leading NL. Calgary football five games in with Lions looming Grey Cup champs. Fire last Thursday destroyed an Indian house north of town. cattle department seeking leads.
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Dodgers
Twins
Minnesota
White Sox
Chicago
Giants
Eile
Pete
MacGregor
525 Pupils Enrolled At Local MacGregor Schools
Five hundred twenty five pupils attend the two MacGregor schools with 374 in the Elementary and 151 in the Collegiate. Enrollment rose from last year as rural schools closed and district formation moved pupils here, with cattle of new transport from Katrime Path-Head and Chipping Hill.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Collegiate
Katrime
Path-Head
Chipping Hill
Beaver
Image Creek
Southend Macaulay
Emmeline
Path-ead
MacGregore
Masonic Hall
Legion Room
MacGregor Memorial Hall
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Macgregor Lions Club
Norfolk Manor
New Agricultural Representative
University of Manitoba
Canada Pack ‘Ers
St. Boniface
Neepaw
Bill Carritt
Rodney Loewen
Roberta Henry
Sandra Hodge
Path
Edith Hodge
PathHead
Karl Blair
James Early
Elaine Taylor
Bruce McLennan
Kathy Winterbottom
Marjory Elmhirst
The
Arberry
North Norfolk Agricultural Societies
Diefenbaker
Cone
Quebec
Confederation
Social Credit
Thompson
Nelson Castonguay
George Currie
Barry Williams
Rainbow Inn
Jake Thiessen
Fred Tarr
Fred
Taylorson
Tarr
Marie Beauleau
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Calgary
Lions
Carol Workman
N. J. Anderson
E. Hamm
Duncan
W. McGregor
H. Collier
H. Boaz
G. Clarke
L. Schneider
M. Pennell
A. Hay
L. B. Patterson
Seary Dens Eck
Corpumners Pambers
Letreans
Carpenters
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