Former District Man Named Livestock Commissioner
The Honorable George Hut ton announces the appointment of W Esmond Jarvis as Livestock Commissioner for the province. Jarvis succeeds JH Clark who resigned in July for a position with the American Breeds Service. He has served as assistant livestock commissioner since 1958 after joining the department in 1956 as a dairy cattle specialist. Jarvis, born in the Gladstone district, holds a BSc in agriculture from the University of Manitoba 1955 and an MSc in agriculture from Michigan State University. He previously worked as agricultural representative for Birch River.
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George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
W. Esmond Jarvis
Jarvis
JH Clark
American Breeds’ Service
Mr. Jarvis
Department
Livestock Commis
University of Manitoba
Michigan State University
Birch River
Rain dampens harvest hopes as visitors tour museum
Farmers hoped for further harvest weather but rain reduced activity at the museum in Virden on September 6. Tourists from Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Winnipeg, and U S visitors watched threshing, filmed the scene, and requested posters for the next Threshermen's Reunion. Mrs Jack Lewis stayed a week, spending time in the museum.
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Virden
Manitoba
United States
Nebraska
Reg. Calvert
Sidney
North
South Dakota
Winnipeg
Jack Lewis
Mary K
MacGregor Locals Weekend Visits Across Manitoba and Ontario
MacGregor residents hosted and visited relatives across Manitoba Ontario and Saskatchewan. Winnipeg couples visited Mel McRae and the Booths in Minnedosa while others traveled to Sanford Foxwarren and Foxwarren for family gatherings. News also notes Archie Cook’s improving condition at Deer Lodge and Joan Wark’s Owen Sound wedding.
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Archie Cook
Deer Lodge
Tom Wark
Donna
Bonnie
Owen Sound
Ont
Fort William
Joan Wark
Heavy oat crop at Homewood yields record bushels per acre
A Homewood farmer, Ivan Langtry, harvested 22.2 acres of Gary oats with an astonishing 161 percent yield by weight, and over 130 by measure. The article notes a remarkable crop success alongside local social updates and town improvements.
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Wees
Ivan Langtry
Fellowship Camp At Clear Lake Draws Women From Several Presbyterials
The Portage la Prairie WMS and Presbyterial sponsored a camp Aug 23 to 25 at Camp Wasaga Clear Lake with 37 ladies from Birtle Dauphin and Portage la Prairie. Bible study daily theme Prayer and the Christian Life. The second day studied the four gospels and Hebrew. Evening vespers led by Portage and McCreary leaders. New study packets introduced and Ecumenical move discussed. Camp was declared rewarding and plans for future recalling. Mr and Mrs W F Jacobs of Ypsilanti Michigan visited W MacWilliam and family. they will travel to Ottawa and other points before returning home.
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Portage la Prairie
WMS
Presbyterial
Camp Wasaga
Clear Lake
Birtle
Dauphin
S/ McLachlan
Portage
Knight
Paterson
Portage and McCreary Federation
L. Stone
Beaver
Rowe
Neepawa
W. F. Jacobs
Ypsiaiite
Michigan
W. MacWilliam
Good Year Crop Progress in MacGregor District
Agriculture observers report district wide improvement from early below average forecasts to near or slightly above average yields and grades. Wheat is around No 3 Northern with some No 2, barley mostly 3CW six row or seed, oats No 1 seed, flax No 1CW. yields 20 25 bushels per acre, some fields 30 or more. Swathing nearly complete, combining 80 percent done, moisture around 14 15 percent, with some farmers delaying to dry grain.
Chamber of Commerce to Meet After Summer Recess
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce resumes regular monthly meetings next Monday night at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Agenda includes routine business and all merchants and interested persons are urged to attend.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Austin Man Named School Inspector
Hon. Stewart E. McLean announces the appointments of S J Klym and J E Outhwaite as inspectors of schools for Pelly Taril and Rolling River divisions. Outhwaite, Austin native, has 20 years teaching experience including Winnipeg schools and Brandon College lecturing in educational psychology and English literature. He is pursuing a master’s in education and is the son of Mr and Mrs R Outhwaite.
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Stewart E. McLean
S.J. Klym
J. E. Outhwaite
Pelly + Taril
Rolling River
McLean
Department of Education
R W. Lightly
Outhwaite
Austin
Man
West Curtis School
Hear Portage la Prairie
West Treherne
Seven Sisters
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Somerset
General Wolfe
Brandon College
University of Manitoba
R. Outhwaite
Portage Presbyterial Fall Rally Dates Announced
Portage la Prairie Presbyterial met on Sept 9 at Portage United Church to set plans for combined fall rallies. Rossendale on Oct 20 Macdonald on Oct 21 Birnie on Oct 28 and Oberon on Oct 27 were scheduled awaiting final confirmations.
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Sarcassi
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Grows First Experimental Tobacco Crop 1960
Manitoba Department of Agriculture reports the 1960 experimental tobacco crop harvested on two two acre plots near Marchand and Woodridge. Four propane kilns cure leaves as yield rises but further testing over three years is needed before recommendations. Samples go to Delhi Ontario for quality tests and shipments head to eastern Canada. Field supervisor Marion Lips oversees the project assessing feasibility of growing tobacco in the province.
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Manitoba
Marchand
Woodridge
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Forest Ranger
Marehane
Sandilands Forest Reserve
Portage la Prairie
Canada
Delhi
Ontario
Marion Lips
Prodan
Winnipeg
Westbourne tops Ed rans fastball tourney final
Westbourne won top honors at the Pine Creek Fastball Club tournament in Ed rans beating Pine Creek in the final. Seven teams entered including MacGregor Bears and Cubs and Carberry A and B. MacGregor Cubs beat Carberry B. Bears beat Mayfeld. Pine Creek beat Carberry A. Westbourne beat Cubs in semifinals. Pine Creek edged the Bears. Joe Livingstone led Pine Creek in a dramatic late rally to win the Bears game. Elmer Cairns and Co. powered Westbourne in the final. Dave McQuiston dislocated a disl. ankle while stealing second. Wes MeGillvray sprained his ankle sliding home. The NL title remains within reach if teams hold. World Series time approaches. Pirates and Orioles favored. Hockey season begins nationwide. Don McRitchie tries out for Brandon Wheat Kings.
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Westbourne
Edrans
Pine Creek
Carberry A
MacGregor Bears
Cubs
Mayfeld
MacGregor Cubs
Carberry B
Bears
Pine Creek Bears
Joe Livingstone
Elmer Cairns
Dave McQuiston
Mac Gor Bears
Wes Me Gillvray
Canada
NHL
WHL
Don McRitchie
MacGregor
Brandon Wheat Kings
Don
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W. E. Jarvis
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Carol
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Mel McRae
Don McAfee
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Ken Gair
Mrs. B. Cook
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Elmer Keyes
Jean Fox
D. D. MacLennan
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Homewood
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Swift Current Sask
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