Local Notes from McGregor Residents and Visitors
McGregor locals report Mrs J B Ormiston returning to Woodville Ont after weeks with relatives. The board of CAMR Pine Creek Branch sets a regular meeting date. A tea at United Church on October 2 celebrates Mrs E Perkins 98th birthday. Various visits and travels involve Bill Birkett, Lillian Smith, F Morrison, K Courage, Christie, Bryan and Bruce Hay, Stephanie Jones, Ruth Hodge, Merle Taylorson, Marvin Hodge, Doug Borton and Herb Borton, with holidays and return trips noted.
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United Church Hall
E. Perkins
Bill Birkett
London
England
West Coast
R. Birkett
Lillian Smith
California
F. Morrison
Winnipeg
K. Courage
Christie
Florida
Charles Pennell
Bryan
Bruce Hay
Stephanie Jones
Sid Hay
Bruce
U. of M
Ruth Hodge
Merle Taylorson
Marvin Hodge
Squamish
B.C
Marvin
Doug Borton
Dryden
Ont
Herb Borton
Ministers inducted into Trinity team ministry service
A large city congregation at Trinity Church hosted an induction service for Rev. Jim Scott and Rev. John Oldham. The Portage Presbytery inducted both into the Trinity team ministry before more than 300 attendees with Rev. Earl Armistead and Rev. Arvon Keating leading worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Portage Presbetery
United Church of Canada
Jim Scott
John Oldham
Trinity Sanctuary
Marguerite Miller
High Bluff
Portage Presbytery
Scott
Oldham
Congregation of
Trinity
Earl Armistead
Oakville
Arvon Keating
Gladstone
W. A. Drysdale
Arden
Presbytery
Clayton Zimmerman
Trinity Board
Cement Pads Proposed to Fight Anthrax on Ranches
Conservative MP Jack Horner says ranchers may pour cement pads over anthrax infected areas instead of fencing. Dr. Ken Wells confirms cement could protect cattle from spores. Horner notes higher initial cost but lower upkeep. nine cows died on one ranch and eight on another in July. Authorities test a flame device to remove spores as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litheridge Crowfoot
Jack Horner
Horner
Ottawa
Ken Wells
Federal Health of Animals Branch
Hamilton
Federal
Church Schedule for MacGregor and Area
Religious services listed for East End MacGregor and surrounding communities. Evangelical Mennonite, United, Anglican and Pentecostal congregations show Sunday times for worship, Sunday School, and Holy Communion. Local services include Rev. Hutchison and Rev. Michael Tipper with contact numbers and office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Church
East-End
MacGregor
Rossendale
Anglican Church OF Canada
St. Paul's Church
Michael Tipper
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
A.J. Hall
Bethel Church
Frost could affect late Sask crop quality
A Saskatchewan Wheat Pool official warned that lingering cold during Labour Day weekend may hurt late seeded crops. Jack Braidek said full impact will be known when combining begins in two to three weeks. Frost could reduce quality, with possible abandonment of late rapeseed and flax fields in Regina Balcarres area.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Jack Braidek
Estevan
Swift Current
Broadview
Prince Albert
Braidek
Mr. Braidek
Timely Topics on evaluating new spring garments
Marguerite Molgat urges a thorough pre purchase check of fit and construction. Look for flat facings, non rolling undercollars, smooth darts, firm buttonholes, invisible knits hemming, and well finished seams. Verify grain, matching plaids, and proper fibre labeling for durable wear. NAMED BY CREES The Slave Indians of northern Alberta were so named by the Crees because of their peaceful habits and inefficiency in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufactuers
Alberta
Wildlife bonspiel to be hosted at MacGregor centre
North Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association will host the Manitoba Provincial Wildlife Association annual bonspiel at the MacGregor Community Centre on Nov 1 2 3. Expected attendees include clubs from Winnipeg Carman Selkirk Gladstone and Treherne with play starting Friday night and finals Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk - MacGregor Wildlife Association
Manitoba Provincial Wildlife Association
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Carman
Selkirk
Gladstone
Treherne
Training Your Pet To A Better State Of Mind
Dr Stear notes dogs trained by kindness outperform fearful obedience and pets mirror owners personalities. Overpermissive or harsh discipline can trigger eating disorders lameness or bad temper, with recovery linked to pet mind state and veterinary guidance. Some animals benefit from home recuperation when away from family.
Country air linked to respiratory illness says Winnipeg doctors
Two Winnipeg doctors report rural atmosphere may raise respiratory symptoms. Dr. Peter Warren and Dr. Reuben Cherniack note country air carries microbes dust and pollens that predispose to disease. Among 68 grain elevator workers 59 percent of smokers and 25 percent of nonsmokers have chronic cough. 41 and 33 percent report chest tightness or congestion.
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Winnipeg
Peter Warren
College of Physicians of Canada
Reuben Cherniack
University of Manitoba
Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macgregor Locals
J.B. Ormiston
Woodville
Ontater
Ormiston
Ross Thompson
C. F. Barnes
Melita
Mary Muir
St. Boniface Hospital
C.A.M.R. Pine Creek Branch
Sprucedale School
Roy Hamilton
Youngstown
Alta
Evangelical
Ervice
Austin United Church
Christchurch
Austin
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Dick Fehr
Gallaway, Lapchuk & Co
Chamraned Accountants
Ioha
St. Paul’s A.C.W
Memorial Hall
United Fellowship Circle of
United Church
United Fellowship of United Church
Municipality of
North Norfolk
Treas. RM
Marguerite Molgat
Oo Lamont Travel Service
Buck
Jack London
Robert L. Stear
Norden Lab
MacGregor Hotel
THE
Public Utilities Board
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd
Elks Hall
Tupper Street
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
Central Division
Dauphin Division
F.C. Tapley
the Public Utilities Board
Province of
Austin Credit Union
Austin, Magregor and
Court of Revision
A.D
Ernest Buhler
Co-op
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