Nomination Day Next Wednesday in Manitoba poses ward races
Nomination Day on Wednesday October 1 covers North Norfolk Rural Municipality and MacGregor village. Mayor Glenn Lye and councillors Gerry Marginet and Glen Hotel in MacGregor face term expirations. North Norfolk reeve Jim Duncan and councillors Percy Alderson Nelson Hulme Ward 4 seat open after Duncan resignation to run for reeve. Pine Creek School Division trustees Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 5 Ward 7 Ward 9 and Ward 11 terms expire. Election, if needed, set for Wednesday October 22.
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Manitoba
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Glenn Lye
Gerry Marginet
Glen Hotel
Killarney
Jim Duncan
Percy Alderson
Nelson Hulme
Pine Creek
Wm. Porosky
Plumas
Karaz
Gladstone
Lye's Ltd 50th Anniversary Marked in 1919 MacGregor Herald
The MacGregor Herald reports Lye's Ltd marking its 50th anniversary in 1919. The piece outlines the 90 year evolution of the lumber and coal business from its 19th century roots to modern expansion. It mentions leadership shifts from C W Lye and Son Ltd to Ralph Lye and later Glenn Lye, with Gordon joining the fourth generation. The article notes growth including additional yards at Austin, Wellwood, and Langruth and changes in management and merchandising over the decades.
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MacGregor Herald
William Cairns
Charles W. Lye
MacGregor
Lye's Ltd
Charles Lye
Ralph
The
Grain Exchange
Winnipeg
C. W. Lye and Son Ltd
Glenn
Lye
Gordon
Two New Homes Under Construction in MacGregor
Two new houses rise this week in MacGregor in the south end. The Martin home sits between H A Lye and Dr Hews, while the Regier residence stands on the former Marsh property.
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MacGregor
Martin's
Regier's
Martin's 'S
H. A. Lye’s
Dr. Hews and
Regier’s
Marsh
Spruce Hills Combines Elect Judy Hodgins
A September 17 reorganization meeting at Spruce Hills Community Centre elected Judy Hodgins as president, Dale Bickford as vice president, Velda Dobbin as secretary, Beverley Bickford as treasurer, and Lynne Dobbin as club reporter for the coup year. The group has 14 members and plans clothing, handcraft and food projects to start in October.
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Spruce Hills Combines
Spruce Hills
Judy Hodgins
Dale Bickford
Velda Dobbin
Beverley Bickford
Lynne Dobbin
Austin Collegiate Graduation Set for Sept 26
The Austin Collegiate will hold its 1969 graduation on Friday September 26 at 8 p.m. in the Collegiate auditorium. Sixteen students will receive diplomas for completing Grade 12 under Manitoba Education. Ten entered the University Entrance Course and six took the General course. The ceremony will include bursaries and awards presentations from donors. Greetings will come from the department of education Pine Creek School Division and North Norfolk municipality. A luncheon follows for graduates guests and the audience. The graduation dance with The Melodiers starts at 9 30 p.m. All are invited.
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Austin Collegiate
Manitoba Department of Education
Department of Education
Pine Creek
North Norfolk
Melodiers
MacGregor Chamber Plans Membership Survey
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce votes at its September meeting to conduct a membership survey to counter apathy and restore interest. The survey will be mailed to all area members and local businesses, with copies available to others who wish to contribute.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterial Women Discuss Unified Budget
Portage la Prairie United Church Women plan unified budget for 1970. Finance committee met in September to channel funds. Leadership development committee arranges fall rallies with dates and locations to follow. Ad event Dialogue with the Bible set at Neepawa United Church September 30 2 to 9 pm.
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Portage la Prairie
Presbyterial United Church Women
Ucws
Neepawa United Church
George Tuttle
Stephen's College
Edmonton
Alta
Betty McColagen
Bruce Gunn
Bud Harper
Town Happenings Cover Harves, Weather, and Local Notes
Rain delayed harvest operations after a spell of fine weekend weather with highs in the high seventies. Glen Neustaeter praises the area while readers are urged to read a Wildlife Crusader poem about gate habits for hunters. Lye’s marks 50 years in MacGregor with a gala next weekend. Ralph Critchlow’s co op car tour photo from England highlights the town’s rain gauge. Portage adds a junior hockey team with Bing Irwin as coach. Public works progress on town streets resumes after weather delays.
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MacGregor Co-op
Ralph Critchlow
Ralph
England
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Income Tax Department
Calgary
Briscoes Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Belmon t
Andrew Briscoe of Belmont marked his golden wedding anniversary on August 17 at the Masonic Temple in Hazel Kenyon of Brandon stood as sister of the bride and flower girl from the original ceremony. Over 200 guests signed the guest book, with about 20 in attendance. Attendees included Grace and tea honors for Mrs. George McLean of Belmont and Miss Muriel Hedden of Winnipeg, and several others from Winnipeg, Killarney, Portage la Prairie and nearby towns. A 5:30 p.m. reception followed in the hall, Grace said, toast given by Gordon Farncombe, Archie Farncombe served as master of ceremonies, and the two-tier cake topped head table.
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Mars
Andrew Briscoe
Belmont
Hazel Kenyon
Brandon
George McLean
Muriel Hedden
Winnipeg
Archie Farncombe
Lena McKay
Georgina Clem
Ents
Killarney
Jack Dunlop
Dunreau
Gordon Farncombe
High Bluff
Gerald Large
Port Sanencon
Grace
Earl ‘Taylor
Carman
Briscoe
Income Tax Boosted To Pay for Medicare
Manitoba moves to raise personal and corporate taxes to fund medical care insurance. The NDP budget forecast a 6 percentage point rise in personal income tax and a corporate tax increase to 13 percent, effective Jan 1. Opposition labeled the plan as a high tax burden on workers and business.
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Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Walter Weir
NDP
Canada
Gordon Johnston
Liberal House
Gordon Beard
North
Churchill
Cherniack
Pope
The Call for Regular Exercise Against Obesity
The piece argues inactivity drives rising overweight rates in modern America and urges a practical, sustained program of daily exercise. It contrasts city life and school programs with the need for accessible activities after schooling, advocating consistent activity over dieting. It emphasizes energy balance and adapting activity to individual potential and environment.
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Furst
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Lye's
Austin
Wellwood
Langruth
MacGregores
Ralph E. Lye
Mr. Lye
William C. Cairns
Glen Neustaeter
Wildlife Crusader
Lye’s
Daily Graphic
Portage
Bing Irwin
George Little
Poplar Point
Terriers
Department of Public Works
Briscoes
Saul Cherniack
Joe
MacGregor Schools
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