Oldtimers Hockey Game Draws Large Crowd and Close Play
A Sunday oldtimers hockey game drew a large spectator crowd despite sticky ice that hindered players. Vic Palmer led the white team to an 85 victory over greens with two goals by Palmer and two each by Doug Grove and Lawrence Heselwood, while Nelson Olson scored twice for greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Weber
Glen Lye
Vic Palmer
Lyal Stone
Doug Grove
Fred Amann
Doug Noble
Pete McGregor
Lawrence Heselwood
John Klassen
Dane Lamb
Jack Gibson
John Boschman
Henry Boschman
Wm Bennett Heads Wildlife Association Meeting
The North Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday March 23 at the MacGregor Memorial Hall with fair attendance. Officers elected include President Wm Bennett Vice President Pete McGregor Secretary Art Palmer Treasurer Harry Painter and others. The group voted to donate 100 to the Jackson's Lake Development Committee and discussed jackets. Membership fees of 3.00 are due and memberships grant access to competitions. applications available from the president secretary Jim Turner or Barry Donnelly.
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North Norfolk-MacGregor Wildlife Association
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Wm. Bennett
Pete McGregor
Seeretary
Art Palmer
Harry’ Painter
Cliff Kilfoyle
Andy Meffen
Bob Sims
Tom Rintoul
Mary Kowalchuk
Harvey _ Robinson
Harold Poyser
Nelson Olson
Ed Hulme
Jackson’s Lake
Jim Turner
Barry Donnelly
Ed Chant's At Home Golden Web Anniversary
Ed Chant and family invite friends and relatives to an at home celebration marking their Golden Web anniversary. The event runs Sunday April 4 from 2 30 to 5 p m in United Basicdragers city. No gifts, please.
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United
Ed Chant
Lions Club Marks Eighth Birthday in MacGregor Banquet
The MacGregor Lions Club celebrated its eighth anniversary with a banquet and dance at the MacGregor Memorial Hall attracting about 150 attendees. Deputy Governor Olie Thorensteinson of Brandon spoke, awards were given for 1 to 8 years of service, Phil Miller earned Lion of the Year, and Ed Chant received the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. The Westerners from Neepawa provided music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macgregor Lions Club
Phil Miller
Lions
al Wark
Miller
Lion Olie Thorensteinson
Brandon
Mac- Gregor Lions Club
Mac- Gregor Memorial Hall
Hospital
Lion Glenn Lye
Olie Thorensteinson
Lions Club
Lion Paul Gilmore
Jean Harkness
C. R. Barber
Jack Gibson
Dennis Lamb
Harold Orchard
Stan Moore
Louis Quinn
Fred Clarke
Ed Drader
H. J. Dankesreiter
George Martens
Art Palmer
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Ed Chant
Vern McKelvy
Robert Morgen
Lion Olie ‘Thorensteinson
Greenhouse tour highlights plastic covered complex near Roblin
Four day agritour organized by Central Plains Inc Manitoba agriculture department visits Pritschau greenhouses near Roblin. plant totals include 400 tomatoes with 12 to 15 pounds per plant. cucumbers onions lettuce radish peppers on site. tour bus troubled en route, overnight stop in Wynyard. local officials greet Manitoban visitors amid Yellowhead Route significance.
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Yvon ‘Ashiro
Bob Pritschau
United States
Pritschau
Sask
Dauphin
Austin Skatathon Draws Sixty-Five Participants
Austin's skatathon on March 13 drew 65 skaters for a 10 am to 12 midnight event. Participants ranged in age, with prizes for oldest, youngest, most money raised, and most sponsors. Four boys skated 14 hours, and ladies supplied refreshments to skaters and spectators. Proceeds will be published later.
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Austin
Jack Stephenson
Jack
Patty-Lou Jones
Stanley Robinson
Jim Carruthers
Harvey Williams
Kelvin Giesbrecht
Doug Chambers
Austin UCW Holds Meeting
Austin UCW met on Thursday March 18 with fourteen members and two visitors present The worship theme was Easter Message Mrs Hazel Allan of MacGregor attended and spoke about her roles with the Manitoba commission and showed slides from Anglican Synod and general council meetings Attendees gained insight into the church's highest court and synod procedures Lunch was provided by Mrs Cookson and fellowship followed over tea
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Austin U.C.W
Hazel Allan
MacGregor
Manitoba
Town Happenings In Portage Weekend Bonspiel Winners
Local notes report near zero temperatures and four inches of snow last week, now mostly melted. Congratulations to Ron Borton Fred Snaith Bob Anderson and Ed Hulme for winning the third event in the Portage weekend bonspiel. The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting tonight in the hall. Oldtimers showcase at the rink Sunday with some mobility challenges the next day. MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association hosts a sportsman's dinner Friday with tickets at the door. A new bridge on the east road improves passing width.
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Ron Borton
Fred Snaith
Bob Anderson
Ed Hulme
Ten and unders lose final to Carberry in two game series
The 10 and unders reached the Central Manitoba Minor Hockey final by upsetting Carberry in the semi finals 5-4 at MacGregor and 3-3 at Carberry, but lost the final 9-2 to Carberry Bs. MacGregor goals came from Harvey Nichol and Glen Purkess with Mark McGregor scoring in the 3-3 draw. Robert Wiebe made key saves for Carberry.
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Tinal
MacGregor
Harvey Nichol
Glen Purkess
Rnders
Arden
Mark McGregor
Darren’ Frank
Stuart ‘Thompson
Nicholls Mark Golden Anniversary Dance
Audley Nicholls and spouse celebrated their golden wedding with a March 13 dance and buffet in Mac Gregor Memorial Hall. Guests signed the guest book while hall decor matched the anniversary theme with bells bows and a St Patrick Day touch.
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Audley Nicholls
MacGregor Memorial Hall
St. Patricks
Michener
Manitoba
W. J. McKeag
McKeag
Trudeau
Robert Stanfield
Craig Stewart
Gerald Cobbe
Manitoba Liberal Party
John Diefenbaker
PCMP
Sidney Spivak
Glenn Lye
Esmond Butler
Florrie Modmir
Vancouver
Laura Tilley
Claude
Alma
Paul Canting
Ontario
Sportsman's Dinner Friday Night Set by Hockey Association
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association announces its annual sportsman's dinner for Friday night. Banquet begins at 7 o'clock with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers player or coach expected to attend. Other speakers have been contacted and tickets are on sale at the door.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Memobers Nen
MacGregor and Dnstrict Minor Hockey Association
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Oldtimers
Gibson
Glen Rands
Dick Carruthers
Spills
Greens
Jake Goettzen
Don Hotel
Don Barber
Tom Telford
Glen Morris
Robert Rodgers
Terry Duncan
Dick Carrothers
Wildlife Association
O'Canada
Neepawa
Portage la Prairie
Yorkton
Wynyard
Wynyard Chamber of Commerce
Crawford Foods Ltd
R. W. Goodyear
Barry Needham
Wynyard Advance
E. J. C. Dudley
Wynyard Chamber
Yellowhead
Joe Borowski
Borowski
UCW
Anders
Carberry
Foresters
Jeanne
Harold Wright Orchestra
Nicholls
Sportsman's Dinner
Cam Hotel
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