Curling and hockey notes from 1944 local events
In January 1944 the curling scene buzzed as Wilson Lamb cared for the rinks and Red Cross bonspiels showcased top teams. Winners included Gerald Cobbe’s foursome and a Pep per lineup. rural council members, Carberry and Brandon bonspiel participants, and MacGregor hockey boys reflected active winter sports with Poplar Point defeating Orangeville in the final for an annual hockey tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Lamb
Red Cross
Gerald Cobbe
Miss Muirhead
Ronald Lye
Beverly MacKinnon
Bill Pepper
Lois Fotheringham
Art Graham
Evelyn Kelly
Rural Council
Hbove
Dutt
Ward
C. & Thompson
Son
J. R. Jeffry
C. R. Wallace
G. F. Goulding
Jos Robinson
Mel McRae
Earl Muir
Laurie Smith
Carberry
Mildred Goodwin
J. L. Lamb
A. R. Stinson
Brandon
MacGregor
Southend
Austin
Orangeville
Lorne Nelson
Jack Olson
Howard Kilfoyle
Bill McGregor
al Skogsted
Glenn Lye
Alex McIntosh
Cecil McIntosh
T. L. Jolliffe
Bank of Montreal
Max Kirshner
SR Lamb
Poplar Point
Thieves Active In District Strike Multiple Austin and Sidney Sites
Thieves hit several business places in the Sidney, Austin and MacGregor districts Saturday night. Break ins occurred at Hilltop Service Station in Sidney, William Loney’s, Jim Makinson’s, G. M. Hay Sales and Service, Royalite Oil station in Austin and Ly Motors at MacGregor. Not much was taken beyond loose change, a few tools, and some gas. RMP are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Austin
MacGregor
Hilltop
William Loney
Jim Makinson
G. M. Hay Sales
Royalite Oil
Lye Motors
RMP
United Church Youth Rally Planned in MacGregor Memorial Hall
The fifth annual mitea Youth Rally is planned this weekend at MacGregor Memorial Hall with three services on Saturday April 15 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday April 16 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Mennonite churches of Portage MacGregor Austin and Mayfeld the event features Rev. B A Wall of Nipawin Sask as guest speaker on Is Your God Dead. The theme stresses spiritual priority amid material ism and neglect. Singers and massed choir directed by Rev. Henry Schroeder of Morden join vocal groups. programs are open to the public for inspiration and enrichment. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitea
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Mennonite Churches
Portage
MacGregor
Austin
Mayfeld
B. A. Wall
Nipawwin Bible Institute
Nipawin, Sask
Wall
Manitoba RCMP unveils emergency number Zenith 50000
A new Manitoba RCMP emergency contact goes into effect April 1. Residents without local police access can call Zenith 50000 and be connected instantly to the nearest RCMP detachment. The plan, made with Manitoba Telephone System, aims to speed police help for travelers and residents. Ontario tests a similar setup but Manitoba leads Canada with this system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Manitoba
Psorest
RCMP
Ontario
Canada
4 H Cubs Tour Campbell Plant
The MacGregor 4H Clubs toured the Campbell Soup Factory on March 29. They split into three groups touring the plant, watched soup production, vegetable prep, labeling, and storage. Guides answered questions, and attendees received soup samples before bowling games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Campbell Soup Factory
MacGregor Home Eco Club
MacGregor Beef Club
Gloria Scora
Calf Club Discusses Gate Signs at April Meeting
Mr. Don Meadows attended the April 6 meeting of the MacGregor 4H Calf Club. After business, he explained judging cards while the Gatesigns Centennial project was discussed and work planned after exams. Oldest member Art Scora was chosen to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Meadows
MacGregor
Meadows
Art ‘Scora
Waterworks Extension Underway in MacGregor East End
The MacGregor waterworks extension in the east end has begun and will be finished in a couple of months. It includes water and sewer lines and a lift station with lines extended from the lane north of the fair grounds to the east road, plus a new road widening access to future building lots. About 10 homes may connect to the new water system once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Fair Grounds
Manitoba Telephone System
W. Roberts and Len
Lamb Homes
Hampton St
Mill St
Fire Department Called Out Three Times In Weekend
MacGregor volunteer fire department responded three times in four days. A grass fire at an Indian settlement northwest of MacGregor burned a hydro pole but caused no damage. A second pole behind the Collier residence ignited the telephones, leaving several lines out of service. On Monday a former Joe Fox house, now owned by W Moore and occupied by the Alfred Roulette family, burned to the ground with the owner absent. Fire crews had the blaze under control by the time they arrived. Citizens urged to be careful with dry grass as a misstep can spark big trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Joe Fox
W. Moore
Alfred Roulette Famly
Bea Corneillie Heads Austin Lady Curlers
The Austin Ladies' Curling Club closed its season with a turkey supper at Hazel's Cafe and a social evening at Mrs. Jean Lowe's home on April 6. About 23 ladies attended and officers for the coming season were elected: Bea Corneillie president Lorene Agiann vice president Jackie Fox secretary Audrey Lamb treasurer Mabel Moore Joan Braaksma Lorena Ewen and Frances Young on the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Training Event for UCW Held at Two Churches
A training event for all United Church Women under Miss Beatrice Wilson of the Board of Women will take place April 20 at Neepawa United Church and April 21 at MacGregor United Church from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m A silver collection and basket lunch at noon support outreach training information and inspiration Everyone welcome Remember this date
Town Happenings and Regional Notes
Weather swings with mild temps then deep cold and optimism for better days ahead. Army in Europe sends greetings. curling and historical society events fund publishing, with MacGregor Centennial Park work resuming and Centennial Train tours planned in Portage and Brandon. Baseball season opens as spring arrives and crane conservation notes share facts about whooping cranes.
Good Rostrum of Speakers Expected for Competitions
A series of Junior 4H Public Speaking contests will be held in North Norfolk and North Cypress districts on April 14 at Rossendale School Auditorium and April 21 at Brookdale Elementary School Auditorium. Participants from clubs aged 13 and under will compete, with hosts supplying meals and entertainment. The top three move to Inter-District, then the winner advances to Provincial finals in Winnipeg next summer, in a joint effort by local 4H clubs, the District 4H Leaders Association, and the Wisconsin Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Rossendale
North Cypress
Brookdale
Brookdale Home Economics Club
Ingelow Home Economics Club
Winnipeg
Rumancik Wins Calf in Labatt Scramble at Manitoba Fair
Beaver’s Larry Rumancik was among ten boys who successfully caught a calf in the Labatt’s Calf Scramble at the Manitoba Inter Fair in Brandon last Friday. Winners listed include Clayton of Shoal Lake and Richard Dyer of Rivers, with several others earning cash prizes. Bob Dill of Labatt’s presented $150 cash certificates to the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Rumancik
Beaver
Labatt
Manitoba
Brandon
Clayton
Brown Shoal Lake
Richard Dyer
Rivers
Richard Os
Gladstone
Miles Gi
Ruseil
Richard Glasscock
Minitonas
Russell Andrew
Rossburn
Brian Bourns
Cartwright
Gary Bugg
Napinka
Mac Ellis
Minnedosa
Ronald Saussier
Margaret
Marvin McCallister
Portage la Prairie
Bruce Nicoll
Rossendale
Eric Thomas
Lauder
Murray Turner
Wellwood
Donald van den Bussche
Swan Lake
Bob Dill
Labatt’s
Local 4-H Club Trip To Brandon Then Home
The Beaver 4H Beef Calf Club members visited Brandon on March 28 aboard a chartered bus driven by Ron Telford. They toured Canadian Pool Packers Plant the MT Training carpentry shop and air styles department dined at the school cafeteria learned about the Brandon Sun printing press Manitoba Hydro and electricity production before returning. The next meeting will be at G Harkness home with reporter Shawn Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Ron ‘Telford
Canadian Pool Packers
Brandon Sun
Imade
Siont
Manitoba Hydro
G. Harkness
Shawn Harkness
Edwin U C W Meeting Details and Plans
Twelve members and one guest attended the UCW meeting at Hatterson home on Wednesday April 5. Devotional by B Crewson M Hill and N Painter. Business session followed. Ladies plan lunch service at Proctor’s sale on Tuesday April 11. Lunch by M Hill and C McDermott. Mrs McDermott won the door prize. Next meeting at Mrs J Lyall’s on Wednesday May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCW
Hatterson
B. Crewson
M. Hill
N. Painter
Proctor's Sale
C. McDermott
McDermott
J. Lyall
Sod Turning Planned At Austin Centennial Building
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Agricultural Museum met April 5 to discuss the April 13 ceremony at 2 30 p m to turn the first sod for the new Centennial building. Harry Enns Manitoba Agriculture minister will attend. Lunch will be served and all are invited. A log school tour from the southwest of Gladstone, built in 1885, will be moved to the grounds and restored. Next meeting set for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Museum
Harry Enns
Manitoba
Gladstone
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MacGrego
Back Row
J. Watson
W. Cairns
Bob Vance
Jim Morrison
Geo. Hay
Ivan McLean
Lowell Palmer
Front
Ross Martin
Paud Byers
Ross Murdock
F. Lewin
O. Murdock
W. Murdock
Mr.Wilson
Jim
Art Chant
R. D. Muir
E. Duncan
C. R. Barber
R. D. McKelvy
M. E. MacKinnon
Jen Lye
Jas Jeffrey
Earl Thompson
R. E. Lye
United Church Youth Rally
R.C.M.P
Cubs
Campbell
Fire Department
Bea Corneillie
Austin Lady
Mercury
Craig Walker
Europe
Craig
G. Cook
MacGregor and District History Committee
Lea
Montreal
New York
Hawks
Leafs
Jack McPhee
Wn Tarr
Melvin Ferris McRae
Centennial Park
Norfolk Manor
Austin Museum
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Edwin U.cw
Sod
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