Weekend social notes and wedding greetings posted
Local column records weddings visits and gatherings. Attendees include Mr and Mrs John Watson and others with Nor man Nicoll, Ron Cruickshank, Freda and Jules, and families from Carberry, Brandon, Winnipeg, and Elm Creek. Public events noted include 4 H speaking contest winners and an upcoming card party on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whist
Ladies’ High
J. B. Charlton
Low
Roberta Henry
Gent's
Gordon McKeen
Milton Robinson
Winnipeg
W. Lacombe
Jean
Bagot
Beaver News Highlights Local Visits and Bonspiel
Mrs Grace Wilkinson of Victoria stayed with the C Rodgers family as Winnipeg trips, public health training in Portage la Prairie, and social visits mark a week. Wes Thompson placed second in Gimli bonspiel while visiting Gus Finnson. Local families, including Rodgers, Kelly, Snaith, Green, Street, Nichol, shared weekend hospitality and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wilkinson
Victoria
C. Rodgers
Velma Rodgers
Winnipeg
Margaret Rodgers
Portage la Prairie
Wes Thompson
Gus Finnson
Gimli
Wes
Tom Kelly
Lyn Snaith
Ken Green
Robert Rodgers
Marion Street
Gladstone
Lloyd Street
Ed Nichol
Credit Union Act Changes Sought in Manitoba Legislature
Manitoba M L F roese urged the government to raise or remove the six per cent ceiling on Credit Union share capital interest rates. He asked for semi annual declaration of share capital interest and changes during the current session, arguing the ceiling handicaps credit unions against other institutions. Agriculture Minister Watt said no urgent amendments were indicated for this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Froese
Sc—Rhineland
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Froese
Credit Union Act
J.D. Watt
Minor Ball Clubs Organize for Year
The MacGregor and District Minor Ball Clubs met Monday night with poor attendance but proceeded with season plans. Officers elected include Russ Tarr as president and Doris Pogue as secretary treasurer. Discussions covered leagues with attendees from Austin Gladstone Sidney and Rossendale. registration set for May 2 at 7 p.m. at the fair grounds with a $1 fee if paid then. First practice scheduled for April 29 at 7 p.m. Coaches are sought and volunteers are urged to contact the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District
Russ Tarr
Doris Pogue
Doug Grove
Gordon Nichol
Frank Sims
Austin
Gladstone
Sidney
Rossendale
MacGregor
Funeral for Albert Burge Held in Winnipeg
Southend Macaulay records show Mr and Mrs D Hodgins Mrs Robert Hodgins and Mrs H Nohlgren attended the Winnipeg funeral for Albert Burge on Tuesday. Other notes mention Sunday dinners with G Jones Alf Outhwaite Brandon and W Hodgins with R Hodgins plus updates on Bee transport to Mayhew Mississippi and local birthday and anniversary acknowledgments.
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D. Hodgins
Robert Hodgins
H. Nohlgren
Albert Burge
Winnipeg
Hodgins
G. Jones
Alf Outhwaite
Brandon
W. Hodgins
Town
Lawrence Heselwood
Bob Douglas
Mayhew
Mississippi
Roy Glover
Grant McDonald
Donnie McDonald
Scott
Grant
Donnie
Jeannie Driedger
Portage Hospital
Colin Pennell
Central Aid News reports April meeting outcomes and plans
The Central Aid meeting at the hospital on April 15 heard the treasurer announce 16.93 raised from the Lions dinner, yielding a 536.15 balance. Beaver Aid ordered staff dishes, Southern Schemers bought two desk lamps for 21.82, and a cold vaporizer may be purchased with remaining Christmas card funds. The lunch marked the opening of the new wing next week, with catering planned for a June wedding. The Aids will assist at a blood clinic at the start of June.
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Central Aid
Beaver Aid
Aids
Village bylaw sets daily $20 penalty for derelict vehicle
The bylaw imposes a $20 penalty for each day a derelict vehicle remains, applying to both the property owner and the vehicle owner. A joint North Norfolk Rural Municipality and MacGregor meeting is planned for April to discuss mutual issues. The village seeks asphalt paving, evening meetings at 7:30. Councillor Hotel resigns effective immediately. no by-election will be held. Correspondence handled. accounts recommended for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counceils
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Hotel
Vote costs from June election reveal $1.27 per voter
Canaan taxpayers paid $1.27 per eligible voter for last June's federal general election. The Commons committee heard chief electoral officer Jean-Marc Hamel report total public funds spent reached $13,841,484 for 10,860,898 eligible voters with detailed costs across duties, officers, printing, polling stations and enumeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Commons Privileges and Elections Committee
Jean-Marc Hamel
Oficer
Hammel
Toronto
York- Scarborough
Prince Edward Island
Malpeque
You Have a Date MacGregor Hospital Aid Tea Event
Hospital aid hosts annual day tea at United church hall on May 10 from 3 to 5 pm. Bake sale and produce table welcome donations from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital Aid
United Church Hall
Travelling Bake Van for United Church Fund Drive May 3
The UCW will tour with a bake van on May 3 between 1 and 4 pm to collect donations at the United Church Friday afternoon or Saturday before 11 am. Please price own baking. proceeds aid the mange fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCW
United Church
Price
UGIT Tea and Pake Sale at MacGregor United Church
The UGIT tea and pake sale is set for Saturday April 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at MacGregor United Church hall. Donations for the produce table are urgently needed and will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugit
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor church services and notices
A regional church page lists services for Evangelical Mennonite East End MacGregor United Church and Pentecostal Assemblies. April 27 schedules include 9.45 a.m. Sunday School and 10.45 a.m. Worship with a MCC report by Mrs. Harry Martens. Bagot 1.30 p.m. Sunday School and 2.00 p.m. Worship. Bethel Church Rev A J Hall 0.00 a.m. Sunday School and 1.00 p.m. Worship. in absence, Mr and Mrs Hugh Winter preside. 7.30 p.m. service cancelled. Austin Sidney Pastoral Charge S N Stately 10.00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School in Austin and 11.30 a.m. Worship in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mennonite
East-End
MacGregor
M.C.C. Relef
Harry Martens
Macgregor United Church
Bagot
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
Bethel Church
Hugh Winter
United Church
Austin-Sidney
S.N. Stately
Austin
Sidney
Gibson Burch Team Sees Late Surge in Standings
The Gibson Burch squad earned a solid finish with many regulars returning for next season, aiming to be the 1970 league class. Final standings list Neepawa 8-0, Carberry 6-2, MCI 4-4, Shilo 3-5, Gladstone 0-8. Jayle Clarke and Elaine Graham led league scoring with 55 and 48 points respectively. Elaine tied for most points in a game with 13. MacGregor scorers include Clarke 55 Graham 49 Tarr 19 Gay Scora 18 Gloria Scora 16 Allan 9 Kasprick 4. Mr Barker coached the team and drove overall improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neepawa
Carberry
MCI
Shilo
Gladstone
Jayle Clarke
Elaine Graham
Elaine
MacGregor
Clarke
Graham
Tarr
Gay Scora
Gloria Scora
Allan
Kasprick
Mr. Barker
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John Watson Sr
Ella Mae Orton
Watson
F. Orton
Peggy
MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church
Rev
Stewart Gunzel
The
Evangelical Alliance Mission
Texaco
Roy Smith Service
Perma Press
PERMA
Snaith
Beaver News
Southend-Macaulay
Central Aid News
Calvary Tabernacle
Carberry Pentecostal Church
Ronde Thomas
Frobisher
Broadway
Portage In Prairie
Wishart
Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave
Mrs
Dolessi
Macgregor Bakery
U.C.W. Travelling van
Webingemen
Cassi
Social Correctness
MacGregor Herald
Canada
Lamb's LocKers & Meats
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