MacGregor Locals Celebrate Centenary Day And Family News
A long MacGregor column records family visits, travel, and gatherings. Howard and Gail attended a funeral in Winnipeg. Ivan Stewart left for Los Angeles after ten days with relatives. Centenary Day in La Riviere features a parade and fireworks. Notables include visitors from Regina, Kenton, Petrolia, Winnipeg, and Toronto area. Congratulatory notes, hospital get well wishes, and local events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gilmour
Jayson
Pinawa
Gail
A. Nicholls
Howard
Jim Bennett
Winnipeg
Ivan Stewart
Los Angeles
Calif
Pearl
A. Briscoe
Beating Victim Dies. Suspect Held on Attempted Murder
George Forgie, 77, died in hospital after a beating Monday. His battered body was found after residents missed him at the apartment block. Marvin Clement Sumner, 31, is remanded on attempted murder charges. Two other men, Lindy Harry Manchese and George Puis Mousseau, both 29, are remanded as material witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Forgie
Forgie
Marvin Clement Sumner
Lindy Harry Manchese
George
Puis Mousseau
Reward Offered for Yorkton Plane Missing Men
The Yorkton Citizen's Search and Assistance Fund posts a 2000 dollar reward for information leading to the discovery of Keith Stevens aged 40, Walter Perpeluk 31, and Mike Rozynski 39. They vanished June 18 during a proposed 240 mile flight from Little Bear Lake to Yorkton in a Cessna 175. An RCAF search and two unofficial efforts have failed to locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Keith Stevens
Walter Perpeluk
Mike Rozynski
Little Bear Lake
RCAF
Eye Reaction Time Sparks Blink Debate
A science note states the eye responds to a wink in 0.05 seconds, about three times faster than a deliberate blink. The finding highlights rapid reflexes and visual processing speed.
High Rise Housing for Eskimos Promoted by Official
A Canadian federal official said within two generations Eskimos in the Canadian Arctic may live in high rise apartments. I Bolger, Ottawa director of the northern administration branch, noted existing Arctic apartments in Russia and cited service challenges for single dwellings. He spoke at a summer school in Quebec City now at McGill. He argued water and sewage delivery favors multi dwelling units and linked Arctic mineral wealth to a potential standard of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Bolger
Ottawa
Northern Administration
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Union of the Commonwealth
Quebec City
McGill University
Canadian Arctic
Southend Macaulay Residents Attend Various Events
A list of local residents and families attending gatherings and travels from Southend Macaulay includes Mr. and Mrs. George Snaith at the opening of Beautiful Hills Park near Firdale, plus trips to Expo New York Madison Wisconsin and Edmonton Klondike Days. The piece notes weddings, scholarships, and visits to relatives in Vernon Penticton Chilliwack New Westminster Medicine Hat Winnipeg and Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armistead
la Riviere
Man
Centennial Park
Armed Forces
Russ Tarr
Donna
Brent
Calgary
Regina
Banff
Lake Louise
George Snaith
Beautiful Hills Park
Firdale
J. Scora
Killarney
Gay Scora
Lynn Leckie
Darlene Palmer
Marion Sheard
S. Hay
Wm. Hay
Saskatchewan
Vernon
Penticton
Chilliwack
New Westminster
Medicine Hat
Yen
C. A. Mansfield
Sharon
Jim
Edmonton
Alberta Game Farm
Don McAnie
McAuley
Party Honors Mrs Cronk At Home Farewell
A surprise gathering Wednesday evening July 26 honored Mrs Margaret Cronk who has left the Telephone System to take a position in Portage la Prairie. Guests presented her a record stand and Centennial spoon and ash tray before a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Taylorson
Margaret Cronk
Portage la Prairie
Pine Creek News social visit notes from Alberni and Worby
Mr and Mrs Peter Bosman of Alberni B C visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson. Mr and Mrs Jim Lunn Mrs Jim Hanna and Mrs Lottie Hana visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs L Erikson of Worby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bosman
Church notices and visitations in MacGregor and Austin
Community notices list August services for Christ Church Austin St Pauls MacGregor and East End Evangelical Mennonite Church with service times and invitations. Local visits include Jim Lunn Lottie Hanna Murray Garychuk and families, plus numerous weekend guests and travel from Winnipeg Vancouver Brandon and Portage. No service during August at MacGregor United Church Bagot pastoral charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
MacGregor
Jim Lunn
Lottie Hanna
Roy Silman
Gladstone
Sam Williams
Murray Garychuk
Winnipeg
A. Livingstone
Jack McMillan
Barry McMillan
Carberry
Wally McMillan
Woodbay
Terry McMillan
Colleen
Neepawa
Keith Muirhead
Vancouver
B.C
John Abrin
Grenville Smith
Jim Patterson
Allan Jackson
Helston
A. J. Hall
Alex Wilson
Iss
Sac Morsay
Westep
Pocegeml
Macgregor United Church
Currie picnic and supper listed by Reimer home
Hartford Currie News reports a July 22 picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Reimer home with sewing and take tables led by Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. McIntosh. Outdoor program enjoyed. prize winners include Mrs. N Hulme Sr for a quilt and Mrs. Minda for a tea cloth. Several social visits noted among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Reimer
Dickson
Mcintosh
N. Hulme Sr
Minda
Beaver News Social and Travel Notices Mix
Beaver area notes list multiple residents visiting relatives in Manitoba Saskatchewan and the U.S. The item mentions Bryden Young departing for Peterborough Ontario, Sharon Smith visiting her parents Maurice and Dennis, the Harkness and Olga Harkness attending a funeral in Glen Ewen Saskatchewan, and various Winnipeg and Newdale connections. Also notes Bemidji Minnesota trips and Gimli holidaying relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryden Young
Peterborough
Ont
Sharon Smith
Maurice Smith
Dennis
At Home Honor for Jackie Lye August 5 Party
Mrs H A Lye will be at home in honor of her daughter Jackie on Saturday August 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7:20 to 10 p.m. at their residence. The notice invites friends to attend the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hay
Patricia
Montreal
Ross Craddock
Expo
Kitchener
Ont
James Craddock
Jas, Saunders
Niagara Falls
Toma Jones
Roy Sims
Marvin Sims
Ross
Diane
Iola
Roy
Marvin
Tim
MacGregor
Debbie Hodge
Lundar
H. A. Lye
Jackie
Park Opening Honors Dedicatory Ceremony and Contest Winner
The Fir dale and Elsmere park opening featured a name-the-park contest won by Miss Janina Razma who received a gift. The ceremony included unveiling a pioneer plaque by Mrs. Chas. Manns, Legion Auxiliary representatives, Rev. J. Fleming, Padre G. Coghill, and Legion members with flags for Elsmere and Fir dale. A Last Post wreath was laid by Geo. Lamb and a Brandon band attended. The event praised the park and eyed future land and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janina Razma
Chas. Manns
K. Furey
R. Ross
Legion Auxiliary
Rev. J. Fleming
Padre G. Coghill
The
Legion
C. Johnstone
E. Boughton
Elsmere
Firdale
Geo. Lamb
Brandon
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MacGregor Locals
Clarence Sparrow
Clarence Sparrow Ng
Ted
Critchlow
Ronnie
Marjorie Wells
H. Briscoe
Co Te Mind
Quill Lake
Sask
Boyd Telfora
Dave Graham
Clara Meintosh
Francis Friesen
Les Kreikie
Stan Graham
Armisteads
John Fishley
Verne
A. C. Embury
Kenton
M. J. Vokes
Petrolia
Hilton Harper
Coulen Scott
Dainy River
Barbara Fargey
C. McKelvy
C. Grant
J. Clayton
Wm. All
East Braintree
J. S. Barder
G. North
Jack
Threshermen'stoo
Austin
Roy Newbouer
Leona English
Irvine
Alta
C. R. Barber
Harold Barber
Dennis McMahon
Lyall Mahon
Hinton
E. Grenier
Atikokan
Wm. Sparrow
Jack Lunn
Belloy
Russ Cairns
Orangeville
Archie McDonald
Alva Duncan
Albert Lunn
Verna Stenhouse
Winnioe
Rats Duncan
Portage
Dave Goodall
Winnipeg General Hospital
Dan McDougall
Allan
Ellen Flostrand
Ellen
Keewatin
Helen Nohlgren
Anne
Albert Favreau
Art Butterfield
Andy Tait
Dobson Sr
Agnes Briscoe
Ken
Dorthy Dobson
Lorene
Andrew Tait
Cathy
Cindy Troy
Hodges
E. Armistead
Camp
Totogan
John Ready
Burnaby, B.C
Helen Nobigren
A. Tait
C. W. Sloik
Ninth Street
N.W
Herb Borton
MaGregor Collegiate
H. Schroeder
MacGregor Collegiate
Southend-Macaulay
Gienna Scora
Eldon McLean
McLean
Vonna Hay
Bryan and
Bruce
Delia
Mrs
Heather Friend
Kenneth
Janice
Wonna Hay
Betty Scora
New York
Madison
Wisconsin
K. Larson
Danny
Jack Dixon
Northgate, Sask
Larry Larson
Larry
J. Frank
Town
Winnipeg General
Murray Hodgins
Morden
Mrs. Cronk
Pine Creek News
Christ Church
ST. Paul's
Bagot
Hartford
Currie News
Beaver News
Glen Harkness
Olga Harkness
Glen Ewen, Sask
Lawrence Burke
Terry Smith
Don Smith
Smith
Bill Pears
Alf Graham
Murray Graham
Newdale
Snow Lake
N. Burke
Carnevale
Chas. Welsh
Carnduff
Wes Thompson
Raymond Smith
Jan
Wes
Thompson
Sheila
Bemidji
Minnesota
U.S.A
Stuart ‘Thompson
Gimli
G. Finnson
Clear
Portage Animal Hospital
North Norfolk
Westeen Rosco Steel
Portage LA Prairie Consumers Co-Operative Ltd
Rampion Street
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