Wolfe rink wins Dust Bowl spiel at South Port club
Jack Wolfe’s rink topped a star spangled field to win the Dust Bowl bonspiel at South Port curling club. In the Bottomley Furniture event final Wolfe defeated defending champion Bob Robinson of Maple Leaf club after a seventh end turning point. Third prize went to Terry Braunstein and fourth to Harold Tanisichuk. Pelletier’s Fort Rouge then beat Rene Gillis’ Elie for the Ideal Van Lines event, with Jack Fraser’s Portage rink taking third and Rolley LeBlanc fourth. Returning the North American Vail Lines event Norm Houck’s Elmwood defeated Bill Taylor’s Southport four-zone team for a solid win after seven ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wolfe
Southport Curling Club
Wolfe
Bob Robinson
Maple Leaf Club
Carling
Dale McDonald
Jack Hooper
Bob Rodgers
Robinson
Allen Shinfield
Doug Strange
Brian Bevan
Terry Braunstein
The
Granite
Harold Tanisichuk
Civic Caledonia
Braunstein
Cal Coulter
Jemson
Bob Carlson
Ernie Oades
Gillis
Maurice Gillis
Tim Moon
J. S. Thomson
Jack Fraser
Portage
Rolley LeBlanc
Thistle
Fraser
Jim Wishart
Bob Smart
Dennis Kitson
Ron Russell
Ken McGinnis
George Gray
le Blanc
Norm Houck
Elmwood
Vail Lines
Bill Taylor
Southport
Taylor
Houck
al Macatavish
Mel Roscoe
Cece Watt
Lloyd Robinson
Stan’ Schneider
Bud Naugler
Reg Malanchuk
Doug Hambley
Murray Malanchuk
Wilf Kinsman
Ken McConnell
Pilot Mound
Bob el Crig
Hughson
Jim Wallace
Charley Webb
Rossmore
Ken Mitchell
Webb
Mitchell
Bob Wilson
Doug McCartney
Ken Audrain
Gord Barnes
Jack Scott
Bob Mussell
Andy Anderson
Westwin Club
Bob McNabb
University of Manitoba
Mrs Geo Early Heads Museum Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum held an organization meeting after the annual gathering on November 27. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs George Early, vice president Mrs P Friesen, secretary Mrs Tom Lobb, treasurer Mrs Don Hotel, and reporter Mrs Wilf Wicklund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Loble
Berney
George Early
P. Friesen
Tom Lobb
Don Hotel
Wilf Wicklund
Santa Claus Parade Planned for MacGregor Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to MacGregor on Saturday December 16 with a parade forming at the west end of town. Santa will arrive about 1 PM and visit the hospital and Memorial Hall after meeting children for treats. A Tivoli Theatre show follows at 3 PM with floats, clowns, and free pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
MacGregor
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Street
Lye Motors
Tink
MacGregor Memorial Hall
MacGregor Hospital
Tivoli ‘Theatre
Nelson Olson Heads Chamber of Commerce
The MacGregor ana District Chamber of Commerce elected Nelson Olson as president with Dennis Lamb as vice president Clare Tarr as secretary-treasurer and Jack Jackson Harold Orchard and Fred Snaith as executives The Santa Claus parade is set for Saturday December 16 with Christmas lighting judged earlier The chamber designates December 16 and 17 as contest days and keeps business open Mondays December 11 and 18 to aid shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Ana
Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Olson
Dennis Lamb
Clare ‘Tarr
Jack Jackson
Harold Orchard
Fred Snaith
Community Centre Committee Formed In District
On Monday November 27 a coalition from the Agricultural Society Foresters Curling Club Lions Club and others met to discuss a district community centre. Committees named general chairman Clare Tarr secretary treasurer Doug Noble business Herb Borton Dennis Lamb Jack Jackson building Bill Roberts Dane Lamb Glen Hotel. A district business meeting drew a fair turnout and more activity is planned urging district citizens to give this effort their strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Tarr
Doug Noble
Herb Borton
Dennis Lamb
Jack Jackson
Bill Roberts
Dane Lamb
Glen Hotel
Bernie Brecknell Heads Bagot 4 H Beef Club
The Bagot 4H Beef Club annual meeting elected Bernie Brecknell as president for 1967 68 with Morley Richardson as vice president and Kim Brecknell as secretary. Other officers include treasurer Gordon Klassen reporter Beverley Beam scrap book editor. Leader J Pogue Sr and assistants served as staff. One new member, Sheldon Richardson, joined. amalgamation talks with Beaver Karmie were dropped. Films on Hereford cattle and show ring prep were shown by J Pollock and J Mooney. A social with lunch followed. be sure to attend the Dec 8 social evening with whist and calf draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Beam
Bernie Brecknell
Morley Richardson
Kim Brecknell
Gordon Klassen
Beverley Beam
J. Pogue Sr
Stan Crealock
D. Brecknell
W. Richardson
Sheldon Richardson
Bagot 4H
Beaver-Karime
J. Pollock
Carberry
J. Mooney
Portage
H. Barker
CFRY
Medal For Policeman Awarded In RCMP Service
Cpl A C Art Anderson of Prince Rupert B C visited last weekend with Mrs N J Ander son and other relatives en route from Prince Rupert to Winnipeg for a court case on Monday. Art was awarded the Centennial Medal for the RCMP of the Prince Rupert sub division for valuable service to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl A. C
Art) Anderson
Prince Rupert
B.C
Mixed Curling For Austin Winter Schedule Set
The Austin men's curling club held an executive meeting and announced mixed curling will feature in the winter schedule. A novelty bonspiel is planned around Christmas weather permitting. The caretaker began flooding the curling ice, prompting teams to prepare for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Men’s Curling Club
Town Happenings and Community Events This Week
Local notes report committee meetings weather plans and upcoming events. Highlights include Lions Club Senior Citizens Party school vote and Santa Claus parade plus new Manitoba Telephone Office progress and hospital expansion. Moose hunters Jim MacDonald Cliff Litster and others returned from near The Pas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim MacDonald
Cliff Litster
Murray Litster
Don Barber
Doug Barber
Hector MacDonald
Pas +k
Lions Club
Christmas Edition Ad Deadline and Greetings Requests
The MacGregor Herald announces its Christmas edition will publish on Thursday December 21. Those wishing to place Christmas greeting ads should contact the Herald office promptly. Organizations clubs and correspondents are urged to submit year end reports by December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Herald
Herald Office
Dinner Party For Mrs Pennell 80th Birthday Honor
A surprise birthday dinner was held in Norfolk Manor for Mrs Mary Pennell who turned 80 on Sunday at Colin Pennell home. Granddaughter J McRae presented a corsage and escorted her to a decorated table. Attendees included Mrs S Hancock Portage Mr and Mrs H E Maxwell Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Chas Pennell MacGregor. Hancock gave the blessing. A bouquet and gifts for attendees followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pennell
Norfolk Manor
Colin Pennell
McQuiston 35th Wedding Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs M McQuiston invite friends and neighbors to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary at the Lamb home on Thursday December 14 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. McQuiston
Mrs. Murray Lamb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jock Wolfe
Ron Inglis
Mrs
Portage Health Unit
Morris Hay
Huo Cheng
NEL
Olson
Bagot
Beef Club
RCMP
Austin
Peter
Pauch Electric
Tiger Cats
Saskatchewan
Hamilton
Manitoba
Lamb's
Macaregor Chamber of Commerce
Earl
Charlie
G. W. Williamson
Winnipeg
Manitoba Telephone System
Miss C. Hall
Sidney
M.T.3
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!