Deerhead Competition Proves Successful in MacGregor
The North Norfolk MacGregor deerhead contest and banquet at Mac Gregor Memorial hall Friday night drew strong turnout. Ed Leckie won best deerhead, Barry Knox was runner up, Gregg Schneider led the typical class with Ron Telford second, and Larry MacDonald took the oddest head prize. Dan Kowalchuk and Mary Kowalchuk won fishing trophies, Dan for largest pickerel and Mary for largest jack. Cliff Kilfoyle and Ed Leckie earned awards for most memberships sold. President Bill Bennett chaired. guests included Mr and Mrs Bennett and others. Mr Muir of Manitoba Wildlife Federation showed a wildlife film. Walter Machan’s orchestra provided dancing to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Ed Leckie
Barry Knox
Gregg Schneider
Ron Telford
Larry MacDonald
Dan and
Mary Kowalchuk
Dan
Mary
Cliff Kilfoyle
Bill Bennett
Bennett
and Leckie
Mee Lye
Reeve
Ji Can
Don Muir
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Muir
Gregg Schnieder
Plans Progressing For MacGregor Homecoming Event
Plans are progressing for the MacGregor Homecoming event on December 26 and 27. The village council and MacGregor Collegiate student council organize two days of activities including sleigh and snowmobile rides, games, dances, bonspiel, skating, and a mid night frolic with guest speaker and choir. Contacts are Gloria Scora, Brian Nichol, and Karen Kane for homecomings and alumni details.
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Village of MacGregor Council
MacGregor Collegiate Student Council
Gloria Scora
Brian Nichol
Karen Kane
4 H Horse Cub Reorganizes 1970 Officers Named
Members of the 4-H Horse Club met at the Collegiate on October 11 1970 to elect new officers. New officers include President Marylyn Hulme Vice president Bonnie Butterfield Secretary Janice Hodgins Treasurer Bernie Ritzer and Reporter Roger Pogue. The group donated 50 to the MacGregor North Norfolk Agricultural Society last year. A second meeting followed on November 30 with plans for a Christmas party trophy evaluations and other items discussed.
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Marylyn Hulme
Bonnie Butterfield
Janice Hodgins
Bernie Ritzer
Roger Pogue
MacGregor North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Santa Claus Parade Comes to MacGregor Saturday
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce announce the annual Santa Claus Parade this Saturday. Santa is expected to arrive around 1 PM, with floats and clowns creating festive excitement. After the parade, a free film at Tivoli Theatre begins at 3 PM, and Santa will visit the hospital and Norfolk Manor. Join the fun along Hampton Street and at MacGregor Memorial Hall where children can submit Christmas requests and receive treats.
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Santa Claus
MacGregor and District
Clare Tarr
Dennis Lamb
MacGregor
Hampton Street
Rink
MacGregor Memorial Hall
The
Hospital
Norfolk Manor
Trophies and Awards Presented At Area 4 H Awards Night
Lloyd Street of MacGregor led Area 4 H Awards Night at Carberry Community Hall on November 28. The program featured 4H displays, speeches, and multiple trophies for club members across junior and senior categories, with 13 clubs and 343 enrollments highlighted.
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Carberry News-Express
Lloyd Street
MacGregor
4H Leaders’ Association
Carberry
Street
Joan Butcher
Jim Pollock
Pollock
Iave
Jim
Christmas Edition Notice for MacGregor Herald
The Christmas edition of the MacGregor Herald will be published Wednesday December 23 with a regular edition on Thursday December 17. Items for the Christmas edition should be submitted promptly and greetings ads ordered by December 17.
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MacGregor Herald
The
Herald
Town Happenings in MacGregor for Christmas Cheer
MacGregor business stays open on December 14 and 21 for shoppers. A Friday night dance features Final Hour band with proceeds to the MacGregor and District Community Centre. Santa Claus parade is Saturday at 1 pm, lights brighten homes and shops, and Chamber prizes honor best decorations. Skating rink opens Monday, turkey bingo December 17 supports the Community Centre. Foresters host a white Christmas is expected, and roads remain slippery from last week’s rain.
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MacGregor
Chamber of Commerce
Gunnar Gunnarson
Austin Lady Curlers Elect New Officers
Austin Ladies Curling Club held its fall meeting at Mrs. Ben Cor nelilie home with good attendance. They affiliated with the M.L.C.A. donated 10 to heat the rink and a fan for curling ice. The club will sponsor a mixed bonspiel and serve lunches. Officers named: president Mrs. Ben Corneillie, vice president and press reporter Mrs. M. McMillan, secretary Mrs. Myrna McMillan, treasurer Mrs. Ida Friesen, social committee Mrs. Loreen Amann, Mrs. Jean Gilmour, Mrs. Gwen Storie, and Mrs. Marg Manns.
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Austin Ladies Curling Club
Ben Cornelilie
M.L.C.A
Ben Corneillie
M. McMillan
Myrna McMillan
Ida Friesen
Loreen Amann
Jean Gilmour
Gwen Storie
Marg Manns
No Signing For Liquor In Manitoba Outlets
Manitobans no longer must sign forms when buying liquor from government outlets. Frank Syms said that old forms requiring signatures and purchaser addresses have been withdrawn. Forms now require only the amount of liquor purchased.
Businesses To Open On Mondays In MacGregor Village
The village of MacGregor will stay open on Monday December 14 and Monday December 21 to extend shopping days for Christmas. With only twelve shopping days left, residents are urged to finish their gift buying.
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Vilage of
MacGregor
Students Plan Work Project At Macaregor Collegiate
Students at Macaregor Collegiate plan a one day work project to raise funds for the 1970 71 school year. They will take on odd jobs around town and will donate all proceeds to the student council. Receipts will be issued and cheques preferred. Contacts include Judy Bieganski Debbie Manns Fern Frank and Judy Culbert with a work day set for Friday December 11.
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Macaregor Collegiate
Judy Bieganski
Debbie Manns
Fern Frank
Judy Culbert
Verna Froese Heads Oil Painting Club
The MacGregor Oil Painting Club held its reorganisation meeting on Tuesday November 10 at Mrs F Froese home. Verna Froese was elected president with Mary Muir as vice president and secretary treasurer, also Mary Muir as supplies, Jack Hay. Hassard of Portage will lead the class again this year with meetings at 8 p.m. every Thursday in the old elementary school basement. New members are always welcome.
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MacGregor Oil Painting Club
F. Froese
Verna Froese
Mary Muir
Jack Hay
Jack Hassard
Portage
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Chrismas
Tivoli Theatre
Area 4 H
A. Duncan
Audrey Mitshel
Derry
Anne Mercer
Carberry Combines
Howard Baron
Laurie Stewart
Pine Creek Combines
Theophy
Dorothy Morrison
News-Express
Sharon Michell
Karen Drysdale
Inselow
Ingelow Home Ec
Wellwood
Geraldine Davison
Clements
Art Simpson
Holly Harkness
MacGregor Home Ec
Joy Thomas
Carberry Comines
Judy Menzies
Bank of ‘Montreal
Ted’ Cox
B. of M
Darlene Palmer
Bruce McLennan
Rosehill
Ingelow
Leaders’ Association
Sun
MacGegor
MacGregor and District Community Centre
Foresters
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Henry Duncan
Dave Weaver
Austin Lady Curlers
I. H. Asper
Lois Fotheringham
Gordon Johnston
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