Fire Victims Laid To Rest In Manitoba Community
A December funeral in Napinka MacGregor region mourns Violet Elizabeth Sheppard and her two sons who died in a MacGregor home fire. The service notes her Hartney upbringing, marriage to Harvey Sheppard, and survivors including three daughters. The MacGregor district extends sympathies, with Pallbearers and flower bearers listed and arrangements by MacGregor McKillop’s Funeral Home.
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Japinka
Manitoba
Violet Elizabeth Sheppard
Richard Melvin
W George
MacGregor
United Church
Napinka
J. Wiznuk
Melita
MacGregor Hockey Club hosts first Sportsman Dinner
The MacGregor Hockey Club held its first annual Sportsman Dinner on the evening of December 4 in Memorial Hall. About ninety male sports fans enjoyed turkey dinner after which club president Clare Tarr introduced master of ceremonies Jimmy Doyle, golf pro of Winnipeg, whose entertaining remarks highlighted the event and village support.
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E. J. Curly’ Tyler
MacGregor Hockey Club
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
United Church WA
J. L. Lamb
Reo
J. L. Fargey
Thelessing
Jockey Club
Clare Tarr
Jimmy Doyle
Winnipeg
Jimmy
Hockey Club
I'm Lamb
G. C. Fetheringham
Glenn Lye
E. J. Tyler
Brandon
Kenny Chariton
Lloyd Willis
Vic Palmer
Dennis Lamb
Christmas Edition Next Week
Announcement for a forthcoming Christmas Edition featuring greetings from advertisers and merchants. Informs readers to submit copy by Saturday, notes no Herald issue on December 1, and that January 3, 1958 will be the first issue of the year.
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Hernin
Sheppard Fire Fund Receives Strong Local Support
A MacGregor effort near the Sheppard Fire Trust Fund has raised 284.50 in cash donations by Wednesday noon. Expenditures for necessities total 98.80 to date. The fund remains open until noon Tuesday December 17, after which representatives from local groups will meet to publish a full receipts and expenses account next week.
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Sheppard Fund
Sheppard Fire Trust Fund
MacGregor
Fair Board Sets June 28 1958 for Next Annual Meeting
The Agricultural Society held its annual meeting December 3 in Memorial Hall with 19 members present. President H Dankesreiter led, and Secretary W C MacWilliam reported a 1957 deficit of 385.50 after receipts of 3176.20 and expenses of 3561.70. A pig pen cost 610.75 and insurance was discussed. They planned to avoid Brandon Exhibition and aim to sell fat calves, continuing on PAGE 8.
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The
Agricultural Society
Memorial Hall
H. Dankesreiter
W. C. MacWilliam
Brandon
MacGregor Curling Club Holds Semiannual Meeting
The MacGregor Curling Club held its semiannual meeting with Frank Sims presiding. They planned rink activities for curling and skating, kept skating hours for children, raised men's curling fees by one dollar, and set a December 16 meeting for afternoon curlers at 1 pm in the rink. The season opens with a Boxing Day novelty spiel with 75 cents per person, proceeds to the prize committee, and interested curlers without a rink can list their names with secretary Glen Hotel.
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MacGregor Curling Club
Frank Sims
Glen Hotel
Post Office Busy Through Christmas Urges Boxholders
From now until after Christmas the Post Office will be the busiest place in town. Postmaster Frank Hay asks boxholders to carry their keys to avoid wicket requests. The office will be open all day Wednesday December 18 eliminating the usual half holiday. Hours are 8:30 to 11 morning and after sorting until 3:30 p.m.
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Frank Hay
Post Office
First Annual Sportsman's Dinner a Success
The Hockey Club sponsored event drew praise for its first annual format with plans for a second year if public reception remains strong. A unanimous vote favored George Dorman as Russell intermediary coach with a contract to be signed soon, starting January 6, and Dorman will also coach minor hockey.
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Hockey Club
Dorman
George Dorman
MacGregor Hockey Club
Russell
Jone
Rink to Open Saturday As Ice Cools For Season
Flooding continues at full speed as frigid weather favors preparation. Donnie Barber and Wallace Martin supervise rink caretaking and skating ice should be ready by Saturday night December 14 while curling ice may open the first week of January. The Herald will cover local intermediate hockey with Allan Briscoe joining as staff writer for the season.
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Donnie Barber
Wallace Martin
The
Herald
Ouly
Seaven
Allan Briscoe
Rade
Carol Service In The United Church
A carol service is planned at the United Church on a December evening at seven o'clock. Residents are invited to join in singing old favorites and participate in the seasonal event.
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Carol
The
United Church
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