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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
8
Mr. any anes and W. Pearce accompanied by Mrs Pearce's sister Miss Ann Wilbourne of Eldorado Ark visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J R Burdick on the arrival of their daughter Darion Naomi born in Trenton.
MacGregor Collegiate's volleyball teams swept league titles as boys claimed a second straight championship and remained undefeated. In a best-of-five, MacGregor defeated Austin 3–0 with scores of 15-1 15-4 15-10, while the girls edged Plumas in three straight games. Final standings: boys MacGregor, Austin, Gladstone, Plumas, Langruth. girls MacGregor, Plumas.
Tests have dominated MCI this week and may continue to Christmas. Students Donna Tarr Nancy Allan and Brenda Thompson passed drivers tests. Mr Pierrepont wed, ending a bachelor’s era. Volleyball teams won league championships. Basketball practice begins under coaches Konopski and Barker. Curling rinks set by Glenn Quinn with 18 entries. A weekend dance featured the band Underworld. Manitoba schoolboys bonspiel occurs in Winnipeg Christmas week with rinks from here competing. skips Dale Burch Glenn Quinn Ian McDougall.
Southend Macaulay expresses sympathy to P Templar and family on the passing of Mrs Templar. Former residents of the district. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bob Anderson and Mr and Mrs Roy Glover. Earl Anderson hospital patient. Weekend visitors from Winnipeg included Mrs Margaret Nowasad April and Miss Laurie Frank and Brian Larson. Masons joined bonspiel in Portage. Silver wedding anniversary in Winnipeg for Mr and Mrs W Robinson. Jack Frank and Colin Shaw moose hunting at Birch River.
Members received raffle tickets to sell for a turkey draw at a quarter each with three chances. Last week’s high scores were Gregg Birkett and Albert Bi er ganski. Bill Ritzer shot a 110x target, the highest score. the president questioned its validity, but Ritzer won. Tom Lamb notes safety quote.
Joanne Sims and Diane Taytorson were Thursday overnight guests with Kathy Rumancik and helped her celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith and Ian spent the weekend at Dauphin with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cobbe and family. Terry Smith and Elizabeth Webster of Winnipeg were Sunday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith. Mrs. Tom Thomasson, Gordon and Linda spent Saturday in Winnipeg. Chris Thomasson is visiting in Winnipeg for a week.
MacGregor United Church Sunday School presents an 8 pm December 18 concert in Memorial Hall headlined by the operetta A Christmas Carol. A Dickens tale adaption features Scrooge Tiny Tim and the Cratchits with local art club aiding backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Beaver 4-H wins a proficiency award in year end standings. The trophy will be placed at the Beaver Store. The second club meeting was held Dec 2 at Barry Rodgers home. December events include a concert play on Dec 21 and a tobogganing party if it snows.
Lavenham News reports birthday greetings to Steven MacDonald on December 16. Weekend visitors include Terry Joyce and Kevin McLennan of Winnipeg, with further visits by Mr. and Mrs. McLennan to Delmar Dobbin. Abe Wiebe’s family hosted Abe Driedger and five relatives Sunday. Lavenham U C W met at Mary Friesen’s home to plan a December 18 Christmas program with Bergthaler choir. Dave Doerfler and Bob McLennan attended the Rosehill Christmas supper, and Elmer Wiebe and family visited Henry Wiebe on Sunday evening from MacGregor.
On Monday December 9 the Lions Club hosted senior citizens from the town and district. Tables stretched the length of Memorial Hall as a full meal including turkey and pudding was served, with heated rides available and some meals delivered to homes. Prizes from lucky tickets and Cantatrice Choir entertainment capped a very enjoyable evening.
Christ Church A C W held its annual meeting at Mrs. Hillis's home in Austin. Reports showed another successful year. Rev. Fleming chaired the election of officers for 1969 with WI, Dorcas, and G A groups naming leaders. Officers include President Mrs. Geo. Bull and Secretary Mrs. J. W. Halkyard.
Auction at Austin Community Hall will liquidate store fixtures clothing groceries shoes and hardware from the village store operated by Clarence Morden. Prospective buyers may inspect items prior to sale and terms will be announced at the hall.
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