Sportsman's Dinner draws large crowd in MacGregor
More than 120 sportsmen attended the MacGregor and District Hockey Association fourth annual Sportsman's Dinner held Friday December 9. The event featured a turkey supper catered by the United Church WA, a Queen's toast, remarks from Hockey Association president Clare Tarr, master of ceremonies Laurie Artiss, and thanks from Vern McKelvy. Among guests were Blue Bombers Buddy Tinsley and Charlie Shepherd, Jake Milford of the Brandon Wheat Kings, and Alderman G. C. Fotheringham who welcomed attendees.
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United Church
J. L. Lamb
S. R Lamb
Hockey Association
Clare Tarr
Laurie Artiss
Brandon Sun
Artiss
Vern McKelvy
Ald. G. C. Fotheringham
Buddy Tinsley
Charlie Shepherd
Mr. Tinsley
Community sports talk honors values of participation
The event featured guest speaker Eddie Cass who urged sports in every community and praised inclusivity in sport. He cited Green Bay as a model and emphasized father support and lifelong participation, with light humor from longtime friends in attendance and an engaging meal with Charlie Shepherd.
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Charlie Shepherd
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Shepherd
Bud Tinsley
Eddie Cass
Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
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Santa Parade Delights MacGregor With Sunny Visit
Crowds lined streets as Santa landed by plane shortly after one. Beaver and MacGregor United churches choir sang from a Beaver school bus behind a fire truck with siren and clown. Children met Santa at Memorial Hall, received candy bags, and 350 bags were handed out signaling a successful annual event.
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Village Considers CPR Water Line Takeover in Six Months
MacGregor water users face new charges as CPR abandons its water line and tank. A six month lease to the village will cover repairs heating and lease costs, totaling about 100 dollars monthly. Rates include 15 to MacGregor hospital eight to the hotel 50 cents per 500 gallons and one dollar per 1000 gallons for private users.
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Austin Village
North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital
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MacGregor Hospital
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W. J. Wenham
O Neill-Defort
E. Fraser
O'Neill
Norfolk
Chant
Council
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and News
MacGregor locals record weekend visits from Rathwell and Westbourne residents. S. C. Duff reports Calgary weather with sunny fall days and the first snow on November 20. Winnipeg guests Howard Gilmour and Rob Muskett visit with Nicholls and Muskett families. Stan Moore finds two keys and returns them to the Herald. W. J. Wenham returns home after a month in hospital and Pat Sterling and family attend Mrs. J. Fleming’s funeral in Austin. Christmas approaches with ten days left.
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Beryl and
Barry
Rathwell
Alfred
Mary Snaith
Isaac Friesen
Jack Asmandson
George Burnell
Westbourne
Henry Unger
S. C. Duff
Calgary
Howard Gilmour
Winnipeg
A. Nicholls
Robert Muskett
Edmonton
Alta
Reg Muskett
Stan Moore
Ab Blaine
Herald Office
W. J. Wenham
Wenham
Pat Sterling
Kenville
Man
J. Fleming
Austin
Mrs. E. Peterson Dies in Winnipeg
Emily Peterson a former Beaver district resident died in a Winnipeg hospital at 63 after 40 years in the city. Her husband John W. predeceased her in 1959. Surviving are son John Saskatoon daughter Phyllis Chestnut Montreal three sisters and four grandchildren Funeral services were held at Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home.
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Emily Peterson
Winnipeg
Toronto
W. Shaw
Katime
G. Lamont
Portage
Mrs Isaac Fleming Dies at Austin Age 78
Mrs Isaac Fleming of Austin formerly of McGregor died at her home in Austin last Wednesday at age 78. She moved from McGregor in 1950 with her husband who died in 1959. Survived by two sisters in Canada, a son and daughter predeceased her. Funeral held Saturday December 10 at Austin United Church with Rev D Sly and Rev G Hicks officiating. Burial in MacGregor cemetery. McKillop's Funeral Home in charge.
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McGregor District
A. Cummings
Calgary
George Wells
Burnaby
Austin United Church
D. Sly
G. Hicks
C. E. Cole
S. Booth
R. McMillan
Herman Kowlesky
A. Farmer
A. T. Logan
J. Stinson
Stinson
R. J. Logan
Murry Stinson
McKillop
Collegiate Watter Hatter Recaps Curling Action
Reports from a curling rink describe a busy week with examinations and ice crews praised for quality. In Saturday draws Pat Patterson edged Doug Palmer in an extra end while Tom Satkanas beat Larry Moore. Rob Briscoe defeated Brian Rodgers and Jim Smith, for Lois Hicks, beat Wayne Bergquist. Williams defeated Donna Butterfield. In the afternoon Bob McKelvy topped Barry Heppner, Len Stewart beat Kent McDougall, and Bob Thompson humbled Donna Gilbert. A grade 12 girls challenge spiced up Wednesday night with a noted rivalry.
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Pat Patterson
Doug Palmer
Tom Satkanas
Larry Moore
Rob Briscoe
Brian Rodgers
Jim Smith
Lois Hicks
Wayne Bergquist
Mr. Williams
Donna Butterfield
Bob McKelvy
Barry Heppner
Len Stewart
Kent McDougall
Bob Thompson
Donna Gilbert
MacGregor Eyes Formation of South-Central Manitoba League
MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club led a Sunday meeting at Swan Lake with eight other clubs to form a league. Attending clubs included Swan Lake Cartwright Killarney Carberry Manitou Glenboro Wawanesa and Tren�rne. An eight-member executive was elected with one rep per club. Also, MacGregor’s Clare Tarr Chas Townsend and Larry McDonnald represented the town and a referee coaches school in Winnipeg was attended by Herman Weber Bob Briscoe and Pete McGregor. The 12 and under team will start practice Saturday with McDonnald in charge. all boys are invited.
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Cartwright
Killarney
Carberry
Manitou Glenboro
Wawanesa
Tre
Winnipeg
McDonnald
No Herald on December 29 MacGregor Herald notice
The MacGregor Herald will not publish on December 29. The Christmas issue appears December 22. The office closes December 23 through January 2. The next issue comes January 5.
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