History Week Recounts Red River Cathedral Fire and Basillica Tale
A historical column recalls the Red River cathedral fire of 1863 and the reconstruction efforts. It notes Father Charles Mestre and the Oblate mission, the cornerstone documents signed with CMM initials, and the eventual dedication of St Boniface Basilica. The text mentions a priest’s loss and amputations, and the long task of replacing parish records burned in the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Goiffon
Pembina
Red River
Charles M. Mestre
France
Sara Riel
The
Sisters of Charity Grey
St. Bonface
CMM
St Boniface
O.M.L
Paris
Manitoba
Austin Ladies Attend Red Cross Area Meeting
Mrs T Poyser and Mrs K Outhwaite attended the annual Area 2 Red Cross supper and conference. Cam King spoke on Water Safety and noted fewer drownings as swimming lessons start from six months. Clara Atkens outlined Junior Red Cross visits and hospital help. E Williams reported on the Loan Cupboard and wheelchair services requiring doctor approval. Tom Breen spoke on alcoholism and aid for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Poyser
K. Outhwaite
Area 2
Red Cross
Cam King
Adies
Irs
Clara Atkens
E. Williams
Welfare
Tom Breen
Seminar urges school reform and teacher relief in Manitoba
The discussion centers on reorganizing elementary schools and freeing teachers part of the day for lesson prep and in service education. Speakers include Jeribed and Walter J. Pindera, noting merit rating issues and calling for lower teacher pupil ratios, clerical help, and changes to the Public Schools Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Pindera
Economic Welfare
Manitoba
Society
Howard J. Loewen
Proovince
Collegiate Hatter Volleyball Championship Finished
The Blue house won the championship and the Green house took the consolation draw. The title was decided in a best two out of three format with a full three games played to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue House
Green House
MacGregor 4-H Beef Club News Highlights Year Plan
Members were assigned to committees for the coming year with Garry Leckie aiding on all. Events include raffling a fruit cake before Christmas and a school party on December 21 with caroling and a gym gathering. The Blue team won the see-saw match 17 15, with Red and Green teams also competing. The House League standings show Red 194 White 187 Blue 183 Green 156. Calf weighing arranged for December 1 and the next meeting set for January 12 at Art Leckie’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Two
Red
Barbara Wood
Maiene Alderson
Joy Sawyer
Allan Rodgers
Dale Birch
Ken Patterson
Glenda Scora
Dorothy Turner
Diane Wiebe
Norman Ar Jagh
David Toews
Anton Wiebe
Barbara Alton
Elenor Borne
Bonnie Harkness
Gordon Hildebrand
Colin Butterfield
Terry Rands
Faith Harkness
Pat Pettitt
David Pogue
Glenn Quinn
Kien Kalberg
MCI
Marcia Lamb
Lynne Leckie
Gay Scora
Art Leckie
Alison Leckie
MacGregor Clubs
Santa Claus
Christmas events and hospital visits in MacGregor area
Community notices from York and MacGregor discuss church events, a Christmas tree concert and carol service at Christchurch, a Mr and Mrs Gatze visit, a Winnipeg trip for Miss Sorensen, and well wishes for Mrs Robt Edgar. Bingo jackpots and curling bonspiel dates are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Nelson Hulme
Matilda Sorensen
Winnipeg
Louie
MacGregor Hospital
Gatze
Katrime Socials and Farewell for Local Residents
Friday supper guests at the Lawrence Heselwood home included Mr and Mrs W G Hay and Mr and Mrs Harlem Pogue of MacGregor. Sunday supper guests with Charles MacGregor of Worby were Mr and Mrs J McRae and family plus Harold McLachlan. Katrime hall hosted a Dec 8 social honoring Steve Thompson and family departing for Brandon, with 15 whist tables and a farewell address by Norman Birkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Heselwood
W. G. Hay
Harlem Pogue
MacGregor
J. McRae
Harold McLachlan
Charles MacGregor
Worby
Brandon
Katrime Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Portage LA Prairie
Roberta
Trinity Church
MacGregor 4-H Beef Club News
Garry Leckie
Ssa Lyleton
Meikle Regina
York
J. S. Thomson
Trendence and
iGsai
North Beone
Anrasot Portage LA Prairie
Firestone Stores
Lawrence Hay
Lawrence
Akron
Ohio
Firestones
Portage la. Prairie
Firestone
Third St. N.W
Sask. Ave
Katrime News
Berkline
Black and Decker
Sunbeam
Portage LA Prairie Consumers
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