MCI Year in Review Highlights 1956 57 Sports and Events
The MCI year recounts a wide arc from January to December with coaching changes and upcoming events. Highlights include a new coach and PE instructor, juniors winning Division al curling, boys basketball second in league, girls basketball winless regular season, prom awards night, the new school constitution by Sims and company, provincial semi finals for football and volleyball league championships, a kangaroo court initiation, graduation with Gordon Bradley as guest speaker, and a Christmas party ending with no exams this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konopki
Merlin Hodge
Bernie Brecknell
Curtis Sims and Company
MCI
Ream
Russell
Gordon Bradley
Weir
H. Schroeder
Weekend Visitors and Local Visits Reported
Weekend visitors at the Livingstone home included Ernie Livingstone and family from Brandon. Sunday guests were Bob Beatty and family from Helson. Mrs Knox spent Thursday to Sunday with her Portage parents while Mr Knox visited Gypsumville. Melford Smith and baby Jimmie Hanna visited Austin with Charlie Anderson. Hughent Stewart stayed overnight with Mac Martin in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Ernie Livingstone
Brandon
Bob Beatty
Helston
SE. Knox
Portage
Mr. Knox
Gypsumville
Melford Smith
Jimmie Hanna
Charlie Anderson
Austin
Hughent Stewart
Mac Martin
Winnipeg
Ladies Curling Club quilt sale funds rink project
The Ladies Curling Club raised about 200 dollars from quilt ticket sales to help insulate and finish the curling rink. M. L. Lamb held the winning ticket. Holiday shop hours extend to 6 p.m. on December 23 and 30. Skating is underway with winter hours and special services planned at United and Anglican churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Curling Club
M. L. Lamb
Bill Lonsdale
Fred Harvey
Kenton
United and
Anglican
United Church
Anglican Church
Greetings From The Mayor Christmas Message to the Community
The mayor extends warm holiday greetings to citizens emphasizing the Spirit of Christmas, family joy, and gratitude for Joyce and the anniversary. He and Joyce wish happiness health peace and prosperity in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Bhat
Glenn Lye
Letter From Northern Alberta Greeting Readers
A note from Menno and Elvina Hamm in La Crete Alberta describes life in a rural community 500 miles northwest of Edmonton. They teach science to grades 7 through 11 at a modern local school serving about 550 students with a staff of 26. The family enjoys a nearly new school-provided home, maintains daily routines, and extends Christmas and New Year blessings to friends in Austin MacGregor and nearby towns. Dwight, ten months old, is now an expert crawler while Gerald Colleen enjoy outdoor play with new friends.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Peace River
Buffalo Head
Elvina
Manitoba
Gerald
Colleen
Dwight
Austin
MacGregor
Menno
Elvina Hamm
Box 338
la Crete
Weekend Visitors and Local Weddings in MacGregor Area
Southend Macaulay Mr and Mrs K Larson attended the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs L Pollack in Winnipeg on Saturday. Numerous Winnipeg visitors including Herb MacDonald and Connie McKelvy called on locals with E Baldwin and Terry Longstreet. Art Palmer and Darlene moved into their MacGregor home as Myrna Frank and Gary Hodgins stayed over weekend. Ruthy Anderson to take January reporting duties after the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Larson
L. Pollack
Winnipeg
Herb MacDonald
Brian Burton
Brandon
Annie Forrest
Treherne
Larsons
Doug McGregor
George Lendrum
Sadra
David
Max Nichols
St. Boniface
Nelson Hulme Sr
Cindy
Connie McKelvy
E. Baldwin
Terry Longstreet
North Cypress and North Norfolk celebrate community progress
The Carberry Agricultural Office staff thank area residents for 1968 cooperation. Leaders praise regional cooperation across ages and organizations, urging continued expansion in community service, industrial development, agricultural diversification, tourism, and recreation. Seasonal greetings extend to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry Agricultural Office
North Cypress
North Norfolk
You Have a Date The Beaver Hospital Aid Christmas Party
Beaver Hall hosts the Hospital Aid Christmas party on Friday December 20 at 8 p.m. All welcome. Bethel Church MacGregor presents a Sunday School program on December 20 at 8 p.m. Children perform and the film The Sammy Morris Story will be shown. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver. Hospital Aid
Beaver Hall
Bethel Church
MacGregor
Sammy Morris
Mrs Goodridge Honored On 80th Birthday Tea
Mrs M Wood sidge hosted a come and go tea on December 8 at the Butterfields home to celebrate her 80th birthday. About 80 guests signed the book as six children and their families joined thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren for a smorgasbord dinner. Four generations posed for portraits and many more family photos were taken to mark the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Woodsidge
Art Butterfield
Hartford and Currie News Christmas Social Report
Eleven members attended the Hartford Good Neighbors Christmas meeting at Mrs. D Lamont's home. Donations of 20 went to MacGregor hospital and a January 17 telephone whist was planned. Gifts were exchanged and the unknown friend for the year revealed. A luncheon followed. Local visitors included Eldon Rintoul Treherne and families, Harley Henry and families, with several other local households hosts. December wedding anniversaries recognized for Eldon Rintoul, J Bodie, Donald Lamont. Seasonal greetings extended to friends with wishes for 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Hartford Good Neighbors
D. Lamont
C. Sawyer
MacGregor Hospital
H. Armstrong
R. Tarr
Charleswood
Milne
Lam
Kenny Rintoul
MacGregor
Radford
Margaret Nowosad
S.thompson
Frank English
Transcona
A. Dickson
Eldon Rinfoul
J. Bodie
Donald Lamont
Spruce Hills 4-H Christmas Program and Raffle Planned
Spruce Hills 4-H Combines will hold a Christmas program and raffle on December 19 at 8 p.m. in Spruce Hills school. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Hills 4-H
Spruce Hills School
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G. M. Hayford Sales & Service
Holiday
Sedan
FORD
Pontiac
Mercury
THE
Macgregor Herald
Imperials
Pine Creek News
MacGregor Macleods
T.V
Coats and Parkas
J. P. Wainman
Macleods
Austin District News
Mrs
Judy Jones
Sprucedale
Austin Collegiate Auditorium
Bob Chambers
Carl Smith
Nipawin, Sask
Epstor
Southend-Macaulay
Robert Chant
Drew
Violet Chant
Herald
Ruthy Anderson
McGuinnes
Brandon Sun
Jim Pollock
Barbara Jones
Economis
Myrla Duncan
Erle R. George Cele
Optometrist
Mrs. Goodridge
Hartford and Currie News
J. S. Thomson
GE Royal Road North
Portage LA Prairie
Merry Christmas
P. H. Giesbrecht
Your
Rawleigh Dealer
MacGregor and District Roan
Playskool
Sir
Kiddle Lucky Locket
Young Lady
Aspen
Lye’s Hardware
Alvin
Evelyn
Kathy
Arlene
Warren Sloane
Constan Products
Rata
Sgt. O’farrell
Bob Hope
Phyllis Diller
Eric
Viking
Macgregor Hotel
Johnny Dietrich
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