MacGregor Community Notes Highlights 1960 Events
In 1960 MacGregor Community notes recount October pantry shower at Hospital Aids Hall, a tea and gift for Mrs Woodin at MacGregor United church, a successful blind canvass, and a farewell for Mr and Mrs Anderson from White Creek BC. A blood donor drive by ODE members, constable J G Snidat’s service, and graduation of 15 students with Mayor Henderson of Portage as guest speaker. Golden anniversaries for C Lamont and Wm Anderson, amateur YLS singing contest winners, United Nations Seminar report, and successful bazaars at Anglican and United churches. Santa visit noted after a December awards night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church Sunday School
Woodin
MacGregor
Mayor Henderson
Portage
Karen Terfield
Holland
Mavis
C. Lamont
Wm. Anderson
YLS
Faith Harkness
Beaver
Myrna Nichol
Bagot
Nancy Allan
Bobby Stratton
Janeing
Donna Wark
United Nations
Brandon
Christmas Message From Bethel Church Dean Rev Dickinson
Bethel Church MacGregor extends Christmas greetings and New Year wishes from Pastor Rev L Dickinson. The message reflects on Luke 2 14 about peace and goodwill toward men, urging personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour to receive true peace.
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Christ
Earth
Jesus Christ
God
Babe
Bethlehem
Bethel Church
MacGregor
Rev. L. Dickinson
Regenerating Hearts and Dreaming Insights Highlighted
A Soviet physiologist claims heart tissue can regrow using scaffold flaps from borrowed tissue in dog experiments, possibly aiding damaged heart areas after attacks. Separate cautions warn that dangerous bouncing exercises can injure while dreaming occurs in about one fifth of sleep, and tropical living does not accelerate aging per Medical Digest reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Therapeutic
Paul Ubrin Elected By Beekeepers
Paul Ubrin of Austin was elected president of the Manitoba Beekeepers Association after the organization was sold last week. Manitoba honey output reached a record 6,380,000 pounds while colonies fell from 44,400 to 41,700. production rose by about 700,900 pounds and each hive averaged 20 pounds more. Vic Messy of Ottawa, head of the Canadian Beekeepers Council, said roughly 1,300,000 pounds were sent to the United Kingdom and Europe this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association
Paul Ubrin
Austin
Vic Messy
Ottawa
Canadian Beekeepers Council
United Kingdom
Europe
Portrait of Man at Work in Energy Use
The piece highlights oil as a major energy source for Canada. It notes oil supplies more than half the country's energy needs and that Canadians consume over 1,000,000 gallons per hour. It mentions Imperial Oil refineries delivering energy equivalent to Niagara Falls output. It emphasizes efficient energy use.
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Cne
Canada
Imperial Oil Refineries
Niagara Falls
Bethel Church Schedule Christmas Services
Bethel Church MacGregor presents services from Friday December 23 with Sunday school at 10 30 am for all ages and 11 30 pm morning worship. A 7 30 pm carol singing and Christmas message led by Rev. L Dickinson, Pastor.
Calvary Tabernacle Christmas Sunday Schedule
Calvary Tabernacle in Sidney holds Sunday school for all at 2 15 p m and carol singing at 3 p m on Christmas Day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anglican
United Churches
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall
Santa
Jack and
Vi Lewis
Chuck
McKillop
Portage LA Prairie
Borton’s
RED & White
Lil Glover
Chuck Lewis
Herb and
Louise Borton
Mnice Smale
Rev
Glover
Dave
Hearca
Nigolai Sinitsyn
Africa
The
Tropics
Man
Esso
Imperial Oil Limited
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
MacGregor Furniture and Appliance and Staff
Gregor
Norfolk Seed & Feed CO
W. Critchlow
Harold Towle MacGregor
McGregor
Portage Consumers Co-Op
Snaith
Muriel Snaith
Lawrence Smith
AB Faucett
Edwin Berry
Doug Ferris
Mel Morae
Robert O'Neill, Phil Miller
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