MacGregor Intermediates Rally Then Fall to Miami
The MacGregor Intermediates lost 7-2 to Miami after a 2-2 first period tie. Miami’s Jim McFadden led with three goals, Orchard added two. MacGregor’s goals came from Pete McGregor and Herman Weber. Other notes cover upcoming games at Portage, minor hockey fundraisers, and curling club results in Austin and Winnipeg.
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Issac Newton
MacGregor
Miami
Detriot Red Wing
Jim McFadden
Orchard
Singletons
Scott
Thompson
Pete McGregor
Herman Weber
McFadden
Pearson
McGregor
Olson
Weber
Storrey
Sear
M. Lamb
St. Vital Bruins
Katrinne
St Vital
Chas. Townsend
Bruins
Art Sear
Barry Barber
Dennis Lamb
Lowenburgher
St. Vital
M.A.H.A
Good Fireman and Forest Protection Spending
The pulp and paper industry spends more on forest protection than the provincial governments and forest owners. Mills invest heavily in firefighting equipment, surpassing provincial fire protection budgets.
Manitoba Farmers Ottawa Delegation Meets in Portage
A Portage meeting of the Portage-Nee Paw district committee of the Manitoba Farmers Ottawa Delegation discussed canvass progress for names and donations to send a delegate or delegates to Ottawa. Chairmen reported on efforts toward unified farm action to improve conditions and present the farmers’ plight to Ottawa.
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Te Portage-Neepawa
Manitoba Farmers
Ottawa
Portage
Geo. Crew
Edwin
Lorne Carter
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Collegiate Curling Schedule Disrupted by Exams
This week's curling results show Ron Pettitt leading with 5 wins and one loss after wins over Rose Hildebrand and Gloria Ariss. Norma Stratton and Jen Olito won matches, with second draws listing multiple victors. Bonspiel set for Friday and Saturday features 24 rinks and four prizes in each event, with a Friday banquet and open dance by Neepawa Blackhawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Olito
Ron Pettitt
Rose Hildebrand
Norma Stratton
Gail Walker
Jen Olito
Earnest Beaudin
Len Stewart
Tom Satkanas
Gloria Ariss
Sid Chapman
Larry Moore
Denis Snaith
Shiley Hay
Rosie Hi
Manitoba North Dakota trucking fee cut by thirty percent
Manitoba and North Dakota reached a reciprocal trucking agreement cutting truck licence fees for cross border movements. Manitoba drivers will pay 20 percent of the North Dakota licence fee instead of 50 percent, with North Dakota drivers similarly charged in Manitoba. Cabinet approval was announced January 21 by Hon. J. B. Carroll, minister of public utilities.
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North Dakota
Manitoba
J. B. Carroll
Public Utilities
First Service In New United Church On February 15
The first services in the new Mac Gregor United Church are set for 10 am and 7 pm on Sunday February 15. Carpenters are adding doors while painters finish woodwork. The main body is done with tile floors and carpets. Twenty two pews will be installed alongside the choir stalls and organ. The Hammond organ arrives the day before the opening. Mrs. Jean Hendry will be guest organist. Auditorium kitchen and Sunday school rooms remain unfinished due to a chipboard shortage.
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MacGregor United Church
Jean Hendry
Annual World Day Of Prayer Service To Be Held
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at Bethel Church on Friday February 13 at 3 p.m. since 1927 Canadian women from many denominations join with groups worldwide now spanning 145 countries. In 1958 more than 3 000 Canadian groups shared the observance. The service comes from Egypt prepared by nine women from various denominations in Cairo. The day emphasizes prayer with practical giving, having allocated 46575 to missionary causes in 1958, up from 1300 in 1928, and aims to foster tolerance and sharing. The MacGregor women’s interchurch committee urges attendance.
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Bethel Church
Canada
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Egypt
Cairo
Happy Fellowship
Women's Interchurch Committee
MacGregor
CPR Retires Brandon Roadmaster J M West
Canadian Pacific Railway retires Ivan M West roadmaster Brandon after 38 years service. Born in MacGregor 62 years ago he served 1917 19 in Strathcona Horse. West joined as sectionman in 1920 and rose to roadmaster main line Brandon since 1954. He and wife with two daughters remain connected to CPR and reside at 535 Fifteenth Street Brandon.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Brandon
Ivan M. West
Edward Campbell
CPR
Mr. West
Railroad
MacGregor
Forman
Portage
Minnedosa
West
Strathcona Horse Army Regiment
Austin
Vancouver
Mrs. West
Fifteenth Street
Sunday School Seeks Support for Tile Drive at MacGregor
The MacGregor United Church Sunday School reports on a tile sale project to cover the Christian Education building. Treasurer Mrs. S Firth notes 558 tiles remain of 1428, with some progress in better weather and Christmas rush. townsfolk or country donors can contact teachers or leave donations with Mrs. Firth, one dollar buys ten tiles, sixty dollars fills the chart.
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MacGregor United Church
United Church
S. Firth
Christian Education Building
MacGregor Bonspiel Delayed by Snow Storm and Community Notices
Snow banks and strong winds delayed MacGregor’s Katrinne Bonspiel, now set for February 16 21 with trophies donated by local businessmen. Readers are urged to dig into scrapbooks for district history and to attend a February 6 meeting at MacGregor Collegiate Auditorium about the proposed School Division Plan. The town’s hockey and junior events progress with MacGregor facing Carberry in the Manitoba Midget playoffs and a recent extra end in curling games noted along with a junior team match in Miami.
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MacGregor
Manitou
Miami
Manitoba
Carberry
MacGregor Collegiate
R. W Lightly
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