Austin and District Hockey Roundup
Inclement weather caused a two week layoff for Austin hockey. In a midweek seniors play, MacGregor beat Austin 2-1 with Kelvin Giesbrecht scoring for Austin, assisted by Paul Kowalchuk. Later, Austin hosted Gladstone in Gladstone and Arden in 15 and under action, posting a 10-0 win in the 12 and under and dropping 8-4 to Arden in 15 and under. Dale Rands posted a pair of shutouts across weekend games. standout scorers include Harvey Williams, Jim Carrothers, Bernie Dueck, and Glen Loewen with multiple assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
MacGregor
Kelvin Giesbrecht
Paul Kowalchuk
Gladstone
Arden
Dale Rands
Sinclair
Monatone
Glen Loe
Gordon Williams
Glen Wicklund
Keith Lamb
Roy Manns
Kevin Beresford
Lorne Perrett
Ray Foreman
Brent Clayton
Terry Dixon
Lorne Kerkowich
Fred Free
Bernie Dueck
Glen Loewen
Jim Carrothers
Harvey Williams
Ron Amann
Jim Carrot
Michalski
Brooks
Stewart
Mowat
Rnders
Richard Corrigal
Lester Rand
Brian Cairns
Jack Cronk
Doug Crink
Jim Carruthers
Gregg Pool
I Gladstone
Robert Reid
Dennis Foster
Lance Raven
Don Otto
Dennis McCaskill
Brent Lough
Kelvin Jarvis
Tracy Spearing
Rod Schellenberg
Plumas
Langruth
Bill Young
Dick Carruthers
Agricultural News Highlights Prospects For 1969 Seed Supply
Scarcity of new durum varieties like Hercules and Pitic 62 seed distribution restrictions loom for 1969. Lice control advice for livestockmen, Rotenone and Malathion treatments recommended. Manitoba Dairy Association’s 84th convention set Feb 17-18 in Winnipeg with sessions on long life milk packaging, housing, manure handling, and quality control. Brandon hosts Manitoba Horticultural Association meeting Feb 12-14 with local luncheon duties and delegates named.
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Manitoba Dairy Association
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Dairy Breed Association
R. R. Pereira
Food Science
U. of M
George McLaughlin
Ontario Milk Marketing Board
Skyview
M.H.A
Brandon
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Agricultural Centre
Carberry
Horticultural Association
Bruce Nicol
Albert Pickup
Ingelow
R. D. Nicholjson
Firdale
Annie Manns
Austin News Highlights Family Visits and Church Tea
Funeral in Saskatchewan for Isaac Wall is noted with Mrs Pete Hiebert visiting Swift Current. A Valentine tea is scheduled at Austin United Church on Feb 15 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Guests include G Cronk of Winnipeg and G Cronk and Rhonda of Pratt. Other visitors arrive from Minnedosa and Brandon for weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Hiebert
Swift Current, Sask
Isaac Wall
M. Cronk
G. Cronk
Winnipeg
Garry Cronk
Rhonda
Pratt
Ron Roosen
Minnedosa
M.L. Lamb
YPU
Austin United Church
United Church
Don Hay
Edith
H. Kowlesky
Brandon
Bruce Hay
Barry Hay
Jeffrey
Local Socials and Obituaries Highlight Portage Era
Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Leo Bieganski with Portage hosts and a funeral in Portage la Prairie for George Restall. Ed Tomenuk to Grace Hospital for surgery. Rossendale UCW asks for used nylons stamps and Christmas cards by Feb 19 for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bieganski
J. Tunski
Portage
Bill Frizzley
Whitemouth
Jean Handford
Treherne
R. Frizzley
Portage la Prairie
George Restall
Gerald Frizzley
Winnipeg
MacGregor
Lynn Crocker
Winnipeg General Hospital
Joe Wattt
Transcona
Joe Tomehuk
Pat McCulloch
Ed Tomenuk
Grace Hospital
R. Culbert
K. Crocker
Jim Hird
Bella Hird
James Watson
James Culbert
Rod
Basil
Lorne McCallister
W. Thompson
Rossendale Ucw
UCW
McFarlane Rink Wins Austin Weekend Spiel
The Austin weekend bonspiel sponsored by the Austin ladies curling club drew a record 32 rinks. McFarlane rink led by Reg McFarlane and teammates defeated Don Hay's rink of Minnedosa to top the event, with Lloyd Jones and Doug Noble rinks taking third and fourth. The Mac Gregor and Lowe rinks won second and first in the other events as play stretched from Thursday to Sunday. Hockey games added weekend activity as the event wrapped Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Ladies Curling Club
McFarlane
Reg McFarlane
Loreen Amann
Gil Bagnall
Betty Johnson
Don Hay
Gladys Roosen
Ron Roosen
Edith Hay
Minnedosa
Lloyd Jones
Doug Noble
Tom Lowe
Judy Jones
Cecil Jones
Hazel Lowe
Merle Lamb
Jean Lowe
Dan Rintoul
Lil Tabolotney
Lionel Wright
Albert Mann
Firdale
Sidney
Donnie Broaksma
Worby
Birthday greetings and family visits in Southend area
Southend Macaulay Southend Macaulay notes birthday wishes for Elsie Hulme Eva Hulme Wayne Moore Karen Snaith Sharlene Snaith Ed Chant and Herb McDonald. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Bob Schweitz and family visited with Mr and Mrs Herman Schweitz. Weekend curling event saw Dennis Snaith Marion Mesiregor Terry McGregor and Maureen Mowby of Winnipeg placing first in a second event at Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Terry MecGregor
Maureen Manby
Marion McGregor
Dennis Snaith
Glen Hughson
Jean Hughson
Harold Hughson
Barbara ‘Snaith
Barry Moore
Gerald Smith
Elsie Hulme
Eva Hulme
Wayne Moore
Karen ‘Snaith
Sharlene Snaith
Ed Chant
Herb McDonald
Bob Schweitz
Herman Schweitz
Marion Mesiregor
Terry McGregor
Maureen Mowby
Winnipeg
Austin
Make yours the Safest Gun in the West course notice
A safety training course offered by the MacGregor Junior Rifle Club in partnership with the Department of Mines and Natural Resources will run at 1 p.m. on Saturday February 22 at MacGregor Collegiate. The course is free and targets hunters for certification to meet 1969 licence eligibility with age-based requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Junior Rifle Club
Department of Mines ‘and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Department OF Natural Resources
You Have a Date
The annual WI meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. Hotel on Thursday February 6 at 2 p.m. A regional recreation conference will be in Portage la Prairie Saturday February 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact L. Amann to attend. Spruce Woods Game and Fish Association banquet and dance on February 7 at Carberry Community Hall at 6 30 p.m. St Pauls J A Valentine tea on February 15 from 3 to 5 30 p.m. United Church Hall.
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The
Portage la Prairie
Contact L. Amann
Spruce Woods Game and Fish Association
Carberry Community Hall
St. Paul's J.A
United Church Hall
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Dean Martin
Robert Mitchum
Laurel and Hardy
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Chocolates
Rexall Drugs
Austin and District
Paul Kowarcaux
Leonard Rands
Foxon
Allan McCaskill
Brian Reid
Bill Foster
Don Reimer
Hercules
Prairie
United States
Centennial Centre
Fred D. Johnson
Tetra Pak Co
Toronto
David D. Jones
D.V.M
Ohio State
Paul Sh
Minnesota Power and Light Co
D. H. Young
W.C.B. Board
Murray Cormack
M.D.A
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba
Dairy Manufacturers of Manitoba
C. W. Sloik
Ninth Street
N.W
Help Worton
Macgregor Curling Club
Ron Telford
Bob Anderson
Denwal Pharmacy
Austin News
Rossendale News
Southend Macaulay
Lyn Snaith
Vicky
Ken Green
Lyn
Linda
E. Bueckert
J. Buechert
I. Beuchert
Bueckert
Winkler
Altona
Winston Mair
Thrift Shop
Ralph
Sask. Ave. E
Eric Viking Room
Jim & Vi
Emerson
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