Bonspiel Scoring and Prizes At Local Curling Event
In a snowy weekend bonspiel at M.C. the crowd saw wins and prizes across events. Jum Smiths rink claimed top prizes with scarves gloves. Donna Wark and Ross Nichol earned fourth place in the first event. Wayne Bergquist Dallas Barber Sandre Kalberg and Hazel Butterfield won the second event with travel alarms. Donna Butterfield claimed second in the second event for LPs. Rick Palmers rink took third in pens and Doug Palmer fourth with wallets. Consolation event awarded shirts and blouses to Bob McKelvy Lin da Duncan Mr Raymer and Bernice Nichol, while Les Stewart received perfume and lip balm. Continuous draws and good organization kept play on schedule despite slick ice, with chatter turning toward spring plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jum Smith
Donna Wark
Ross Nichol
Wayne Berg- Quist
Dallas Barber
Sandre Kalberg
Hazel Butterfield
Donna Butterfield
Rick Palmer
Doug Palmer
Bob McKelvy
Linda Duncan
Mr. Raymer
Bernice Nichol
Les Stewart
Britannia Chapter LO.D.E. Fund Drive Notes
IODE Notes Britannia Chapter LO D E is canvassing for funds in February for the March of Dimes. A caller will visit homes to receive donations. Gratitude is extended to ladies who knitted thirty six pairs of socks for Korea. Founders Day service at Mac Gregor United Church February 11 at 9 45 a.m. gathering in the lower hall. Met sponsors welcome to come. Happy greetings to Ptarmigan Chapter LODE Thompson. Next Britannia meeting at Mrs Ford home March 5.
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Britannia Chapter
Lo.d.e
Korea
MacGregor United Church
Ptarmigan
LODE
Thompson
Ford
Glenboro Intermediates top MacGregor for league lead
Glenboro Intermediates defeated MacGregor 82 in a key league game on Glenboro ice. MacGregor, hampered by a fourth game in six days, saw Bob Gibson and Garry Buchanan score, but could not recover as Glenboro’s depth proved decisive. MacGregor later beat RCAF Portage 4 2 with Dennis McQuiston netting two goals and Don McJannet adding two assists.
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Glenboro
MacGregor
Bob Gibson
Lawrence Heselwood
Doug Palmer
Garry Buchannan
Gibson
Buchanan
MacGregor Downs
RCA
Dennis McQuiston
Don McJannet
Clint Briscoe
Portage
Rick Palmer
Kent McDougall
Sidney District News from Western Manitoba
Norton Kennedy spent a day in Winnipeg last week. Notices of weddings, visitors, illness, and local club events fill the Sidney district report. Guests included Mr and Mrs Archie Lyon of Portage la Prairie and others from Boissevain and Pilot Mound. A March of Dimes collection raised about 86 dollars. 4-H Bonspiel winners were lauded. a CGIT tea succeeded. winter weather delayed services and plowing, while residents travel for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Kennedy
Winnipeg
Heed Jacobs
Boissevain
Community notes from Southend and area
Weekend visitors include Bernice Nichol of Bagot with Linda Pennell, and Mr. and Mrs. L Kreitz and family with Herman Schweitz. Chant family bereavement sympathy, Bob Chant and Drew visited Winnipeg, attended Science Fair at U of Manitoba and Ice Capades. Several couples visited Winnipeg or Carberry for visits and curling events. Hospital Aid raised 24 dollars and 85 cents at Macaulay school dance, planning another dance March 2.
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E. Scora Bernice Nichol
Bagot
Linda Pennell
L. Kreitz
Herman Sehweitz
Chant
Former Minister Dies At London
Former United Church minister Rev W R Welsh died in London Ontario on Monday January 15 after illness. Born in Dumfries Scotland he came to Canada early and graduated from United College in 1931. He served in Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario and led MacGregor Beaver Bagot charge 1953 54 leaving in 1955. Survived by wife one son William one daughter Bonnie Irene of London. Funeral held in Carman United Church Carman Manitoba with interment at Greenwood Cemetery Carman.
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Mac
Gregor United Church
W. R. Welsh
London
Welsh
Dumfries
Scotland
W. Welsh
Canada
United College
United Church
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
William
Bonnie Irene
Colborne St
Pine Creek Curlers Shine in Ed Rans Bonspiel
Four local rinks competed in the Ed rans bonspiel this week with teams led by Harold Manns, Glen Hughson, Harold Hughson, Claude Beatty, Gladys Russell, John Uhrin, Melford and Grenville Smith, Clayton Stewart, Joe Livingstone, and the Hannas among others. Other results note Katrime bonspiel placements with Reg McFarlane and Norman Unrau taking second in one event while Glen Hughson and Ray Hughson earned the grand challenge. Social notes mention Mrs. Harold Rosling visiting Austin and several locals visiting with Philip Stevenson of Sidney, plus Darlene Chambers and Debbie Smith weekend plans. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Barrie McMillan on their January 26 wedding and to Ernie Livingstone for recent entry.
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Harold Manns
Glen Hughson
Harold Hughson
Claude Beatty
Gladys Russell
John Uhrin
Melford
Grenville Smith
Clayton Stewart
Joe Livingstone
Dennis
Jim Hanna
Harold Rosling
Reg McFarlane
Gordon
Norman Unrau
Kenny Johnson
Glen
Eileen Hughson
Ray Hughson
Austin
Alex Livingstone
G. H. Hughson
Philip Stevenson
Sidney
Darlene Chambers
Debbie Smith
Ken Halley
Winnipeg
Livingstone
Barrie McMillan
Ernie Livingstone
Brandon
MacGregor WI Annual Report Summary
MacGregor WI reports 1960 to 1961 activities including donations for Christmas boxes and to the heart foundation and Children’s Aid. They funded meals and catering for women’s bonspiel events, supported graduations and 4H, donated items to fair grounds and hospital, sent cards and flowers, and hosted weddings. Quilters raised over $115, with receipts totaling 1,360.99 and expenditures 956.85, showing a balanced year with some members lost.
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Ninette
Tute
Heart Foundation
Children's Aid
W.L
MacGregor 4 H Calf Club Meets
MacGregor 4 H Calf Club met at J Scora home with good attendance. A skating party was discussed. Speeches by Larry Lee and Doug Pennell. Mrs Pennell read notes from Farm Forum on improving 4H work. Parents and leaders discussed. Next meeting planned for the third Friday in February. Lunch by the ladies. Club rep Garry Leckie. Lost pencil note about Morveau graphite from 1799.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Sacaregor
J. Scora
Reaa Py
Larry Lee
Doug Pennell
Pennell
Farm Forum
Garry Leckie
Local Social Notes From Portage Area Gatherings
Hartford A specify secovery is wished for Jim Koldyk who had surgery last Thursday in Portage General Hospital. Tami Rintoul spent a few days with Mr and Mrs D Rintoul at Extra last week. Helen Bodie and Donna Landers went to Winnipeg to see the Ice Capades but storms delayed return until Sunday. Mr and Mrs W H Johnson and family of Macdonald were visitors at the Thompson home. Dean and Victor Atcheson returned home with them. Norma Smith visited the Wright family at Lavenham for the weekend. Mr and Mrs J Rintoul visited Mrs Oliver in Portage last Friday. Bill and John Bodie Murray Gourley Art and Blaine Nelson enjoyed a day of curling in the Bagot school bonspiel, returning with a prize.
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Mark Bagnall
Austin
Dennis Early
Alvin Hickey
Arthur
Willis
Gil Bagnell
Doug Tyerman
Winnipeg
Wilf Peck
CGIT
United Church
Howard Thorn
Brandon
Don. Craig
Brookdale
Jim Koldyk
Portage General Hospital
Tami Rintoul
D. Rintoul
Helen Bodie
Donna Landers
W. H. Johnson
Macdonald
Thompson
Dean
Victor Atcheson
Norma Smith
Wright
Lavenham
J. Rintoul
Sidney United Church Congregational Meeting
The Sidney United Church held a congregational meeting on Wednesday January 24 at 5:30 PM with Rev D M Sly presiding. Reports covered 1960 baptisms four, marriages five, burials six. treasurer J Edmondson reported all pledges met and a new heating unit installed.
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United Church
D. M. Sly
Evelyn Pool
Sly
J. Edmondson
PCTC
United Church Camp
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