Shirley Turner Weds Nelson Andrew in Hamilton Ont
A quiet wedding was held January 3 at Church of St Thomas Hamilton Ontario. Shirley May Turner daughter of Mrs Turner and the late Mr Turner married Nelson Andrew son of Mr and Mrs A E Andrew of Gananoque. Officiating Rev Dr Blagrave. They plan a honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Buffalo and will reside in Gananoque.
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Church of St Thomas
Hamilton
Ontario
Shirley May
Turner
EE. Turner
Nelson Andrew
A. E Andrew
Gananoque
RC. Blagrave
Bernice Andrew
W. E. Turner
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Refrigerator Dance Draws Portage Crowd at Gala
The Refrigerator dance in Mac Gregor last Wednesday night highlighted the season with over three hundred attendees. Ticket No. 111 held by J. Bingham of 63 10th St NW Portage la Prairie won, sold by Lindsay Shaw, as Telford's Orchestra provided music and Mayor J. L. Lamb served as master of ceremonies.
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MacGregor
J. Bingham
10Th St. N.W. Portage la Prairie
Lindsay Shaw
Telford
J. L. Lamb
Card of Thanks to WA Ladies and Friends
Mrs. H. V. Thomas expresses sincere gratitude for the lovely bouquet and all letters and cards received during her hospital stay at Portage General Hospital.
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Portage General Hospital
North Norfolk transfers lands and bonds to MacGregor village
Regular meeting in Austin on Feb 4 notes transfer of lands and finances to the Incorporated Village of MacGregor. Awarded $815.06 from 1948, $9,000 in bonds moved to MacGregor, bylaw approving transit of municipal properties. Salvation Army grant of $300 approved. H.R. Eade & Co. named assessors for 1949. Meeting adjourned to MacGregor on Feb 28.
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North Norfolk
Austin
C. R. Wallace
MacGregor
Munic
George Lintott
Lintott
Salvation Army
Hotel
McLachlan
H.R. Eade & Company
Valentine Party Postponed to February Eighteenth
The Valentine Party planned for February first was rescheduled to February eighteenth. McGregor High School student Barry Pogue spent the weekend at home. February birthdays include Vivien Dankesreiter Evelyn Ritchie Onalee Kelly Mrs Ernie Smith Barry Pogue Sterling Matthews and Philip Towerzy.
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Barry Pogue
MacGregor High School
Vivien Dankesreiter
Evelyn Ritchie
Onalee Kelly
Ernie Smith
Sterling Matthews
Philip Towerzy
Will Conduct Folk School Here in MacGregor
The Man culture and Co operation plans a Folk School in MacGregor from February 26 to March 4 to train youth for community leadership. Courses include Public Speaking Credit Union Co operation Social Conservation and Leadership. cost ten dollars for the week. Applicants aged 15 to 30 must register by February 21 with H Dankesreiter Coulthard S Hay J Lambert or Miss Joan Steen.
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The
Man Culture and
MacGregor
Stuents
Messrs
H. Dankesreiter
Coulthard
S. Hay
J. Lambert
Joan Steen
Sean
Katrime News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Game Win
Mrs. Thomas visits Winnipeg while Mrs. Cooper stays in Portage for several days. R Gilbert and Donnie Barber from Winnipeg spend the weekend at home. Mrs. R Birkett visited Portage Tuesday for medical treatment. Katrime defeated Golden Stream 7 to 3 in a hockey game last week. Mr. and Mrs. Brautigan and son Ronnie from Helston spent the weekend with the Jenkins.
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R. Gilbert and
Donnie Barber
Winnipeg
M. Brautigan
Ronnie of
Helston
Mrs. Jenkins
Emerson
Brandon
Scott
Scora
Scora Sr
Oliver Emerson
Kyle
Wm. Cooper
A. E. Chant
MacGregor
C. McKelvy
Work of the MacGregor Board of Trade Since 1924
F C Barton the new 1949 President of the Board of Trade presents a resume of the group’s activities since its 1924 inception. Highlights include founding meetings, name changes, plans for a creamery, hydro projects, road and livery barn efforts, cemetery care, and Memorial Hall proposals, with key dates and motions.
High School Chatter from the curling season and more
Allen McGregor and Ronald Emerson lead with four wins and one loss in curling while Mr. Hardy and Garry Fobbe tie for second with three wins. Herman Weber and Dennis Kitson win tight matches, placing them in third. Allen shines Monday scoring three goals for the intermediates.
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Allen McGregor
Ronald Emerson
Allen
Mr. Hardy
Ronald
Garry ‘Obbe
Herman Weber
Dennis Kitson
Herman
Dennis Lamb
Howard Cobbe
Dennis
McGregor
Poplar Point
MacGregor
Brandon
Ralph Critchlow
Irwin
Vivian Telford
Eva Tablotney
Mac Gregor Curling Club Sets Bonspiel Date
A general meeting of the Mac Gregor Curling Club will be held next Monday evening February 14 at 8 p m. Final plans and date of the annual bonspiel will be discussed and a full attendance of all members is requested.
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MacGregor Curling Club
MacGregor Town Meeting Passes Livery Barn Demolition Plan
At a February 12 1948 meeting officials decided to demolish the old Livery Barn and rebuild south of Hampton Street behind the lane A temporary Rest Room was erected and donations to WI and LODE were gratefully received. A 1946 Board of Trade committee canvassed for donations and planted trees along the highway. On December 9 1947 a motion endorsed the Boys and Girls Calf Club and removal of town trees. Discussion on a hotel construction in MacGregor was endorsed by attendees.
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Board of Trade
F. C. Barton
MacGregor
C. W
E. E. Turner
Rev. W. Hatter
J. R. McNeely
Dr. Swan
George Booth
H. A. Lye
W. C. MacWilliam
Thom
Fred Barton
R. A. Wilson
Swan
CNR
Deer Station
Lake of the Woods
Smith
Hydro
Deer
CPR
Varco
Nol Highway
S R. Lamb
Hampton Street
Same.b
Lode
Meetig
Boys and Girls Calf Club
MacGregor Eliminates Poplar Point From Intermediate Hockey Playdowns
MacGregor defeats Poplar Point 9 to 1 in Portage to take decisive control of the intermediate B round. McGregor and McIntosh lead with two goals each while Hay adds three. Little backs the visitors’ net, and Alonso is noted for a tonite return. Poplar Point’s lone score comes from F Hogue as the locals celebrate a morale-boosting triumph.
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Portage
Hay
Cecil
McDouga
Tommy Telford
Henia
Poplar Point
Allen
Frank Hay
Cecil Mcintosh
Aulen McGregor
Dresing Svn
Alonso
George Little
Palmer
McGregor
Mclntosh
Green
Lamb
Telford
McIntosh
Bob. Hamilton
L. Hogue
E. Hogue
MacGregor
A. McDougall
Vic Palmer
F. Hay
A. Green
D. Lamb
G. Little
J. Jones
A. McGregor
F. Young
H. Gilmore
R. Duncan
Ted. Wynne
Nick Plisks
MacGregor downs Ashdowns in Winnipeg hockey clash
MacGregor defeats Ashdowns 7 to 5 after a strong middle period. First period offered a 1 0 edge for MacGregor, then Portage district players surged with four goals. The event referenced a prior Portage game and suggests fatigue from a late night.
Community notices and bids from MacGregor Pool meeting
Emerson family updates from Brandon and Winnipeg plus a WMS meeting at Mrs. Pennell's home with one visitor. Tenders due February 15 for the old Pool Elevator purchase. building removal by July 1 1949 and site cleanup required. money to be held by the secretary before dismantling.
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WMS
Chas. Pennell
Pan Hole
T. Hay
MacGregor Pool
Memorial Hall Public Meeting on Building Fund
The MacGregor District Memorial Hall will hold a public meeting in the new hall on Wednesday February 16 at 4 p.m. to inform attendees about the financial status of the Building Fund and discuss plans to complete the building. Everyone is invited.
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MacGregor District
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shirley Turner
Hamilton, Ont
H. V. Thomas
Image Creek News
Evelyn H. Pogue
Katrime News
Mrs. R. Birkett
Mrs. Thomas
5. Cooper
Brandon South Side
By Hope Olson
Eaton
Poplar Point Assle
G. A. Stirling
Valentine
Masonic Hall
Machan's Orchestra
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