114 Rinks In All Time Record Entry Bonspiel
AcacGregor Herald notes 114 rinks participate in the event marking a record for the season. It recalls a 1925 edition with 23 rinks, $4 entry per rink, 15 games daily, and a Saturday start. Mentions prizes, local figures, and curling lore including Ken Watson and the Jam Tin League of Regina.
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Bonspiel AcacGregor Herald
Herald
Associated Screen Studios
Ken Watson
Winnipeg
Mr. Curler
Regina
Isle of
Ailsa Craig
Scotland
Proclamation Seeks Friday Closure in Honor of King George VI
Mayor calls for all businesses to close and social activities to cease from 6 AM to 12 30 PM on Friday February 15 1952 in respect to the late monarch King George VI. W J Wenham signs the notice urging loyalty to the queen.
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King George VI
Memorial Service For King George Held Here Tomorrow
A memorial service for King George is set for 10 o'clock with Rev. R. Milburn to lead and joint choirs from MacGregor churches. LO.D.E. and Legion will meet at 10:45 to march as a body. MacGregor businesses shut until 12:30, schools closed all day Friday.
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Tomrrow
King George
Rev. R. Milburn
MacGregor
Lo.d.e. and Legion
Mae
Gregor
Executive meeting held at United Church Neepawa
Portage la Prairie Presbyterial of the United Church met at United Church Neepawa on February 4 with twelve members present. After prayer, minutes were read and encouraging reports discussed and passed. reports to be sent to Conference Branch officers meeting in March.
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Portage
Schooley
Gladstone
Mission School For Girls
Angola
Africa
Poole's
Portage la Prairie
Portage Firm Celebrates Its First Birthday
One of Portage la Prairie’s best known businesses, Costigans, marks its first year in Portage. Owned by Johnny and Louis Costigan, the firm dates back to 1881 as a tobacco and confectionery retailer and wholesaler in the city.
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Portage la Prairie
Costigans
Johnny and
Louis Costigan
Portage
Lady Curlers Banquet and Record Bonspiel This Year
The MacGregor Ladies' Annual Bonspiel at the local rink drew 97 rinks, up from 32 last year, with 21 from outside the club. The windup featured four finals, after a Friday banquet and program in Memorial Hall for about 160 curlers, with Ruth Muirhead welcoming guests and Mrs. A Sealey delivering remarks. The evening included piano duets, solo performances, comic curling acts, and a two minute silence for King George VI, followed by the Queen. Prizes included a silver tea service won by Mrs. J A McCarl and miniature curling rocks to the Alton rink of Sidney, with thanks extended to ticket sellers and organizers.
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Sown Trutsmay
Reway and Saturasy
Ine Macurget
Memorial Hall
United Church
W.A
Ruth Muirhead
A. Sealey
Brandon
MacGregor’ Club
S Moore
HA. Lye
Diana Lye
Marjorie Giles
Lye
Frank Hay
Stinson
MacGregor Club
Shackell
Portage
Sealey
Nelslgren
Dave Brow
A. Stevenson
King George VI
J. A. McCarl
Alton Rink
Sidney
Jean Fox
Respected Local Farmer Buried In Vancouver
Nils Ragnar Anderson a longtime MacGregor area farmer died February 2, 1952 in St Pauls General Hospital Vancouver. He was 61. Born November 14, 1890 in Sweden he moved to Canada in 1906 and farmed north of MacGregor with his brother Karl later. Survived by brothers Gustav Oscar in Sweden Karl in MacGregor sister Mrs John Swanson Oakland nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included J R McNeel G Frame R Frame J Kendrick James Young Len Burton. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver BC.
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Vancouver
St. Paul's General Hospital
Nil
Ragnar Anderson
Nils Anderson
Sweden
Canada
Brothe Karl
Nils
Pool Elevators Association
California
Karl
Gustav
Oscar
John Swanson
Anna
Oakland
Vancouver Cemetery
J. R. McNeel
G. Frame
R. Frame
J. Kendrick
James Young
Len Burton
Date set for Y L's annual concert and events
Area 20 hosts Y L annual concert date to be announced later. A series of community events follow: a Bagot Curling Club dance on Friday Feb 22 with Machan's Orchestra, and Leap Year Dance on Friday Feb 29 in Memorial Hall. Beaver W A Pot Luck Supper planned at Beaver School 7 pm. Dr Geo Lickson now in St Paul heads local church. Carman Man opens new milk pasteurization plant Feb 6 with W E McCutcheon and A Ray in attendance.
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Beaver
W.A
Beaver School
Geo. Lickson
St. Paul
Minnesota
USA
Worsley Ave
People's
Highland Park
Carman
Man
W. E. McCutcheon
A. Ray
Portage la Prairie
43rd Bonspiel At MacGregor Sees 114 Rinks Enter
The MacGregor Open Bomepiel drew 114 curling rinks this year, up from 102 last year, prompting a longer draw process. Weather caused delays as ice stayed sticky and the event continued with committee leaders Bob Harvey and Gerald Cobbe organizing the schedule, with Portage and other clubs contributing. The event features teams from Portage, Austin, Sidney, Westbourne and more, and despite slow starts, the 43rd bonspiel is expected to finish with strong participation and meals provided for participants.
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MacGregor
Austin
Bagot
Port
Wcasnerman
Portage
Sidney
Westbourne
Carberry
Macdonald
Oakville
Gladstone
Langruth
Firdale
Carman
Ninga
Bob Harvey
Gerald Cobbe
St Pauls MacGregor Plans Jan 31 Meeting
The annual meeting of St Pauls MacGregor is set for Thursday Jan 31 at 8 p.m. at C Kitsons home. Church services include Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. MacGregor with devotion at 10 a.m. and Revivals at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The United Church lists Sunday School at 9:41 a.m. and activities at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Katrime
MacGregor
St. Paul's MacGregor
C. Kitson
United Church
Bagot
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