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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
2
The MacGregor Herald indicates A. M. Shaw as publisher with printing every Thursday from MacGregor Manitoba. It charges $250 per year in Canada and $3.00 per year in the United States, authorized as second class mail by Ottawa.
An epidemic of curling fever sweeps MacGregor with 114 rinks in the Annual Men's Open Bonspiel. Visitors from Portage, Carberry, Oakville, Carman and Ninga flood town venues. The note praises sportsmanship, the draw committee, and the caterers, urging all participants to enjoy a week of fellowship and fun.
Jack Roscoe scores a hat trick as MacGregor routs Shilo 8 4 in the second round opener. Shilo fails to score in the first twenty minutes amid rough play. MacGregor leads 4 1 after the second period and 7 1 before Shilo’s late surge. Roscoe adds two more as MacGregor dominates.
In loving memory of Sandma Fawcett who died February 6 1981 Stirling Family. In loving memory of dear Mother who died February 11 1951 Her kindly word and smiling face are recalled by daughter Mary Jack and Stirling. In memory of Garry Stirling son and brother who passed away February 7 1946 Lovingly remembered by Dad Mother Brothers and Sisters.
Evelyn Pogue reports a weekend at J W Matthews home. Mrs J English of Treherne visits with daughter Mrs J L Pogue. Dr Eadie health officer from Portage tours school. Mrs E Pogue visits relatives Mr and Mrs Clift Charlton Treherne. Graham McLachan family back from southern U S A trip. E Pogue and A Pogue attend Layman's Presbyterial service in Portage la Prairie. Mrs H D Ritchie ill in Portage hospital. Miss M Ritchie of Winnipeg staying with the Ritchie home. Junior Red Cross whist drive and dance at school draws near full house with winners Mrs A Barth and G Kelly low prize Mrs M Matthews and W Lawton.
Dane Emerson of Brandon is listed as pending at home. Mr and Mrs D Hodgins and boys visited Brandon. C Holliday hosted friends for Carlton's and Ervie's birthdays. W Arthur and a Mayfield couple visited J Seora. Clarence Pennell visited Brandon with his ill uncle. Bonspiel in MacGregor noted with many locals curling. World Day of Prayer service planned at R A Collier home on Friday February 29 at 2 pm. A mission is sent to everyone in the estates. Connections formed during the bonspiel with Mrs Chas Pennell visiting. Miss Collier’s ring tied to jewellery winnings.
Weather permitting the High plans its annual bonspiel on February 22 and 23 with draws starting Friday afternoon. Committees arrange prizes and lunch. a social dance may feature a live orchestra. Four curlers from Gladstone High attended last weekend, with two rinks heading to Portage Collegiate Bonspiel today and a March of Dimes canvass under way at the school.
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