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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
1
The column mixes warm weather talk with a curling event preview the men’s bonspiel starts Monday and a rest room is planned. It recalls a hard times story from the 1930s and includes a letter from Brantford Ontario about MacGregor’s old buildings and the Little family.
Howard Cobbe led the Portage Collegiate rink to the Fairburn Trophy and four sweaters, defeating Garry Cobbe 11 3 in the final. Dennis Lamb Lewin and Pat Clancy aided the MacGregor team as they edged Barrett of Portage 7 6 and routed Sim Portage 10 2. Garry Cobbe’s rink showed strong play through Friday and Saturday with wins and a final loss, with runner up prizes including electric lamps.
LULL No 2811 convenes Wednesday February 28 at 8 o clock in Memorial Hall. Please note the date change. Degree team from Carberry will attend.
Community mid week Lent services alternate between the Anglican and United churches every Thursday at 12 48 pm Each service lasts about 15 or 20 minutes Rev C D Rupp preaches February 15 at the Church of England and Rev R T Milburn preaches February 22 at the United Church
The Red Cross Society plans its annual appeal starting March 1 seeking over 5 million dollars. Funds support peacetime and domestic services and blood programs for armed forces per Canadian government request. L A Winter announces the budget includes 1,661,255 for the Free Blood Transfusion Service with expansion planned to Saskatchewan. Nearly 100,000 Canadians received free transfusions in 1950.
Drawmaster Bob Harvey and Vern McKelvy report over 75 rinks entered for the 42nd annual M Bonspiel set to start next Monday. With more days, organizers expect to surpass last year’s 83-entry record as prize value tops $1,200.00.
The Cooper family gathered at her home for a Tuesday dinner, the first family reunion in thirty years. George Cooper appeared spry and surrounded by four daughters Nellie Dolly Gladys Eva and Stanley and Cecil, with further relatives listed from St. Thor Net G and Katrin Beaver.
The weekend theatre lineup features Ichabod and Mr Toad with Walt Disney and Bing Crosby voices. The show offers adventure and humor for children and families. Also classified notes advertise a duplex for rent starting March 1 and a three room suite above Hazel’s Dress Shop for immediate occupancy through Mrs G R Little in MacGregor.
MacGregor edged Shilo in the opening round of the playdowns as they tied the army team 5 5. The home club led by Lamb Hay Critchlow with key goals and late scores from MacGregor and Palmer. Contested penalties and rough play marked the period, while injuries and lineup changes affected both sides.
Thirty two entries mark MacGregor Ladies Open Bonspiel with 128 curlers chasing 525 dollars in prizes. Kenora rink seeks furthest travel prize. first rock tossed by Mrs Ivor Olson. Banquet at Memorial Hall caps day after four sheets of ice. week’s end expected to close the event.
Melanie Weber and Daniel Manulak wed at St John’s Roman Oath Church Portage la Prairie officiated by Rev. Father Mienvill. The ceremony featured music by H A Lye and a Ave Maria solo during register signing. The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Margaret Manulak bridesmaids Stella and Jean Manulak and a flower girl Diana. Charles Yue served as ring bearer. The reception followed at Memorial Hall MacGregor with a four tier wedding cake and toasts by H A Lys. The couple will reside in MacGregor after a West Coast honeymoon itinerary.
Two Howard brothers, Howard and Garry Cobbe, led their rink to the top prize beating rivals in the Collegiate Portage event amid 47 rinks. Each member of Howard's line receives a cup, a trophy stays at the school, and four sweaters are awarded. Garry Cobbe's rink earned lamps with curling brooms and rocks. A final Howard Garry match remains to decide the schedule, with possible ties involving Dennis Kitson and Mr. Hardy.
The Church of England announces services beginning 11 am Christ Church Auston 230 pm Katrime 7 pm St Pauls MacGregor Archdeacon H F Bridgett will officiate and preach at all services a celebration of Holy Communion with all congregants invited to participate.
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