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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
7
Hi Hudson of Brandon led the service at Christ Church on Sunday with Rev C hoping to resume next Sunday. The Carruthers family and in law attended. Four Austin men entered the MacGregor men’s bonspiel. March is Red Cross month with collectors due soon.
Southend Macaulay Bob Douglas attends a beekeepers convention at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg this week. The item also lists birthday greetings for Garnet Lee and Grant Ste ben, anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Neon Hulme Jr, and various social visits and events including bonspiels and family gatherings across Portage la Prairie, MacGregor, and surrounding areas. Numerous locals are noted visiting relatives, attending birthdays, funerals, and 4-H bonspiel events with multiple Pennell, Hulme, Bueckert, and Kreitz family mentions.
Mrs Lyle Anderson nee Dena Moore was honored at a miscellaneous shower on January 11 at 480 Clifton St. Hostesses were Linda Pennell Hazel Anderson Faye Green and Miss Larsen. About 20 guests attended.
The Beaver-Katrime bonspiel at Bagot on Saturday February 12 saw Gary Leckie Judy Kreitz Bryan Hay and Gay Scora perform well. Each member returned home with an LP record as first prize in the second event. Bad weather delayed the club meeting planned for February. the next meeting is set for March 9 at Doug Leckie's house.
A compiled roster of curling personnel includes Harold Painter and A. Christian sons among many listed players such as C. Christianson Frank Hay Carl Daly Bob Kyle Doug Noble Clarence Troop A. McKay and B. McKay Ed Davidson Ken Blair Barry Brown B. McGowan Bill Kitson Tom Marsh A. Bachalo George Morris Monty Simpson C. McDonald Earl Jordan Len Robinson Jim Pogue Harold Wright Les McKay Bert Nichol Bill Demman A. Kerr J. Driedger D. Hillman Owen Jones Ken Larson Nelson Hulme Pete Reimer Bill Brydon Barry Greenslade Cartman and Garnet Criteh-
A February 4 miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Lyle Anderson nee Dena Moore at the United church hall. Corsages were given to Dena, her mother Mrs. W. Moore, sister Kerry Moore, groom’s mother Mrs. Earle Anderson, and groom’s grandmother Mrs. Ferris. Gift wagon procession featured bride Lynn Pilkington and electrician Linda McDonald. Lunch followed after gifts were shared. pianist Barbara Bodie performed.
February weather brought a blustery near-blizzard but only blocked roads. Sidney hosts a busy mixed bonspiel at the rink with a record 36 rinks, while volunteers including Mrs. Fern McPherson feed and manage lunches. Community notes mention church services resuming, visits from Brandon and Winnipeg, new babies Andrea Marie and Patrick Gordon, and birthday wishes for Mrs Pool's father.
John Uhrin attends bee keepers short course at University of Winnipeg. Mrs Bob Chambers and Sharon of Austin join Tuesday supper with Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson. Thursday supper guest Mrs Bob Anderson of MacGregor. Weekend visitors Miss Phyllis Nelson and Gary Schaitel from Winnipeg. Marilyn Livingstone's second birthday celebrated by A Livingstones and Harold. Sympathy extended for Mrs Jim Beck of MacGregor. News items welcome by phone 310-4. New residents Mr and Mrs Peter Friessen and family from Haskett in Sam Williams house. Jim Hanna and Ruth join Friday supper guests.
The Collegiate bonspiel concluded last weekend with three events. Randall's rink took first in event one led by Bob Hay with Eric Chambers Pat Johnston and Ricky Savitzky. event two top team was Makinson led by Clifford MacGregor with Bob Skeet. event three honors went to Stephenson led by Murray McIntyre with Jutta Klingenberg and Elsie Young. Gloria Snaith earned hard luck, Jacqueline Seaman claimed largest end with a five-ender. An afterglow dance Friday Feb 18 at Community Hall features the Livingstones. note sign‑offs by Pat Trowsky and a farewell line in German.
Portage visitors at K Crocker home and weekend bonspiel scenes feature Winnipeg curlers Wally and Randy Henry plus Linda Fisher Jacqueline Fisher Norman Nicoll Richard Bennett Joe Tomchuk and others. A Treherne visitor and tea for ladies bonspiel winners noted. Beav er Katrime event listed with John Fisher Ivan Nicoll Larry Schroeder Susan Nicoll. A Friday Little League dance and seasonal ball program appeal. Wedding anniversary for A Dick after 35 years February 17.
The Sidney U C W met on Wednesday at Mrs Reg Calvert's home with 12 members. President Mrs Lionel Wright presided as the group reviewed work for the year. A minute of silence honored the late Mrs Fred Wright. A Brazil study and a dress and sweater donation were noted. A lunch was served afterward. Also, Sable Island's 13 residents and about 200 wild ponies were mentioned.
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