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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
6
Health seekers in Iran cake their bodies with black mud to relieve arthritis rheumatism and other pains. The practice, described in the article, highlights traditional remedies and local beliefs about natural therapies.
Neepawa remains undefeated after defeating MacGregor 20 to 15 as Elaine Graham opens scoring with a free throw. Gayle Clarke leads MacGregor with 5 points while Velma Richard tops Neepawa with 10. No players fouled out. MacGregor hosts Shilo next in final home game of 1969 schedule.
The men's bonspiel drew strong turnout with many returning friends and new faces. Portage links were scarce yet players from MacGregor dominated prize winning slots across four divisions, including Grand Challenge and Farmers categories, while several teams from Southport attended.
Businesses may donate cash toward prizes for His and Hers spiel to be held March 1 to 3. Donations can be left with Muriel Snaith or Lovina Lamb. Proceeds support MacGregor Community Centre.
The ACI bonspiel ran Feb 14 to Monday with twenty rinks entered. Winners included Bender Lamb Tabolotney and Chambers first event, Randalls donor trophies, and Jim Wright rink first prize for a six ender. Jim Wright’s rink won largest end. Savitsky’s rink opened the event. social bar and student council aided the turnout and funding.
Austin's three hockey teams played on Wednesday February 12 with mixed results. The 10 and unders lost to Carberry 60, while the 12 and unders fell 93, despite Austin stalwarts Amann and Carruthers scoring. Langruth edged the 15 and unders 3-2 with Beresford scoring both Austin goals. In Ard en, the 10s lost 7-0 and the 12s lost 4-2 as Carruthers and Dueck produced Austin goals. Plumas teams tied 4-4 with the Riders, then Plumas 10 and unders won 9-0 over Austin.
The report lists first to fourth place teams in the Ladies Bonspiel events with names like Joyce Lye Aeevesmith Muriel Snaith Mary Gilbert and others. Marion Barber won the camera and pool writers were Renee Fox Linda Hoeppner and a few others.
Dale Burch and Jack Gibson led MacGregor with 36 and 23 points as they overwhelmed Neepawa 79 to 18. The unbeaten MacGregor squad showcased fast offense and stifling defense, with supporting scorers Ewasko Frank Boaz Gilbert Telford, and a next home game against Shilo on Friday February 21.
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