High School Bonspiel Wins Reported At Portage Meet
High School Charter notes two Portage rinks led by Ed Anderson and Dave Booth earned prizes at the Portage High School bonspiel. Booth crew Grae Wrigth Janice Duncan Gina Barth won fourth in the first event with jewel cases for girls and fountain pens for boys. Anderson’s rink Garry Buchanan Elaine Dorton and Della Mcintosh captured fourth in the third event receiving penlights and Pascall banbooos for each curler. Further notes mention boys playing in the men’s bonspiel and a jokey clerk boss exchange.
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Ed Anderson
Dave Booth
Portage High School
Grae Wrigth
Janice Duncan
Georgina Barth
Garry Buchanan
Elaine Borton
Della Mcintosh
Local residents and visitors noted in MacGregor area update
A flurry of notes records owners returning rings, guests from Steinbach and Winnipeg, upped by travel to Regina and Calgary. Dennis Kitson leaves for airport contract work while TV listeners in MacGregor and Austin catch Rev Father Patrick on Brandon channel during Lent. Birthday wishes go to 80 year old Mr. Ack Goodridge as others visit relatives in Sudbury and Red Deer. Mrs C A Sawatzky dies in MacGregor Hospital at 51, and Mr Henry Mason hospitalized after tractor accident eye injury with hopeful recovery.
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Dennishas
Regina
Winnipeg
MacGregor
Austin
Father Patrick
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Brandon
Diocese of
Henry Mason
Brandon General Hospital
Henry
Quinn Bridge Building Company
Boissevain
World Day of Prayer Service Draws Strong Women Attendance
A large turnout of women gathered at Bethel Church last Friday for World Day of Prayer. Leaders included Mrs Becker Mrs MacDougall and Mrs RE Lye with prayers by Mrs Kitson Fargey and Dickinson. Music featured Mrs Dickinson on piano and Mrs Lewin as accompanist. The devotional by Mrs Woodvin emphasized the global effort and theme One Flock One Shepherd. An offering of nine dollars was collected by Mrs Venn and Miss Mary Neudorf and sent to the Women's Church Council of Canada in Toronto.
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Bethel Church
March of Dimes Campaign Totals for MacGregor
Final figures show $228.84 collected in MacGregor for the March of Dimes campaign. The LODE sponsored the drive with Mrs. H S Collins as treasurer. contributions included Marching Mothers $171.05, MacGregor School Dime Cards $28.70, and Can collections from business places $29.09. This total, sent to Winnipeg headquarters, exceeds last year’s $157 despite bad weather, and thanks are extended to all contributors.
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MacGregor
The
LODE
H. S. Collins
Winnipeg
Neepawa Omaha hockey two game report features multiple scorers
Recap shows Ken Blight with four assists and a hat trick for Neepawa, Asplund Graham and Taylor scoring, and brace efforts by Ken Blight and Pete McGregor for the locals in the second game. Jack Ritchie added a trip for Neepawa, with Don Alsop a pair, and Asplund, Graham and Washington one each. Goalie Ray Simms noted for Neepawa, crowd support strong as Ken Blight’s second period goal stands out.
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Ken Blight
Lou Washington
Neepawa
Asplund
Graham
Taylor
Pete McGregor
Kelly
Carruthers
Don Blight
Saunders
Jack Ritchie
Don Alsop
Asplund, Graham
Washington
Doug Grove
MacGregor
Gossies
Ray Simms
Ted Klugszwski
Frank Hay
Ken
Frank
Sims
Neepawa Faces MacGregor as Playoff Series Builds
The report notes Ken’s assist and Murr ay Lamb's strong play in both games. Neepawa pressed Herman Weber as his blue line shot flashed often. A crowd of 963 attended the MacGregor game despite poor road conditions, with Russell slated to meet MacGregor next. The series is described as potentially intense with solid defense expected.
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Ken
Murray Lamb
Neepawa
Herman Weber
MacGregor
Russell
Red Cross Films At Tivoli Next Tuesday Feb 28
A public showing of Red Cross films will be held at the Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday afternoon February 28 at 3 pm. The Provincial Red Cross organization, with district organizer Mr LeBlanc, is in charge, sponsored locally by Britannia Chapter LODE. The program includes a cartoon a travelogue and a film on Red Cross work.
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Tivoli
Red Cross
LeBlanc
Britannia Chapter
Lode
In Memoriam Nelson J. Smith
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Nelson J Smith who passed away in February Time goes by but memories stay As near and dear as yesterday Remembered always by his wife Jessie and family.
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Smith
Nelson J
Jessie
Bread prices rise at Winnipeg bakeries
Bread prices increased by one cent at Winnipeg bakeries on Monday, lifting wax wrapped sliced white bread to 18 cents a loaf. The move reflects rising costs and pricing adjustments across local shops.
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Winnipeg
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