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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1965
Page
1
On February 16 1963 students interested in judo attended the first meeting in the Collegiate Auditorium. Mr Chipowski, a judo instructor, led initial instruction on balance and basic techniques with about 25 attendees including eight girls. The group expressed enthusiasm to form a judo club and continue practice at MacGregor College.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday March 4 at 8 o clock in the MacGregor Memorial Hall. Chamber members are urged to attend. Additionally a winter session runs Tuesdays at 8 pm to teach interested participants. The MacGregor Judo Club formed February 17 1965 with Allan Rodgers as president Faith Harkness as vice president and Stuart Montgomery as treasurer. Fees are $1 per participant and uniforms may be purchased at wholesale rates.
Jack Wolfe rink led by Dennis Beaudin Alf Graham and Len Lamb finished with a perfect 12–0 record to claim the Grand Challenge and two top events at the 56th MacGregor bonspiel. The event faced a blizzard reducing visibility but produced strong play and a lively banquet with Muirhead Brothers entertainment.
Lavenham hosted its annual bonspiel with 19 rinks competing. First Event saw Bill Walker of Rothwell take top honors, followed by Pete Reimer Currie. Second Event winner Craig Frizley Rossendale led a strong field, with Har vey Hyde Treherne close behind. Third Event crowned Tom Kelly Lavenham, with George Painter Ray Leckie and Harvey Watson in podium spots. Fourth Event won by Charlie Towle Portage, with Harold Dobbin Ladysmith and Walter Woztowick Len Fisher of Rossendale also placing.
The column mixes winter weather relief with community notes from the bonspiel. Residents moved to Austin for the annual event while 89 year old Ack Goodridge celebrated a birthday and many locals welcomed newcomers. Names include Mrs. M McQuiston Mrs Jim Butterfield Mrs Henry Boschman Mrs Jack Smale and Pete Hiebert.
The MacGregor 10 and under hockey team played two games while lacking home ice. On Feb 12 they lost 6-1 at Gladstone despite a strong effort with Brent Gilbert scoring the lone MacGregor goal. On Feb 16 they beat Austin 61, led by Wayne Nohlgren with two goals and single tallies from Gordie Lye Shawn Harkness Jack Wright and Jack Wood.
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