Education Week Plans and Local News Highlights
Education Week is highlighted with a call for parent visits to both collegiate and elementary classrooms on Friday March 8 from 2 to 4 pm. The piece notes the value of parent teacher cooperation, invites discussions after 4 pm, and previews the Collegiate Parent-Teacher Association meeting on March 5 at 8 pm with a guest speaker. It also covers a local snooker match at Regent Billiard Hall where Rev Allan defeated Ron Stone to claim the trophy for three months, plus community notices about lost keys, gloves, and a trip to The Pas for the Trappers Festival. The piece ends with a memorial for Ellen Southworth, detailing her life, church involvement, and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent Billiard Hall
Eues
Allan
Ron Stone
Portage
Herald
Bill Pennell
Rink
Pennell
Collegiate
Parent-Teacher Association
Beloved Citizen Laid To Final Rest
Miss Ellen Southworth of MacGregor died at home on February 14, 1958 in her 74th year after a sudden illness. Friends express shock and mourn her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Southworth
Morrisburg
Ont
Frank
North Dakota
St. Thomas and
Drayton
MacGregor
Hey
Ella Southworth
Miss Southworth
St. Paul’s
W.A
St. Paul's Church
G. Hicks
MacGregor Cemetery
McMaster
St. Paul's
A. Grove
F. Snaith
J. Lambert
G. Ardagh
Rolly Lamb
Wm. McWilliam
Death
Weir Accepted Liberal Progressive Nomination for Portage Neepawa
Gib Weir 62, a former member, was unanimously chosen by Liberal-Progressive delegates to run in the Portage Neepawa federal riding on March 31. He initially declined, then accepted after a 10 minute recess as allies withdrew other candidates, including Mayor H L Henderson and Gisli Thordarson. Weir praised the withdrawals for harmony and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nv. G
Gib) Weir
Portage-Neepawa
Weir
H. L. Henderson
Por
Tage
Gisli Thordarson
Langruth
Henderson
Gib Weir
Thordarson
W. G
Fairfield Unanimous Choice Of Prog Conservatives
Dr G C Fairfield M P outlined future plans at a Portage la Prairie convention urging continued public works like a $300 million housing program. He blamed Liberal claims of unfinished works, stressed fair handling of unemployment, and endorsed a western Trans Canada highway as a key issue ahead of September's Commonwealth conference, while noting Canada’s trade stakes with the U K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage-Neepawa
Portage la Prairie
G. C. Fairfield
Rnion
Censer
Dr. Fairfield
Hockey Roundup: Bantams Win Big in Miami Series
The Miami Bantams defeated the local bantams 12 to 2 on Friday February 14 in Miami to clinch the two game total point series 18 to 6. The Intermediates staged an exhibition at Pilot Mound last Thursday, won 18 to 7. The Armstrong Series begins next week with a first round matchup against Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Bantams
Miami
Pilot Mound
Stonewall
Gary Shaw
Perry Allan
Transcona Rangers
Stony Mountain Penetentiary
Rangers
Bud Kelly
Red
49th Annual Bonspiel Closes As Weather Turns Mild
The MacGregor Curling Club wraps its 49th Bonspiel after five and a half days of curling with fine weather until Saturday. Adamson of Gladstone defeats Wright of Bagot 22 to 2 in the Grand Challenge final as the ice turns rough. A large gallery attended, with prize lists and photos by Fred Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
Adamson
Gladstone
Wright
Bagot
Glenn Lye
Bob Harvey
Cliff Litster
MacGregor
Picures
Fred Clarke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yemaples
Grant MacDonald
Grant
Pas
John Fraser
Tom Thumb
Macdonald Airport
W. G. Weir
Centre
George Muir
Lisgar
Gordon Chown
M.P
South Winnipeg
Congratu
Fairfield
Liberals
United States
U.K
America
ALB
J. W. Adamson
G. Adamson
Wm. Schellenberg
Art
Otto—Gladstone
Merchants
F. Sn
John Lawrence—MacGregor
Th. J. Kelly
Ron Borton
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