Calvert and Harvey Rinks Top Bonspiel
MacGregor hosted the 54th annual bonspiel with ideal ice and open roads. Ron Calvert, Philip Stephenson, Barrie Calvert and Gerald Olmstead of Sidney won the Grand Challenge 9 7 over Joe Frizzley Treherne. Edwin's Cal Harvey quartet won Merchants 6 3 over Bagot. Harold Wright Bagot and details of prizes and other event winners followed as the week concluded.
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Ron Calvert
Philip Stephenson
Barrie Calvert
Gerald Olmstead
Sidney
Joe Frizzley
J. Stinson
G. Matchett
K. Pritchard
Treherne
Harold Manns
Austin
Pete McArthur
Westbourne
Harvey Robinson
Bagot
Merchants
Edwin
Cal Harvey
Roy Patterson
F. Buechler
J. Blair
Harold Wright
Jim Pogue
L. McKay
Wm. Kitson
Portage
Charlie Flynn
High Bluff
Macdonald
Ken Calvert
Fred Clarke
F. Buschier
R. Patterson
Education Week Observed At Canadian Schools
Next week March 3 to 9 marks Education Week across Canada with open houses at MacGregor elementary and collegiate. The event highlights the value of schooling amid unemployment concerns and rising specialization. Parents are invited to visit March 6 at the collegiate and March 8 at the elementary school to see classrooms and hear a debate.
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Canada
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Renee Eee Ee
MacGregor
MacGregor _elementry
Austin Annual Bonspiel Opens With 39 Foursomes
The Austin Men’s Curling Club hosts its annual bonspiel with 39 teams this week, up from 42 last year. Due to high entries, several games run at Mac Gregor. Drawmaster Alex Beresford expects finals Saturday night if weather cooperates. entries span Austin, MacGregor, Sidney, Pratt, Worby, Katrime, and smaller clubs.
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Austin
MacGregor
Alex Beresford
Weatherman
Katrime Mixed Bonspiel Set for Next Week
Katrime's annual mixed bonspiel is scheduled to begin next Monday drawing many curlers. Entries must be given to Doug Grove at 324-14 or Harvey Gilbert at 303-5 before Saturday night. Entry fee is 8 dollars per rink with at least one woman per team.
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Katrime
Doug Grove
Harvey Gilbert
Laurie Artiss to Write Herald Sport Column
The MacGregor Herald will carry a new weekly sports column by Laurie Artiss, the Brandon Sun’s former sports editor. Artiss, with six years covering Western Manitoba sports since starting at Winnipeg Tribune 14 years ago, will provide rural readers with four season coverage, major events, and behind the scenes features from sports figure to lesser known activities.
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MacGregor Herald
Laurie Artiss
Brandon Sun
Herald
Artiss
Manitoba
Winnipeg Tribune
Virden
Dauphin
Laurie Artis
Rossendale Rink Wins Bagot 4-H Bonspiel
The Bagot Calf Club held its 4H bonspiel on February 23 with 12 rinks invited and 11 participating. Winners include Rossendale Auto led by Gerald Frizzley and Bagot Caif led by Curtis Pogue in the top events, plus other placings to Westbourne, Bagot, Langruth, and MacGregor Calf.
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Bagot Calf Club
Rossendale Auto
Gerald Frizzley
Katrime
Dwight Thompson
Rossendale Garden
Barry Franks
Langruth
Harold Jackson
Bagot Caif
Curtis Pogue
Westbourne
Keith Lamont
Bagot
Richard Bennett
MacGregor
Glen Leckie
Jim
Pogue
Revorter
Brydon Richardson
Armstrong Series Opens Here Tonight
The Eddie Armstrong Series begins at MacGregor with a best of three. The second game moves to Dominion City on Sunday, as last season’s playoff rematch recalls a tight MacGregor win over Dominion City.
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MacGregor
Dominion City
Town Happenings and Weather Near March Outlook
The past week brought clear cool weather with nights around ten below and days near ten above. Little snow remains and a few mild days should melt most of it. March approaches with talk of elections and upcoming events.
Portage La Prairie Ladies Bonspiel Opens With 56 Teams
Two Mac Gregor rinks are among 56 four person teams in the Portage la Prairie ladies bonspiel that began Monday. Entries include Grace Litster Mary McKelvy Joyce Lye Audrey Smith Doris McCain Jean Wright and M Goodwin. The spiel is expected to conclude Thursday. Good luck, ladies.
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MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
Grace Litster
Mary McKelvy
Joyce Lye
Audrey Smith
Doris McCain
Jean Wright
M. Goodwin
Mark 25th Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Clarence Pennell
Mr and Mrs Clarence Pennell marked their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 17 1963. Thirty eight friends and relatives enjoyed a turkey dinner. The guests of honor received corsages and were escorted to a table centered with a three tier wedding cake. George Snaith proposed a toast to the bride and the groom responded. The couple opened gifts and received telephone calls afterward.
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Clarence Pennell
George Snaith
Sybil Barnett Seeks NDP Nomination in Portage-Neepawa
Sybil Barnett, a longtime Portage-Neepawa activist, announces her bid for the NDP federal nomination. The four way race includes W. H. Bradley for Liberals and independent H. L. Henderson, with a Conservative nomination expected. Barnett has served in local, provincial, and federal NDP roles and sits on the Portage General Hospital board. she is married with three children.
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Portage-Neepawa
NDP
W. H. Bradley
Liberals
H. L. Henderson
MacGregor
Edith Cove
Sybil Barnett
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