MacGregor Jets Busy Week In Local Minor Hockey
MacGregor Jets and other local teams kept active last week as winter hockey continued. The Jets lost 9-2 at Portage to the Braves, with Litster Snaith and Neufeld in goal, and respectably credited scorers and assist. They then fell 4-3 at home to Portage Braves, with Telford McGregor and Neufeld starring. Friday saw MacGregor 14 and under edge Portage 32 winner Lye netted the winner. Lyle Gilbert led scorers with multiple goals. The 14 and under also posted a 10-0 shutout and the 10 and under dropped a 1-0 tournament game. Next, 10 and under hosts Transcona and fathers planned for next week.
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MacGregor
Distris Munor
MacGregor Jets
Portage
Portage Braves
Jets
Robert Litster
Jim Snaith
Curtis Sims
Litster
Lawrence Neufeld
Jet
Ray Nichol
Ets
Ferage Braves
Braves
Brian Telford
Terry McGregor
Jelther
Gordon Lye
Brent Gilbert
Shaun Hartness
Brian Nichol
Daryl Borton
Doug Borton
Brad Lamb
North Side
Transcona
Garry MacDonald
Lyle Gilbert
Brian Gilbert
Cam Hotel
Jack Hooper Rink Wins Austin Spiel
Twenty one rinks competed in the Austin bonspiel with six from MacGregor, one from Carberry, and fourteen from Austin. The Grand Challenge was claimed by Jack Hooper's rink after a last rock extra end over Thos Lowe Jr. The Pool Elevator final saw Alex Beresford prevail on the 10th end. Merchants Event winners were Roy Snaith Gordon Hay Fred Snaith and Glen Hughson of Austin.
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Austin
MacGregor
Carberry
Jack Hooper
Thos. Lowe Jr
Harold Lamb
Carl Bergquist
Cliff Kilfoyle
Lloyd Jones
Ken Hay
Merv Cronk
Clayton Stewart
James’ Hanna
John Uhrin
Percy Ewen
Lionel Wright
Merlin Lamb
Harvey Duncan
Harry Rand
Alex Beresford
Gil Bagnall
George Hyde
Bob McCreadie
Ed Hulme
Bill Hulme
Lorne Pennell
Nelson Hu
District Old-Timers Hockey Game Friday at MacGregor rink
The second annual old-timers hockey game raises funds for the Retarded Children's School in Austin. Players from Austin, Katrime, Beaver, Bagot and MacGregor include Dick Carruthers, Fred Amann, Doug Grove, Jack McRae, Harvey Gilbert, Jim Telford, Bert Nichol, Herman Weber, Nelson Olson, Pete McGregor, Glenn Lye, Dunc Lamb, Frank Hay, Milford Kilfoyle and others. Ken Ball and Bob Mahan urge support and note the need for menthol prior to game night.
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MIEN
MacGregor
Austin
Katrime
Beaver
Bagot
Dick Carruthers
Fred Amann
Doug Grove
Jack McRae
Har
Vey Gilbert
Jim Telford
Bert “Mr. Shutout” Nichol
Herman Weber
Nelson Olson
Pete McGregor
Glenn Lye
Dunc Lamb
Frank Hay
Milford
Flash” Kilfoyle
MacGregor Council Signs Fire Agreement
MacGregor council discussed policing weed control industry and fire protection at a Feb 12 meeting chaired by Mayor Lye. They agreed to sign a fire agreement with Portage la Prairie at 125 per hour plus 3 per hour per man and named Duncan Lamb and Glen Hotel as authorized to call the Portage hall. The council also joined a weed control district with North Norfolk at 250 per year and named A. E. Chant as board representative for two years. A public recreation commission bylaw was read a third time, a $270 grant to the volunteer fire brigade fund was approved, and several recreation committee members were appointed. A 1:30 p.m. regular meeting time was set, with delegations at 2:30 p.m. A fire alarm system for the MacGregor Hospital was proposed. The council planned to contact the Attorney General about policing, reported on multiple company interests, and prepared a village brochure. Four candidates applied for a village constable position. Other actions included safety cage work, flushing hose purchase, truck repaint, possible new grader, tax safe property and building bylaw queries, and a $30,000 east end water extension financed by 7 percent debentures.
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MacGregor
Lye
Portage la Prairie
Duncan Lamb
Glen Hotel
Portage la « Prairie
R.M
North Norfolk
A. E. Chant
Fred Clarke
Vernon McKelvy
Percy Alderson
Ross “Thompson
H. Schroeder
Ada Booth
Art Leckie
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Manitoba Urban Association
Council
MacGregor Hospital
Manitoba
G. J. Wiens
Department of the Attorney-General
Fice
Public Works
Fire and Police
East End
Westbourne
Education Week Emphasizes Returns on Public School Investment
The Economic Council of Canada warns education will stay the largest government outlay through 1970 with expenditures rising over 0.25 percent a year. It notes education is an investment yielding 15 to 20 percent annual returns, boosting incomes, productivity, and government revenues, despite tax pressures.
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Wiine
Economic Council of Canada
Tme
the Economic Council
The
Council
Aly
Town Happenings and Local Sports Update
February passed with mix of cold and warm days. A west end resident won a card club prize bundle including lard light bulb and soap. MacKinnon law office torn down. Credit Union to move in. Upcoming events include hockey game Austin carnival and snow machine races with contact for entries. Glen Hotel won MacGregor Curling Club pool 14 to 4. George Thompson thanks for birthday cards. Maple Leaf Gardens note on local players. George Currie to turn 80. senior gun club meeting set for March 5. Doug Palmer’s curling news notes Champion of Champions bonsai and McGuin Trophy. Glen Quinn suffered a broken leg playing hockey in Portage.
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George
Jack Thompson
Ontario
Geo
MacGregor
Missionary Harland to Speak at Austin Church
Rev Harland formerly of Austin and Sidney United Churches will address the Austin United Church Friday night at 8 o clock. He will share slides of his missionary work in Island Lake Manitoba and invite community attendance.
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Ves. Harland
Austin and
Sidney
World Day of Prayer Observance Planned for Friday
The World Day of Prayer originated from interdenominational efforts by church women and over time expanded to 150 countries. In our community the service will be held at 3 p.m. in the United secturch with all churches participating, featuring a Ceylon prepared order of service and the theme Bear One Another's Burdens.
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Methodist Women’s Board
Women’s Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
United Secturch
Ruth Selvaratnam
Ceylon
Carnival Next Friday Night in MacGregor District
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association stage their annual carnival at the rink on Friday March 8 starting at 7:30. It features 19 races for all ages bicycle races tug of war and broomball. It promises a big night for all and invites the community to mark the date.
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MacGregor Ana
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Bert Alton
Claude Beatt
Jim Cox
Jim’s Sales & Service
Roy Snaith
Gordon Hay
Fred Snaith
Glen Hughson
Owen Jones
Ted Jones
Ray Jones
Russell Leckie
Aus
Ken Ball
Bob Mahan
MacGregor Council
West End
MacKinnon and MacKinnon Law Office
Credit Union
Clarence Denser
MacGregor Curling Club
George Currie
Austin Collegiate
Doug Palmer
Curling News
St. Catharines
Doug
Terry Bishop
Ed Davis
Dan Munroe
Glen Quinn
Portage Juveniles
Glen
Portage General Hospital
World Day of Prayer
Women's Auxiliary
Anglican Church
St. Andrew's Day
Farmer
Harold Wright
Lorne Wright
Jim Pogue
Curtis Pogue
Sid Hay
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