Community snippets and festive year end notes from Dover
Local readers share New Year wishes and festive season tales from Dover in Wy AMAPLES tis. Highlights include Gladstone’s trip to Nelson BC, jam prize won by Mrs HL Turner, a deer sighting near town, and quirky anecdotes about Donald Drake and a bootcamp drill. Also notes on an early spring outlook and an olive in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. Turner
MacGregor
H. L. Turner
Tech
Bull
Colins
Woodins
Mr. Heming
Frank Southworth
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Ideal Senate
Pioneers of This District Pass Away
A Beaver district farmer Mr Thos Kelly aged 82 died early New Year’s morning at his MacGregor home after a sudden attack. Funeral today at Regor United Church with Beaver cemetery interment. John Stinosa former Austin MacGregor resident died December 27 in Calgary Alberta aged 80. funeral held at MacGregor United Church with Austin cemetery interment.
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Thos Kelly
MacGregor
John Stinosa
Cards of Thanks From Portage Community Members
Mr George Cooper and Mrs Joe Thompson Sr express deep gratitude to the WI the LODE and Ladies Aid for Christmas remembrances. Others acknowledge St Paul’s W.A. and W for fruit boxes, United Church W.A. and WJ for kind gifts, Mrs Jean Fox and friends for support, and thanks to WA members and neighbors for gifts and money. Much appreciation and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
St. Paul's
W.A
Portage
United Church
St. Paul’s W.A
Jean Fox
Joe Thompson
W. A
Arthur Cart
MacGregor
H. L Turner
Sam
The
B. B. Thompson
MacGregor teams open hockey season with wins and youth
The Harberry visitors opened the season with a 2 0 victory by ice Bantams led by coach Glenn Lye and Ron Tarr. Garry Lewis faced heavy shots as Carberry’s youngsters strutted their potential. In the later match MacGregor beat a mixed local squad 5 1. Tuesday the Katrine Greyhounds edged MacGregor 9 8 in a tight junior contest.
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Garry Lewis
Carberry
MacGregor
Katrime Greyhounds
Weddings At United Church MacGregor December 1
Alice Mildred Moore marries Raymond Birkett in a MacGregor United Church ceremony with bridesmaids in blue and green gowns. The couple plans to reside on the Katrume farm after a reception and turkey dinner with relatives.
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United Church
MacGre
Ferns
Alice Mildred
Clara Moore
Muir
Raymond
Richard Birkett
MacGregor
Betty Pfrimmer
Winnipeg
Ker
Norman Birket
Jack Clark
C.D. Rupp
Mectirege
Marjorie Giles
Birkett
Gre
Toronto
Chicago
Duluth
Katrume
Make 1951 Better NOTE Editorial for Bagot News
A front page editorial asks readers to reflect as 1951 begins on moral contribution to home, community, and world. It urges kindness, unselfishness, fairness, and loyalty in family, business, sports, and social life, contrasting gold standard boosters with the self styled two bit knocker and calling for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnong
Bagot News
JM. Baskier
Gift Of Village Property Spurs MacGregor Medical Plans
A December meeting in MacGregor discussed securing a doctor for the district. Mayor Montgomery said a nursing home or hospital facility is needed to attract medical staff, with Dr. Ron Davison showing interest but noting a facility is essential. A committee was named to locate suitable quarters and assess health department requirements, aided by a gifted Lye house for possible use.
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MacGregor
Montgomery
Joyce MacKinnon
Stanion
VC. Hardy
J. L. Lamb
Hardy
R. J Shaw
R. E. Lye
Jos. Lambert
Department of Health
Mrs Frank Sims Buried In Winnipeg
Mrs Frank Sims died in Winnipeg on December 20 and funeral services were held December 22 at Clark Leatherdale Chapel Winnipeg. She leaves husband two sons Roy and Marvin of Winnipeg three sisters and a brother Roy died in World War One. Interment at Brookside Cemetery. Funeral paid tribute to a devoted wife and mother with many district friends attending. Remember the Foresters who drive and dance in the Memorial Hall on Friday January 12.
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Frank Sims
Winnie
Winnipeg
Lilness
Ethel May
Portage la Ly Ist
Leas
MacGregor
Sims
Roy
Marvin
JL. Lamb
J. A
J T. Collier
Swift Current
Sas
H. Mills
J. Reid
Novelty Bonspiel Sparks Holiday Curling Fun
Boxing Day start for a two event Novelty Bonspiel with twenty six rinks competing. No prizes were awarded but finals were played with Drawmaster Fred Snaith keeping the schedule. Alf Graham’s Beaver set won the first event, Glenn Lye’s rink won the second, and a long list of participants is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snaith
Alf Graham
Cyril Palmer
Glenn Lye
Grant Fotheringham
Portage News Roundup of Christmas and New Year Visits
Orangeville residents and neighbors list Christmas and New Year gatherings at multiple local homes including the Corrigal McQuiston and Sparrow households. Notable visits come from Allan of Portage, Mona Short of Gladstone, and families such as the Lunn and Fox clans. The Portage General Hospital records the first baby born this year, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neufelt at 9 a.m. on January 1.
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Chevrolet
Canada
and Mirs
Glenn Rands
Corrigal
Allan
Portage
McQuiston
W. Sparrow
Winnipeg
Mona Short
Gladstone
Stirling
Barth
Harold Gilbert
Clarence Martin
John Mor
Russell Cain
Ken Scott
Bill Sparrow
MacGregor
Chester Wns
John Sparrow
Red Fox
Les Fox
Jamy
Frank Hughson
Allan Corrigal
John Meyer
Judy Cairns
Roy Fox
Alma
Ronnie Barton
Tip Scott
Peter Cairns
Kenry Neufelt
Portage General Hospital
Portage Hospital
John Lunn
Harvey Lunn
Bull) Lunn
Peace River
Mies
New Year Visits Dominate Pine Creek Social Notes
Pine Creek residents report numerous New Year visits and holidays at local homes. Names include Soaey Loney Williams Memphy and Manns with relatives from Gladstone Winnipeg Austin Helston Sidney and Sidney fringe. Fire news notes a home burning in Firdale district. social ties center on family and neighbor visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Soaey
Winkler
Donna Loney
Gladstone
Sam Williams
Portage
Mildred
Helen Memphy
Jas. Smiley
Bill Thompson
Sam Grantham
Mayfeld
Dennis
Maurie Loney
J. McMillan
Pine Creek
AL Jarvis
Dorothy Loney
Winnipeg
Wesley Beatty
Helston
R. Kuebler
Betty Williams
Austin
Edith Michie
Sidney
C. Chambers
Harold Manns
Kay
Linda
Julian Sladek
Cibula
Paul Uhrin
Local Society Meetings Schedule for January Events
The text lists upcoming meetings for groups including Ritannia Ch wall feet at Lewin home Monday January 8 at 8 The WMS meets at Mrs Venn home Tuesday January 9 at 7 The YLS annual meeting in Annex Monday January 10 at 7 with a potluck supper All members urged to attend Pauls W A meets January 9 at 2 30 at Mrs W Tander new location Annual reports to be presented.
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Ritannia
Lewin
WMS
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Donald Duck
Donald Drake
Mike
Army
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C. W. Lye
Lye House
Forester's
Memorial Hell
W. Allan
Janice Fotheringham
Roy Barber
Gary Lewis
Bill Muir
Marlene Walker
Murr Lamb
Heather Fotheringh
H. A. Lye
Lye
Milbur
Phillis’ Mcintosh
Ron Emerson
Lena Brown Karpoff
G., Buchanan
Joyce Lye
Kenneth Gair
Hope Olson
Ron Borton
Florence Lamb
Don Barber
Marion Borton
R. Barber
W. Criterion
Critchlow
Stratton
A. J. Stevenson
C. Bergquist
Harold Lamb
Bob Sims
A. Pennell
G. Pennell
C Fennel
Lorne Pennell
R. Snaith
Snaith
Gords Alt Graham
P. v
T. Telford
B. Nichol
Nichol
Bill Bodie
Robi. Tart
Tart
D. Landers
R. Harvey
Harvey
Innis Harvey
Norman Smith
P. Ewen
Ewen
Merlin Lamb
Garnet Critchlow
Donna Lye
Pat Clancy
Herman
Weber
A. Tait
Tait
Elmer Cairns
SR. Lamb
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