MacGregor News Looks Toward 1950 Progress
The MacGregor column reflects on 1950 with optimism and notes progress like new buildings and facilities. It mentions Maurice Smith purchasing a rotary plow, curling activity in several classes, and a mix of town chatter on roads and local events. Gothic Lodge No. 75 installed officers for 1950 in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Maurice Smith
Beaver
South Way
Gothic Lodge
Austin
Rw.bro
H. F. Johnson
A. E. Barber
Major hockey night stirs crowd at Poplar Point arena
Hextall shines against the Point while fans jeer his return. Leeson Holloway leads scorers with eight goals and thirteen points, Frank Hay adds four goals and an assist, Climent and McGregor shine on fast, wide open transitions. Neepawa MackGregor and Carberry battles thrill fans as Arnold Elliott stands out and comments note postponed MacGregor Brandon College game due to road blocks. Winnipeg St. Boniface? Juv Contra Portage teams loom as St. Josephs visit Saturday with Elmwood’s Curly Haas in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeson Holloway
Reading
Frank Hay
Climent, Lamb
McIntosh
Hextall
Hogue
Kusyls
MacGregor
Neepawa
Hooth
Pic
Pete
McGregor
Pete McGregor
Ken Gair
Pas
Arnold
Windy Elliott
Ralph Critchlow
Garry Cobbe
Garnes Critchlow
Portage Boys’ School Tenite
Carberry
Climent
Batman
Community Mourns Passing of Former Choir Member
Beloved Janet Henderson Taylor aged 76 died December 26 after Christmas with family in Winnipeg. Born in Strathmigle Scotland in 1873 she moved to Canada 1911, lived in Edrans and MacGregor, and later Calgary. Survived by daughter Margaret Eadie and five sons, plus thirteen grandchildren and siblings in Scotland. Funeral held December 29 at MacGregor United Church with civic and church tributes.
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Winnipeg
Janet Henderson Taylor
Strath Migle
Scotland
Canada
Edrans
Henderson
MacGregor
John Taylor
United Church Choir
Ladies’ ' Aid Society
Calgary
Winnipeg Ear
Margaret Eadie
William
Harry
George
St. James
James
John
Bronx
MacGregor United Church
C.D. Rupp
J. Woodin
Woodin
Barons Cemetery
McKillops
Independent Order of Foresters
Canadian Wheat Board
James Ramsey
R. D. Muir
Wm. Moffatt
George Currie
Hector Lamont James Chapman
George Moore
Bert Skeet
MacGree
Wm. and
James Mitchell
Bdrans
Local Xmas Mail Not As Heavy This Year
Postmaster Frank Hay notes the Christmas mail volume in the local office was lighter than 1948. He counted sacks on peak days with 52 last year and 41 this year, and remarks postal staff handle the surge despite last minute mail rushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hay
Frank
Howev
Chamber of Commerce to Hold Annual Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and election of officers next Tuesday evening January 10. Full attendance is requested and the meeting will be in the Memorial Room at 8 p.m.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Memorial Room
Respected Bagot Farmer Passes Away at 81
An esteemed Bagot resident Mr James Rn aged 81 died at Portage Hospital on December 28 1949 Born in Ulverston England in 1868 he moved to Canada in 1897 farmed at Glenboro and Belmont before settling in Bagot in 1816 He married Alice Mytton in 1911 and was active in the Anglican Church school trustees and community projects Surviving are Mrs Robinson daughter Margaret and a son Harvey four sisters in England The funeral conducted by Rev Bayes of Portage la Prairie Anglican Church was held from McKillop Funeral Chapel and burial followed at Hillside Cemetery bearing pallbearers listed.
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Bagot
James Rn
Portage Hospital
Ulverston
Lancashire
England
Robinson
Canada
Glenboro
Belmont
Alice Mytton
LO OF
Margaret
Wom Harvey
Bage
St Coubrough
J. Arnold and
G. McMillan
Card of Thanks for expressions of sympathy
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kind acts during their recent bereavement. Special appreciation goes to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Smith, Mrs. Robinson, Harvey, and Margaret for cards and floral wreaths.
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J. H. Adams
H. J. Smith
Robinson
Harvey
Margaret
Former Residents Honored At LOUE Parties
Former Britons Chapter LODE members hosted a Friday afternoon tea at Mrs. Ro. McKelvy’s home to honor George Hay and Mrs. George Little, who live elsewhere. Mrs. Hay received a Life Membership for 35 years of service. she joined in 1914 and held multiple offices. Lunch followed. WMS party later honored Mrs. Hay at Mrs. E. Graham’s home with a silver coffee spoon and affectionate remarks.
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Ro. McKelvy
George Hay
George Little
Hay
MacKinnon
Lo.d.e
R. O. McKelvy
Thanks to friends for support after bereavement
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to kind friends for help during recent bereavement and thanks those who sent flowers cards letters and offered rides and assistance.
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Senate
Pete” McGregor
Scar Senate
Mars
George Croucher
Austin Masons
George Bull
W. Lamonby
Frank Ham
J. McGillyray
W. E. Collier
Porta Glenn Lye
Poplar Point
Brian Hextall
Broadway Blues
Wally Stennski
Toronto Star
Messrs
Lyndon
Lindquist
Hexgall
Puck
Ritchie
Roy Bell
Cecil Holloway
Francis North
Strong
Clement
Laraway
Sturally
Oval
Jack Elliott
Lewis
Homis-Towners
Brandon
St. Joseph's
Curly Haas
Elmwood
Gis A
Pon L. Holloway
Climent McIntosh
C. Holloway
Lamb
Palmer Ritchie McGregor North Jones
Brandon Hospital
Psychiatric Nu
COUR
Brandon Mental Hospital
Ting
Ntale
Manitoba Civil Service Commission
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