Year of notes and jokes from a small town newspaper
A recap of New Year reflections and community tidbits, with advertisements and reader anecdotes. Mentions Hex Borwon seeking glasses, Leo Westman visiting from Austin, a Grow sighting, and a humorous poem The Happy Farmer. Christmas gifts include Jack Mill winning a Forester’s Hamper and Doreen Calvert receiving an all-paid trip to the coast, with ticket 917 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mill
Forester
Doreen Calvert
Sidney
Pioneer Builder Albert Kilfoyle Laid To Rest
Obituary notes the 1955 death of Albert Morris Kilfoyle in Winnipeg General Hospital at 77. A Manitoba native born in Ontario, he was a MacGregor area builder and cement worker who supervised local projects including a firewall. He farmed in Emmeline Rosehill and Worby districts with his wife Bertha until 1961, celebrated their golden anniversary in 1955, and left a large extended family. The United Church service at MacGregor and McKillops funeral home arrangements are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Morris Kilfoyle
Winnipeg General Hospital
Bethwith Township
Lanark
Ontario
Manitoba
Standon
MacGregor
Bertha Louise Jackes
Emmeline
MacGregor Sighthill
Rosehill
Pathead
Assinibo
Albert (Meee
Albert Kilfoyle
Tarde
Rence
Brandon
Howard
Bun. Glady
Man
Harold Edmonton
Roy
Earl
Worby
Ethel
M. Podolas
Winnipee
Meg
W. Sapsford
Trenton
Ont
Gargaret
H. Campbell
Reston
Betty
K. Bickford
Robert
Melvin
Edmonton
United Church
J. L. Fargey
W. Harland
Austin
H. J. Collins
Ro White
Douglass Mc
W. Wood
Ross Bickford
Ack Stephenson
Wm. McGregor
Harvey Robinson
A. E. Chamt
J. R Jeffrey
Jack Lunn
Wm. Gudnason
MacGregor Cemetery
McKillop
New Post Office To Be Officially Opened Saturday
A new MacGregor post office will be officially opened Saturday afternoon January 7 at 2 30 pm with Post Office Department and Public Works officials Mayor W J Wenham and Postmaster Frank Hay in attendance. The public may tour the interior until 4 30 pm. Records and fixtures will move from the old office over the weekend and operations will begin in the new building at 8 30 am Monday January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Wun Tane Place
Hee
Vee Ackewhite
Frank Hay
Post Office Department
Department of Public Works
W. J. Wenham
Twen
Patterson
Ited & White
Manitoba Legislature Opens Third Session in 1985
Manitoba lawmakers meet on January 31 to open the third session of the 24th Legislature led by Premier Douglas Campbell. The session is expected to mirror last year with about 116 bills. the Liquor Enquiry Commission report will be a key topic. Hon. R. Turner notes Manitoba tourism over 1955 spending reached 27.1 million, up nearly 15 million from the prior year, as Canada welcomed a record 968,708 tourists in 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Douglas Campbell
Liquor Enquiry Commission
Manitova
R. Turner
Canada
Mrs D McDougall Heads WMS For 1956
The annual Christmas meeting of the WMS of the United Church was held December 13 at Mrs. R Harvey’s home with 18 members and two visitors. Candle lighting was led by Mrs. Harvey, with several assistants. Treasurer noted a $200 over subscribed allocation and foresees higher next year due to growth in WMS work at home and abroad. New officers named: President Mrs D McDougall, 1st Vice Mrs A M Shaw, 2nd Vice Mrs E Graham, Secretary Mrs M Marsh, Treasurer Mrs A J Struthers, Cor Sec Mrs D Critchlow, Monthly Sec Mrs N Smith, Supply Sec Mrs E Wright, Associate Members Mrs Woodin, Mrs Templer, Mrs E Wright, Christian Steward Mrs J Woodin, Temperance Mrs A Duncan, Com Friendship Mrs Fraser and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
The
United Church
R. Harvey
Harvey
Gilroy
D. A. Shaw
Fraser
Wood
E. Graham
C. Leckie
Woodin
Sls
D. McDougall
AM. Shaw
M. Marsh
A. J. Struthers Cor
D. Critchlow
N. Smith
E. Wright
Templer
J. Woodin
A. Duncan
MacGregor Romps Over Glenboro In League Showdown
MacGregor dominated Glenboro 150 in a Manitoba junior hockey league clash as Ken Blight scored six goals and Kelly added three. Murray Lamb tallied twice with assists from Emerson and Saunders, while Pete Dewis and goalie Clare Meyers kept Glenboro at bay. The win kept MacGregor undefeated, with four more goals in the final period sealing the 150 margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weit Dewis
Ken
Glenboro
Gregor
MacGregor
Clare Meyers
Murray Lamb
Emerson
Meyers
MacGregon
Walter Allan
MacGregor Citadel
Pete Dewis
Card of Thanks for Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jas Howell express heartfelt thanks to friends and organizations for remembrances of their fiftieth anniversary and wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Howell
MacGregor Hosts Macdonald RCAF Rockets Tonight
Tonight at 8 15 p m MacGregor will welcome Macdonald RCAF Rockets for a regularly scheduled game. A 6 5 standout is mentioned, with unclear details remaining. The brief notes the matchup and venue while hinting at a featured player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Macdonald Rcaf Rockets
Tonite
Hospital Board Presents Gifts At Nurses Carol Sing
Hospital board representatives held a carol singing event inside the hospital to honor two long serving staff members Margaret and Carol with luggage and a jewel case. Coffee and doughnuts followed as staff assisted and gifts were solicited at Montgomery's Drug Store for the New Year's Baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Carol
Grant Fotheringham
MacGregor Hospital
Montgomery
Central Aid
Community Meetings Schedule for January
The WS will meet at Mrs E Wright's home on Tuesday January 10 at 8 pm. The United Church W A meeting at Mrs R Harvey's home on Monday January 9 forms a pot luck supper at 6 30 pm and asks attendees to bring their own dishes. St Paul's WA meets at Mrs A Nohlgren's home on Wednesday January 11 at 2 30 pm with secretaries asked to bring annual reports ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wright
United Church
W.A
R. Harvey
St. Paul's WA
A. Nohlgren
School News Mix Marks Holiday Return and Winners
The column notes students Blaine Outhwaite Stuart Montgomery and Benny Wark never missed a day. Shirley Braybrook joins Grades V & VI after moving from Abbotsford BC. The Christmas Concert and Dance drew a good crowd and photos money is due January 6. Manitoba Bonspiel rinks in Winnipeg had fun despite no prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine ‘Outhwaite
Stuart Montgomery
Benny Wark
Shirley Braybrook
Shirley
Abbotsford
Manitoba High
David Booth
Graeme Wright
Ron Anderson
Bo Anderson
Ron Stone
Robert Rodgers
Innis Harvey
Perry Allan
Annual School Meetings In Two Districts Set
The Image Hill School District 894 holds its annual meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall on Wednesday January 13 at 2 pm. Pathead School District 676 invites ratepayers to its annual meeting in the school on Friday January 13 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Image Hill
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Pathead School District No
George Little Bids Farewell As Ingles Becomes Coach
George Little leaves the dressing room after a farewell gathering with Clare Tarr noting he will be missed for his leadership. Ron Ingles accepts the playing coach role, starting with a Friday game as the MacGregor intermediates aim to rebuild with a strong spirit and selective signings to form a championship contender. Plans include a West End Orioles test on Saturday and a Pierson game set for January 14th to bolster the club’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
George Little
George
Clare Tarr
Tarr
Ron Ingles
Ingles
Nigne
Glenn Lye
the Herald
West End Orioles
Glenn
Pierson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corres
Hex Borwon
Leo Westman
Carberry
Matt Mewaton
Cary
Old Granger
M. C. Brown
Sandy
Mrs DA Cameron
Helen Cobbe
Robin Hospital
Richard Malcolm
Egislature
W.M.S
Hockey
By Gary Shaw
Pas
Mary
Saunders
Kelly
Carruthers
K. Blight
D. Blight
Lamb
feGillary
Olson
Lefreniere
Carrothers
Kelly GleGregor
McGregor
Weber
Carreniere
Wolley
Plight
Dison
Majors
Dennis Lamb
Smokey Lafreniere
Defense Corps
Jeep Wolley
Glas Jer
Neepaws
Ron McEachran
Glen Saunders
Charlie Townsend
Hospital Board
Gail Nicholls
Ron. Inglis
Intermed’s
North Norfolk & District Agricultural Society
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