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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
7
Tuesday December 27 a fire destroyed the Bagot farm home of Mr Cruckie, with Mr and Mrs Buckle away in Fort William for Christmas. Neighbors responded after 7 pm but could not combat the blaze, which leveled the modern house, contents, and pets. Cause undetermined, insurance coverage unclear.
Samuel Ezekial Nichol longtime Burnside district resident farmed at Bagot then Portage died Saturday December 24 at Portage General Hospital. Survived by widow eight sons two daughters and three brothers. Service Tuesday 2 p.m. Trinity United Church with burial in Hillside Cemetery. McMaster Funeral Home in charge. Flowerbearers and pallbearers listed.
Twenty seven rinks competed in the annual novelty bonspiel held Monday and Tuesday 26 and 27. The Penrice rink led by Cliff Kilfoyle, Mrs. Penrice and Elsie Ave won five games to take top honors, defeating Wilf Alton, Ron Pettitt, Bob Anderson, Don Barber, and Ron Orton. The Ron Borton rink beat Dave Booth, Lye and Harold Barber to lead the final. Don Barber’s rink took third with Dennis Beaudin, Dallis Barber and Marion Barber. Harold Barber's rink, led by Joyce Barber, Bob Barber and Doug Barber, took fourth. In the other event, Wil Alton, Terry Duncan, Bev Allan and Marg Allan won the final from Dennis Lamb by default after Lamb had to play hockey in Glenboro. The Alton rink defeated Cliff Litster and Murray Litster to reach the final, with Lamb joined by Janice Lamb, Keith Friend and Heather Friend. Dennis Lamb’s team faced them in the final. Third prize went to Wayne Moore and fourth to Murray Litster. Wayne Moore’s rink included Eddie Anderson, Valerie Anderson and Shirley Moffatt. Murray Litster had Billy Anderson, Donna Stratton and Hazel Pennell.
The hospital board met December 13 with WF Sims chairing. Members J. Lambert C. Hotel and H. J. Danesreiter attended. A new washing machine was purchased and installed in the laundry. The storm door was replaced. Wiring reports for J. M. Kitson MPC inspector were reviewed. Marilyn Unran was hired as part time ward aide and Mrs. Nichol as full time RN until spring. November bills totaling 1455.40 were approved for payment. October income and expense summary received. A $75 donation from the Junior Fiddlers Contest proceeds in MacGregor was accepted.
The official opening of the collegiate will be held Tuesday January 10 at 8 p.m. The building is now complete and the public is invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
Visitors to MacGregor over the last two weeks helped local residents celebrate the festive season with family gatherings and parties. The list names numerous families visiting from Winnipeg, South Porcupine, Brandon, Treherne, Regina, and other places, plus notes on arrivals, Christmas and New Year visits, and local health updates.
The MacGregor Intermediates started the season with four wins, one exhibition, and three in the new South Central League. In the opener MacGregorites defeated Carberry 6-2 as Carberry led 2-1 after the first period, with Sear and Sparrow scoring for Carberry and Townsend guarding the net for MacGregor.
Mrs Zimmerman a long time MacGregor resident died at her home December 27. Survived by husband and two children including Doreen Lloyd and Wayne Zimmerman, plus another son John Pitchell. Funeral Thursday December 29 at Bethel church MacGregor with McKillop Funeral Home handling arrangements.
MacGregor Collegiate fielded high school curlers in Winnipeg last week. Two rinks reached the 32s and one reached the 16s. Zenith Gelsby won the bonspiel and will represent the province in the Dominion finals. Skips Lenard Stewart and Larry Moore led their teams through several wins and losses in close rounds.
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