Association for Retarded Children Meeting Jan 12
The Manitoba article notes compulsory schooling for all exceptional children from July 1967 under the Public Schools Act. About 26 existing schools are run by the Association for Retarded Children with provincial health and municipal grants. Transport will be door to door, a delegation asks parents to contact the secretary or directors to compile a list of attendees. Plans discuss extending activities to an occupation centre, possibly a greenhouse at Sprucedale School as part of Centennial Garden efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Association For Retarded Children
Dept. of Health
Coun
Dept. of Education
North Norfolk and MacGregor
G. Anderson
Austin
Twen
Sprucedale School
Hall Couple Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Austin
Mr and Mrs Fred Hall mark forty years since their Winnipeg wedding on December 18 1926 now living in Austin Their 1961 retirement brought them back to a new home Mrs Stuart Young and granddaughter Judy joined family for tea and a Sunday turkey dinner with relatives from Winnipeg and MacGregor including Mrs C Grant and Mrs E Wright The couple's long teaching careers span 49 years with 40 years as principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hall
Winnipeg
Hall
Goderich
Ont
Manitoba
Austin
Stuart Young
Frances
C. Grant
Hail
Glen
Judy
Bill
Elsie
Wm. ‘Milne
Donna
Nancy
E. Wright
John Lawrence
MacGregor
Jack Smale
Mrs. Smale
MacGregor Council Closes 1966 With Busy Meeting
The MacGregor village council held its final 1966 session on Monday December 19 with full attendance. Mayor Wenham chaired as the Manitoba Hydro was asked to install a mercury vapor light on Moore Street. The council approved various grants for 1966 including 100 to MacGregor Recreation Association 200 to History Committee IODE 310 to Agricultural Society 100 to Memorial Hall 100 to MacGregor Cemetery 15 to Salvation Army 35 to Children's Aid and 100 to the Retarded Children's Society. Winter works employees will be paid 1.20 per hour. Kilgour and Linklater will survey the centennial park boundaries when Public Works requests. Dog owners without 1966 licences will be sent to court. Correspondence was read and accounts paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Park
Public Works
Weekend curling bonspiel set for Jan 13–15 at MacGregor Club
The MacGregor Curling Club hosts a three event weekend bonspiel from Friday to Sunday January 13 to 15. Each rink enters for 12 dollars with three guaranteed games and cash prizes plus a trophy. First draw starts at 1 30 p m Entries due by 6 p m Thursday January 12 via Ron Berton Glenn Lye or Bob Anderson at listed phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
Ron Berton
Glenn Lye
Bob Anderson
14 and Unders Win Two Games
The MacGregor 14 and under hockey team won twice in the Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League during holidays. They beat Wellwood 10 to 2 on December 27 with Litster Nichol and Sims scoring multiple goals and Borton in goal. They then edged Carmerby 4 to 6 in a December 30 game with Litster four goals and Nichol, Borton, and Sims adding singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Central Mantoba
Wellwood
Robert Litster
Raymond Nichol
Curtis Sims
Bryan Hay
Briad Telford
Robert Collins
Daryl Borton
Carberry
Robert’ Litster
Borton
Robert
Brian
Henry Neufeld Injured In Train Collision At Fir Dale Crossing
Henry Neufeld a MacGregor resident and Rural Municipality of North Norfolk machine operator was injured Tuesday afternoon in a collision with a CNR passenger train at Fir Dale crossing. He was taken to Carberry Hospital with undetermined injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Neufeld
North Norfolk
MacGregor
CNR
Firdale
Neufeld
Carberry Hospital
Dishes Stolen From Rink by Curling Club Members
MacGregor Ladies Curling Club reports a kitchen break in at the rink during the summer. Most items were stolen, leaving knives forks a kettle and an electric fry pan taken home by a committee member. Donations of mugs cups saucers bowls and salt shakers are welcome and those with winter curling requests should contact the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Ladies Curling Club
Pine Creek 4H Club Donates Piano to Manor
Pine Creek 4H Club held its third meeting at Harold Hughson’s home with 16 members, 6 leaders, and 6 visitors. Plans were made to visit Norfolk Manor on December 17. A piano was donated to the Manor by the club. Tickets were sold for a Christmas cake. A post meeting Christmas party featured Santa Claus giving gifts. The next meeting will be January 1 at Thos Manns’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek Combines
Harold Hughson
Norfolk Manor
Santa Claus
Thos. Manns
Town Happenings in Centennial Year 1967 Events Mentioned
The note reports a fairly pleasant Christmas and New Year weather with all roads open for visits. The Bonfire of Friendship was successful on New Year’s Eve, Christmas trees were burned at the school grounds, and a short sing song marked the start. The MacGregor Curling Club plans a weekend bonspiel January 13 15 and Ed Chant and Glen Hotel display Centennial signs for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macgregor and
MacGegor School
Austin Centennial Fire Bonfire Marks New Century
A Dec 31 Centennial Bonfire drew a large crowd at the Austin Sports Area. A blaze consumed a few small buildings and used Christmas trees to symbolize 100 years past and a hopeful future of peace and prosperity for the world and community. The gathering urged continued support for those in need and wished health and happiness for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Anglican Women To Meet January Eleventh
Anglican women will hold their regular meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday January 11 at the home of Mrs C McKelvy. Hostesses are Mrs C Brown Mrs A Briscoe and Mrs A Butterfield. All officers please bring reports. We would be glad to welcome new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
C McKelvy
C Brown
A. Briscoe
A. Butterfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pine Creek 4-H Combines
Manor
Division
Mrs
MacGregor Council
Wenham
Union of Manitoba Municipalities Convention
Nichol
Carl Burch
Richard Smith
Brian Telford
Douglas Barton
Keith Burch
Barry Scora
Robert Harvey
Haeed
Ed Chant
Glen Hotel
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