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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
1
Local residents share Christmas visits and New Year moments with families across Neepawa Winnipeg Red Lake Edmonton and Portage. Wartime era era notes a RCMP officer Art’s first Christmas at home since 1951 while neighbors host surprise parties and gatherings. Recipients of hampers and cakes are named along with missing mittens gloves and items offered at the office.
A heavy snowstorm blanketed the area from Friday evening through Sunday, with strong winds creating large drifts and icy roads. Temperatures plunged to about 20 below zero and stayed there, aided by persistent wind chills, as travel remained hazardous.
Telford's Rink led by Telford Court Denham and Mary Denham won the Best competition at the Novelty Bonspiel which finished late last week due to a large 32 rink entry. The event ran Boxing Day to Monday and Tuesday with many games defaulted or played with substitutes. The Briscoe team and Lye and Penrice rinks placed high, while Anderson and Lamb households featured in the Next Best event with multiple contestants and near finals outcomes. The overall tone notes strong participation and a call to enter winter schedules.
Ben Collier was honored as B.A. Dealer of the Month for Canada in October and November. The festive season saw guests at the Collier home including Mrs. Cress Williams of Winnipeg Fit Lt Bill Elliott and daughter Jackie of Cold Lake Alberta Donnie and Grant McRitchie of Regina Evelyn and Glen Ritzer returned from Winnipeg holidays. Various local visitors spent Christmas with families including the Moore and Wallace households and relatives in Winnipeg Winkler Carberry Westbourne Winnipeg and Winnipeg connections noted.
In the MacGregor District at 3 a.m. on January 2 a fire struck Bill Steen's farm home. The MacGregor fire brigade fought the blaze with water difficulties. the main floor and contents were ruined. The Steen family found temporary shelter in a grainery. A second blaze around noon January 3 hit Roy Stone’s Beaver District home. the house and contents were destroyed though a refrigerator survived after being removed by first responders.
Cub Corner recalls 1959 successes of the 1st MacGregor Cub Pack led by Robert H. O'Neill. Highlights include a Portage Cuboree finish sixth, a 21-boy cub camp, several parades, nine boys advancing to Scouts, and a December 21 Christmas party funded by Mayor Wenham. Gratitude is extended to Mrs. N. Bogue, Mrs. L. B. Patterson, Scouter G. Ardagh, and Mr. C. McGilvray.
Don Barber’s rink led by Ron Emerson Tom Telford and Bob Barber moved through the British Consols playdowns with wins over Rossendale Bagot Austin Sidney and Edrans. Edrans beat Sidney by default. MacGregor defeated Austin. Rossendale beat Edrans in semis then lost to MacGregor in the final. The team eyes Oberon in Carberry Thursday and Neepawa Friday for advancement. Weather allows smooth ice as 16 men’s rinks compete and ladies begin events.
SHARON BERGQUIST reports Gail Walker traveled by train to Calgary to visit relatives during Christmas holidays. Two new Grade X students join the Collegiate, Ken McLennon and Carole McDougall. Mr Groves kept busy with housecleaning during holidays as floors and desks gleamed. Larry Moore, Ron Pettitt, Wayne Bergquist and Brian Rodgers attended the High School Bonspiel in Winnipeg, winning two and losing two, with no prizes but fond memories. Ron Wiebe remains in MacGregor Hospital with a broken kneecap. Curling schedule starts Saturday January 9, listing fourteen links.
Little Christine Henderson is described as Christie by friends. She died suddenly in a Winnipeg hospital on Monday January 4 after earlier illness and transfer from Neepawa Hospital. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Harry Henderson two sisters June Anne and Marilyn and one brother Bobby. Funeral arrangements pending.
The New Years Baby contest remains open as no birth has occurred yet from last week’s notice, with a winner expected next week. Officials note the event continues until a baby is officially announced.
St Pauls W A will meet at Mrs Snaiths home on January 13 at 2 30. United Church Congregation Annual Meeting in the Church Hall January 18 at 8 pm. U S S Annual Pot Luck Supper January 11 at 7 pm in the Church Hall. MacGregor Ladies Bonspiel January 13 at 8 30 at Mrs Margaret Cobbes home. Home and School Parent Teacher Association meets in MacGregor January 13 at 8 30 pm. Career Counselling by Professor A A Harris Brandon referenced. attendance expected.
Te Gack United Church and Bethel Church in MacGregor schedule Sunday services Sunday School and worship times plus an annual congregation meeting on January 18 at 3 p.m. Calvary Tabernacle Sidney lists 2.15 p.m. Sunday School and worship service with ongoing weekly Young People's Service Fridays at 8 p.m.
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