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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
The article says temperatures around 20 above, roads open, and the next curling schedule begins next week with players shifting roles to improve team play. A hockey match in MacGregor is planned for Saturday January 13, MacGregor versus West End Orioles.
Thomas Henry Kelly a Beaver district pioneer since 1841 died New Year’s day after a long life of farming service. Born December 25 1868 in Listowel Ontario he moved to Manitoba, settled in MacGregor 1891, then Beaver 1904, marrying Emma Louise Graham in 1904. Survived by widow, three sons and a daughter, large funeral held January 4 at MacGregor United Church with interment Beaver Creek cemetery.
The great director John Ford brings you the No 120x office at traction of the year with John Wayne in a rousing story of the United States cavalry during Indian uprisings and pioneers. Joanne Dru and John Agar co star for two nights on January 12 and 13. Don’t miss this fine entertainment.
In a renewed local hockey scene Katrinne and MacGregor join late entries in a three-team league with MacGregor hosting three home games this week. Katrinne beat Austin 8 to 6 and lost to MacGregor 9 to 8. The town also enters provincial midget and bantam B playdowns with signs of progress across divisions. In a Tuesday game against Carberry, Critchlow led with four goals and Carl Hay, Ward, and Webb contributed as MacGregor moved ahead, though Carberry battled back.
The White and Orange surged after an early eight minute assist from Glenn Lye and Weber and Mac Gillvray. They scored four unanswered in the second period, with Lamb Palmer Critchlow and Hay producing key goals. Sear added a late third period hat trick pace, finishing 10:5 as Collins and Sear drew penalties mid game. MacGregor led with five scorers including Critchlow and Lamb, while West End Orioles from Winnipeg guesting for Saturday night action.
Stores and business places in MacGregor will close at yo clock on Saturday night and continue closing until the last week in March. Mayor W Montgomery notes the change and urges patrons to plan accordingly.
MacGregor High's rink at the Manitoba High School Bonspiel earned 16 trophies after taking third in the Standard Broom Competition. They started with two losses, then won three straight Thursday, two on Friday, and fell 10-7 to Williamson Kenora at 2 p.m. Dennis Kitson filled in for Howard Cobbe who missed the event due to mumps.
President Margaret McKelvy calls MacGregor Ladies' Curling Club meeting for Monday January 15 at 6 15 p m. to discuss plans for the annual bonspiel, form committees, and set a date. Meeting at Mrs Glenn Lye home. All members urged to attend and participate.
The Churches Sunday schedule lists Christ Church Austin at 11 am and Holy Trinity Sidney at 2 30 pm with guest speaker Mr Ne Ho Pauls of MacGregor. The notice preserves service times and speaker details for the day.
The family of the late Mr. Thos. Kelly expresses sincere gratitude for floral tributes sympathy cards and messages. Appreciation is given to Mr. Rupp the choir those who loaned cars and neighbors for acts of kindness during bereavement.
The image, from behind Mrs. Geo. Booth’s home, is the first in a series and appears courtesy of Wm. Saunders. In the standing row are Andy Alton and Mr. Carter. back row includes Harry Saunders, George Lewin, Harry Rodgers, Dick. front row Oscar Murdock, Billie Saunders, Joe Saunders.
Friends and relatives paid final respects at funerals for John Stinson in MacGregor and Mrs Edwin Graydon in Winnipeg. Stinson died December 27, 1950 in Calgary after illness. born July 21, 1871 in Quebec, survived by three sons, one daughter, and a sister. Interment at Austin cemetery. Graydon, daughter of Arthur Horton, died in Winnipeg aged 39. born in England, lived in MacGregor district. survived by husband, father, three sisters and four brothers. Interment at Brookside.
Mr and Mrs August announce the engagement of their only daughter Melania Doroth Katherine to Daniel Tony Manulak son of Mr and Mrs William Manulak of Portage la Prairie The wedding is planned for February.
A frame general store and living quarters owned by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Duncan at Edrans were engulfed in a Tuesday early morning fire of unknown origin. Mrs Duncan escaped in her night attire with only a few books saved. the building, possibly from 1901, was heavily damaged and insurers were involved.
In London Ontario January 2 engagement announced Miss Jean G MacLennan of Port Arthur to Robert E Jolliffe of Kitchener Ontario The couple plan a January 20 wedding in Port Arthur Miss MacLennan daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman H MacLennan Port Arthur and Bob Jolliffe son of Mr and Mrs T L Jolliffe London Ontario formerly of MacGregor Friends in MacGregor extend best wishes for their future happiness.
The High School resumes after Christmas with three players returning from Winnipesaukee for new haircuts and predicts Cobbe will excel in baseball. Two hospital patients Roy Barber and Miss Lamont return, lab upgrades and class room improvements noted. Student council approves 1951 year book staff and monthly student body meetings. Hockey incident injures Ralph Critchlow, Orland MacGillvray in goal. Swan Lake Ballet draws crowd. Pete Allan MacGregor home from holidays to play hockey.
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