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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
6
Word reached Bagot of the death of J. J. Waldin at age 86 on December 10. A Bagot resident, he and family were well known in the community. Local notices extend condolences and reflect on his years in the town.
MacGregor in the Central Manitoba Hockey League sits near the lead as Treherne Manitou Killarney and Wawanesa push the pace. MacGregor split with Killarney 7-4 loss then beat Treherne 7-6 on Saturday behind Bob McKelvy three goals. Pete McGregor left with stitches after scoring twice at Killarney. Ken Green earned three assists in the win. Next, MacGregor visits Glenboro then Wawanesa and hosts Killarney Saturday with Wawanesa visiting next Thursday.
A list of church services across St Pauls MacGregor Austin Sidney Beaver Bagot Belhel Calvary Tabernacle. Timings include Sunday worship Sunday School morning services and afternoon worship with events such as The Miracle Worker film at Belhel MacGregor on January 11 Hobby Club and Young People's Service on January 12 and a Congregational Business Meeting on January 16. You are welcome.
The United Church Women will hold its first meeting Friday January 12 at 8 p.m. in MacGregor United church. A brief worship service and an explanation of U C W function will follow. Nominating committee will present officer slate and elections will be held. Transportation is available by calling 893 119 or 1023.
The C.G.L.T. Vesper service on December 17 drew a large crowd. Mrs. Gwen Clarke led prayers and the choir, with organist Mrs. E Armistead, performed hymns and two selections. Choir members included Bonnie Wark Sharon Bergquist Mary Ellen Little Elizabeth Anderson. Candles were lit by Pamela Knowles Florence Hulme Lily Painter. Altar ushering by Sandra Fawcett Sandra Olson Rowena Firth Glenda Scora Kerry Moore. Offerings collected by Diane Hay Betty Scora Florence Emerson Valerie Telford. A Christmas story The Messenger was read by Mrs. Hazel Olson. A Christmas Fantasy with Barbara Boaz as archangel and Donna Hay Frances Albinet Carol Dankesreiter Janice Leckie Linda Boaz Marjorie Penrice as angels heightened the service before the benediction by the C.G.L.T. choir. Lily Painter Rep.
Portage residents are asked to indicate interest in Department of Agriculture courses. Sewing Techniques and Advanced Sewing courses may run together with a Foods course led by Miss Ann Marie Allen. The Tailoring course is unlikely this year. Contact Mrs. Peggy Hood at 857-8871 in Portage, Manitoba.
N. Kitchen of Oakville was elected reeve of the RM of Portage la Prairie by a 94 vote majority. He tallied 913 votes with Adrian 819 and Henry 256, following a special election after the October 20 vote was ruled void.
On December 19 the C.G.LT. members held their Christmas arty a special Christmas worship service was conducted by Miss [illegible]. The event reflected community faith and seasonal celebration with fellowship.
A brief business session preceded a lively gathering led by Lorena Potter. The party featured games and contests enjoyed by all, followed by an enjoyable lunch.
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