MacGregor Council names 1961 committees
Village of MacGregor council meets January 3 1961 naming committees Public Works Health and Welfare Finance Fire Dept Memorial Hall and appointing officers. Oath of office taken for Fotheringham Chant. Plan discussed to hire a single man for utility work and police duties. Water system cost study ordered with flood diversion project planned for 1961. Dog control complaints prompt letters to dog owners urging confinement or leash use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
W. J. Wenham
G. C. Fotheringham
A. E. Chant
Chant Fotheringham and
Defort Health and Welfare
Fotheringham
O'Neill
Chant
Council
C.P.R
Underwood
Beaver Creek
MacGregor Locals Visit Over Holidays
MacGregor locals ard and Mrs. Jim Collier of Swift Current and Jimmy Johnstone of Neepawa visited the home of Mrs. Ellen Perkins and relatives. In the Globe and Mail the Dominion Life Insurance Co appoints W. J. Saunders as Underwriting Executive. Jim Saunders is known locally for being raised and educated here. Also note the death of Mrs. Carl Lucas, sister of Mrs. Fred Taylorson, with funeral attendance by Fred Taylorson and Gordon Taylorson. A request goes out for round dining tables or chairs for the Ladies Curling Club via Mrs. Mabel Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
Jim Collier
Swift Current
Sask
Jimmy Johnstone
Neepawa
Ellen Perkins
Toronto Globe and Mail
Dominion Life Assurance Co
W. J. Saunders
Bcomm. Fsa
Saunders
Jim Saunders
MacGregor
Jim
Fred Taylorson
Carl Lucas
Gordon Taylorson
Harold Troy
Swan River
Mr. Lucas
Ladies’ Curling Club
Mabel Montgomery
MacGregor Undefeated In M S C Hockey League
MacGregor Intermediates remained undefeated in the South Central Hockey League by routing Treherne 83, with Pete McGregor scoring a hat trick and Dennis Lamb adding a goal. Litton and Wilson provided early offense, and Trevor Albinet, Wes McGillvary, and Lawrence Heselwood added scoring as the team built a command after two periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Treherne
Barry Karber
Pete McGregor
Litton
Wilson
K Litton
Trevor Albinet
Wes McGillvary
Sco
Ander
Hanna
Dennis Lamb
Barry Visstors
Lawrence Heselwood
Carberry
Webster
Cartwright
Boo McKelvy
Trevor Aibinet
Norman Beauchamp
Maurice Pickery
Garry Buchanan
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Fire Destroys Farm Home Near MacGregor
Fire destroyed the seven room home of Mr and Mrs Hector MacDonald one mile east and three miles south of the Nelson Hulme farm in the Curne District. Flames were spotted around 9 am in an upstairs room. Neighbors arrived as the blaze raged and both cars beside the house were moved before damage. All contents were lost except a television set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector MacDonald
Currie District
MacGregor
Curne
MacDonald
Notic
Nelson Hulme Farm
Austin Ladies Plan for Annual Bonspiel
Club met on Jan 3 to finalize plans for their annual bonspiel scheduled for Jan 23 to 25. Entries are due by Jan 20 to Mrs Audrey Lamb or Mrs Gladys Roosen. A banquet will be held in the United Church lower room on the 24th. Former members may buy tickets before Feb 20 from Mrs Roosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Lamb
Gladys Roosen
United Church
Roosen
Austin Collegiate Institute Opens in Pine Creek District
The Austin Collegiate in the Pine Creek division opened with Education Minister Stewart McLean officiating. About 400 attendees watched a ribbon cutting as the modern six-classroom high school for grades nine to 12 unveiled its facilities including home economics, workshops, library, labs, and a 500-seat auditorium gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Ierce
Austin Colegiate
Manitoba
Stewart McLean
North Norfolk
V. Hicks
McLean
A.G. McGregor Heads Chamber of Commerce
A.G. McGregor was elected president of the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce for 1961 at the annual meeting held January 9 in the Legion Room. D. McMahon became vice president, Harold Orchard treasurer secretary, with Glen Lye JL Lamb Duncan Lamb W Harmon and R Muskett named to the executive. Members discussed joining the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce while staying out of the Canadian Chamber. Membership fees remain at 5 for business places and 1 for associates. next meeting slated for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne macGregor Chamber of
Erce
Legion Room
MacGregor Memorial Hall
A. G McGregor
D. McMahon
Harold Orchard
Glen Lye
JL. Lamb
Duncan Lamb
W. Harmon
R. Muskett
Dave Brow
W. E. Harmon
Tom Thumbs Open With Win in Hockey Debut
The MacGregor Tom Thumbs opened the 1961 hockey season by rallying to defeat Carberry 4 3 last Thursday. Ivan Dickinson and Lynne Butterfield each scored twice for MacGregor, with Ron McNeil adding two for Carberry and Don Hardy one. Wayne Gilbert and Bruce Graham contributed late to seal the come-from-behind win as MacGregor rallied in the final minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Tom Thumbs
Carverry
Fort
Ivan Dickinson
Lynneutterfield
Ron McNeil
Don Hardy
Homesters
Carberry
Wayne Gilbert
Lynnie Butterfield
Bruce Graham
Lynne Butterfield
Larry McDonnold
Wes Mclivary
Rural Committees Appointed for 1961 in North Norfolk
North Norfolk council named committees for 1961 at the Jan 3 meeting. Reeve C. Hotel and ward representatives set finance and machinery panels. all members join drainage and protection groups. Ward heads lead ward matters. reeve ex officio. New appointments include solicitors, fire guardians, poundkeepers, fenceviewers, weed inspector, and municipal constable. MacGregor Medical Nursing Unit terms and vaccination program discussed with Health Unit Board. some farmer and vet inconveniences noted and more info to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seus Mates Spo
North Norfolk
Bieganski
Willis
MacFarlane
C. E. Hotel
Percy Alderson
J. A. Emerson
Leo Bieganski
L. J. Fox
Reg McFarlane
Lloyd Willis
Signali Ques
Fox
Alderson
Emerson
H. A
Harry Shaw
Russell Love
Doug McIntyre
G. Thompson
S. Thompson
J. Ritchie
W. Richardson
A. H Ghyssens
Geo. Snaith
H. Legg
L. Perkins
C. Stewart
A. Gourley
R. Corrigal
F. Sims
Geo. Bull
G. H. Hughson
R Maben
John Gilmour
J. H. Robinson
Geo. Hyde
Don Hay
James Turner
WMS Life Memberships Presented at December Meeting
The Southend Mc Auley WMS awarded rare life memberships to Mrs. Chas Pennell, Mrs. A Chant, and Mrs. Shaw. Three charter members from 25 years ago remain active, with Shaw the first president and Pennell and Chant also having served as presidents or officers. The trio have represented Southend and Re Auley at rallies and Presbyterials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Chas. Pennell
J. Shaw
A. Chant
Uique Women’s Missionary Society
Southend-McAuley
Chas, Pennell
Shaw
Pennell
Chant
Southend
Re- Auley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Dept
Chant and Defort Memorial Hall
O Neill
Wenham
Macgregor Locals
M.S.C. Hockey League
Glenboro
Wawanesa
Killarney
Cartwright Treherne
Austin
Austin Collegiate Institute
J H. More
Tustees
George Graham
CE Cole
Reeve CE
A.G. McGregor
Chamber of Commerce
Pive Coluudieu
Harmon's Electric
Pers
Arbuthnot
Portage la Prairie
W.M.S
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