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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
5
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Brenda Joyce Clarke wed Lt. Brian Northrup in a December 13 1969 MacGregor Manitoba ceremony officiated by Rev H Ritchie. Bridesmaids wore cranberry velvet while attendants in uniform stood beside groom and ushers. After reception in MacGregor Memorial Hall the couple, after a Banff trip, plan to reside in Halifax Nova Scotia.
On Sunday December 28 Rev T Bailey conducted Holy Baptism at St Pauls Anglican Church for Christine Elizabeth Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Palmer. God parents were Mrs Spence Welland Ontario and Mr and Mrs John Warren Winnipeg with Mrs Allen Transcona. great grandmother attended. A family dinner followed at Cyril and Mrs Palmer’s home.
Premier Ed Schreyer outlined plans to open the Manitoba Legislature in late February with possible a spring session after a federal economy conference in Ottawa. The ombudsman act takes effect April 1 and the seven man selection committee may soon choose the ombud. Versatile Manufacturing Ltd considers expansion into the Interlake area amid ongoing political calls and a controversy over the company leaving the province.
The United Church Women annual meeting reviews a busy year with two units meeting monthly and five general meetings. They show community and world involvement through study, clothing gifts, cards, flowers, and visits to the ill. Funds are raised by luncheons, caterings, bake vans, and a bazaar for needs. Executive officers include past president Glady Moore and president Helen Dankesreiter, with several committee heads named.
Staley Reid husband of former Maggie Kerr died January 10 at Deer Lodge hospital. Funeral held Tuesday in Winnipeg. January 11 dinner guests honored Mrs. McCulloughs birthday included Ken Smith, Bill McLarens, and N. McCulloughs. Families visited Winnipeg hospital patient Mr. Wieler and his recovery noted. Ken and Dora Smith hosted supper at Art Wrights Wellwood.
A Katrime mixed bonspiel is set for February 2 to 7 with limited entries for night rinks. Women must play third.
The MacGregor Bantams, still winless, faced Poplar Point 8-1 losses on January 5 with Phil Davey scoring, then were crushed 11-1 by South Side on January 6 with Jim Carruthers tallying. They host Oakville and then South Side, while several Austin players join to boost depth. The Pee Wee team, 12 and under, won two of three, beating West End 85 on January 2 and West End Flyers 2-0 on January 5, before a 43 loss at Portage on January 8. Brent Tarr, Jamie Wright, and Gary Barber scored for MacGregor in that game. Next home game is Friday against West End Flyers.
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