Old Timers Remembering MacGregor Curling and Town History
The note recalls curling events, the Portage Spiel lineup, and a skunk win by Jim Shaw over Pat Gilroy. It mentions Meager local lore about George Currie, a Meadow Lark sighting near Katrine, and the town’s origins tied to J. M. MacGregor while referencing historical figures and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gilroy
Jim Shaw
Jim
Alex Frank
Fred Tarr
Gilroy
Tarr
Cleaners
MacGregor To Continue In B Hockey Playdowns
A special meeting of MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club discussed the provincial B playdowns. A secret ballot favored continuing, with local players to form the team. the draw will be made in Winnipeg the coming weekend. The club will be strictly local this year with Katins and Antin among the hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Sea MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club
J L. Lamb
MacGrgor
Winnipeg
Katins
Antin
Village Council Appoints New Committees At First Meeting
The 1991 Council of the Incorporated Village of MacGregor met January 2 with Mayor W Montgomery presiding. New members A J Stevenson and R F Critchlow were sworn in. Officers appointed include H A Lye solicitor, Geo E Lewin secretary treasurer, Percy Templer police constable and fire hall caretaker, and HR Eade Co as assessor. Members formed standing committees: Finance A J Stevenson and A R Lamb. Public Works A R Lamb, R Critchlow, A J Stevenson. Health Welfare C Kitson, J Stevenson, R Crenthon. Fire Police R Critchlow, C Kitson, A R Lamb. Mayor sits on all committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
W. Montgomery
Messrs
A. J. Stevenson
R. F. Critchlow
C. F. Kitson
A. R. Lamb
H. A. Lye
Ats
Geo. E. Lewin
Percy Templer
Eade& Co
Tssessor
BS Vepals
Yeassee
Western Assurance Company
A. R Lamb
R Critchlow
C. Kitson J. Stevenson
R. Crienton
Father Of Mrs H L Turner Dies In Grand Rapids Mich
Mrs H L Turner of Port Coquitlam B C widow of MacGregor resident mourns death of her father W H Bridgeman in Grand Rapids Michigan He died December 13 1990 aged 88 89 at Clark Memorial Home Survived by two daughters Mrs H L Turner and Mrs H P Cornell of Birmingham Michigan ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren His wife died in 1947 and a son Howard in 1933 The MacGregor friends extend sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Turner
H. P. Cornell
Birmingham
Mid
Turner
MacGregor
Curlers Plan Annual Bonspiel at MacGregor Club
MacGregor Curling Club members meet next Monday evening January 22 to discuss plans for the annual bonspiel scheduled for next month at the rink.
Local Pee-Wee Hockey Night Sees Austin Triumph 3–1
A Tuesday friendly between the Austin Pee-Wees and MacGregor club ends with Austin winning 3 to 1. Wilfred Duncan scores all three for Austin while Bert Schroeder and Ronnie Russell add singles. Ronnie Jones shines in goal for MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eeAtlwoweed
Amos
Ang An
Tme Austin Pee-Wees
Garry Buchanan
Ronnie Jones
MacGregor Nets
Ron Tarr
Gordon Tario
MacGregor
Austin
Garry Cobbe
Campbell Makinson
Bert Shhroeder
Edward Westman
Ronnie Hotel
Larry Chambers
Wilfred Duncan
Tom Makinson
Freddie Thorgibson
Jimmy Randall
Ronnie Russell
Lawrence Hay
Fletcher Rodgers
Richard Derksen
Innis Harvey
Merrell Albinet
Gary Shaw
Kelvin Palmer
Barry Barber
Lyle Sharp
Wayne Sharp
Cal. Henry
Don Boch
al. Brisco
Perry Allan
Winnipeg West End Orioles
Harvey Gilbert
Tech
Ike
Budget Planning Book Aids Households In Hard Times
A new booklet from the Bank of Montreal titled Personal Planning for Successful Homemakers offers budget planning tips to stretch income and reduce financial worry. Tested at the Canadian National Exhibition in Ironto, early reader feedback calls it the most exciting event of the fair and praises its practical help in organizing personal finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yank
Montreal
Ironto
CNE
la Avier
Mrs W Critchlow Heads YLS in 1951
The Young Ladies Society elected officers for 1951 led by President Winnie Critchlow with Gertie McKelvy as Vice President and Doris Wark as Secretary. The group, active with WMS, staged Easter and Fall functions, hosted a Fireside Hour meeting, Annex Concert, and a congregational pot luck. Donations supported several charities. about $600 was raised. The next meeting is February 12 at 8:30 pm at Mrs Derksen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bambers
Jent
Winnie Critchlow
Gertie McKelvy
Gladys Moore
Doris Wark
Evelyn Jones
Hazel Allan
Mae Harvey
Audrey Hay
YLS
WMS
Annex
Canadian March of Dimes
Childrens Aid Society
Red Cross
Institute For the Blind
M & M Fund
Chair Fund
Furnace Fund
Church Meetings Update and January Gatherings
You Have a Date St Pauls Anglican Church Mac Gregor will hold its annual meeting at the home of Mr E Lewin next Tuesday Jan 23 at 8 pm Please note change of date The Wild will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday Jan 25th at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs Perkins The MacGregor United Church annual meeting will be held on Monday January 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Anglican Church
MacGregor
E. Lewin
the Wild
Cheatre News Dallas Western Stars Gary Cooper Ruth Roman
In a Texas frontier town after the Civil War Gary Cooper stars as an ex Confederate Colonel chasing three Yankee outlaws bent on Miss Roman's ranch. Ruth Roman co stars alongside Remond Massey and Steve in this fast moving Technicolor Western filled with gunplay and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Gary Cooper
Ruth Roman
Wess
Texas
Gary
Miss Roman
Remond Massey
Steve
High School Chatter Promotes Dance and Activities
Memorial Hall hosts a High School Dance on Monday January 22 as the Social Committee settles on the event. The bulletin notes a 1927 inter school shield discovery, lists 1926 27 pupil names, trustees and inspector, and invites district youths to a January 26 Youth Rally at the United Church Annex with Portage speakers and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Jother High Schoool
Mny
Huger
Room T
Strathcona Trust
MacGregor SD
Dorothy Young
Miss Young
Patty Pepper
Doris Brisco
Pearl McMinn
Allan McDougall
Fred Collins
Iris Carter
Marion McNeely
Billy McMinn
Fred Clarke
Kay MacKinnon
Ora McIntosh
Pauline Trethewey
Jack Nelson
Walter MacWilliam
Dot Glover
Norman Smith
Edwin Hodge
Ted Hay
Shirley Turner
Bob Little
Elsie Roberts
Clarence Gilroy
Florence MacWilliam
Don Olson
R. D. Muir
J. A. Gray
M. Thompson
A. Hay
J. Moore
A. B. Fallis
Portage
Joyce Lake
Ron Tarr
Garry Cobbe
Garnee Pennell
Howard Cobbe
Dennis Lamb
Mr. Hardy
Dennis Kitson
Ralph Critchlow
Mr. Struthers
Ron ‘Tarr
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Katrine
George Currie
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Manitoba
Ronnie Borton
Thee
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Cyr Palmer
S. R. Lamb
C.shaw
Morris Hay
G. Cobbe
8. McCulloch
J. L. Lamb
C. Litster
KE. Lye
Alt Graham
Glenn Lye
Earl Thompson
Free Press
J. M. MaGregor
James MacGregor
HRSA
St. Cuthbert's
Edinburgh
Herald
Jum Montgomery
Heinsburg
Alta
Heming
Ed. Chant
Mr. Montgomery
J. Montgomery
Fred Billings
Montgomery
Free Press Company
Str
Nosh Chant
Florence Montgomery Low
Grand Rapids, Mich
MacGregor Curling Club
ByRon
Tan
Gregor
Katrime
4 Tin
Cairns
Gilbert
Walter Allan
Portage West Enders
News of M Book
W. Critchlow
Y.ls
Church OF England
Christ Church, Austin
St. Paul's
Bethel Chapel
L. Dickinson
United Church
Cheatre News
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