Under Fu Maples and Local Bowler Aged 86
Community notes reflect weather woes with skipped commerce and rural travel difficulties. Lester Been lists 86 year old bowler Willott of Pilgrim Ave, a former Austin mail carrier, still active in the Blind League. Also covered are Portage Ladies' Bonspiel entries and CPR crossing caution near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Willott
Pilgrim Ave
Austin
St. Vital
Indaw
Dave Turner
Willett
Rural Council Names 1956 Committees As Reeve Hotel Takes Oer Duties
The 1956 Council of the RM of North Norfolk held its first meeting in MacGregor on January 2 with the oath of office taken by Reeve Charles E Hotel and councillors P Alderson J A Emerson M Thomson and R McFar lan. Committees named include Finance McCulloch Emerson Public Works and Drainage Alderson Thomson McFarlane Machinery McCulloch Thomson. Weeds Cemeteries Willis McFarlane. Prof. persons Property and Aid McCulloch Emerson McFarlane. Renowned officials listed: Ward 1 Emerson Ward 2 Emer son Ward 3 McCulloch Ward 4 Thomson McFarlane Ward 5 Ard. The Reeve serves ex officio on all committees as authority. Funding requests for market road grading across wards are noted with specific sums and sections. A by-law appointing 1956 municipality officers was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counel
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Reeve CE
P. “Alderson
J. A. Emerton
M. Thomson
R. McFar
Charles E. Hotel
Percy Alderson
J. A. Emerson
AR McCulloch
M. G. Thomson
Reg. Meelders
Sclane
Emerson
Reeve Hotel
McCulloch
Emerson Public Works & Drainage
Alderson
Thomson
Ward
Thomson—Willis
McCulloch—Emerson
Emerson-Thomson
Sidney Chambers
Winnipeg Gen. Hospital
Sirs
Bikins
PB Doerksen
Tataryn
Arthur Doubleday
Sgulatynski
Council
Powell
PFRA
Young Ladies Society Opens 1956 Season with Pot Luck Supper
The Young Ladies Society held its annual meeting on Monday January 9 at Mrs Bernice Haskett home with eight members present Officers for the year were President Beverley Lamb Secretary Mildred Hay Vice President Leona English Treasurer Marion Frank Sick Committee Janice Fothering ham and Lillian Tarr Reporter Bernice Haskett Preparations for the spring bazaar were discussed The February meeting will be at Doris Wark home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Society
Bernice Haskett
Beverley Lamb
Mildred Hay
Leona English
Marion Frank
Janice Fotheringham
Lillian Tarr
Doris Wark
Mrs Nelson Announces Engagment Of Andrena Ruth Nelson
Mrs Nelson announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Andrena Ruth Nelson to Flying Officer Alastair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Nelson
Smith
Andrena Ruth
Alastair
Dankesreiter to head North Norfolk Fair Board again
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society held its January 11 meeting in Memorial Hall with low attendance. Harry Dankesreiter was elected president for a second term, J Lamb as first vice president, Ron Kalberg as second vice president, H I Collins as secretary, and H S Barton as grounds committee chair. The board reported a small surplus after expenses, despite a rainy season. They discussed Home Grounds Beautification, Tree Planting, and Soil Conservation projects, noting goals to shield soils from erosion, improve shelter belts, and analyze soils with Department of Agriculture guidance. A Feb 29 meeting on soils was announced, with expert services offered. Additional routine business and plans for the 1956 Exhibition were touched upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Socety
Memorial Hall
Harry Dankesreiter
HJ. Dankesreiter
J. Lamb
Ron Kalberg
I Collins
Offee
HS. Barton
HL Collins
Agricultural Council
Jrez
Dept. of Agriculture
Agricultural Society
MacGregor 9 at Holland 4 hockey clash shocks fans
MacGregor routs Holland 9 4 in a rough league game drawing 167 fans. Ken Blight netted a hat trick, Bud Kelly two goals, with Saunders Weber Carruthers and McEachern adding singles. Bazin led Holland with three, Lavoie one. A Saturday exhibition saw MacGregor beat Pierson 1 5 amid stormy attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
MacGregor
Carberry
Ken Blight
Bud Kelly
Glen Saunders
Herman Weber
Carruthers
McEachern
A. Bazin
Lavoie
Bob, O'Neill
Raymond Weber
Bazin
Delahunte
Holland Nets
Frank Hay
McGregor and Pierson Battle in Huron League Game
Ron McEachern led MacGregor with four goals while Murray lamb added two. Herman Weber Wes McGillvray Pete McGregor Bud Kelly and Frank Hay scored for MacGregor. Pierson’s Lee brothers Bill Ken counted two apiece and Vic Schettler added another. Scotty McRea drew a single penalty as Pierson pressed but failed to stop MacGregor’s pace. A rough Neepawa squad defeated MacGregor Juveniles 5-2 the prior Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEachern
MacGregor
Murray Lamb
Herman Weber
Wes McGillvray
Pete McGregor
Bud Kelly
Frank Hay
Lee's
Pierson
Bill
Ken
Vic Schettler
Scotty McRea
Allan
Doug Barber
BSB
Pete Dewis
Charlie Townsend
Pete
Lees
Bert
Art Tucker
Pierson Nets
Neepawa
MacGregor Juveniles
Bob. O'Neill
Kelvin Palmer
Perry Allan
Sudden Passing Of Mrs Francis McLachlan Shocks Community
The Katrime area mourns 67 year old Mrs Francis McLachlan who died after a stroke at MacGregor Hospital early Monday. She attended a whist drive Friday night and remained active until Sunday. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from Katrime Community Hall with burial at Katrime Cemetery, McMaster's Funeral Home Portage la Prairie handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Beaver
MacGregor
Francis McLachlan
MacGregor Hospital
Katrime Cemetery
McMaster’s
Portage la Prairie
Compulsory Driving Tests Planned for Brandon
Brandon city council learned Monday night that compulsory driving tests are to begin by April 1. Utilities Minister C L Shuttleworth said examination officers will arrive soon to administer tests in the Brandon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
C. L. Shuttlesworth
Robt Stratton Takes Oath Of Office At Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting of the Incorporated Village of MacGregor on January 3 1956 noted Mayor W J Wenham and Councillors H R Hotel G C Fotheringham Charles Lamont and R Stretton. Robt Stratton was welcomed as a new council member and committees were named with salaries and appointments for 1956. A bylaw appointing officers was read and one Old Age Pension application approved. Council discussed hospital board appointments and requested provincial assistance for street work on Hampton Street and Victoria Street. The annual Court of Revision for the Business Tax Roll 1966 was set for March 8 at 8 pm and accounts were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
W. J. Wenham
H.R. Hotel
G. C. Fotheringham
Chas. Lamont
R. Stretton
Robt. Stratton
H. A. Lye
G. E. Lewin
N. V. Smith
Lamont and
Fotheringham
Stratton
Lamont and Stratton
Memorial Hall
Lamont
Wm. H. Montgomery
J. L. Lamb
Fotheringham -Lamont
Romery
Hotel
Hotel Lamont
Hampton Street
PTH. No. 1
Victoria’ St
Hampton St
CPR
Stratton-Fotheringham
Hydro
GE. Lewin
M. Smith
Lye & Co
Roy Cook
Rate
MacGregor United Church Annual Meeting Set for Monday
The congregation of MacGregor United Church will hold its annual meeting in the church on Monday January 23 at 8 oclock. The gathering will cover church reports financials and upcoming plans. All members are urged to attend this formal church session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Baby Band of United Chu to Be Reorganized
Parents of children under five will welcome the reorganization of the Baby Band group next week. Mrs. Alex Frank and Mrs. Morris Hay will lead and call on town parents of children five and under to enroll. Country residents may enroll their children as well. Jack Miner notes caution about speaking before thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hardware Journal
Baby Band
United Chu
Alex Frank
Morris Hay
High School Charter Officers and Event Notes
In half year Junior Red Cross elections in Room H1, officers were named: President Donna Wark, Vice President Patricia Patterson, Secretary Sandra Kalberg, Treasurer Donna Stratton, Planning Committee Charles Lye, Robert McKelvy, Murray Sparrow, Frances Albinet, and Richard McDougall. Curling results show Duncan, Rodgers, Nicholls winning on various dates. Wright, Duncan, Spar row beat others on Thursday. A high school curling event occurred Saturday. The Doctor and Nurse visit this week check student health. The High School Bonspiel is set for February 3 and 4 with Walter Machan performing at a dance on Friday night February 3. Remember the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Donna Wark
Patricia Patterson
Sandra Kalberg
Donna Stratton
Charles Lye
Robert McKelvy
Murray Sparrow
Frances Albinet
Richard McDougall
Duncan
Smith
Rodgers
Heselwood
Nicholls
Rintoul
Wright
Ed Anderson
4 H Clubs Hold Enjoyable One Day Bonspiel
Gail Nicholls reports a one day bonspiel hosted by 4 H clubs with 12 rinks due to blustery weather. Winners include Carberry Calf Club and Bagot Calf Club in the First Event, MacGregor Seed Club and Firdale Swine Club in the Second. A banquet followed, with L B Patterson welcoming attendees and Rev Nicholson unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Thimbls
Austin
Bagot
Sidney
Wellwood
Firdale
Carberry
Pathhead
Southend
MacGregor
Carberry Calf Club
Bagot Calf Club
MacGregor Seed Club
Firdale Swine Club
U.S
Anex
United Church
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Patterson
Rev
Nicholson
Clothing Club
Whaling In St Mary's Anglican Church Wedding Notice
Joan Rose Preece and Earl Rotten Jelly wed at St Mary's Anglican Church on January 4 at 6 30 pm. Preece heir to Portage la Prairie and Jelly of MacGregor attend with Heather Preece as maid of honor and several bridesmaids from Brandon Winnipeg and St Boniface. Archad of Brandon gave the bride in marriage. Rev Moorhouse and Father John Patrick officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Anglican Church
Joan Rosemary Preece
Earl Rotten Jelly
Miss Preese
J. C.preece
J. C. Preece
Portage la Prairie
Mr. Jelly
Baker L.jelly
MacGregor
Kate Smith
Heather Preece
Patricia Johnstone
Brandon
Dorothy
Winnipeg
Gwen W
Helen Cummings
St Boniface Hospital
Patricia Moran
Portag
Mari
Archad
V. Mutala
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Sam Bickford
Worby
St. Peter
Peter
the Tribune
Portage
Lois Fotheringham
Marg. McKelvy
Joyce Lye
Rev. Lamb
Doris McCar
Mabel Montgomery
F. Dankesreiter
Jean Wright
Vera Lamb
Mary Stratton
Connie Noblgren
Lena Brow
Rural Council
H. J. Dankesreiter
Ment
Pierson Bruins
S. Pierson
By Gary Shaw
United Church Annual
Jack Miner
RCH
BY Gail Nicholls
Gail Nicholls
MacGregor Thimble Fumblers
M. R. Little
Robbie Stratton
Jelly — Preese
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