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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
1
Wood Rink wins the weekend bonspiel as town Happenings notes a milder spell with January winding down. The MacGregor events loom with ladies’ bonspiel February 11 to 13 and men’s open February 18 to 20 while nearby snow totals surpass eight feet in the north and three feet in the south. Austin ladies’ bonspiel begins, minor hockey games tomorrow, and community reminders fill the page alongside obituaries Phil Scora and Art Grove dying within 12 hours.
Frank Hay and team led a 32-rink bonspiel at MacGregor Curling Club held over a zero temperature weekend with ideal ice. Draw master Carl Daly oversaw finals at 8 pm Sunday. several venues hosted games. Top rink awards included Frank Galbraith’s team and multiple prize cashings across three events with trophies awarded to the leading foursomes.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce launches its annual membership drive this week with aims to boost members and spark interest. Executives will contact all local businesses and workers. the group held its first meeting of the year January 5 with President Clare Tarr and secretary Mary Nicol. The chamber voted to donate four trophies to the MacGregor men’s bonspiel and to sponsor a queen for the Minor Hockey Association carnival. Glenn Lye and Wally Arthur joined the resolution committee, while past president Dennis McMahon and past secretary Trev Owens were honored for two years of service.
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey teams were active last week with the 12 and unders and 17 and unders in action. The 12 and unders lost to Wellwood by one goal, while the 17 and unders won both games against Portage and Southport. Glen Nichol’s 12 and under team fell 43 in Wellwood, after leading 3 1 in the third. MacGregor scorers included Douglas Borton Raymond Nichol and Brian Telford with Raymond assisting on Borton's goal. Randy Hill assisted on Brian's tally while Robert Litster Owens and Collins also played well for the locals.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held its first 1965 meeting with Reeve Sims chairing. Delegations from the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation sought a $750 donation. The council discussed 50 percent school tax rebates, new road and drainage policies, grants for snowplowing, and the water agreement with North Norfolk MacGregor. A Court of Revision for assessments was scheduled for January 19.
Austin Red Cross annual meeting lists J P Dodwell as president for 1965 with Mrs T Poyser as secretary treasurer and Rev D Bennett as assistant. Delegates named for Winnipeg meeting. funds and clothing aid described. Mrs Outhwaite to act as womens work convener during Johnsons illness.
Overschneider of Lye Motors attended a one week John Deere service school for servicemen at Winnipeg Manitoba January 11 to 15. About 200 Deere technicians from Manitoba and Saskatchewan joined the Winnipeg program this winter to learn new equipment and factory shop procedures including engines transmissions and hydraulic systems.
Norfolk Council names 1965 committees including Finance Machinery and Water with members Fox Willis Alderson Pilkington P W emer son and others Reeve Sims Willis chairman of machinery operation for 1965 Reeve Sims named to North Norfolk MacGregor hospital board 1965 1967 Health unit board appointment A M Hay Health Unit board member The Reeve and secretary handle municipal banking in 1965 Deputy Reeve Perc y Alderson Mun Constable Jos Chambers Weed Inspector James Turner Ward 1 2 3 4 5 6 officials listed with names and roles
The Elsmith school district annual meeting on Monday January 11 saw Stan Crealock step down as trustee after six years and Herb Roberts elected by acclamation to replace him Mrs Statts Crealock was named auditor for 1965 with Mrs Charlton and Robt Kerr continuing as trustees Alex Paul Sr remains secretary treasurer The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mrs Charlton.
The North Norfolk and Mac Gregor District Branch of the Association for Retarded Children will hold its annual meeting on January 28 at 8 p.m. in the Austin Collegiate. All members are asked to attend as the new slate of officers for 1965 has to be elected. Interested persons are invited to be present and new members will be welcome. The draw will be made at this meeting for the yearling heifer. Anyone with books of tickets should hand them to any executive member by January 24.
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