MacGregor Minor Hockey Teams in League Action
MacGregor and District minor hockey clubs were in action last week. Bantams hosted Oakville, Oakville won 8 to 2 as MacGregor faded late. scorers included Jim Carruthers Phil Davey Bryce Frank and Bernie Ritter. Pee Wee lost a tight game 4 3 at West End Flyers. Bantam Bs tied 2 2 at Portage with Carruthers Rand Regier. Amann scored in the Southside game. under-16s beat Austin 10 to 0 led by Mark McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Bantams
Oakville
Jim Carruthers
Phil Davey
Bryce Frank
Bernie Ritter
West End Flyers
Brent Tarr
Jamie Wright
Robert Parkess
Bantam B
Portage
West Enders
Lester Rand
Ben Regier
Phil
Maltby Appointed Manitoba Ombudsman by Premier Schreyer
George Maltby, 55, named Manitoba’s first ombudsman by Premier Schreyer. He will take office April 1 under the Ombudsman Act after a multi-party committee narrowed 30 applicants to five. Maltby, a former Hull police officer, joined St. James police in 1959 and became chief in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maltby
St. James
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Schreyer
Maltby
Hull
England
Winnipeg
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas Celebrates 90th Birthday in Winnipeg Area
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas turned 90 with friends and relatives gathering at Mrs. Mildred Grove’s home in Winnipeg on Monday January 5. Over 100 guests enjoyed tea and gifts including nine dozen red roses and a birthday cake from grandchildren. Congratulatory messages came from Craig Stewart M.P. and Gordon Johnston M.L.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Grove
Ferne Lorimer
Winnipeg
Edna Bull
Portage
Grove
Elizabeth Thomas
Craig Stewart
M.P
Marquette
Gordon Johnston
M.L.A
Intermediates Host Crystal City and Pilot Mound This Weekend
Intermediates play here tonight and Saturday hosting Crystal City and Pilot Mound Pilots. The locals, 1 win in 5, seek improvement after last Thursday loss and Sunday rest. lineup includes Murray Pierpont, Dave Wood, Raymond Nichol, Herman Weber, Dennis Lamb, Ken Green, and a group of forwards led by Lawrence Heselwood and Rick Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlacaregor Intermediates
Crystal City
Pilot Mound Pilots
Murray Pierpont
Dave Wood
Raymond Nichol
Herman Weber
Dennis Lamb
Ken Green
Lawrence Heselwood
Rick Palmer
Bill Young
Glenn Young
Murray Potter
Paul Gilmore
Robert Litster
Brian Telford
Pete McGregor
Trev Albinet
Murray Makinson
Terry McGregor
Kent McDougall
Austin Students Named to Bemidji State Dean's List
Bemidji State College awarded dean's list certificates to 871 students for scholastic honors earned full quarter. Allan G. Lewis and Terrance Makinson of Austin Manitoba were among those on the list for carrying twelve or more quarter hours and earning a B or better average this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji State College
Richard Beitzel
BSC
Allan G. Lewis
Terrance Makinson
Austin
Manitoba
Baptisms at MacGregor United Church on Dec 28
Baptismal services at MacGregor United Church were led by Rev. H. Ritchie on Sunday December 28. Children Raymond Douglas Longstreet Roberta Joy Martens Shari Ann Martens and Tamara Joy Telford were baptized. Longstreet and Martens children are Winnipeg Burnaby and Katim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Rev. H. Ritchie
Raymond Douglas Longstreet
Terry Longstreet
Winnipeg
Roberta Joy Martens
Shari
Ann Martens
Leonard Martens
Burnaby
B.C
Tamara
Joy Telford
Ron Telford
Katrime
Austin Mixed Bonspiel Opens January 30 at Curling Rink
The Austin weekend mixed bonspiel runs January 30 to February 1 at the Austin Curling Rink with three events and four prizes per event. Entry is $8 per rink, under O Keefe rules. Entries close January 29 at noon. phone Judy Jones or Jean Lowe to enter. sponsored by the Austin Ladies Curling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keefe
Judy Jones
Jean Lowe
Austin Ladies Curling Club
Village Council Sets Committees for 1970
The Village of Mavusege held its first 1970 meeting on Jan 12 with Mayor Glenn Lye presiding. Council members A E Chant S T Hay Ed Leckie Russ Tarr and others were listed, by law appointed officers and committees, and funding and building permit approvals noted. The mayor outlined 1970 civic goals including recreation, water, street repairs, centennial celebrations, and utility improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlage
Mavusege
Lye
Glenn Lye
A. E. Chant
S. T. Hay
Ed Leckie
Russ Tafr
Hay
Tarr
Bailey
Chant
H. A. Lye
Jas. Cox
Lee
Hampton Street
Town Happenings Mixed Curling Bonspiels and Local News
Temperatures dropped to 30 below last weekend with little wind, but road access remains good. A former senior carpenter plans swimming lessons, and upcoming bonspiels include Austin Mixed January 30-31 February 1 Katime s Mixed February 7-9 MacGregor Men s February 12-15 and Austin Men February 19-22. A Winnipeg paper cited Dr Frank Gunston’s knee rheumatoid arthritis operation, unique in scope, in his final year at U of M orthopaedics. MacGregor Lions completed street signs citywide before Christmas. The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association observes Week of January 24-31. MacGregor Men s Curling Club hosts a bonspiel tonight at 8 p.m. with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Frank Gunston
U of M
Gunston
Leonard Gunston
Myrtle Guneston
Myrtle Ander
Macaulay
MacGregor
Hockey Association
Siteae
Toba
MacGregor and District Chamber Holds Executive Meeting
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce held an executive meeting on Wednesday January 14 1970. Items discussed included year store hours meeting times fund raising signage for town entrances busi ness concerns floats in Fair Day parade and the Centennial Project. The Man Arab ian Horse Show was noted as not returning to MacGregor. The Fair board will sponsor classes in the 1970 Fair and the executive decided to retain their trophy for display until the Fair. Members and others are urged to bring Centennial Project suggestions to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor
Fair
Nominations For Citizen Of The Year 1969
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce will accept nominations for Citizen of the Year 1969. Nominations must be in writing stating why the nominee is presented. Send to Citizen of the Year MacGregor Chamber of Commerce Box 357 MacGregor Manitoba by February 4 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor, Man
Chamber
Survival Hints For Stranded Motorists
The Mawstuva Emergency Measures Organization offers tips for motorists stranded in heavy snow or blizzards. Stay with your car, signal for help with horn or lights, use a disconnected headlight as a searchlight, and ignite hubcap oil for visibility. Gas from the tank may be accessed with a cloth and pulled out by a wire or string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawstuva Emergency Measures Organization
Government Action Sought to Cut Tractor Prices
Canada could save nearly 15 million annually if tractors were priced like Britain. Royal Commission report tabled in Commons says UK dealer prices 30 to 45 percent lower. Dr. Clarence L. Barber calls for direct government action to curb price discrimination by multinational firms. The 70,000-word study cites John Deere and International Harvester as price leaders, with Ford and Massey-Ferguson used as price references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission On
Britain
Canada
Clarence L. Barber
the Commons
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
John Deere
International Harvester
Ford
Massey-Ferguson
U.S
Annual Red Cross Meeting Held in Austin
The Austin Red Cross held its annual meeting at Mrs. Harry Rand's home on January 12. Attendance was light, so the same officers remain. A supply of sewing and knitting is available. call Mrs. Outhwaite for tasks, and the group appreciates any help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Red Cross
Harry Rand
Local Horse Club Demonstration Night in MacGregor
The MacGregor 4H Light Horse and Pony Club held its second demonstration night on January 12 at Wayne Moore's home. A film "Kids and Kolts" showed 4-H training stages, while Mrs Garen Snaith and Mrs Helen Leckie demonstrated English and Western tack. Members shared saddles for comparison and the group planned a January 26 meeting and a February film night titled "Buts" with a date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor 4H Light Horse and Pony Club
Wayne Moore
Garen Snaith
Helen Leckie
MLC
Canvass Totals Collected For CAS in Central Manitoba
The Citizens' Aid Society of Central Manitoba reports $269.70 collected in its latest canvass. Gratitude is extended to the Currie Sewing Circle MacGregor Sommerfelder Mennonite Church and the Women's Institute for donations and to all who contributed and collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciuarens’ Aid Society
Central Manitoba
Currie Sewing Circle
Mac. Gregor Somerfelder Mennonite Church
Women’s Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dallas Barber
Gerald Jones
Jim Shaw
Lorne Pennell
Wavey
Ron Amann
Southside
Ders
Mark McGregor
Mrs. E. Thomas
United
Lions Club
Lions
East End
Jones
Kat
Rime
MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Men's Curling Club
Royal Commission
Dr. Barber
Bonnie Butterfield
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