MacGregor Intermediates Lead South Central League Play
The MacGregor Intermediates built a four point edge in the South Central Hockey League with two wins last week while Carberry slipped twice, losing to Cartwright and MacGregor. Charles Townsend starred in goal as MacGregor posted a 5 3 win and a 4 3 victory over Carberry, with Pete McGregor Trevor Albinet and Barry Barber among the scorers. MacGregor aims to clinch first place by winning two of three remaining games, with an exhibition clash against Carberry tonight and Wes McGillvray sidelined but not seriously hurt.
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Carberry
Cartwright
Charles Townsend
Wawanesa
Barry Berber
Trevor Albinet
Norman Beaucamp
Barry Barber
Pete McGregor
Gary Manns
Minions
Walt Tilley
Birch
Gary Buchanan
Barney Strain
Bob Briscoe
Treherne
Glenboro
Wes McGillvray
Home And School Hears R G Muskett
A January Home and School Association meeting at the Collegiate in Limerick Sask drew good attendance. R Muskett Bank of Montreal manager spoke on the association’s activities and the group’s ten month program while a spelling contest between parents and students highlighted the evening. Next meeting set for February 8 with C Zimmerman film and discussion.
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Collegiate
Robert Douglas
O Canada
G. Hicks
L Dickinson
MacGregor Collegiate Institute
R. Muskett
Bank of Montreal
Limerick
Sask
M. Smith
Mr. Muskett
H. Hampton
R. Douglas
R. Boaz
R. Douglas Jrs
Clarence Pennell
G. Snaith
R Muskett
Deanne Cibula
Donna Wark
Patricia Patterson
Donna Hay
Edna Gibbs
Jake Bosch
C. Zimmerman
Funeral Service For A Gemmell
Funeral service for Andrew Gemmell was led by Rev. J.A. Pilshie of Trinity United Church on Tuesday January 17. Jean Vooni sang The Old Rugged Cross with J. D. McRae at the organ. Honorary pallbearers included J Kerr J Elliott W Tucker W Anderson G Oliver D L Campbell Active pallbearers were H Kerr W Kerr R Pugh A Graham E Bowes Ollie Eyvind. Flowerbearers were K Cooper G Ogilvie L Gemmell Cleave Cooper. Interment followed in Hillside cemetery, with Mc Killop's Funeral Home arranging.
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K. Cooper
G. Ogilvie
L. Gemmell
Cleave Cooper
Hillside Cemetery
McKillop
R G Martin Dies In Lacombe At 71
Russeil Gorgon Martin a Lacombe resident and former barber died at Lacombe Municipal Hospital on Saturday January 7 1961 aged 71 Born in MacGregor Manitoba he came to Lacombe in 1941 and ran a barber shop he is survived by his wife Henrietta McLeary son Russell of Los Angeles daughters Lois Johnson and a son in law J A Johnson and two grandchildren he was interred at Lacombe Cemetery after service at Brown and Johnson chapel with Elder T Andrews officiating
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Lacombe
MacGregor
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Henrietta McLeary
Russell
Los Angeles
Calif
Mayor Urges Support for Minor Hockey Week in Canada
Mayor W J Wennam called on citizens to back Minor Hockey Week in Canada starting Saturday January 21. He praised MacGregor’s community support from public spirited citizens and service clubs, thanking those aiding local minor leagues and noting hockey’s entertainment and recreation value across the country. He endorsed the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association slogan and urged participation.
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W. J. Wennam
Canada
MacGregor
Amaeur Hockey Association
Be On Guard Against Fall Salesmen Claims
Citizens warned of smooth talking salesmen posing as fire inspectors traveling through Sidney Austin and MacGregor. They pressure for pipe tape and overcharge pensioners with prices from a few dollars to fifty. RCMP have caught some, but new crews will likely replace them. stay cautious and seek trusted advice before agreeing.
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Sidney
Austin
MacGregor
RCMP
Barber Rink Triumphs in Portage Bonspiel Mayfair Win
Don Barber’s rink from MacGregor district captured the Mayfair Event title at Portage la Prairie’s 70th bonspiel, with a 11-1 record, and tied for top in the Grand Aggregate after a final loss to Greenslade. The victorious foursome earned trophies, a $25 gift certificate, engraved glasses, and a chip and dip set. Roy Snaith, Gordon Hay, Hamilton Gilmour, and Fred Snaith finished second in the Christianson event, posting 7-3-1. The MacGregor supporters filled stands as Wooded by other rinks. upcoming spiels include Katrime and Carberry.
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macGregor
Portage A Prairie
Cliff Kilfoyle
Jack Emerson
Frank Bogue
Bob Barber
Don Barber
Ron Emerson
Alf Graham
Herb Barton
Jen Lye
Dennis Lamb
Herman Weber
Dennis Beaudin
Cyril Palmer
Walter Allan
Frank May
Earl Thompson
Duncan Lamb
Grant Fotheringham
Wm. Roberts
Vern McKelvy
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Elmer
Portage
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Greenie
Mayfair
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Austin
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Christianson
Snaith
Mactsregor
Var
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John
Audrey Switzer
F. McGrert
Portage la Prairie
Alf Gr Ham
Herb Borton
Dec
Boy Scouts Hold Going-Up Ceremony at MacGregor Medical Hall
The FASt mewsege BOY Scout Association will hold their going-up ceremony on Monday Tan. 30 at 7 30 pm in the MacGregor Medical Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend the exercises.
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MacGregor Medrial
MacGregor locals report cold weather and community news
Weather dominated this week with temperatures 20 to 35 below and a strong north wind. The MacGregor Herald notes local curling and bowling activity, health updates, visits, and upcoming events including the Austin and MacGregor 12 indeenders game and Minor Hockey Night in MacGregor.
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Herald
Austin and MacGregor 12
MacGregor
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