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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
5
The Western Savings and Loan Association reports a production surpassing 1,000,000 in 1965, placing a leading figure among the company’s top sales performers. Investors Trust Company provides large investment services through Western Investors Trust.
Fragmented OCR describes hospital voting locations and township references including Rose Hill Hall and easterly rows in multiple townships. Details are garbled with numbers and letters, but indicate polling place names and adjacent township sections.
The Austin Red Cross annual meeting was led by Mrs T Poyser. 216 sewn articles, 12 sweaters, four large and four crib quilts were sent to Winnipeg, with $460 campaign funds also sent. 40 percent goes to blood transfusion prep. No. 2 area meeting in Brandon mentioned by T Poyser.
The new year brings curling and music activities while reflecting on last year. A December 21 social followed exams, a December 22 carol concert featured several choirs and solos. Ron Makinson won the Best Player of the Year trophy, and play rehearsals for The Valiant and The Ransom of Red Chief proceed under Mrs Cryderman and Shirley Rand. Curling season starts with Bonspiel preparations for Gladstone and MacGregor divisions.
Local notes from Pine Creek report Tuesday visits to Norfolk Manor in MacGregor by Elmer Nelson and others. Sunday visits by Beattie family and Uhrin household. a ladies rink from Pine Creek placed third in Austin bonspiel. Garry Holmes returned from Carberry hospital after surgery. Knox visit to Portage includes elderly aunt. Also mentions Ellen staying with parents, Elmhirst's return from MacGregor hospital.
The 4 H Bonspiel continued thanks to generous onelunches provided and donations from supporters. Rinks competing contributed to the event’s success as Drawmaster B Brecknell, assisted by C Nichol, Don Crealock as club reporter.
R Kerr was named trustee for Elsmith S D during the annual meeting held Jan 12 with seven electors present. Minutes from 1965 and the last trustees meeting were approved, and Kerr accepted by acclamation. Treasurer A Paul reported, auditor S J Crealock appointed for 1966, and heater and library light improvements were planned.
Word was received that Fred Dyer aged 83 of Vancouver died January 18. He was an engineer on the CNR railway until retirement. Survived by wife, two daughters, his mother aged 103 in Regina nursing home, two sisters and eight brothers. Funeral details not yet announced. Austin Collegiate to hold its third drama night February 4 at 8 p.m. Plays include The Valiant and O Henrys The Ransom of Red Chief. Red Cross sewing and knitting donations sought through Mrs Outhwaite. Austin Dairy and Poultry Co-op to hold semi annual meeting January 31 at 2 p.m. Cream shippers to note secretary R A May.
Birthday greetings to Kay Edinger and Sharlene Snaith. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lowe and son, Kristin, from Brandon. Local visits cover Snaiths, Glover, Wrights, Longstreets, Bueckerts, Schweitzs, and others. Get well wishes for Dean and Barry Frank. Congratulations to four winners of serving trays at the Austin ladies bonspiel.
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