Under Maples and Bonspiel News in February
Longstreet reports he is fine and working twelve hours daily as winter weather worsens with high winds. Garf Lindsay works in the far north surveying and doing well. The Biggest Little Bonspiel opens February 18 with a strong entry. wheat prices rise on Winnipeg and Chicago exchanges. The column mixes local humor, weather chatter, and community notices including a lost gold wristwatch reward and Valentine timing.
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Ev Longstreet
Winnipeg
Chicago Wheat
Winnipes
Train Car Crash Kills MacGregor Couple in Local Tragedy
A MacGregor couple, Mr. and Mrs. George Croucher, died when their 1997 Dodge collided with an eastbound Canadian Pacific Railway freight engine near the Lake of the Woods Elevator. Witnesses reported no direct sightings. the crash occurred around 7 45 pm with investigation and inquest following at McKillop's Funeral Home in Portage.
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MacGregor
George Croucher
Canadian Pacific Railway
St . Lawson
Croucher
Lake of the Woods
Charlie Townsend
Mr. Lawson
Francis McLachlan Dies Suddenly at Katrime
Francis McLachlan, aged 69, died suddenly while in his farm yard on January 29. His passing shocked his family. funeral arrangements were not finalized, with services likely Friday February 1 at Katrime Hall at 2 p.m. His wife had died a year earlier on January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis McLachlan
McLachlan
Katrime Hall
Valentines Tea and Local Meetings Set in February
You Have a Dats at Pauls WA will hold a St Valentine s Day tea on Thursday February 14 A regular meeting of LOL No 2811 will be held in the Orange Hall on Feb S at 8 pm Britannia Chapter LODE will meet at the home of Mrs S R Lamb on Monday Feb 4 at 8 pm Mrs H A Lye and Mrs Emerson will assist the hostess This will be the Annual Meeting Please make an extra effort to attend Have your reports ready to present The North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold a regular meeting in the Memorial Hall MacGregor next Tuesday February 5 at 8 15 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Hall
Britannia Chapter
Lode
S. R. Lamb
H. A. Lye
3. Emerson
North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
MacGregor
Portage High School Bonspiel and Dance Draft Schedule
Wednesday January 23 results list Perry Allan and Craig Walker among winners while Ron Anderson and Grant Smith also claimed victories. Friday's draw features Buchanan Barth Booth and Allan with clashes slated. a Bonspiel Dance on February with admission, lunch, prizes, and TV Lamp raffle underscores school sports and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Stone
Ron Anderson
Portage High School
Glen Barth
Aith Harvey
Garry Buchanan
Gladstone
Grant Smith
Perry Allan
Dave Booth
Craig Walker
Faye Smith
Innis Harvey
Robert Rodgers
David Booth
David Hulme
Hugh Clancy
T.V. Lamp
Stanway
Winnipeg
Ava
Brookers’ Bombshell
Hughie
Mr. Stanway
Harvey Vs. Stone
Fire destroys Orangeville family's home and most belongings
Deep community regret as Russell Cairns and seven children escape unharmed after a mid day blaze consumes the upstairs of the Orangeville house and spreads downstairs. Mrs Cairns alert, locals rush aid with clothing and furniture, and a nearby vacant house is made available for temporary shelter for the Cairns family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cairns
Orangeville
Cairns
Double Funeral Held For MacGregor Couple Killed At Crossing
Hundreds from MacGregor and far away attended the double funeral for Mr. and Mrs. George Croucher killed in a level crossing crash last Wednesday. The United Church was packed, with a large Orange Lodge turnout, as tributes noted Happy Croucher’s kindness and lifelong service in MacGregor. Surviving are their son and daughter, Alex Vallance and Elesie, plus three grandchildren. The service was conducted by Rev. J. L. Fargey, followed by burial at MacGregor cemetery with Orange Lodge rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Cardrain
United Church
George Croucher
George W
Happy) Croucher
Huntsville
Ontario
Orange Lodge
Saskatchewan
Sidney
Bob Pearn
Edrans
George
Bdvans
Austin
Loyal
MacGregor Lodge
Portage
Carberry
Portage Hospital
Elsie
Isabella McCreadie
Portage la Prairie
Jin MacGregor
Croucher
Isabella Simpson
J McCreadie
Balcraig
County of Wigtown
Scotland
Croudice
Fred Venn
Harry Purkess
Mr. Croucher
Art Grove
Fred Moores
Les Anderson
Percy’ Templer
Norman Pogue
Sam Thompson
Robi Stratton
Art Palmer
Stan Cooper
Er. W. Cox
Mrs. Croucher
A. E. Chant
Sid Coulthard
George Snaith
John R. Jeffrey
Carberry doubles up MacGregor to seize lead in league finals
Carberry took a 1 0 game lead in the Central Manitoba League finals with a 10 3 win over MacGregor on Thursday. Carberry opened strong, held a 2 1 edge after the first period, then saw a goals flood in the third with six past Townsend as Smith and Lear each scored twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry
MacGregor
Barber
Grove
McGregor
Bob Nelson
Smith
Seer
Nelson
Brandon Jets 4 at MacGregor 17 Swamped in reversal
January 26 game recap shows Brandon Jets overwhelmed by MacGregor. Jets’ skating and passing improve, but the story continues on page six with further details and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Jets
MacGregor
Brandon Jet Crew
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Garf Lindsay
C. Smith
Beaver
Cocoanut Belt
Danny Kowalchuk
Southend
Senate
George W. Croucher
Katrime
At. Paul's WA
By Linda Hay
Orange Ledge
MacGregor and
Alex
Elsie Vallance
Clare Tarr
Tarberry
An V Illage
Rural
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