Barber Rink Wins Portage Bonspiel Event
The Barber foursome Don Barber Duncan Lamb Tom Telford and Cyril Palmer won the Jimmy's Cafe bonspiel in Portage la Prairie's 72nd annual event. They played 10 games eight wins and defeated the Portage rink Jim McMurchie in the final to claim prizes of coffee tables.
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Don Barber
Duncan Lamb
Tom Telford
Cyril Palmer
Portage la Prairie
Barber
Jim McMurchie
Portage
Worthy
Jack Emerson
Bob Little
Ab Fawcett
Dane Emerson
Prairie
Jimmy Yee
Town Happenings Cold Spell Eases Briefly
Week of harsh weather ended with temperatures 20 to 30 below and strong winds. Weekend brought a milder above zero spell. Cold streak to continue weeks more. Bon spiel two weeks away. Milford Kilfoyle seeks prize entrants. Frank Hay's car story ends with it briefly starting itself and causing a stir at Cliff's.
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Frank Hay
Cliff
District Cubs and Scouts To Continue Operations
The Cubs and Scouts in MacGregor will remain active after a recent meeting showed good boy interest and parent support was limited. Registration is Monday at Memorial Hall 7 p.m. with a $1.50 fee covering insurance. George Ardagh will register the Scouts and Gordon Nicholl will lead the Cubs. Additional leadership help and committee input are urged.
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Cubs
MacGregor
Memorial Hall
George Ardagh
Gordon Nicholl
Minor Hockey Week Observed In MacGregor Districts
Minor Hockey Week is marked here with games across MacGregor and area. The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association backs the observance and asks parents to support by attending. Friday features Gladstone 13 and under and 15 and under teams visiting MacGregor. Saturday at 9 p.m. Wellwood and MacGregor Bantam ABs meet in MAHA play downs locally.
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MacGregor and
Canada
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
Local
Hockey Association
Gladstone
MacGregor
Wellwood
MacGregor Bantam AB
Nichols and Lewis Rinks Triumph in Bonspiel Victoriously
In Gladstone divisional bonspiel five MacGregor Collegiate rinks competed. Ross Nichol with Dallas Barber Sandra Kelly and Linda Nichol went undefeated in five games to win the first event. Charles Lewis Clinton Briscoe Bonnie Wark and Sandra Hills won the second event defeating Don Mustard of Gladstone in the final.
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MacGregor
Gladstone
Ross Nichol
Dallas Barber
Sandra Kelly
Linda Nichol
Ross
Allen
Austin
Charles Lewis
Clinton Briscoe
Bonnie Wark
Sandra Hills
Lewis
Collegiate Curling Teams Sweep Pine Creek Bonspiel
The resters night faced Pine Creek divisional bonspiel results as three of five rinks went to extra ends yet two captured trophies. Ross Nichol's rink won the Student's Trophy with Dallas Barber Lin da Nichol and Sandra Kelly, Chuck Lewis' rink earned the Principal's Trophy with Clinton Briscoe Bonnie Wark and Sandra Hill, and Herby McMillan's Austin team won the third event. Only three of 18 rinks remain undefeated: Stuart Montgomery Ron Giercke and Gerald Frizzley. Ping-pong and crokinole results forthcoming. This week’s collegiate bonspiel features a dance Friday night in Memorial Hall with the Red Tops from Selkirk and Carol Barnes.
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Pine Creek
Ross Nichol
Dallas Barber
Linda Nichol
Sandra Kelly
Chuck Lewis
Clinton Briscoe
Bonnie Wark
Sandra Hill
Herby McMillan
Austin
MCI
Stuart Montgomery
Ron Giercke
Gerald Frizzley
Hospital Patient Betty Boschman Recovering After Surgery
Portage General Hospital confirms Miss Betty Boschman is undergoing post operative care after surgery. The facility extends wishes for a swift and full recovery.
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Betty Boschman
Portage General Hospital
Muriel Wright Heads Bagot Lady Curlers
The Bagot Ladies curling club met Friday afternoon January 25 to review business and plan bonspiels. Muriel Wright was elected president with Isabelle Pettitt as vice president and Evelyn Currie as secretary treasurer. Directors named were Alice Bodie Lorena Pogue and Mabel Charlton. A ladies spiel is set for March 5 and 6 with entries accepted in pairs via Muriel Wright or Evelyn Currie.
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Payor Mes
Muriel Wright
Isabelle Pettitt
Evelyn Currie
Alice Bodie
Lorena Pogue
Mabel Charlton
Correction Notice for Rural Municipality Work Hours
In the January 17 Herald report the line stated machines worked 3800 hours and councillors agreed more and better work had been done in previous years. The word than was missing. It should read more and better work than in previous years. We apologize for the error.
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the Herald
Intermediates Battle for SCHL Playoff Berth
MacGregor mermenates eye a playoff spot in the SCHL trailing Glenboro by three points with three games left. They visit Killarney, host Glenboro, and face a crucial clash at Glenboro where a win is needed to narrow the gap. MacGregor lost 7 5 at Glenboro last Thursday in a tight game despite an early lead.
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MacGregor Mermenates
Glenboro
MacGregor
Killarney
Boost Minor Hockey Week Supports Struggling Clubs
This week marks Minor Hockey Week across Canada. Mac Gregor’s three clubs, affiliated with the hockey association, lack funds and rely on free transport and volunteer coaching. Weekly costs reach about $20 for sticks plus phone calls, tape, and more. A public subscription is suggested with donations acknowledged in the Herald. Contributions already include $5 and two sticks, with donations left at the Herald office or with Tom Telford, Don Barber, or Ed Chant.
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Canada
MacGregor
The
Hockey Association
Herald
Tom Telford
Don Barber
Ed Chant
Herald Office
Beaver U C W Returns Officers
Beaver U C W holds regular meeting at Dorothy Rodgers home on January 16 with eleven members. Devotion on Christian Education, business led by Jean Harkness, budget approved, 1963 officer slate confirmed, and plan to obtain new program materials before February meeting.
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Beaver U.C.W
Dorothy Rodgers
Dedication Service for MacGregor Church Completes Soon
Members of the MacGregor congregation await sanctuary completion. This week to finish two projects the chancel carpet will be laid and new choir gowns procured. A February 3 dedication at 10 am will feature special choir music.
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MacGregor
Bake Sale to Help Minor Hockey Held in Stan Firth Showroom
A bake sale and produce table to boost minor hockey will take place on Saturday February 2 at 3 30 PM in Stan Firth's showroom.
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Stan Firth
Large Attendance At MacGregor Bakery Opening
MacGregor Bakery opened its doors with over 300 visitors touring the shop. Proprietors Mr and Mrs Jerry Marginet greeted guests and offered coffee and donuts. The bakery will supply bread cookies tarts cakes donuts and pastries, with distributon to rural points Bagot and Austin. Ed Leckie won the door prize an angel food cake and assorted breads.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Bakery
Jerry Marginet
Ed Leckie
Hockey Registration and Membership Reminder
Hockey players at AM hockey are urged to register for membership to ensure insurance coverage. Many boys lack MAHA registration and Hockey Canada subscription due to missing birth certificates or unsigned cards. Membership costs 3 dollars, covering insurance and Hockey Canada expenses to support hockey operations.
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MAHA
Hockey Canada
Cvst
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Andy Tait
Glenn
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Herman Weber
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Harvey Streik
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