Over 700 Attend U C Dedication Services
More than seven hundred people filled MacGregor United Church and hall for the dedication on Sunday May 31. Former residents and friends from miles around attended the morning service with standing room only. The day featured remarks by Dr S R McLeod and Rev D Rupp, choirs, organ music, flowers, and chimes to inaugurate a weekly feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fargey
SR. McLeod
W. W. Harland
MacGregor United Church
New MacGregor United Church
S. R. McLeod
Portage la Prairie
Leonard Lamb
Shut-In's Day Celebrations Span Nations and Generations
The article traces Shut-In's Day from its 1942 Canadian origins founded by Ernest Barker of Goderich Ontario, through U S and European chapters, with endorsements by Winston Churchill Eleanor Roosevelt and Canada’s Prime Minister W L M King. It notes international spread, the first Sunday in June, and mentions MacGregor students track results, a revised variety concert date, and Earnest Beaudin’s Safe Driving Road-e-o final in Portage with a solid showing despite not winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winston Churchill
Eleanor Roosevelt
W. L. M. King
Canada
Leonard Inskip
National Cripples’ Joural
Leicester
England
Association Des Paralyses de France
Paris
S.ld.a
Scotland
South America
MacGregor
Ron Pettitt
Len Stewart
Murray Hodgins
Garry Buchanan
Gladstone
Earnest Beaudin
Portage
Cubs beat Gladstone in 59 ball opener on slippery day
MacGregor Cubs opened the season by defeating Gladstone 93 after a half hour rain delay. Key contributors included Kenny Gair with three RBIs and Donnie Barber and Pete MacGregor scoring twice. The club hosts Portage in an exhibition tonight at 6:30 as the league details shift with Portage joining, Oakville and Southport remaining. Local Little Leaguers beat Austin 9 2, while the midgets split four games. Also notes on Manitoba Ladies Curling Association executives and delegates for 1959 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Cubs
Gladstone
Ippery
MacGregor
Kenny Gair
Donnie Barber
Pete MacGregor
Garry
Jerry Cobbe
Cubs
Rcaf Portage
Civil Air League
Macdonald
High Bluff
Portage
Oakville
Southport
Austin
MacGregor 4H Calf Club Plans Dance and Raffle
The MacGregor 4H Calf Club met May 11 at Macaulay School. They decided to hold a dance and a raffle at Macaulay School on June 5. A demonstration and a judging competition were held during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Macaulay School
Calf Club extends thanks to Mr and Mrs Glen Harkness
On May 23rd the Calf Club expresses gratitude to Mr. Glen Harkness and Mrs. Harkness for their support and assistance, noting the club’s appreciation and warm regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calf Club
Glen Harkness
MacGregor Cemetery Report Details Expenses and Committee
The MacGregor Cemetery committee lists expenses including caretaker 205.00 stamps and cards 10.50 ly es 9.90 repairs 23.95. Bank balance 21467 total 461.82. President Mrs Andrew Little, committee Miss Stele Glover Miss Irene Menick Mrs WcCarl, secretary treasurer Miss A E Anderson, Mr Wm Sparrow caretaker. The committee requests flowers or plants be left with Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Litle
Stele Glover
Irene Menick
WcCarl
A. E. Anderson
Wm. Sparrow
Anderson
MAHA committee proposes rural minor hockey rules changes
A Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association committee has drafted recommendations to govern rural minor hockey matters for MAHA playdowns. Proposals include radius limits by town size for Bantam to Juvenile levels, stricter residency rules, a Jan 15 registration deadline, and reimbursements to rural teams by junior A clubs. The plan also calls for a seven‑member minor council on the MAHA executive and a $50 junior card fee with potential extra $50 after Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure Artis
Brandon Sun
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
MAHA
Portage la Prairie
Tom Thumb
Clare Tarr
MacGregor
Ted Lozanski
Souris
Carl McGillvary
Warren
Bruce Knight
Decker
Laurie Arliss
Brandon
Earl Dawson
Rivers
Jennifer Obto Tary
A. E. H. Coe
Winnipeg
Ontario Hockey Association
Fire brigade volunteers run village and outside calls
A letter from W. J. Wenham, mayor of MacGregor, explains the village fire brigade structure. Volunteers meet weekly to train and prepare gear, serve 24 hours on call with no pay, and receive council funding for equipment. They honor agreements with North Norfolk and Austin councils for outside calls, using a red flashing light to request priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Duncan Lamb
Winnipeg
North Norfolk Council
Austin Brigade
Austin
Theso
W. J. Wenham
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.C
D. Rupp
C. J. King
A. McGregor
Sportweek
Manitoba Ladies’ Curling Association
Alsco
L. Clark
Una Oliver
Strathcona Business Girls Caring Club
A. McLuckie
Elmwood
S. Houston
Fort Rouge
W. Senebald
Civic Caledonian
S. J. Clark Grain Exchange
LC. Clemens
Heather
K. Balcaen
Pembina
F. L Bower
Victoria
E. Murray
Neepawa
N. Runner
Treherne
D. Ferguson
Minnedosa
S. E. Greenberg
Maple Leaf
Pembit
E. McMullen
Transcona
Western Canada Ladies Curling Association
Mary Phillips
St. Vital Business Girls
Verna Newton Dauphin
A. Prest
I. Ketchen
Flin Flon
MacGregor Cemetery
Womens Institute N.N
Mel McDonald
Leslie Eyres
Minor Hockey Com
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Man
MacGregor Herald
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