Local Views and Events in MacGregor Area
A roundup of visits and social notes from MacGregor district includes Mr and Mrs Mac McDermid of Los Angeles meeting Geo Currie, the Edrans Reunion, and a Sandy Bay baseball tournament with fans attending. Visitors from Calgary, Minnedosa, Penticton and Kingston attend church events, picnics, and Father’s Day gatherings. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Kingston preparations are described with church leaders and parishioners involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodin
Mirs. R. Smalley
Kingston
Ontario
MacGregor
United Church of Canada
Duke of Edinburgh
R .Smalley
Davidson
Rev Smalley
Prince Phillip
Mrs. Smalley
Edrans News Congratulates New Baby and Reunion Notes
Congratulates Mr and Mrs Steve Kakowlyk of Winnipeg on the birth of a daughter. The Edrans Reunion held Saturday June 20 was very successful with a picnic and evening dance drawing a large crowd. Longest distance attendees were Mr and Mrs Mack McDermid from California. Ken Smith and McCullough families attended Portage wedding. Various locals hosted visitors from Winnipeg and USA over the weekend including Hendersons, Pattisons, McDermids, and Pedersons. Rex Eburne traveled to England to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Kakowlyk
Winnipeg
Firdale-Norfolk 4H
Edrans Hall
George Henderson
Florence Henderson
Wayne Anderson
Harry Henderson
Art Taylor
Edith Henderson
Bryan McGowan
England
Ken Smith
McCullough
Strathclair
Don
Pederson
Gaylene
Mack McDermid
California
Rawling- Gillespie
Portage
Large Agricultural Entries for MacGregor Fair
Entries for the MacGregor Fair arrive at a rapid pace as the agricultural secretary Mr. McWilliam reports strong participation. Horses, cattle, 4H clubs, and handiwork exhibits fill the agricultural hall with displays of machinery and local merchandise. Ball games, a Joyland midway, and a Memorial Hall dance with The Saints from Gladstone cap the event, drawing crowds Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliam
Carberry
MacGregor
Oaksville
Gladstone
Cubs
Memorial Hall
the Saints
Gladstone Way
North Norfolk R M Holds Regular Meeting
Tesurat municipality of North Norfolk held their regular meeting on Thursday June 11 1959. All members were present and discussed local affairs and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M
North Norfolk
Tesurat
Cubs Win Again In Sandy Bay Tournament Action
MacGregor Cubs extend unbeaten run to fifteen games with a 6 2 victory over Plumas in the Sandy Bay final. Earlier wins came at Treherne Plumas and Westbourne with scores 4 0 21 8 4 and 15 1. Barrie Barber Garry Cobbe pitched well for MacGregor while fixtures across the province included sprayer purchases and council discussions on water and street lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOB Briscoe Cubs
MacGregor Cubs
Sandy Bay
Treherne
Plumas
Cubs
Long Plain Indians
Eden
MacGregor
Garry Lefty
Cobbe
Gladstone
Barrie Barber
Barrie
Jerry Cobbe
Jerry
Gary
Shaw
Issac Brock
Winnipeg
Bill Schellenberg
Orville Thomas
Ken
George Blight
Oakville
Richie Henke
Nelson Olson
Ollie
Eut
Reeve Hotel
Sid Coulthard
Glen Harkness
Doug McGregor
Council
Agricultural Society
Alderson
Herb McDonald
Austin
Harvey Cruickshank
PFRA
Bethel Church Service and Calvary Tabernacle Events
Sunday June 28 schedule at Bethel Church includes 10 30 a m Sunday School and Morning Worship then 2 15 p m Sunday School and Worship at Calvary Tabernacle Sidney Holy Trinity Sidney holds a 2 30 p m service followed by cemetery graveside decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
ST. Paul's MacGregor
Christ Church
Austin
Holy Trinity
Riverside Lions Club Last Bingo Winners Named
The Riverside Lions Club last summer bingo game 6 winners are Mrs. Tony Lysohirka Lynn Lake Mr. W Thiessen Winkler Mrs. Arnold Spinks Treherne Mr M Julie St Boniface and Mrs H E Morley Riding Mountain Manitoba Each winner to receive a 400 dollar cheque This concludes summer bingo sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Lions Club
Tony Lysohirka
P.O. Box
Lynn Lake
Man
W. Thiessen
Winker
Arnold Spinks
Treherne
M. Julie
Rue Notre Dame
St. Boniface
H. E. Morley
Riding Mountain
Manitoba
Riverside
I.C.D.E. Meeting Sees Donations and Plans
The I. C. D. E. group met at Mrs. James Jeffries home on June 1 with 17 members present led by Regent Mrs. H. A. Lye. A $301.32 donation from Crippled Children’s Organization was acknowledged, clothing appeal strong, knitters invited via Mrs Brown and Mrs Lamb, July August meetings canceled, next session September 1 with lunch provided by the committee and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT Laws Chapter
In. v. BE
James Jeffries
H. A. Lye
G. A. Hay
W. A. Trott
R Fulton
Crippled Children’s Organization
Brown
Miscellaneous weddings showers held at United Church Hall and Memorial Hall
A shower on Wednesday June 17 at United Church Hall honored Mrs Colin Shaw, bride, with spring blossoms decor. Two farmarettes sang a comic song as gifts were opened, followed by a lunch for about 75 guests. A second shower June 22 at MacGregor Memorial Hall honored Miss Diana Lye with corsages, a Pirates song group, piano selections by Roberta Stone, and thanks from Diana and Mrs Lye. Pink white decor featured peonies and a pink silver tea table as guests enjoyed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Shaw
United Church Hall
Diana
MacGregor
Jackie
Elmhirst
Waterhouse
Carberry
Lye
W M S Meeting Notes on Penal Reform and Outreach
W M S met in the Church Hall on Tuesday June 9 with fourteen members and one visitor. The program included a Penal Reform worship service a dramatization Talking It Over and talks on Elizabeth Fry and John Howard Societies. proceeds from a spring tea totaled 51.50. Members planned cookie donations for a June 19 party and noted quilts to Norway House and nylons to Japan. gifts to Gimli Fresh Air Camp were asked for at the August meeting. An Oakville W M S anniversary occurred June 18 with July meeting plans and Benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fry
John Howard
Struthers
Wright
Japan
Norway House
Man
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mac McDermid
Los Angeles
Geo. Currie
Firdale
Edrans
K. Stanway
Calgary
R. Nichol
Bag
Senior Citizens Club
Wenham
Wm Anderson
A. Lear
C. McKelvy
Harold Dickie
Minnedosa
Wm. Anderson
Mr. and
Mrs. Muskett
Gimli
Ester Currie
MacGregor Fair
Jack Dickie
Aylmer Duncan
Charles Duncan
Winnipes
Charles Yule
Penticton
W. Pennell
USA
Donald McLoughry
Toronto
Donald
Bob Goodall
Karen
Ella Peterson
Wm. Pennell
Agnes, Ackerman
Moore
Sydenham St
Gary Shaw
George Jackson
Port Coquitlam
B.C
Alan
D. G. McDougall
George McDougall
Shilo
Clyde McDougall
Galen
Brandon
Neil
Allan McDougall
Edwin Taylorson
Arlene
Diane Leigh
Cranberry Portage, Man
Fred Taylorson
Herman Weber
Innis Marvey
Rom Thompson
Cobbes Plumbag
G. C. Fotheringham
Janet Hay
East Prospect
Wm. Tucker
Edwin Hodge
Allanson
Flin Flon
Cranberry Portage
Gordon Taylorson
Dennis
Glen
al Hanson
Edrans News
By Ken Smith
Central Judicial District
Langruth
Mperial Oil
Deer
C.nr
Westbourne
North Cypress
Lansdowne
C.D.E
W.M.S. News
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