MacGregor Bonspiel Fetes Top Curling Teams At Sidonie
MacGregor’s 58th annual bonspiel concluded with strong weather, ideal ice, and close results. Terry Williams rink of Sidney won the Grand Challenge defeating Don Barber’s quartet, while Bill Kitson’s Portage team captured the Merchants event. Percy Ewen of Austin took the Citizens title over Arnold Fawcett of Macdonald. Jack Wolfe of MacDonald won the Chamber of Commerce event, and the MacGregor rink of Hill Hay Smith Beaudin claimed the Curling Club prize. Williams led the week with 11 wins and one loss. A luncheon drew a large crowd and the organizing club praised for managing draws and helpers. one accident occurred with Mrs. August Weber injuring her arm and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Williams
Sidney
Don Barber
Ron Emerson
Tom Telford
William Turner
Williams
Barry Calvert
Glen Dankesreiter
T. Pondet
Bill Kitson
Ray Dennis
George Morris
Ed Mortis
Portage
Jack Wolfe
Percy Ewen
Austin
Arnold Fawcett
Macdonald
Russell Pugh
Burnside
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Kelly
MacGregor
Jack Hill
Frank Hay
Laurie Smith
Dennis Beaudin
Curling Club
Harvey Gilbert
Ivan Steen
Carberry
Edwin
Rossendale
Katrinne
Steen
Merchants
Manns
Firdale
St. Regis Hotel
Carl Bergquist
Ladies Curling Club
August Weber
MacGregor Nears Whitemud Watershed Boundaries
MacGregor village council votes to stay within the Whitemud Watershed area contingent on a three mill levy. A Neepawa centre watershed report guides the decision while readings on rabies vaccination for pets prompt a February 17 clinic and March 15 license deadline. Firefighter coverage, civil defense planning, water distribution talks with CPR and water conservation officials, and steps to curb waterway garbage dumping round out the meeting agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Whitemud
Neepawa Centre
Department of Agriculture, Health and Animals
Department of Labor
Manitoba Urban Association
Portage al Prairie
Civil Defence Board
McEwen
CPR
J. A. Griffiths
Water Conservation Board
Council
Open House at MacGregor Schools During Education Week
Education Week March 5 to 9 invites the public to observe lessons and displays at MacGregor Elementary March 5 9 and MacGregor Collegiate March 7. Demonstrations in IX to XII courses run 1 30 to 3 30 p m with 2 10 p m opening and exhibits in biology science chemistry physics and geography. Tea served by the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
MacGregor Schools
Funeral Held For James E. Adams
Funeral service for the late James E. Adams was held from Austin United Church on Tuesday February 20 with Rev. D M Sly officiating. Pallbearers were Albert North Melvin Adams Marvin Treffry Fred Hillman Dave Roy and Bill Watson. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Strain Robert Stobie and Roy Treffry. Interment was in the family plot in Austin Cemetery. Trimble Rains Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Adams
Austin United Church
D. M. Sly
Lanl
Albert North
Melvin Adams
Marvin Treffry
Fred Hillman
Dave Roy
Bill Watson
Andrew Strain
Robert Stobie
Roy ‘Treffry
Austin Cemetery
Trimble - Rains Funeral Home
Warren Downs MacGregor In Opening Game of Series
The Warren intermediates beat the MacGregor intermediates 11 4 in Warren last Saturday to take a one game lead in the South Central Hockey League semi final. Lawrence Heselwood and Art Bears scored twice for Warren while Bob Briscoe was cited for solid work amid a wave of MacGregor pressure. The second game is set for here with uncertain date due to other playoff games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Downs MacGregor
Warren Intermeantes
MacGregor
Warren
Lawrence Heselwood
Art
Wawanesa
South Central Hockey League
Local Farmers Urged to List Fodder and Feed Surpluses
Manitoba farmers with surplus fodder and coarse grain seed are urged to list supplies with the provincial agriculture representative. Dairymen and western livestockmen need hay or straw to sustain herds till spring, and a shortage of seed barley and oats is reported. Lists help match buyers and coordinate inter-district contacts through the Soils and Crops Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Agnemura
MacGregor
Mrs Rose Bush Dies at Brandon in 1960s Obituary
Mrs Rose Bush, a former Austin resident who moved from Bristol England to Canada in 1913, died February 18 at Brandon Assiniboine Hospital. Predeceased by husband Tom Bush in 1955 and brother Jim Young in 1960, she was laid to rest at Austin Cemetery after a funeral at Austin Anglican Church officiated by Rev. G Hicks. Pallbearers included Harry Phillips Alex Stewart Reuben Storie Percy Pearson Dave Pearson and Ted Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Susn
Austin
Brandon Assiniboine
Rev
G. Hicks
Harry Phillips
Alex Stewart
Reuben Storie
Percy Pearson
Dave Pearson
Ted Collier
Also Mentioned on This Page
MacGregor Sens
T. Poncelet
Portage la Prairie Fours
Dennis
Ed Morris
Ray
Winnipeg
MacGregor Collegiate
J. Wright
M. Kusnak
Don Hotel of
Bears
Bob Briscoe
Inals
Pire
Pete McGregor
Trev. Albinet
Jack MeJanet
Garry Buchanan
Dennis Lamb
Barry Barber
Rose Bush
Brandon
Jack Hi
Rank Hey
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