MacGregor foursome tops Foresters bonspiel in Portage
Don Barber's MacGregor rink defeated Bob Schienbien's Regina team to win the Foresters annual bonspiel in Portage la Prairie. Barber's crew, with Ron Barton and the Thompsons, built a steady lead, edging the final by four points. Other prize winners included Wright of Portage and Casselman of Lauder, with multiple clubs represented in the 33-sink event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Barber
MacGregor
Bob Schienbien
Regina
Foresters
Portage la Prairie
Barber
Ron Borton
Steve Thompson
Evelyn Thompson
Don Dil
Sanford
Winnipeg
Portage
Fort William
Pilot Mound
Roland
Brandon
Lauder
Austin
Westbourne
Killarney
Les McKay
Glen Wright
Alf Mills
Martha Cairns
Phyllis McCreadie
Don Brownridge
Legion Hall
Ron Barton
Bert McKay
Evelyn Thomasr
George Currie At Worby Birthday Honor
George Currie was honored on Sunday March 1 at Amos Currie's Worby home for his 76th birthday. He turned 76 on Monday March 2. About 35 friends and relatives attended and a money purse was given. Attendees included Andy and Mrs Currie of Firdale Hardie Currie and family Bagot Charlie Harlton and family Boissevain Jim Currie and Gordon Edrans Donald Currie and family Edrans Jack McKinney and Larry Gladstone Leni Balewnas and family Firdale Errol Currie Joe Alexander Jock Lama George Lambdale Ray Nicholson.
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George Currie
Amos Currie
Worby
George
Currie
Andy Currie
Firdale
Hardie Currie
Bagot
Charlie Harlton
Boissevain
Jim
Gordon
Edrans
Donald Currie
Jack McKinney
Larry
Gladstone
Leni Balewnas
Errol Currie
Joe Alexander
Jock Lama
George Lamb Idale
Ray Nicholson
Chamber Meeting Tonight At MacGregor Memorial Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its March meeting tonight at the MacGregor Memorial Hall at 8 o'clock. President Dennis McMahon urges a strong turnout as important items are on the agenda. All members are urged to attend and new members are welcome.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Dennis McMahon
Mr and Mrs C Smith Mark Silver Wedding
A surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Nohlgren on February 16 honored Mr and Mrs C M Smith for their Silver Wedding Anniversary on February 14. Daughters G Thurston and Heather Smith escorted them, presenting corsage and boutonniere of white carnations. A china gift followed as 20 guests dined, with a three tier cake crowned by pink carnations.
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C. E. Nohlgren
C. M. Smith
Goutonniere
North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital Board Hopes for Addition
The North Norfolk MacGregor Hospital Board led by Frank Sims has discussed an addition for months. A Winnipeg meeting with Manitoba Health officials resulted in setting up a building committee to plan renovations and expansion to relieve crowded wards. Inpatient numbers rose yearly from 543 to 554 with more than 61 births in 1962 80 in 1963, showing growing demand and urging immediate extra space.
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North Norfolk-MacGregorital Board
Frank Sims
Winnipeg
Pickering
Manitoba’ Hi ‘Commission
Johnson
Dr. Ford
Joe Lambert
Jack Emerson
Ed Chant
Carl Daly
Ralph Lye
G. C. Fotheringham
Racer Hospital
Bantams Reach League Final After Win Over Carberry
MacGregor Bantams advance to the Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League final by defeating Carberry 8-1 in the second game of a two game total point series at the local rink. Jim Boaszpear scored a hat trick. Glen Quinn, Bill Firth, and Ken Patterson each added goals as Terry McGregor aided with two assists. The Bantams face Gladstone in a best of three series.
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MacGregor Bantams
Central Manitoba Mator Hockey League
Carberry
MacGregor
Jim Boazspear
McGregor
Glen Quinn
Bill Firth
Ken Patterson
Terry McGregor
Gladstone
Southport
Jim Boaz
Pat ‘Erson
Garry Loeppkytn
Terry Lamb
Bill Young
Manitoba 4-H delegates named for three major events
Austin 4-H member Allan Lewis is selected for the National 4-H Conference in Ottawa and Montreal in November. Boissevain district’s Mac McCorquodale will attend the Washington DC conference in April as Manitoba’s ambassador. The Interprovincial Exchange and Ottawa/Toronto conferences also include 24 award winners from 97 applicants. The nine members join delegates from other provinces for discussions on rural youth issues.
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Manitoba
Allan Lewis
Austin
Ottawa
Montreal
Washington
D.C
Toronto
Boissevain
H'er Mac McMarquecale
Tur- Ho Mountain 4H Club
Mr. McCorquodale
Della Strachan
Carman
Pierre Beaudoin
Ste. Agathe
Nova Scotia
Judy Einarson
Toulon
New Brunswick
Heather Lawrence
Wawanesa
Prince Edward Island
Home and School To Sponsor Gymnastics
The Home and School of Mac asgor Collegiate seeks a Fitness and Amateur Sport Branch grant to buy gymnastic equipment and hold classes in the Collegiate auditorium. Two Portage instructors and 28 MacGregor teachers will assist, with a nominal charge for expenses. interested residents should call Mrs. Boaz at 121.
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Macaregor Collegiate
Department of Welfare
Portage
MacGregor
Town Happenings and Local Curling Banter
Weekly notes report mild weather with rain and warm spells followed by cold north winds. Mentions of curling matches, birthdays, move notices, local advertisements, and community correspondents Ack Goodridge turning 88, Fern Tarr and Milf Kilfoyle, Alf Graham, Jack Hill, Dennis Lamb and Dennis Beaudin in Austin, plus local social chatter and prize hints.
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Katrime
Milf Kilfoyle
Milf
Dampiel
Alf Graham
Jack Hill
Dennis Lamb
Dennis Beaudin
Austin
Jack
Alf
MacGregor Collegiate Home and School Meets To Discuss Teen Film
The February MacGregor Collegiate Home and School meeting, with 37 attendees, opened with O Canada led by President Roy Harkness. Don Meadows presented a film on teen adjustments, followed by buzz groups proposing ideas such as shared primary and secondary Home and School, adult education, and a chaperone association.
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Te MacGregor Collegiate Home
Roy Harkness
O Canada
Agrep
Don Meadows
Chaperone Association
Harry Dankesreiter
Katrime Mixed Bonspiel Underway With 41 Rinks Entry
Katrime's annual mixed bonspiel began on Monday with 41 rinks entered, up from 35 last season. Mild weather moved many games to the MacGregor rink, and if the forecast holds, drawmaster Fred Jenkins hopes the finals will be played Saturday night.
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Katrime
MacGregor
Fred Jenkins
Ice Carnival Next Friday
The local minor hockey association schedules an Ice Carnival for Friday, March 13. Doors open 7:30 PM, judging begins 6:15 PM. Prizes include costume contests for boys and girls ages 6 and under, 10 and under, 14 and under, and adults, plus a popular bicycle race and races for all ages.
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Minor
Local Ladies Win Second in Portage Bonspiel
Bev Barber Janice Lamb Peggy Brydon and Shirley Critchlow of Portage formed a team that earned second prize in the Portage Ladies Annual Bonspiel. They played four games in a row on Thursday and received wall clocks for their showing. Other MacGregor participants included Marion McGregor Muriel Snaith Phyllis Lee Margaret McKelvy Jean Wright Vera Lamb Mary Stratton and Doris McCarl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev Barber
Janice Lamb
Peggy Brydon
Shirley Critchlow
Portage
MacGregor
Marion McGregor
Muriel Snaith
Phyllis Lee
Margaret McKelvy
Jean Wright
Vera Lamb
Mary Stratton
Doris McCarl
Glee A Ecard
Ota
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Foursome Tops
Foresters ‘Spiel
Alex Men
Kay, Ellis Bird
Grace Mc
Mr. and
Mrs. C. Smith
Mark Silver Wedding
Manitoba Hospital Commission
Port
Bantams
Firth
CMMHL
Darrel Gilbert
Brian Telford
David Lloyd
Churchill
Len Haskett
Len
Bernice
Jordan
Mary Raymer
Ack Goodridge
Cairns
Web Penrice
Moose Jaw
Transcona
Ralph Critchiow
Ab Giercke
Fred Tarr
Andy Stone
Fred
Meadows
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