Council Hopes For Spring Start
MacGregor council, at its Feb 15 meeting, learned engineers are preparing a detailed map of proposed water and sewer mains with tenders expected in coming weeks and water connections planned by October. Harvey Jones was authorized to attend a Winnipeg water works course March 12-15. The 1962 financial statement showed a revenue surplus of 2,448. A new furnace for the fire hall was approved to improve heating and hose drying, and officials will contact Public Works about sanding and salting the main street.
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MacGregor
Harvey Jones
Winnipeg
Department of Public Works
Barnett Wins NDP Candidacy in Portage Riding Fight
Sybil Barnett of Portage la Prairie topples Fred Cook of Neepawa to win the NDP nomination for the April 8 provincial election at a 46-person nominating convention in MacGregor. Speakers hurled sharp critiques at Liberals, Argue, Usick, and Pearson amid debates on nuclear arms and party strategy.
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NEW Democratic Party
Portage-eepawa
Sybil Barnett
Portage
A. Nomi
MecGregor
Magnus Eliason
Edith Cove
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Barnett
Fred Tufford
Portage la Prairie
CCF
Neepawa
NDP
Fred Cook
Gladstone
MacGregor
Liberals
Hazen Argue
MFA
Rudy Usick
Selkirk
Lester Pearson
Gimii
Argue
Mr. Usick
Eliason
Mr. Argue
Liberal Party
Italy
Turkey
Great Britain
Surprise party honors Miss Eilene Marsh for birthday
On Sunday afternoon March 3 at 3 p.m. a group of 25 neighbors and friends surprised Miss Eilene Marsh for her birthday. Mrs Violet Weber pinned a corsage while Mrs Allison Graham and Mrs Winnie Critchlow gave gifts. Eilene opened a tasty present of an electric fry pan and twin sweaters. She thanked the group briefly as several ladies served lunch and guests talked over tea.
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Eilene Marsh
Violet Weber
Allison Graham
Winnie Critchlow
Eilene
George Currie Celebrates 75th Birthday at Worby
Mr and Mrs Amos Currie hosted a Sunday gathering in Worby for George Currie who marked his 75th birthday on March 2. Attendees included Errol Currie and children Alexander. Hamilton and family. Jim Currie of Edrans. Jack McKinney and son of Gladstone. Len Baleuinas and family of Firdale. Hardy Currie and family of Bagot. and others. A buffet turkey supper and birthday cake followed. a flash camera was presented to George. A telegram from grandchildren and two great grandchildren in Calgary arrived. George extends thanks for cards letters and gifts reception.]
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Amos Currie
Worby
George Currie
Errol Currie
Alexander
Hamilton
Boissevain
Jim Currie
Edrans
Jack McKinney
Gladstone
Len Baleuinas
Firdale
Hardy Currie
Bagot
Mr. Currie
Calgary
George
Town Happenings: Fires, Spiels, and Health News
Fire destroyed the Lav enham district farm home of Mrs M Farnel and Archie on February 18 with no injuries. The Sanatorium Board of Manitoba thanks donors and reports funds for TB prevention across the province. The Katrime bonspiel attracts locals while MacGregor and Neepawa curlers compete. Weather shifted from near zero to snow seven inches then cleared. Sid ney’s big event begins tomorrow as Ka trime and Edrans spiels proceed.
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M. Farnel
Archie
Lavenham
Farnel
Ed. Lloyd. Oe
Sanatorium Board of
Manitoba
Sidney
Enns chosen Conservative candidate in Portage Neepawa riding
J. Enns of Portage la Prairie was unanimously selected Thursday to contest the Portage Neepawa seat in the April 8 election. He spoke at the ANAF Vimy Hall convention where about 350 delegates gave a standing ovation. He blamed the opposition for forcing the early election and defended government measures on agriculture, winter works, and export credits while criticizing delays and falsehoods about the economy.
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J. Enns
Portage la Prairie
Progressive Conservative
Portage Neepawa
Enns
Mr. Enns
MacGregor 13s Top Minor Hockey League Despite Loss
The MacGregor 13 and Anders team leads a five team Minor Hockey League despite a 5-2 defeat to Austin at their MacGregor rink. Austin’s Dick Chambers scored a hat trick and Billy Young added two goals as Glen Quinn and Jim Boaz scored for MacGregor. Playoffs likely after remaining games. MacGregor first, Gladstone second, Austin third, Carberry fourth.
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MacGregor
Anders
Austin
Gstone
Gladstone
Carberry
Dick Chambers
Billy Young
Jim Boaz
Glenn Quinn
Clarence Giesbrecht
Randy Kowalchuk
Bill Young
Bob Hall
Rodney Wright
Garry Leoppky
Bob Dueck
Murray Makinson
Kurt Jedel
Garnet Smith
Arthur Willis
Ken McMillan
Abe Wieller
David Wood
Bruce Graham
Randy Hill
Ian McDougall
Glen Quinn
Brian Telford
Terry Lamb
Ken Patterson
Billy Firth
Terry McGregor
Chamber of Commerce Meets Tonight in MacGregor Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the MacGregor Memorial Hall. President D. P. McMahon urges all members and interested persons to attend, noting that a good attendance makes a good meeting and that several important agenda items will be discussed.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
D. P. McMahon
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Mason
MacGregor Curling
Frank Hay
Ruth Muiread
Frank
Ruth
Inn
Don Sylvester
Dennis, Beaudin
Ron Borton
Glenn Lye
Howard J
Portage-Neepawa
S. J. Ems
Green
Sig Enns
House of Commons
Chamber of Commerce
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