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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
3
The Rossendale News reports weekend visits from Winnipeg guests and Edmonton trips. It notes 15 tables at the Sportsman's dinner in Fannystelle, with multiple rink prizes in the Edwin bonspiel and ongoing Lavenham and Bagot events. Also mentioned are car keys found near the hall and a MFA telephone whist gathering at local homes.
Intermediate team statistics show MacGregor players positioned in the ering serie standings with names and ranks. The readout highlights individual performance metrics, scoring totals, and departmental contributions within the league context.
Guests from Carman join local families for visits. W A convention held at St Georges Brandon. Mrs Thos Towle recovering after surgery in Portage Hospital. P Ewen rink wins Citizens event and L Jones rink place in MacGregor bonspiel. Anglicans cancel service due to blocked streets. Red Cross calls delayed by weather. Veterans bonspiel participants from Austin. World Day of Prayer at Christ Church led by Mrs T Poyser. Portage Presbyterial laymen and clergy meet at Austin United Church. Town remains quiet aside from curling activity.
An AA meeting is set for Bagot school on Wednesday March 14 at 8 p.m. Speakers D J Meadows and C Oliver will discuss weeds grasshoppers and pasture improvement with a film slides and discussion. Local curling prizes awarded last week. Mrs Geo Burton returned from Fredericton with Mrs Morgan Bryant. Faye to stay with parents H Burton and Brian. Morgan with Black Watch in Germany. Bonnie Butterfield birthday celebrated with family and friends.
Teachers and friends explored demonstrations in Physics Chemistry Biology History and Geography. Students helped with projects while others explained. Badminton ping pong and basketball drew interest as facilities were prepared. An award was missed and a Grade XII lab underwent a spring clean. Gratitude extended to the Dankesreiter family for television access.
The Rossendale United Church Women held their first 1962 meeting at Mrs. K. Crocker’s home with 11 members and two visitors. Officers were elected including President Jas Watson and Treasurer E Perkins. An Irish supper and program are planned for March 16. next meeting date to be announced.
Edwin and Mrs Roy Boyer traveled to Toronto and other eastern points by TCA Saturday afternoon. Mrs T Kelly and her son visited the J Ferguson home. Janice enjoyed curling in the bonspiel. Weeklong sick list prompts get well wishes for district residents. Pallister injured while curling last week and required medical attention. Weekend guests at the W Crewson residence included Delmore from United College Betty and Shirley Book from East Prospect Mary Beck of Poplar Bluff, and Mr and Mrs Herman Crewson and sons from Winnipeg en route from Calder Sask. Cindy and Kimberly Dow of Carberry are staying with their grandparents the Allan family. The Allans attended the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A Pogue on Feb 25 in Bagot district.
Foresters Bingo winners include Harold Lamb, Mrs. Cliff Chambers, Nick Kowalchuk, Nelson Hulme, and many others. The next bingo is Monday March 19 with a $65 jackpot. Motorists worry over gas mileage, prompting talk that auto makers may need larger fuel tanks.
The MacGregor 4 H Calf Club met at Art Leckie's home with all members present and two guests Lois McDougald and Arthur Scora gave speeches on her father’s Toronto Fair trip and his son the Moose. Children and parents enjoyed tobogganing. Members have curling experience with other clubs and some won prizes. Plans are made for a skating party. Garry Leckie
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