Don Barber Rink Wins Provincial Foresters Spiel
Don Barber MacGregor rink led 36 entries to win the Foresters bonspiel at the Portage curling rink. The Barber foursome defeated Art McLeod Westbourne for the top award as Mervin Johnston Mary and McLeod teammates claimed second and fourth prizes went to Clarence Troop and Glen Wright. Wright’s Portage rink also reached the final round in the second event, with Burnett of Roland edging Irvine of Westbourne in a rose-fit final. Steve Thompson, district Foresters president, presented the trophies. Harold Wright and committee members organized the weekend. A Saturday buffet luncheon was held at the Orange Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Barber
MacGregor
Foresters
Portage
Art McLeod
Westbourne
Barber
Ron Borton
Bob Lamb
Marion Barber
Mcleod
Mervin Johnston
George Mary
Mandie "McLeod
Prise
Clarence Troop
Tmra
Kart Burnett
Roland
Les Irvine
Burnett
Earl Halstead
Wes Phillips
Dorothy Halstead
Irvine
Court Denham
Ane Lehman
Stan Lidster
Steve Thompson
District Foresters
Seem Cnarge
Harold Wright
Dave Moffat
Les McKay
Glenn Peden
Ellis Bird
Orange Hall
Frank Bogue
Johnny Scora
Bill Steen
H. Nicholls
Gladys Stone
Mabel Montgomery
Timar
Ron Berton
Boo Lemb
James McKenzie Dies in Brandon at 90s End
James McKenzie longtime Oak River resident and former Beaver resident died in Brandon on February 23 1961 aged 90. Born Inverness Scotland September 26 1870 he was laid to rest February 27 at Beaver cemetery after service at Oak River United Church officiated by Rev A Friebert. Beavers listed include H Pederson Ro McKenzie EB Stewart W Hedley F McDonald and J Corbet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenzie
Oak River
Man
Beaver
Brandon
Mr. McKenzie
Inverness
Scotland
Oak River United Church
Beaver Cemetery
A. Friebert
H. Pederson
Ro McKenzie
EB Stewart
W Hedley
F. McDonald
J. Corbet
Trevor Owens Named New Co-op Manager in MacGregor
Trevor Owens of Portage la Prairie was named manager of the MacGregor Co op Store, succeeding Fred Snaith who becomes general manager at the Dauphin Co op. Snaith has served in MacGregor since 1946. Owens, with nine years at the Co op in Portage, plans permanent MacGregor residence with wife and two sons aged seven and four. The community welcomes the Owens family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor Owens
Portage la Prairie
Coop
MacGregor
Owens
Fred Snaith
Anager
Dauphin
Man
Snaith
Co-op
Open House at MacGreggor Elementary Friday March 10
Open House event announced for MacGre gor Elementary School on Friday March 10 from 2.15 pm to 3.30 pm. Staff and students invite parents and interested persons to visit the school to meet teachers and see student work during Education Week observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Intermediates Triumph Over Elm Creek In Opening Round
MacGregor Intermediates defeated Elm Creek Comets 10-4 in the Eddie Armstrong series opener at Poplar Point. Pete McGregor netted twice in the second period, Garry Buchanan scored a hat trick with two assists, and Lawrence Heselwood added two goals. Chas Townsend held the nets for MacGregor with solid saves as the team built a 7-0 lead after 20 minutes and finished 10-4. The win advances MacGregor to face Portage Plainsmen in the next round, with Bill Blight coaching Don Blight’s squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Briscoe
MacGregor Intermediates
Elm Creek Comets
Eddie Armstrong Cides
MacGregor
Garry Buchanan
Kent McDougall
Elm Creek
Homesters
Pete McGregor
Lawrence Heselwood
Nelson Olson
Bob McKelvy
Chas Townsend
Herman Weber
Péte McGregor
Barrie Barber
Doug Grove
Norman Beauchamp
Trev Albinet
Clare Tarr
Vine Falls
Don Blight
Plainsmen
Barry Barber
Trevor Albinet
Nelson
Albinet
McGregor
Barber
Finn Creek
MacGregor Fire Dept Dominates Portage Bonspiel Victory
The Portage la Prairie bonspiel featured 35 mixed rinks with weather delays. MacGregor rinks performed strongly, with Don Barber Ron Zoron Bob Lamb and Marion Barber taking top honors by winning five games and defeating Clarence Troop in the final. The MacGregor fire department foursome also competed, losing the trophy to the Portage team after a prior win at Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kat Me
Austin
Porge la Prairie
Order of Foresters
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Don Barber
Ron Zoron
Bob Lamb
Marion Barber
Clarence Troop
Macregor Fire Department
Portage
Gladstone
Harvey Jones
Rh.harvey
Stan Moore
Chas. Townsend
Fire Department
Ose
Whist Winners at the Senior Citizens Hall Event
Whist winners on March 2 were ladies first M Booth, gents first Mr Harmon, ladies consolation Jamie Briscoe, and gents consolation E Chant. The next drive will be held Thursday March 16 at the Senior Citizens Hall. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Booth
Mr Harmon
Jamie Briscoe
E. Chant
Senior Citizens Hall
Wawanesa Mutual Life Holds Regional Meeting
A regional meeting of Wawanesa Mutual Life Insurance agents was held at Macger Memorial Hall on February 28 to discuss fire and auto insurance and introduce the company which received its provincial licence in January 1961. The 1960 year was its best in 65 years, with assets over 33 million dollars and policy holder surplus above 9.5 million. Ottawa deposits valued at 13,687,542 secured protection for policy holders. attendance included H S Ferris, Harold Stevenson, CE Lawrence, H W Lawrence, and Vern Mekeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawanesa Mutual Life Insurance Co
Mac‘ger Memorial
Wawanda Mutual Insurance Co
Ottawa
Canada
H. S. Ferris
Harold Stevenson
CE. Lawrence
H.W. Lawrence
Vern Mekeley
MacGregor Memorial Hall
District Students To Attend U. Seminar
Several Austin area high school students have been accepted for Brandon College's second annual Pre University Clinic and Seminar on Friday March 10 1961. Local attendees include Eileen Cairns Lorna Funk Barbara Guenter George Halkyard Rosemary Lowe Kenneth Winterbottom James Randall Philip Christoffersen John B Alton Sidney Murray MacFarlane Laurie Jean Williams and Sidney. The day will involve academic testing scholarship information and guidance on university life for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Brandon College
Adents
Eileen Cairns
Lorna Funk
Barbara Guenter
George Halkyard
Rosemary Lowe
Kenneth Winterbottom
James Randall
Philip Christoffersen
Katrime Bonspiel Sees Eight Ender by O Jones in Mixed Event
Katrime’s annual mixed bonspiel began with 35 rinks, down from 42 last year, but officials praised the turnout. The highlight is O Jones of Austin scoring an eight ender against Norman McLachlan of Katrime on Monday. Weather has postponed some games and may affect draws if temperatures rise above freezing. Rinks come from Gladstone, Helston, Pine Creek, Austin, Westbourne, Beaver, Sidney, MacGregor, and Katrime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
O. Jones
Austin
Norman McLachlan
Gladstone
Helston
Pine Creek
Westbourne
Beaver
Sidney
MacGregor
Cubs and Scouts Enjoy Outing at Albert Hay Farm
Last Saturday 15 Cubs and Scouts joined Scouter Peter Bacewick for a ride to Albert Hay's farm. David MacMillan of Austin provided a tractor and sleigh. boys tobogganed on hills and gathered material for a campfire while MacMillan practiced sleighing and jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bacewick
David MacMillan
Austin
Albert Hay
la Riviere
Carnival Ice Carnival plans set for MacGregor area event
Plans for the MacGregor and District Hockey Association Ice Carnival on March 17 are near complete with broomball and tug-of-war teams formed. Lamb's Meat Market donates an eight-pound slab of bacon to the largest attending family, and a pre-point system will decide the winner with two points per family member in costume and one point for attendees only. Proceeds go to the rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Hockey Association
Lamb
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Glenboro
Carberry
Treherne
Trerne
Wawanesa Mutual Life
U. Seminar
John B. Alton
Sidney Murray MacFarlane
Laurie Jean Williams
Brandon Allege
Ender
Wawanesa Mutual Life Insurance
Chas. Lawrence
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