Home Economics and Workcraft Club News
The sixth MacGregor Home Economics and Workcraft meeting was held March 4 at the elementary school. Percy Smith won. Members approved sending $5 to March of Dimes and noted a $25 grant from the government. Leaders will choose outfits on March 5. a medium blue jumper with red blouse was selected. Speeches and demonstrations are set for March 15 in the Collegiate with mothers and leaders. Bowling is planned for March 27. transport needs should be directed to leaders. The club hopes for an achievement on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Smith
MacGregor
March of Dimes
Beavers News Briefs Include Portage Hospital Sitrep
Mrs Ivy Pears remains a patient at Portage hospital after surgery on Monday. Friends send get well wishes. Wes Tompson curls in the Portage bonspiel this week. Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and Tan spent the weekend in Winnipeg as guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Cobbe and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy. Pears
Portage Hospital
Wes Tompson
Portage
Raymond Smith
Tan
Winnipeg
Howard Cobbe
Community Notebook of Weekend Visits and Congratulations
Weekend gatherings centered on the Palmer family home with Winnipeg guests and updates on Dale’s hospital discharge. Cart parties at Art Palmer’s produced twelve fifty dollars for the senior citizen home. Carni val Queen Lorna McIntosh celebrated, and various local families made weekend visits to Treherne, Winnipeg, Portage, Oakville, and Lavenham while mobile updates noted Doug and Sheilas fifth wedding anniversary and Henry Beukart surgery recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Grant MacDonald
Gary MacDonald
Transcona
Jack Wolfe
Cliff Lee
Colin Shaw
Portage
Clift Lee
Treherne
Tom Wright
Lindel Donald
Earle Anderson
Doug
Ferris
Sheila
Sowany
Winnipeg
Henry Beukart
MacGregor Junior Rifle Club Reorganizes
A reorganizational meeting at MacGregor Elementary School drew 35 boys and seven adults. Bruce Graham was elected president, Gordon Smith reelected secretary treasurer. L. B. Patterson outlined aims and safety rules, with copies issued for study. Training planned with the Provincial Hunting and Safety Committee. Excellent bullet stops prepared for Collegiate auditorium. Firing training to begin soon. A Senior Rifle Club may form in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Junior Rifle Club
MacGregor
Bruce Graham
Gordon Smith
L. B. Patterson
Hunting and Safety Committee
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
MacGregor Hosts 12 and Under Ice Tournament This Saturday
Nichol adds the fifth with Telford scoring the winner in overtime. Randy Hill and Brian Nichol assist. A 12 and under tournament will feature teams from Austin Wellwood Macdonald and MacGregor. Also planned is a 15 and under event with four teams. MacGregor 12 and under lineup includes Collins Hay Barton Smith Hill Nichol Litster Sims Gilbert Telford Owens and coach Glen Nichol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol
Telford
Randy Hill
Brian Nichol
MacGregor
Austin
Wellwood
Macdonald
Curtis Sims
Brent Gilbert
Brian Telford
Micheal Owens
Robert Litster
Glen Nichol
Carnival Skating Pageant Highlights Local Contenders
The feature lists youth and adult skaters across age groups with names such as Brent Allan Dennis Nohlgren Dennis Taylorson and Kathy Lye plus adults Hazel Allan Gilbert Street Bev Allan. Noting the oldest skater Hazel Atlan the report captures a lively community event on ice.
Katrime Bonspiel Weekend Social Notes and Scores
Mrs Minnie Merae of West bourne spent the weekend at the J McRae home. Guests included Mr and Mrs E Duncan Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly and Roy of Lavenham at the F Amann home. W Pakas and family of Fortier visited A Giercke. New ticket holders on the Katrime bonspiel first second event were Denver Bicgamstd of Portage. Scores: 142 for the black rocks in the first event and 9 4 for the black rocks in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Merae
Westbourne
J. McRae
E. Duncan
Tom Kelly
Roy
Lavenham
F. Amann
Austin
W. Pakas
Fortier
A. Giercke
Denver
Portage
The
See
Black Rocks
Carnival Race Results Highlight Local Youth Stars
Six and under division lists Shanon Berton Debby Ala Heather Harkness Arlene Sloane Gary Barber Scott Owens Brent Tarr. Ten and under features Janice Hodgins Clark Joanne Hotel Gordie Lye Shawn Harkness Steven Morris Brian Telford Robert Litster. Fourteen and under includes Nancy Allan Shelly Telford Beverly MacDonald Jim Soaz Glen Quinn Terry McGregor. Sixteen and under shows Rey MacDonald Wayne Gilbert Glen Quinn Bruce Gahan. Couple Race credits Terry McGregor Betty Quinn Wayne Gilbert Nancy Allan. Ladies race notes Mrs Janice Lamb Mrs Hazel Allan.
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Kathy Lye
Lynda Pogue
Geek Arthur
Joanne Muir
Lynda Gilbert
Glenda Hughson
Fancy
Ross Harkness
En Garry Barber
Scora
Scott Owens
Holly Harkness
Carol Kilpatrick
Janice Hodgins
Kathy Sloane
Leslie Clark
Joanne Hotel
Shanon Berton
Debby
Ala
Heather
Brian
Harkness
Tim Aehose
Arlene Sloane
Gary Barber
Brent Tarr
Clark
Gordie Lye
Shawn Harkness
Steven Morris
Xan
Sty Ya
Se Taremond
Brian Telford
Robert Litster
Nancy Allan
Shelly Telford
Beverly MacDonald
Jim Soaz
Glen Quinn
Terry McGregor
Rey MacDonald
Wayne Gilbert
Bruce Gahan
Betty Quinn
Janice Lamb
Hazel Allan
Hospital Aid Meeting at Mrs Roberts Home
The Hospital Aid met at Mrs A Roberts home on Tomihy March 2 with two new members and 2 attendees. A Central Aid report was read and new hospital articles were purchased including gowns pyjamas pillow slips and a steamer. The kitchen gained a fresh paint coat. A spring tea is planned for May 2 at Mrs Fo theringham on hospital day. Helen Nohlgren won the jackpot. a new one will start at the May meeting. Hostesses provided lunch.
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Ines
Helen Nohlgren
Party Marks 77th Birthday
A surprise party was held Sunday March 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hardie Currie of Bagot in honor of George Currie s 77th birthday an event of March 2 The guest of honor received an electric tea kettle from the family along with many cards and gifts Those present included Mr and Mrs Charlie Hariton and family and Ray Nicholson of Boissevain Mr and Mrs Glen Balcur nas and family of Firddale Mr and Mrs Jim Currie and family Mr and Mrs Don Currie and family of Edrans Mr and Mrs Jack McKinney and family of Gladstone Mrs Carrie Ariss and Terry Longstreet of Bagot George thanks relatives and friends for cards letters and gifts that made his day memorable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardie Currie
Bagot
George Currie
Charlie Hariton
Ray Nicholson
Boissevain
Glen Balcuinas
Firdale
World Day of Prayer Held at Austin United Church
The World Day of Prayer service gathered a good audience at Austin United Church last Friday. Leaders Mrs. Ken Duncan and Mrs. Geo. Bull directed the proceedings with CGIT and Junior Auxiliary members in attendance. Numerous helpers—Mrs. F. Hall, Mrs. N. Kowalchuk, Mrs. Ernie Johnson, Mrs. Halkyard, Mrs. M. McIntyre, Mrs. J. Gilmour, Mrs. C. Beattie, and Mrs. Outhwaite—assisted. Helen Stephenson was the soloist singing In the Garden, with Mrs. 4. Stephenson as organist.
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Austin United Church
Ken Duncan
Geo. Bull
CGIT
F. Hall
N. Kowalchuk
Ernie Johnson
Halkyard
M. McIntyre
J. Gilmour
C. Beattie
Outhwaite
Legion Members Attend Meeting in Portage Zone
Four members of North Norfolk and district No. 85 attended a zone meeting in Portage recently. They were branch president John Heselwood secretary Al Sloane Comrades Wm Edkins and Joe Chambers. The local Legion was asked to host a banquet and social here later. The next zone meeting will be in MacGregor.
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North Norfolk
Austin News Residents visit and travels noted in week
Mrs Jas Durwood and family of Brandon visited Mrs J Morris for the week. Morris accompanied them for a few days. Mr and Mrs Wm Kuhn and family of Westbourne spent the preceding time at home. Geo Halkyard left for Swan River last week where he has progress. Mrs J Jones returned from Winnipeg on Friday and reported her brother Jack progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Durwood
Fannaly
Brandon
CGIT 50th Anniversary Event Invites Ladies and Girls
A notice invites all ladies and girls to join Sunday services marking 50 years since CGIT formation. Members will attend various CGIT branches over the years to participate in church. The WI hosts a whist drive in the club room on Thursday March 18 at 8 p.m.
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CGIT
Nyvers
Sunday supper guests and local visits in Pine Creek
Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs SE Knox included Mr and Mrs E Tilley Norman Tilley and Carlene of Portage. Mrs Lottie Hanna visited Gladstone residents Thursday. Mrs A Livingstone visited with her son and daughter, Mr and Mrs Harold Rosling of Gladstone. Mr and Mrs J Knox attended a wedding of Mrs Knoxs cousin at Swan River on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. Knox
Mrs. Knox
Swan River
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