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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1974
Page
2
A February 25, 1974 letter from a concerned district resident questions why nonusers and some former members push to abolish the Worthy Curling rink. It notes building repairs, donor land reclamation, and a perceived lack of community spirit versus keepers of the facility for families and local children.
In Winnipeg trips to Red River Community College and the University of Manitoba outlined the March activities. Students toured campuses, prepared for next year, and the MCLI bonspiel, fashion show, and sports results highlighted a busy week. Drene Toews won the Carnival Queen contest.
MacGregor and Austin combined to defeat Long Plain Indian Reserve 8 4 at the MacGregor Community Centre. Brent Tarr and Phil Davey scored twice, with Bill Nichol Gordon Smith and Jack Wood adding singles. Playoffs underway after league finish, with MacGregor atop standings after defeating Carberry to clinch top spot.
Mrs Ken Smith and Stan Ryz visited Winnipeg on Tuesday and Wednesday with their son and daughter in law Ernie Ryz. Bonnie sisters and Georgette Pelletier and family of Winnipeg were weekend visitors with Johnny Watson. The Weibe family from Winnipeg stayed Friday night with Norman McCullough family. Wm McCullough and Lionel Ronnie and Ken Smith attended a family dance at Arden Saturday night. Wm McCullough and Cecil were Saturday dinner guests of Bill McLaren and girls at Neepawa. George Horne and family from Neepawa visited Fred and family on Sunday. George Sweet visited his parents Bert Skeet after Edmonton and headed back to Leaf Rapids. John Henderson and two friends entered projects at Brandon Science Fair. Joyce Nelson and Marion Henderson spent Saturday with Bill Adkins family. Bill Adkins and sons visited with Henry Nelson. Harry Henderson, John, Bob, Carol Leslie and Marilyn Chandler visited Cartwright on Sunday. Lois Tets of Portage spent Saturday at H Henderson home with Marilyn Chandler.
Local curlers gathered for the MacGregor Donspiel with teams from Winnipeg Transcona and Pinawa. Notable results included Rueben Craig Gerald Frizzley and Cam Halliday atop the third event. Community events include a bingo March 19 by the 4H Combine club and a U.C. smorgasbord supper March 27 at 6 p.m.
Beaver News reports a busy social week with visits from Mrs Turner and family to Diane’s parents in Portage, supper with J Rymarchuk in Winnipeg, and weekend guests including J Samels and family. Charlie Rodgers and Brian visited Winnipeg for a check-up, Tan Smith stayed with Ross McKellar, and Roy Harkness hosted Dale Brown and others. Local curling filled weekend bonspiel activity in MacGregor.
W H Demer Sr of Souris visiting Bert and Mrs Caskey for weeks. March 9 youths competed in a Katrime rink bonspiel with prizes awarded. Mrs Jean McRae attended the funeral of Tom Pennell in Winnipeg alongside her father Clarence Pennell.
Sprucedale Workshop News notes preparations for a Flowers of Hope tea in MacGregor and an upcoming rummage sale March 26 27 and 2 from 9 to p.m. The note invites pickup calls at 637-2818 and mentions a Fuller Brush party Friday night at 8 p.m. Also a Thursday March 14 gathering and grain bag mending services.
A brief religious appeal links heart trouble to anxiety and sin. It cites scripture from John and Matthew, urging readers to seek Christ for peace. The piece emphasizes trusting Jesus to grant rest and replace fear with spiritual peace.
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