Canadian Legion Ice Carnival sets all time attendance record
The 1948 Ice Carnival in MacGregor Rink drew a record crowd with over 1,200 turnstile entries. Queen Gloria Buchanan crowned by Legion president G C Fotheringham, prizes awarded for costumes, and a bevy of events from broom ball to skating finales showcased local clubs and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
O Canada
The
MacGregor Rink
All
George Copple
Portage
Croucher
Les Fox
Assiniboia
A. M. Shaw
Jean Nelson
Doug Barber
Gordon Collins
Ben Ward
Lionel Elliott
Gloria Buchanan
Britannia
G. C. Fotheringham
S” Bros
Marjorie Telford
Beaver Ladies’ Aid
Lois Harkness
Austin Patriotic Club
Little Theatre Players Score With Drama
Large audiences attended the Melodramic Farce Laughing Gas at the Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday. The cast included Iola Jones, Pat Gilroy, Enid Moore, Mildred Strang, Gloria Buchanan, Merlin Lamb, George Little, Iola Jones as judge, Mildred Rowlatt, Carol Clarke, and Dorothy Weber, all praised for lively performances and clear character work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivoli Theatre
Iola Jones
Dot
Pat Gilroy
Enid Moore
Mildred Strang
New York
Gloria Buchanan
Merlin Lamb
George Little
Mildred Rowlatt
Flavia Winterspear
Carol Clarke
Dorothy Weber
Sunday School Purchases New Projector
The United Church Sunday School bought a projector funded by weekly pupil contributions, Ladies' Aid and WM.S. donations, Y L.S. support, and a Teachers Tea fundraiser. It was first used last Sunday morning to aid visual training for teachers and parents are invited to visit and see the children using the new device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Sunday School
Ladies’ Aid
Wm.s
Y L.S
Diamond Wedding Gala for Mr and Mrs Thomas Hunt
Portage la Prairie marked the Diamond wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hunt with a gathering at their son-in-law and daughter Jos and Mary Collier home. The couple born in Walkerton Ontario and Inverness Quebec celebrated with family, friends and greetings from royalty and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hunt
Jos. Collier
Portage la Prairie
Hunt
Mary Hunt
Thomas Stinson
Inverness
Que
Down Under
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
MacGregor
Walkerton
Ont
Manitoba
Rat Creek
Carberry
Thos
Mary Stinson
Beaver
Man
Farquhar McRae
Collier
Chas. E. Greenlay
H. L. Henderson
Olive Kennedy
Toronto
Ida Collier
Portage
Ralph
London
Ida
George
Southend and Macaulay Complete Bonspiel
The Macaulay Southend district curling bonspiel concluded after two days in MacGregor. Eight rinks competed with two prizes per event. Earl Muir won for the Winning side and Clare Tarr for the Losers with second prizes to Mrs. C Pennell and George Snaith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaulay -Southend
MacGregor
Earl Muir
Clare Tarr
C. Pennell
George Snaith
Eve
Pat Stirling
A. Chant
Dave Hodgins
Art. Chant
Grant McDonald
Muir
Chas. Pennell
Mary Pennell
Florence Snaith
Chant
Clarence Pennell
W. Pennell
Hope Collier
Dick Collier
Sid. Hay
A. Palmer
Phyllis Vermeulen
N. Pogue
E.k.cox
Glenn Pennell
Wm. Orchard
Harold Orchard
C. Holliday
Glover
N. Hulme
Orval Chant
J Scora
Smale
Dr Crossley Hunter Describes Easter Passion Play
The United Church Annex hosted the W M S Easter Thankoffering Meeting with Dr Crossley Hunter of Knox United Church Winnipeg as guest. He narrated slides of Oberammergau Passion Play and offered vivid verbal descriptions. proceeds totaled 35.45 dollars and clothing for overseas children weighing 150 pounds were donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
W.M.S
Ley Hunter
Knoxnited Church
Winnipeg
G.A Hay
Hunter
Oberammergau
Bavaria
Appeal For Children Fund Exceeds 1300 In District
The Canadian Appeal for Children in MacGregor and District has surpassed the 1300 mark. $368.60 collected locally with more funds to come. Room I pupils held a tea producing $2300 for the cause while other children saved to aid a child abroad. Donations accepted at Bank of Montreal or via Mrs. K Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Jollitfe
MacGregor and District Committee
Room I
Bank of Montreal
K.buckley
Carnival Committee Extends Thanks for 1948 Victory
The Canadian Legion Carnival Committee thanks supporters who helped make the 1948 Carnival a success. The letter notes broad community aid, with no individuals singled out, and expresses gratitude for efforts toward the MacGregor and District Memorial Fund. Signed by G. H. Copple, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion Carnival Committee
MacGregor and District Memorial Fund
Quiet Wedding Ties Two Families in Portage la Prairie
Violet ONeill and John Bond wed on March 2 at Portage la Prairie home of Mr and Mrs Prediil with Rev. C D Rupp officiating. The couple will reside in Brandon after a brief wedding reception for about twenty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daan
Vera Kohnston
Portage la Prairie
Danial Bond
C. D. Rupp
Brandon Bim
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Fancy
Mardell Burtnick
Mrs. R. Glover
Joyce Peterson
L. Steen
Ben. Ward
Robin Hood
Dick Critchlow
John Bull
Lyle Stone
Horse
Bob. Harvey
Una McKelvy
Heather Fotheringham
Joan Stinson
Lillian Wong
Bunnies
Jim. Lambert
Gypsy
Billy Hildebrand
Cowboy
B. Nelson
Elaine Pogue
Jim
Randall
Bee
David Booth
Daniel Boom
Ray
Ronnie Anderson
Innis Harvey
Dorothy Westman
Onnollee Turner
Mickie
Minnie Mouse
Diana Lye
Roberta Allan
Myrtle Little
Wm. Anderson
Janice Fotheringham
Allan McGregor
Arnold Elliott
A Sear
Howard Turner
Marion Smith
Donna Lye
Donald Stirling
Gordon Stirling
Southend
Allan McDougall
Iolo Jones
Little Theatre Players
Mrs
Southend & Macaulay
Legion
Prer
Lo.d.e
Britannia” CI
Crossley Hunter
Appeal For Children
MacGregor Herald
MacGregor, Man
Can
G.H. Copple
S. Rey
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