Plainsmen Topple MacGregor Intermediates 5 4 in Portage Fight
In Portage Arena Portage Plainsmen edged MacGregor Intermediates 5 4 in a fast game of the Chuckwagon Trophy Series. Jim Saunders opened the scoring for Portage, Glenn Morris tied and then regained the lead for MacGregor before Morris and Lamb added penalties and final period bursts.
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Plainsmen
MacGregor Intermediates
Portage
Portage Arena
Walter Allan
Tony Plyska
Perry Allan
Ernie Palechuck
Jim Saunders
Ron McAchern
Billey Paul
Bob Gibson
MacGregor
Glenn Morris
Murray Lamb
Bradley
Frank Hay
Bryan Chaboyer
MacGregor Intermediates Claim CMHL Title
The MacGregor Intermediates were announced champions of the Central Manitoba Intermediate Hockey League on Tuesday evening. Portage players did not appear for the third period after much discussion and dispute, and a fuller write-up and team photo are planned for next week to explain what occurred.
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Macgregor
Central Manitoba Intermediate Hockey League
Manitoba Hockey League
Portage
University of Manitoba speaker at Manitoba Chambers meeting
A University of Manitoba resident will address the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce annual meeting in St James from April 8 to 10. Dr Saunderson will speak on Rockets and Space Exploration. MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce members will attend the convention.
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Yesident
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
St. James
Saunderson
MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce
New Councillor Election Set to Replace Clancy in Mac Gregor
Nomination notices issued to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Clancy who sold his business and is leaving the village. Nomination Day is set for Tuesday March 24. If needed an election will be held Friday April 3.
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Clancy
MacGregor
Bingo Could Be Called This Week in MacGregor
Experts from the Lions Club predict bingo game no 3 will end this week as 58 numbers are released. Right cards are needed and may not have sold yet. Tickets sold out at MacGregor depot and Austin. Rands General Store in Bagot still has a few.
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Lions Club
MacGregor Herald
MacGregor
Austin
Rands
Bagot
Passing of John William Peterson Mourned by Friends
John William Peterson born April 5 1891 in Portage la Prairie died March 6 1959 at Winnipeg General Hospital after a long illness. He lived in MacGregor Winnipeg and Montreal and worked 43 years for Manitoba Cartage Company rising to superintendent. Survived by wife Edith Emily two children and four grandchildren, with brothers and sisters in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Funeral held March 10 at Dark- Lederdale Funeral Home with Rev A B Simpson and Fidelity Lodge Masons officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery.
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John William Peterson
Winnipeg General Hospital
Jack Peterson
Con- Peterson
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
John A. Peterson
Jack
Medicine Hat
Alt
Edith Emily Green
Beaver
Manitoba
Winnipeg
John
Manitoba Cartage Company
the Herald
Fidelity Lodge
Edith Emily
John Murray Jr
Saskatoon
R. A
Phyllis) Chestnut
Montreal
Que
Ethel Peterson
Orland
Sel ‘ Ma) Patterson
Minota
Man
Benjamin
Frank
Leatherdale
A. B. Simpson
Westworth United Church
Masonic Order
Dave Bain
Don Howie
Fred Reid
W. R. Shaw
G. R. Lamont
Warren Keates
Elmwood Cemetery
Notes on CGT Toboggan Slide and Church Initiation
Notes by Diane Hay report a toboggan slide hosted by CGT on Friday February 27 with 18 members and three guests, plus thanks to those who brought cars. An initiation service followed at MacGregor United Church on March 1 for 17 members, led by Mrs Morris Hay and Miss Eala Graham.
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Diane Hay
CGT
MacGregor United Church
Morris Hay
Eala Graham
Hospital Aids Plan March Meeting At Legion Room
MacGregor Hospital Aid to meet Monday March 23 at 8 pm in Legion room to revise the constitution on number of annual meetings and seek member votes. A May tag day will support a Bursary fund for girls entering nursing from MacGregor or nearby districts. Members may drop sheets or pillow slips to the hospital matron.
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MacGregor Hospital Aid
Legion Room
Hospital Aids
MacGregor
MacGregor Aid
Beaver
Collegiate Charter Reports Slow Week at School
A quiet week at Collegiate Charter with snow melting and track sports beginning. Talk of sports days and the approaching Easter holidays grows as the last day of school is set for Thursday March 26. Inspector Diehl visited Collegiate on Tuesday morning.
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Diehl
Stan Firth
Jim Pogue
P T H and S Hold March Meeting
The March meeting of the P T H and S at the Collegiate on March 11 elected officers for the coming year. Names include President Bert Nichol Vice President Bob Douglas secretary H Hampton treasurer A Stone membership secretary C Zimmermann pub secretary Charles Pennell program convener H Rogers lunch committee Laurence Smith Sid Hay George Snaith and speaker Desrosier covered Student Council school pictures and scholarships. The meeting closed with the Queen.
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Bert Nichol
Bob Douglas
H. Hampton
A. Stone
C. Zimmerman
Charles Pennell
H. Rogers
Laurence Smith
Sid Hay
George Snaith
Desrosier
Tunen P
Rural Council Sets Budget Pause and Bridge Plan
Rural Council met March 16 in the Council Chamber. Budget for 1959 on hold awaiting school district budgets. Authorized sheep damage claims and reviewed one aid case with increased monthly aid. Report on meeting with Public Works about a bridge across the Assiniboine River between Rossendale and Treherne. Resolution to support bridge and a trunk highway from Bagot to North Norfolk boundary. By law on hospital accounts read final. Market Road fund discussed for broader, fewer locations with cross ward equity. Correspondence and accounts paid.
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Dept. of Public Works
Assiniboine
Rossendale
Treherne
Bagot
North Norfolk
Crash Kills Eight in Arizona County Area
Eight people died and four were injured in a Sunday night crash about 40 miles east of Kingman Arizona, when a car crossed the center line and hit a vehicle from Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Kingman
Arizary
Here
Albuquerque
Old Buildings Vanishing From MacGregor Main Street
Windy mild spring day notes culvert openings and busy street scene. Residents report three of the town’s old structures, the blacksmith shop, pool room, and laundry, being demolished to improve appearance. Readers urged to send letters or stories to share local opinions and help grow the column.
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MacGregor
Herald
Solo
Bob Lambs
Beaudin Leads District 4-H Calf Club Winners
Ernest Beaudin heads the Calf Club contest at Brookdale with premier honors in the senior division. Ed Douglas and Leslie Watts also shine as top winners and will join Beaudin to represent the district at the Provincial 4 H Calf Club Contest during Brandon Summer Fair. The same trio along with Jim Humeston and Robert Fleming will represent Carberry Agricultural Representative at the 4H Short Course during Brandon Summer Fair.
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Ernie McLeod
Charlie Simpson
Brookdale
Welland Stonehouse
Charlie Swanson
Calf Club
Brookdale Calf Club
Ernest Beaudin
Bagot Calf Club
Ed Douglas
MacGregor Calf Club
Leslie Watts
Carberry Calf Club
Shirley Adam
Wellwood
Jim Humeston
Robert Fleming
Brandon
Carberry Agricultural
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