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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1963
Page
7
The MacGregor minor clubs thank supporters who donated cash to the boys hockey program. Bobby Bogue wins the poodie dog draw as part of season celebrations. Total funds raised amount to 5055 with 118.26 received as minor hockey proceeds.
Mrs. Charles B. Welch of Tacoma Washington donated 500 dollars to fund the restoration of a Yorkshire village Anglican church. Kirk Deighton is noted as the home of ancestors connected to the donor.
A fragment urges readers to consider how far $1000 or $2000 of life insurance would go for dependents. It questions whether such sums would cover debts, daily needs, and mortgage retirement, and suggests consulting for a discussion of a family's financial needs.
Participants named includeErnie Duncan Muriel Duncan Florence Gilbert John Heselwood Carl Bergquist Wes Thompson Gladys Bergquist Bill Pears Ron Barton Bill Turner Bev Barber Helen Barton Don Barber Bob Sims Florence Sims Marion Barber Don Hillman Francis Hillman W Wallace Joan Hillman Clarence Sparrow Wayne Sharp William Moore Mrs Sparrow Phil Miller Wayne Moore Evelyn Miller Shirley Moffatt Vern McKelvy Duncan Lamb Bev Lamb Margaret McKelvy Cliff Litster Bob Anderson Andy Stone Mrs Bob Anderson Charlie Blair Mrs C Blair K Blair A Klassen.
On Thursday March 14 ACI staged its Variety night after two months of practice. The evening opened with the Glee Club directed by Mrs Myrna Williams performing songs including Beer Barrel Polka and The Biggest Aspid Astra in the World. A judo display followed then the ACL Drama Group presented Hillbilly Wedding with Anne Hughson Allan Lewis and others in key roles. The crowd filled the school auditorium and enjoyed the performances as work continued on the first year book.
Austin residents attend church meetings and social events. The Patriotic Club plans a March 26 event. Unit 9 of U.C.W. gathers March 21. Community Hall Auxiliary thanks donors for a fundraiser yielding over 700 dollars. Local figures, hospital visits, and Diocesan notices appear, with bingo prizes listed and a March 23 cash binge announced. Community groups include Manitoba Farmers' Union and Christ Church Auxiliary. Details cover visits, sympathy notices, and multiple host venues across Austin, MacGregor, and Portage la Prairie.
Local 199 hosts several whist gatherings at the homes of the Pennells Scoras Chant and Snaiths. Top scores were Elsie Lundy 148 and Steve Borozny 150. A total of 34 was realized, with 17 staying local and 17 sent to Winnipeg head office for the building fund. A joint MPA candidate meeting is set for March 25 at 8 pm in Gladstone Legion Hall.
The Sidney Worthy Beef Club held a March 6 meeting at Eddie O Briens with 11 members and three leaders present. Three members gave speeches and two more are slated for the next meeting. Diane Hawkins will speak at the public speaking contest. In the 4H bonspiel winners were Mark Bagnall Paul Ham Dennis Early Cheryl Hudson first event. second event Glenda Peck Barry Hudson Joyce Early. The next meeting is May 1 at Gil Bagnalls home.
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