Winter Retrospective and Spring Hopes From Small Town
The entry notes an 41 degree day as winter thaws, with long snow melt and plans for spring despite cold days. A near accident involved a truck into Chas Wong's window, while local law enforcement handles boomer activity for a few dollars. Old-time recollections recall curling, camps, and rough days with Bennet Buggies and tobacco railways, plus a 1932 river trip and camp hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frowa
Chas. Wong
Bennet Buggies
Se Tobacco
Loca Voys
Os Nobben
Bert McCarl
Nora
Pratt
Bulle Roberts
Oscar
Vic Palmould
Ares
Kiley
Gweer School Consolidation and Austin Credit Union Meet
The first annual meeting of the Austin Credit Union Society was led by president D C Reimer with about 100 attendees. Directors elected were John Shaver Paul Uhrin George Graham Bruce Hay and Alec Beresford. Randall M Lamb P Ewen named to the Credit Committee and Gordon Hay A Thorgilsson Percy Pearson to the Supervisory Committee. There are 127 members. Percy Pearson appointed manager and Doug Mintyr to the Supervisory Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Credit Union Society
Memorial Hall
D.C Reimer
Fede Manitoba
John Shaver
Paul Uhrin
George Graham
Bruce Hay
Alec. Beresford
Credit Committee
Randall
M- Lamb
P. Ewen
Gordon Hay
A. Thorgilsson
Percy Pearson
Doug Mintyre
Tivoli Theater to Begin Midweek Shows in April
The Tivoli Theater will revert to its summer schedule with midweek performances in April, including Tuesday and Friday showings. The venue also plans Friday and Saturday nights, with the first Tuesday show expected to kick off the new run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivol ML
Fay
Lost MacGregon seeks return for leather boots
A lost item notice requests help locating a pair of men’s light leather boots. The finder is asked to call 438-6I or write to RR 4 Box 19 y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregon
Community Meeting Deliberates Consolidation Efforts
Attendance reached about thirty residents at Memorial Hall on Monday evening for a discussion led by R. V. C. Hardy and MacGregor of the Department of Education. The town meeting is anticipated to be held on April 3 as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatiner
Conmatres
R. V.¢. Hardy
MacGregor
Department of Education
Hockey Tourney On If Ice Permits
Weather has turned mild this week and the Big Hockey Tournament hinges on ice conditions. If temperatures stay above freezing, the event will be postponed or canceled by the organizers depending on the ice quality.
Vets Meet Buddies Of World War I
The 44th Battalion annual reunion gathered 150 members at Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg last Saturday. Notable reconnections included George Lewin meeting “Moose” Callin from Flin Flon and Bill Saunders meeting Tom Arkley, whom he hadn’t seen since 1915. Arkley, captured after arriving in England, now lives in Winnipeg. Fred Tait, a MacGregor native who enlisted locally, also attended and now resides in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough
Winnipeg
S. R. Lamb
J. M. McPhee
G. E. Lewin
Stan Cooper
Bill Saunders
MacGregor
George Lewin
Moose” Callin
Flin Flon
Canada
Montreal
Tom Arkley
England
Tom
Arkley
Winpeg
Ontario
Fred Tait
Fred
Winnipes
You Have a Date weekly social column notices list
You Have a Date is heading each week must reach this office by Tuesday noon. This weekly column will meet with approval of clubs and organizations. Events will be in one place and scattered throughout the social column. Katrinne Hall Friday March list features music by Telford and a 830 pm lunch play. SOL No. 2811 holds its regular meeting in Masonic Hall at 8 pm on Wednesday March. Nutchar Society meeting at MacGregor School on 25th at 230 pm for Easter aid. D. A. Shaw's home hosts full attendance meeting on Wednesday March 29 at 8 pm. WMS Tea and Produce Table at Mr. R. Harvey home on Thursday March 30 from 3 to 6 pm. Donations for the produce table to be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
Aid of
D. A. Shaw
Wedne
WMS
R. Harvey
Mr. Hardy
Community notes and weekend visitors in the region
Local social roundup notes visits from Mrs A Walker and Bert Heselwood, a Winnipeg battalion banquet, and birth announced for Thomas George Bull at Portage Hospital on March 17. A community theatre event screens She's My Daisy on March 31. Clyde Smiths host Allan Smith guests, Vic and Mrs McLechlan visit, Kerio hockey team earns second at G tournament after defeats. Miss Joyce Lake earns attention at MacGregor Carnival with others in costumes. Rudolph costume wins and Barry Barber takes boys race prize. Windsor visitor Addie Hanna Gilman travels from Windsor to Winnipeg area, then heads home with Mary Hanna Erickson and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan G. Bull
Bert Heselwood
Muir Wa
A. Walker
S. Cooper
Winnipeg
Geo. Bull
Thomas George
Portage Hospital
Teh Hall
Daisy
Community Club
L. Smith
Allan Smith
Percy Family
Beaver
Vic of
Winkes
F. McLechlan
Cénarsbulstions
Kerio
Austin
Portage
Gladstone
Joyce Lake
MacGregor
Shirley Taylor
Janice Dunn
Barry Barber
Rudolph
E. Gilman
Addie Hanna
Windsor
Ont
Fred Lake
Roy Mclaughlan
Brandon Figures Skaters Thrill Crowds at Carnival
The fourth annual Legion Carnival in MacGregor drew about 800 attendees. Nine Brandon Figure Skating Club performers, under Miss Jacqueline Porteous, wowed with solos, pairs, and trios on an Irish themed ice surface. The event featured young queen entrants from MacGregor School and local acts, with public address by J. L. Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
MacGregor
Commiettee
Bill, Roberts
Maurice Hay
Norman Smith
Russ Tarr
Murray Collins
St. Patrick
J. L. Lamb
Mike
Brandon
Jacqueline Porteous
Gart
Brandon Trou
Jeyee Brown
Gwen Finlay
Marie Eamer
Janice Gusdal
Mera McBean
Eileen
Irene McMasty
Lillian Smith
Mary Hamilton
Barbara Hughes
Thea Hoffman
June McDiaraid
Helen Francis
High School Chatter and Bonspiel Recap at Portage Hall
The High School Chatter notes a bonspiel victory with many students and teachers praised for organizing a curling event. Garnet Critchlow and Allen McGregor score in hockey against the Orioles, while Lloyd Suet is hospitalized for an appendectomy. The paper lists staff roles, student contributions, and an upcoming dance at the Masonic Hall on Friday March 24 with 2 cent admission and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Allen McGregor
Howard Cobbe
Dennis Lamb
Dennis Kitson
Garnet Critchlow
Orioles
Garnet
Pete
Lloyd Suet
Portage Hospital
Mc. A. Shaw
Garry Cobve
Hope Olson
Clifford Chant
Norma McMaster
Barey F
Stonnie Tarr
Eva Tabalomey
Howard Cot
Vivian
Nn Lewin
Donna Jansen
Garret Criteri
Ralph Critchlow
Diana Lye
Britain Chapter LODE reports year of service and aid
The 1.0.D.E. Chapter LODE annual report for the year ending January 15, 1950, notes 27 members and active patriotic duties. Sprays and wreaths were placed on graves and cenotaphs for Decoration and Remembrance Days, a Dedicatory Service was held in a new memorial hall, and a Birmingham school van incident prompted thanks to Pat Quinn. The year included a Bert Kiton Scholarship, clothing and giving drives, monthly food parcels to England, support for Save the Children Fund, Red Cross sewing, and aid to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for cripples, plus remembrances to naval brothers and veterans. Continued on Page Two.
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Britains
Servic
MacGregor and District
Ket Haol
Church Annex
Pat Quinn
Birmingham
Bert Kiton
England
Save the Children Fund
Joan Shrubs
Red Cross
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Edinburgh
Two Bros V
Navy
Anct
Auction Sales At Mr George Moger Farm And April Auction
Auctioneers SE Burch and S C Duff list sales of horses cattle implements and household effects near Gospel Hall on Austin Gladstone road five miles north and mile west with sale date May 12 and April 1 for household electrical items at Extra Coal Docks near Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moger
Gospel Hall
Austin-Gladstone
SE. Burch
Austin
S. C. Duff
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Gweer
Austin Credit Union
C of C
Katrime News
Mrs. S. Cooper
Gaynor Lewis
Heather Fother
Miss Porteous
Messrs
W.G. Hugh 3
F. McBean
Exhib
MacGregor School
Alma Stewart
Geynor Lewis
Dorna Lye
Tote
Don
H. Olson
Mickie
Baron
Tom Cat
Janice Duncan
Garth Stone
David Booth
Ronnie Moore
By Vivien Telford
Macdreger
Benspiel
A & Cof Kips
Net Critchlow
M. Hay Grant McCrae
Walter DeMeyer
Kit Ments
Pogue
Mary Chart
Rae
Gary Cobbe
Louise Mr Hardy
Mrs. Croome
Joyce Dankesreites
Ron Kirshner
Vivian Telford
Mr. Murray
Gary Lewis
Masonic Hall
Fridw
D.E
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