Hartnons Mark Golden Anniversary in MacGregor
Mr and Mrs F W Harmon of MacGregor celebrated their golden wedding with a March 14 open house attended by guests from Winnipeg Brandon Roland Neepawa Portage Carberry Austin Sidney Firdale and MacGregor A three tier wedding cake and gold candles topped the tea table Linda Evenson a granddaughter managed the guest book Rev A Rodden officiated at the Winnipeg church ceremony March 11 1920 the couple later moved to Forestville then retired to MacGregor A family dinner at the home of daughter Mrs A Evenson in Austin drew 20 guests from Winnipeg Oak Bluff Neepawa and Lavenham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Harmon
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Brandon
Roland
Neepawa
Portage
Carberry
Austin
A. Rod
A. Roddin
Home St. Presbyterian Church
Forestville
F. W. Harnell
A. Evenson
Man
Oak Bluff
Lavenham
Pine Creek Building Program Progresses
Minister of Education Saul A Miller announces that architect Peter Langes plans for Plumas School Gladstone Elementary and MacGregor Collegiate have been approved by the School Buildings Project Committee. Wm Morton Collegiate addition awaiting approval at next meeting. Officials expect all four projects to begin construction this summer with occupancy caps kept flexible pending final pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul A. Miller
Peter Langes
Plumas
Gladstone
MacGregor Collegiate
Wm. Morton
Department of
Austin Collegiate
New Town
R. Hoeppner
D. Crabbe
Council to Investigate Cost Of Personal Care Home
The Village of MacGregor Council will study the cost of a Personal Care Home for area seniors and contact government departments to identify financial aid. It will also reach out to Carman Neepawa and Winkler for model ownership and cost data, aiming to compare facility costs. The meeting also covered CPR service centralization, RCMP contracting, and local infrastructure plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Carman
Neepawa
Winkler
Canadian Pacific Railways
North Norfolk
Highway Traffic and Motor’ Transport Board
Ithe
Highway Service
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Mac
Tarr
Gimli
RCMP
Parage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie
Gordon Johnson
R. S. Bowles
Treherne
Holland
Pilot Mound
Provincial Water Control Branch
Pine Creek School Maintains Paint Program Plan
Pine Creek School Division Maintenance Committee met February 9 and approved recommendations, including the painting program for school facilities. The board subsequently endorsed the plan, outlining scope, timelines, and budgeting details for the renovation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Old Timers Hockey Game Brings Laughs and Penalties
The MacGregor and District Old Timers hosted their annual game on Sunday with players like Jack Gibson Lyal Stone and George Martins. White team won 2 to 0 amid quirky mishaps, penalties, and humorous on ice antics. The report also notes local school painting plans sabbatical leaves and committee actions along with gun safety class permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District
Gordie Howe
Bobby Hull
Jack Gibson
Lyal Stone
Lyal
Jack Stone
George Martins
Russ Tarr
Harry Dankesreiter
Dick Carruthers
Don Barber
Herman Weber
Glen Rands
Sens
Bert Nichol
Stan Smith
Dane Lamb
Geo Martens
Doug Davey
Art Palmer
Francis North
Fred Snaith
John Boschman
Russ Cairns
Town Happenings Point to Early Spring Events
Last week brought sun and warmth with melting snow though a few frosts linger. Good Friday and Easter Sunday loom. Minor Hockey Club wind up tonight at 6 pm with a pot luck and parent attendance requested. Jim Turner reports 28 dollars from Minor Hockey Day, donated to the Hockey Association. Miss S. L. Hay from sunny B C notes a mild winter with early grass mowing and blooming shrubs. Glenn Lye, Dane Lamb, Harvey Gilbert and Bob Anderson win the Snider Event in the Portage bonspiel. Holland Rockets win the South Central Hockey League Trophy with a 43 final in Holland. Weekend carnival faced weather issues but the oldtimer’s hockey game and toboggan races proceed. Tivoli Theatre opens with Swiss Family Robinson, Daddy’s Gone a Hunting, Join the Salt and Pepper Club, and 101 Dalmatians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Rockets
Holland
Eske
Salt and Pepper Club
Local Hockey Teams Fall To MacGregor In Doubleheader
In a Tuesday night doubleheader at MacGregor, Wellwood 10 and unders and 12 and unders both lost. MacGregor 10 and under won 40 with Brad Lamb shutting out Wellwood and Mark McGregor scoring three. MacGregor 12 and under won 6 0 as Peter Heppner blanked Wellwood with Jamie Wright scoring four goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellwood
MacGregor
Brad Lamb
Mark McGregor
Brian Drader
Tim Stone
Dean Grove
Brian Gilbert
Brad Scora
Harvey Nichol
Glen Purkess
Grant Noble
Lorne Hulme
Poster Contest Winners at MacGregor Hockey Club Carnival
Winners list for the MacGregor Hockey Club poster contest shows grade by grade placements. Grade 6-1 Kim Harkness and Lyle Gilbert took first with Alvin Klassen second and Janice Dobbin with Myrna McIntosh third. Grade 7-1 Richard Rumancik led, Valerie Litster and Donna Vermeulen second, Lillian Harris third. Grade 8-1 Launa Birkett won, Billy Sheard second, Donna Turner third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hockey Club
Kim Harkness
Lyle Gilbert
Alvin Klassen
Janice Dobbin
Myrna McIntosh
Richard Rumancik
Valerie Litster
Donna Vermeulen
Lillian Harris
Launa Birkett
Billy Sheard
Donna Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hartnons
Mrs
F. W. Hartnoll F. Clarke
Hese
Gail
Rossendale
New
A. Hawke
Jim Turner
MacGregor Billiards
The
Hockey Association
Glenn Lye
Harvey Gilbert
Bob Anderson
Macgregor Ladies Curling Club
Mary Stratton
Connie Nohlgran
Vera Lamb
Gertie Sealey
Edith Frazer
Marion Dahl
Mark Davidson
Francis McLeod
Patel Sherritt
Rita Hamm
Violet Weber
Vera Chant
Lillian Pennell
Hildur Alderson
Jennie Gilroy
Nell Bogue
Kathleen Lye
Liz Glover
Adeline MacDonald
Stone
Helen Dankesreiter
Annie
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