MacGregor Lions mark 12th birthday gala
The MacGregor Lions held their 12th birthday banquet at Memorial Hall on March 22 with about 150 attendees. Lion Glenn Lye emceed, Nelson Olson gave grace, and Rick Locke toasted the Queen. The smorgasbord menu featured varied dishes. District Governor Steins awarded service pins. Clare Tarr presented Citizen of the Year to Gertrude Cook. Dr. Cameron Jay spoke on A Day in the Life of East Africa, followed by gifts and dancing to New Imperials.
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Memorial Hall
Hospital Aid
MacGregor Lion's Club
Iisit
Lion Glenn Lye
Lion Nelson Olson
Grace
Lion Rick Locke
Lion Glenn
Lion
Harold Orchard
Lion Art Palmer
The
Lions
Ron Chambers
Nelson Hutcheson
Joe Maguire
Garry Booth
Rob Peck
Bob Anderson
Abe Boschman
Reg Neitzel
Barney Weibe
Norbert Hutler
Dave Stewart
Art Palmer
Fred Clarke
Dennis Lamb
Stan Moore
H. E. Orchard
Clare Tarr
MacGregor and di Chamber of Commerce
Gertrude Cook
Jon Fred Clarke
Cameron Jay
University of Macit
Jay
East Africa
Equator
Kenya
Manitoba
Lion Denny
Steins
Lion Bob Anderson
Imperials
Portage
Skaters discuss CFSA affiliation at community meeting
A general meeting at the Community Centre on Saturday will decide on MacGregor and District Figure Skating Club's development. The key issue is whether to join the Canadian Figure Skating Association, potentially increasing access to teachers through the national body. Youth interest remains high and the club invites attendance at ten AM.
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MacGregor and District
Canadian Figure Skating Association
His and Hers Bonspiel Opens At MacGregor Centre
The annual His and Hers bonspiel at the MacGregor Community Centre starts April 4 with possible earlier start depending on entries. Prizes use a pick a prize system allowing winners to choose preferred awards. O Keefe rules guide the draw as Fred Snaith and Ron Borton prepare. Social events accompany the curling program.
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MacGregor
Nis
Manitoba
O'Keefe
Fred Snaith
Ron Borton
Pine Creek school budget up 12 mills
Pine Creek school division approves the 1975 annual budget totaling 2,406,911 with 364,263 in capital costs. Operating budget rises to 2,042,648, up 271,285 from last year, funded mainly by provincial grants and a 2 mill levy on balanced assessment, yielding 37.5 mills overall.
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Pine Creek
Self-Help Centre reports annual meeting in Gladstone
The Self-Help Centre in Austin held its first annual meeting at Gladstone Mennonite Church on March 1. Don Doell announced that $2,000 has been sent to the MCC Relief Fund since opening on April 4, 1974. Choice Books sold about 246 copies with profits funding more books. Elections kept Mary Bueckert as president for two years, Mrs. Bill Wiebe as vice-president for one year, and Mrs. Dan Doell as secretary treasurer for one year. Eight Mennonite churches between Gladstone and Newton Siding participate, each eager to organize with two or more representatives.
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Austin
Gladstone ‘Mennonite Church
Sfrs
Don Doell
M.C.C. Relief Fund
Ernie Bueckert
Een
Mary Bueckert
Bill Wiebe
Dan Doell
Gladstone
Newton Siding
Pistol shots and prizes at Wawanesa match draw cheers
The Presidents club and members of the rural Wawanesa range hosted an informal world championship style pistol match. Leaders praised local knowhow over Olympic committees, with trophies, warm hands after outdoor bouts, and several shooters led by Bev Nicholson and Dan Cryderman posting top scores across Tyro and Commercial classes.
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Eally
Quickdraw WhElder
Wawanesa
Canada
Ater
Srass
Dan Crydeman
Dan Cryderman
Ni M.C
Bev Nicholson
N.W.C
Gary’ Witherspoon
Get-Together Club of MacGregor Cards Meeting
Thirty eight attendees gathered in the lower Masonic hall on March 18 for an afternoon of cards with nine four hand tables and crib. Lunch followed at 4 pm then officers conducted business and arranged for George Lloyd to present slides from a world tour at the next meeting on April 1.
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Masonic Hall
Teasurer
George Lloyd
MacGregor
Yesteryear hockey stars return for community centre show
Local ice scene flashback event features old legends Herman Meyer Perry Allan Dennis Lamb Charlie Townsend Brian Bell Don Blight Glen Morris and others skating again. Perry Allan brings Stonewall to face Milford Kilfoyle coached MacGregor team. Milfs team studies Canadiens tactics for a fast skated, humorous spectacle at the Community Centre with coffee.
Austin U C W milk grant and March meeting summary
Fourteen ladies attended the March meeting of the Austin United Church Women on March 19. Devotions were led by Connie Bryce and Mrs. MacRae. The Friendship secretary reported 33 visits and one fruit basket sent. The social committee catered events on March 18 and will cater another on April 10. Spoons for the 50th anniversary were ordered, and $25 was sent to Bangladesh to aid milk for children. The next meeting is April 17 at 2 PM.
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Austin U.C.W
Connie Bryce
MacRae
Barbara Lowe
U.C.W
Credit Union Sinner
Austin
Coop
United Church
Bangladesh
Central Aid Group Keeps Busy at Regular Hospital Meeting
Central Aid held its regular hospital meeting with ten members present. Mrs Nichol and treasurer Mrs Hay delivered reports. New drapes were installed, and members noted the small deionizer cannot handle water hardness.
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Central Aid
Nichol
Hay
Central
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Portage A Prairie
Central Judicial Bar Association
Morden
Man
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Bjorn Christianson
Portage la Prairie
Ken Hanneson
Robert McKenzie
Carman
Dufferin Leader
MacGregor Lions
Usua
Janice Lamb
CFSA
McKenzie
Trinity
St. Mary's
McKenzie Church
Ken Rentz
Harvey Carmichael
Jim Scott
Joyce Tomchuk
Dorothy Mustard
Municpal
Yesteryear
Herman
Joyce Clark
Audrey Wiebe
UCW
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