Fire threat ends as MacGregor hardware store saves town
A fire at Cobbe's Hardware in MacGregor was quickly fought by volunteers after smoke was seen from the heating unit. Firefighters prevented major damage to the main business district while Roy's and the Blue Bird Cafes remained undamaged. Local thanks flow to the brigade and citizens who aided containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wens
MacGregor
Cobbe
Harry _Litster
George Ardagh
Cobbe's Hardware Store
Roy
Gary Cobbe
Fire Brigade
Portage
Hardwa
Election Day Approaches in Portage Neepawa District
Next Monday March 31 electors in Portage Neepawa and across Canada vote for their preferred candidate. Three contenders Sid Coult hard Geo Fairfield and H Lloyd Henderson campaigned at MacGregor Memorial Hall as 114 polls cover Kirkfield Park to Carberry north to McCreary with St Claude as southern boundary. Returning Officer H A Lye sent out 151 ballot boxes mailed as registered mail. Polls open 8 am close 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage~ Neepawa
Canada
Sid Coulthard
Bagot
CCF
Geo. C. Fairfield
Portage la Prairie
H. Lloyd Henderson
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Portage- Neepawa
Manitoba
Kirkfield Park
Carberry
McCreary
Lake Manila
St. Claude
H. A. Lye
Q.C
MacGregor
Tivoli Adopts Summer Schedule in MacGregor
Beginning April 1 the Tivoli Theatre in MacGregor switches to summer duties with midweek shows and two Saturday nights. Next Tuesday and Wednesday April 1 and 2 feature 8 30 p.m. performances. Friday 8 30 p.m. and Saturday 8 and 10 p.m. shows planned. No show Friday April 4 due to Good Friday. the feature airs at 8 30 Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivoli Theatre
MacGregor
Traffic Deaths Rise In January Across Canada
The January traffic death toll reached 204, up 17.2 percent from 174 a year earlier, according to the bureau of statistics. Increases occurred in most provinces, with New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan as exceptions.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Austin Lady Meets the Prime Minister in Port Arthur
Mrs Amy Purkess of Austin Man visiting relatives in Port Arthur Ont met Prime Minister John Diefenbaker at a Legion Hall gathering on March 18. She shook his hand and found him very pleasant to talk to.
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Amy Purkess
Austin
Man
Port Arthur
Ont
John Diefenbaker
Legion Hall
Purkess
Collegiate Chatter Easter Exams and Upcoming Concerts
This week centers on Easter examinations with Friday night dance by Brooker's Bombshells and a concert on April 3. The yearbook is at the printer and expected to publish mid May despite limited news.
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Brooker
St Pauls Macgregor Church Service Schedule
The Churches St Pauls Macgregor lists Sunday School at 11:00 am and Evensong at 7:00 pm. Holy Week events include Good Friday service at 11:00 am and Easter Day Holy Communion at 11:15 am with a time change noted.
Easter Communion Planned at United Church MacGregor
Easter observance announced with Good Friday service at 8 00 o'clock. Cards sent to all members. plan to attend. Every Canadian Red Cross volunteer asks readers to give generously when called at home or office.
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Red Cross
Local Curlers Win In American Bonspiel
A Portage and nearby Manitoba group won first prize in the Junior Mix masters at a three day Grand Forks North Dakota bonspiel. The team was led by coach Merman Weber with Gerald and Gary Cobbe Max Wilton and Tony Chipowski. Canadian rinks outnumbered American entries by 44 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Cobbe
Herman Weber
MacGregor
Gerald Cobbe
Max Wilton
Tony Chipowski
Portage
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Gerald
Merman Weber
States
Red Cross canvass volunteers named in Britannia Chapter report
The annual Red Cross canvass in this district is supervised by Britannia Chapter IODE. Town volunteers include Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Lewin, Mrs. MacWilliam, Mrs. Haskett, Mrs. Wark, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Weber, Miss Borton, Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Hay, Miss Marsh, and Mrs. Pennell. Country districts list Mr. Fox, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Borton, Mr. Hiume, Mr. Collier, and Mr. Poyser among others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Britannia Chapter
IODE
R. Stratton
Lamb
J. Wood
E. Graham
G. E. Lewin
W. MacWilliam
L. Haskett
A. Wark
H. I. Collins
John Emerson
Herman Weber
Elaine Borton
S. R.lamb
Morris Hay
Eileen Marsh
Chas. Pennell
L. J. Fox
Karl Anderson
Herb Borton
Nelson Hiume
Dick Collier
Harold Poyser
Amateur Nite by Lady Foresters for Cancer Fund
The Lady Foresters plan an Amateur Contest at Mac Gregor Memorial Hall on April 18 to benefit the cancer fund. Enter by April 16 by contacting Mrs. D. Pearson in Austin or Mrs. Ethel North at 42 MacGregor. Prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars. Watch this paper for details.
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Lady Foresters
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Cancer Fund
D. Pearson
Austin
Ethel North
MacGregor
Weather Forces Final Hockey Game to Brandon Arena
Warm conditions melted natural ice delaying the Armstrong Series Final between MacGregor and Hamiota. The decisive game moved to the Wheat City Arena in Brandon for Thursday at 8 30 p.m. on artificial ice.
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Armstrong
Hamiota
Brandon Ice
MacGregor
Mac
Wheat City
Brandon
Mercury
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Gweer
Maples
Hhamet
Municipal An
Dennie Lamb
Dennis
Ourtrict
Wainwright
Alta
Ray MacDonald
Portage-Neepawa
Coulthard
GEO. C. Fairfield Prog
Cons
Liberal
Tivoli
ST. Paul's
United Church
Red Cross Fund
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