Curious 1995 Ramp of Local News and Oddities
A column mixes social observations on gender habits with local recollections from Beaver area. It notes Roy Stove’s early West pictures, a new playground swing, farm life delays, 1995 prices, and a rumor of an oil rig near Lavenham. Reports mention Mr Barber’s axe records, farm buying power, and a playful nod to Turkey Shop while farmers’ fortunes drive town mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stove
Roy
Lauri Smith
Richardson Farm
Lavenham
Bob
Florence
Special Services Mark Remembrance Day Opening Of New Church
Special opening services set for Sunday November 4 at the Evangelical Mennonite Church in MacGregor to mark the new building. Delegations from five Manitoba EM churches expected. Three morning and two afternoon services with a bilingual event headlined by Mordex Mennonite Brethren Male Choir and a guest speaker Rev Ren D. Reimer. Remembrance Day observance to follow at 7 pm in Memorial Hall with wreath laying by ex-service personnel and the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mennonite
MacGregor
Diag
Manitoba
Steinbach
Giroux
Lorette
Kleefeld
Morris
Mordex Mennonite Brethren
Ren. D. Reimer
Steinbach Bible Institute
Memorial Hall
Canadian Legion
Former Morris principal William Moore dies at 85
William Moore, longtime MacGregor teacher and Morris solicitor, mayor from 1927 to 1932, dies at Morris Hospital aged 85. Born in MacGregor 1860s, he later practiced law after teaching, served as school board chair, held Masonic offices, and was survived by his wife Maude Cairns. Funeral services held in Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Morris
Man
MacGregor
Morris Hospital
H. J. Collins
Moore
J. P. MacKinnon
King Solomon Lodge, No. 8, AF. & AM
Sadie Hawkins dance plans and football triumphs at MacGregor
Jennifer Olito reports on the Sadie Hawkins dance set for November 9 with music by Walter Machan and 75 cent admission. Corsages and prizes for best costumes promise lively events as enrollment grows. Grade nine welcomes Esther Smith from Pathead. The football team remains undefeated at ten wins, planning a home game against Daniel McIntyre on November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hawkins
Walter Machan
Esther Smith
Pathead
Gladstone
Daniel McIntyre
MacGregor
Jim
Sister
Father
More Classifieds for Service Rew Yorkshire Hog Apply
Rew Yorkshire Hog seeks Matt Borommy for service work. Contact MacGregor at 423p or by phone 31812 to apply for opportunities in this classified listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew Yorkshire Hog
Matt Borommy
MacGregor
James Robert Fox 62 Dies After Long Farm Life Near MacGregor
Robert Fox passes away at MacGregor Hospital on Saturday evening October 27. Funeral services held at MacGregor United Church on Tuesday afternoon October 30. He was born in MacGregor and lived his life farming just south of town. Survived by brother Joseph and sisters Mrs E Burton Mrs Bert Thompson and Miss Eliza Fox, all of MacGregor.
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Condh
MacGregor United Church
Tusday
James Robert Fox
MacGregor Hospital
Fox
Joseph
E. Burton
Bert Thompson
Eliza Fox
MacGregor
Double Ring Wedding at Gladstone United Church
A Saturday October ceremony at Gladstone United Church united Helen Raginski of Rossburn Manitoba and Harvey Razen of Austin Manitoba. Rev W Harland officiated with organist Mrs. Robert Scott and singer Fred Fahner. Over 300 guests attended a Rossburn reception, then a Neepawa orchestra led dancing. The couple to reside in Gladstone after a two week West Coast and U.S. honeymoon.
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Macien Raginski
Ano Fay
Mickie Melton
Winnipeg
Olaf
Norman Rasn
Grant Mchae
West Coast
USA
Gadstone
Stouts
Toronto
Regina
MacGreer
Austin
Neepawa
United States
Gladstone
Sidney Telephone Exchange Wins Best Kept Premises Award
The Halifax era item notes Sidney Telephone Exchange wins the Rose Bowl for best kept premises in Manitoba. Miss Carrie Hall and staff receive the award from Minister C L Shuttleworth as the Manitoba Telephone System highlights rural service, public investment of about 80 million dollars, and dedication to customer relations amid heavy daily call volumes. The piece also mentions the North Norfolk Legion meeting planned for November 6 at Mac Gregor Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Carrie Hall
Jessie Rufflick
Margaret Wright
Jennie Dunton
Hall
Manitoba
C. L. Shuttleworth
Public Utilities
Shuttleworth
Manitoba Telephone System
R.A. Dunn
Perige la Prairie
North Norfolk
The
Canadian Legion
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Pathfinders Hospital Aid Reports Successful Year
The Pathfinders Hospital Aid held its annual meeting on September 24th. Reports show a successful year with funds raised from a traveling apron, two afternoon teas, produce tables, tickets sold for a wool comforter, and a food hamper. Proceeds supported Pantry Shower. two booths were set at Fair Day. Officers elected for the next year include President Mrs. Lyla Lamb, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Connie Nohlgren, Central Aid Representatives Mrs. Annie Thompson and Mrs. Hazel Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinders
Hospital Aid
Aid
Lyla Lamb
Connie Nohlgren
Annie ‘Thompson
Hazel Nicholls
Hospital Aid to Sponsor Bread Baking Contest
The MacGregor Hospital Aid sponsors a Purity Flour Bread Baking Contest at Memorial Hall on November 8 at 8 pm. Prizes: Senior group first $25, second $20, third $15. Junior group under 17 first $15, second $10, third $5. Entries require a Purity Flour sales slip and delivery to Memorial Hall Nov 7 evening or Nov 8 by 12:30 pm. Refreshments and a short program follow.
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MacGregor Hospital
Memorial Hall
SR. Lamb and Son
Memrial
All Land
Bowns
MacGregor Hockey Club elects Tarr as president
At the annual MacGregor Hockey Club meeting held last Friday October 200, Cate Tarr was reelected president. Officers included Dunc Lamb as president pro tem and Glenn Le Fressures as secretary with others named. The club discussed season plans, league entry, and MAHA rule changes affecting city players and residency rules for AA and lower classes. The meeting noted financials with over 200 on hand and outlined potential plans for fundraising and team participation this season.
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Cate Tare
MacGregor Hockey Club
Rang Fonds
Tay
Sir Tibet
Boeopin Macoregor
Tere
Dunc Lamp
Weeghent
Clare Tarr
Glenn le Fressures
Dennis Lamb
Freeutie Dune Lamb
Pete McGregor
Nelsa Olson
Carlos Tows- Send
Tom Holgard
Special Collection for Needy Children at Unitarian School
The Un-Church Sunday School for the Unitarian Service Committee will take a special offering on Sunday November 11 to aid orphaned children in Europe and Asia with food and clothing. One dollar will feed a child for a month as readers are urged to share blessings with the homeless and hungry children through this relief effort.
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UN- Church
Unitarian Service Committee
Europe
Asia
Bazaar and meeting notices from MacGregor area churches
The Drive Pauls WA Bazaar and Tea set for November 15. MacGregor United Church WA Bazaar and Tea on November 29. Britannia Chapter IODE meets at Mrs C Kitson home Monday November 5 at 8 pm. St Pauls WA meets at Mrs Jelly home Wednesday November 7 at 2 30 pm. Bring Thank offering boxes knitting and bazaar work. Mission Band regular meeting Thursday November 8 after 4 in the Annex. MacGregor 4H Seed Club re organization meeting Tuesday November 6 at 8 in Pool Elevator office. joiners welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Britannia Chapter
IODE
C. Kitson
St. Paul's WA
Jelly
Mission Band
MacGregor 4H
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Pete McVannell
McVannell
Ripley
By Jennifer Olito
Robert Fox
Chief Exchange
Sidney Telephone Exchange
Legion Branch
Pathfinders Hospital
Big Six
Iites
MAHA
Ison
Cei Gime
Frida Wen
Gindstone
Tim
Mac Fear Tesa
eBeam Tom
Gary
Shaw
Ve. Paul's
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