Under Maples and Town News Mosaic of 1920s Headlines
A collage of local notes from 1919 to 1923 includes Mrs. M Williamson showing an Easter Lily, flood papers from 1922 or 1923, Wm Moore’s return from France, a gypsy incident at Beaver store, a bank cashier mix up, barber shop car lowers, and recollections of old local figures. Eugene Haid is highlighted in caps amid community chatter and humor.
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Herald
Wm. Moore
France
Mary Butch
Beaver
Frank Southworth
Austin
Macaulay Elects Curling Executive For This Year
A Macaulay Southend curling meeting at the Southend School on Monday night reorganized the club and planned the season. HE Orchard and C Holliday were elected to act as the executive for this year. Anyone wanting to curl should contact either executive member soon. Skips must have their ranks entered by December 1.
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Macaulay- Southend
Southend
HE Orchard
C. Holliday
Hospital Fund Seeks 12000 Target After Plea
Pledges to the Hospital Fund are to be left with Stan Mc Culloch at the Bank of Montreal, as the fund stands at 9100 and remains several thousand short of the provincial government target of 12000. Plans call for work to begin soon once the koal is reached, with a $300 boost added by Emmeline School children who donated a wool blanket.
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Stan McCulloch
Bank of Montreal
Emmeline School
Missionary draws large crowd at Bethel Chapel
Miss R Siemens a missionary from Kenya Colony spoke at a Fall Missionary Rally at Bethel Chapel drawing a capacity crowd. She described social and religious customs in Kenya and showed colored pictures illustrating gospel progress, noting charms around newborns and a question period followed. Local relatives of Siemens attended.
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Bethel Chapel
R. Siemens
Kenya Colony
British East Africa
Kenya
Siemens
Jacob Heppner
Southend
DUNC. LAMB NEW PRESIDENT ENTHUSIASTIC HOCKEY MEETING
The annual Ma Gregor Hockey Club meeting drew enthusiastic attendance as the 1980-81 financials were reviewed by Glenn Lye and Stan McCulloch. Duncan Lamb was elected president with Vic Palmer as team manager, and plans for Bantams and an intermediate club were discussed amid cautious optimism for league play.
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Ma@Gregor Hockey C up
Glenn Lye
Stan McCulloch
S. R. Lambé
Duncan Lamb
Walter Critchlow
Murray Collins
Vic Palmer
Walter Allan
RE. Lye
Andy Stone
J. L. Lamb
Frank Hay
Bantams
Ron
Formation of MacGregor Figure Skating Club Discussed
The balance of the article notes repeated past attempts to form a figure skating club in MacGregor and highlights a planned weekend meeting at 8 30 pm in the rink waiting room. An instructor would be secured if enough residents join and pay a nominal fee. All interested individuals are urged to attend Friday evening to share opinions.
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Organwe
MacGregor
Remembrance Day Reflections Across Generations
A veteran urges Remembrance Day to remain a living tradition, not just a holiday. He recalls 1914 1918 sacrifices and the ideals of patriotism, courage, and justice, warning that fear greed and hate seek to subdue the world. He calls Canadians to renew dedication to moral living and rebuilding the world heroes died to defend.
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Canada
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce to Meet Tuesday
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will convene Tuesday November 19 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Room. All members are urged to attend.
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Chamber OF Commerce
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Curling Club Prepares For Winter Season Meeting
The Mac Gregor Curling Club calls a semi-annual meeting next Monday at 8pm in the rink. Plans for curling hockey and skating for the coming season will be discussed, caretaking tenders opened, and ground leveling and flooding progress noted as winter sports palace nears readiness.
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MacGregor Curling Club
Remembrance Day Service Planned for Sunday in MacGregor
Plans are set for the Second Annual Canadian Legion Fowl Supper Entertainment and Dance at Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 2st. Veterans invited, Invitations mailed to tally attendance. MacGregor service Sunday November 11 begins at 7 PM with wreaths at the cenotaph and a joint program by United and Anglican ministers and choir.
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Canadian Legion
Memorial Hall
Fred Clarke
Fellows
Pred Clarke
MacGregor
Austin Memorial Hall
R. T. Milburn
J. Shaver
Legion
1O.D.E
United
Anglican
November Meetings For Foresters Calf Club Church Groups
Foresters remind members of November meeting at Memorial Hall next Tuesday November 13. Mac Gregor Calf Club holds annual meeting Friday November 9 at 8 pm in Memorial Hall inviting boys and girls ages 10 to 21 to join. Official Board of MacGregor United Church to meet Friday November 9 at 8 pm in Mac Gregor Church for Presbytery visitation. WMS United Church meets at Mrs F Venn on Tuesday November 13 at 8 pm. St Pauls W A meets at Mrs H A Lye Tuesday November 13 at 2 30 pm. LD E special meeting Wednesday November Mth at home of Mrs H T Collins. Y L will meet Monday November 12 at 8 30 pm at Mrs G C Fotheringham.
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Foresters
Memorial Hall
MacGregor Calf Club
MacGregor United Causch Pastoral Charge
MacGregor
WMS. of
the United Church
F. Venn
St. Paul's
W.A
H. A. Lye
Lo.d.e
Mth
H. T. Collins
Y.L
G. C. Fotheringham
Bazaar Date Set at Memorial Hall by St Pauls W a macau
St Pauls W a macau announces a bazaar and produce table to be held Thursday November 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The event invites community members to attend and purchase goods. Proceeds support church activities.
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St. Paul's W. A. Macau
Halloween Guests Visit MacGregor Hostess
A Halloween gathering on Monday October 29 at Mrs. R. E. Lye’s home welcomed Vic. Palmer’s bride in mid October and featured two witches Mrs H I Colling and Mrs R O McKelvy with brooms. Guests wore orange and black decor and gifts included a pumpkin with an electric pop up toaster. The hostesses presented corsages and a pumpkin gift while Mrs J P MacKinnon and her mother shared thanks. The afternoon included contests and lunch with Kay.
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Hallowe'en
MacGregor
R. E. Lye
H. I. Colling
R. O. McKelvy
Vic. Palmer
Palmer
SR Lamb
J.P. MacKinnon
Kay
Rural and Village of MacGregor Councils Meetings
Regular monthly meetings set for Rural at MacGregor on Friday November 19 and Village on Monday November 19. The notice notes multiple levies affecting prices, illustrated by eggs subject to many taxes before reaching the breakfast table.
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MacGregor
High School Chatter From MacGregor District News
Hope Olson reports on the first dance of the year the Halloween masquerade with Heather Fotheringham and Shirley Derksen winning costume prizes. About 70 students attended and plans for Sadie Hawkins Day dances and curling, skating lessons, and sewing groups are outlined with meeting times and organizers.
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Hallowe'en
Jack Danserus
Heather Fotheringham
Shirley Derksen
Heather
Shirley
MacGregor & District
Sadie Hawkins
Engagement notice for Doreen Rose and Ed Loyd in MacGregor
Mr and Mrs Frank Zimmerman announce the engagement of their daughter Doreen Margaret Rose to Ed R Loyd youngest son of Mr and Mrs H Lloyd of MacGregor Manitoba The wedding is set for Saturday November 17 at 2 30 pm at MacGregor United Church.
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Frank Zimmerman
Doreen Margaret Rose
Ed. R. Loyd
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