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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1961

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South Central Hockey League reorganizes the league meeting

The South Central Hockey League held its annual meeting at Swan Lake with five of seven teams present and in favor of continuing the existing league. Ken Hartwell was reelected president, 4. McKibbon vice president, and Clare Tarr secretary. Teams present included Gi oro, Wawanesa, Cartwin Carberry and MacGregor. Treherne and Killarney were absent but indicated interest in reentry if they field a team. A new refereeing system was adopted with A Loughheed appointed referee in chief and neutral referees for each game. the home team provides the best official.

Southentral Hockey League Swan Lake McKibbon Wawanesa Clare Tarr MacGregor Gioro Cartwin Carberry Treherne A. Loughheed Cartwright

North Norfolk Anavist Royal Canadian Legion Holds AGM

The North Norfolk anavist Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 85 held its annual meeting at Memorial Hall MacGregor on Tuesday November 7 with strong attendance from Austin Sidney Katrime Pratt Westbourne and MacGregor. Reports were given including a sound financial status and preparations for the Remembrance Day service. Elections named Geo Davey as Hon. President George Inman as President S. Head and J Heselwood as vice presidents with H A Lye conducting the election and S Head taking the role of receiving secretary.

North Norfolk MacGregor Inman HA. Lye Geo. Davey Geo. Inman S. Head J. Hes ‘Wood Poppy Commit R. Lamb C.F Kitson C.F Kitson; Chairman Membership. 5. Moore; Correspondence Secretary, CF. Kitson Rev G Hicks Sgt Arms J. Swales S Head Ans J. Heselwood S. Moore H. A. Lye Legionary P. Dodwell G. Hicks Austin Katrime Sidney G. Inman Westbourne G. Davey S.moore Pratt W. Edkins

Potato Growers Short Course At Carberry

Potato production practices will be the main topic at the Potato Growers Short Course in Carberry Legion Hall on Thursday November 23. Notation fertilizer soil testing planting hilling insect and disease control irrigation possibilities and the economics of small to medium acreage farms will be discussed by Merv McKay Garth Stone and Don Meadows.

Legion Hall Carberry Merv McKay Garth Stone Don. Meadows

Austin Couple Honored On 35th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Owen Jones were honored by family on Saturday November 11 at their Austin home for their upcoming 35th wedding anniversary on November 17. A corsage and boutonniere were given to the couple, followed by a buffet. Grandchildren Launa Kolke and Harvey Brydon presented a foot stool, and Mark Bagnall showed slides from Alberta and British Columbia trips. Guests included relatives from Winnipeg Brandon Portage la Prairie and Sidney Manitoba and other local towns.

Owen Jones Austin Ronald Kolke Ralph Brydon Harry Jones Robert Criggie Bernard Dyck Winnipeg Clifton McIntyre John McIntyre Stella Hazel Rosemary Dale Doreen Bagnall Brandon Percy Shelvey Forrest Fred Jones Portage la Prairie Ernest Bagnall Helen Diane

Audrey Lamb Heads Austin Lady Curlers

Austin Ladies Curling Club met at Mrs Audrey Lamb's home on Thursday November 9 for their annual meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Audrey Lamb Vice President Mrs Ella Jedel Secretary Mrs Edith Hay Treasurer Mrs C Wallace Social committee Mrs Lyla Beresford and Mrs Iverna Thomson prize committee Mrs Enid Durward press reporter Mrs Nettie Loeppky. Treasurer reported a balance of 374 dollars and 225 dollars was donated to the Men's Curling Club. Rinks to be organized as last year. curlers invited to call Edith Hay at 301 23 by Saturday December 2.

Austin Ladies Curing Club Audrey Lamb Ella Jedel Edith Hay C. Walace Lyla Beresford Iverna Thomson Enid Durward Gladys Roosen Nettie Loeppky Men’s Curling Club

PFRA Recommends Dams on Beaver and Squirrel Creeks

At a North Norfolk council meeting on November 6 the PFRA urged small stock dams on Beaver and Squirrel Creeks and considered raising Jackson Lake by six feet pending Water Control Branch sanction. Deep well drilling info showed one well serving 3-4 townships with 30 percent municipal cost up to 1000 per well. Council approved two grants totaling 450 and authorized a 850 snow plow purchase from Prairie Equipment.

North Norfolk Council PFRA Jackson Lake Winnipeg Austin and Mac.Gregor Children's Aid Society Austin West

Mrs Janet Hay Dies in Hospital in MacGregor

Janet Anne Hay 77 a longtime MacGregor resident died early Friday in MacGregor hospital She was born near Portage la Prairie and was active in church WMS and IODE Surviving are four daughters and two sons Funeral service held Monday at 2 p m at MacGregor United Church burial in the family plot MacGregor cemetery McMaster Funeral Home in charge Reeve Hotel injured in hand affecting signing checks Council authorized Councillor Alderson to sign until he recovers Also authorized purchase of lands not redeemed from tax sale for Dec 11 court of revision set for 2 p m November 27 Municipal Office

Janet Anne Hay MacGregor Anay MacGregor Hospital Prospect District Portage la Prairie MacGregor United Church WMS George Hay F. R. Burneski Margaret Vancouver Grant Lois) Fotheringham W. E Muriel) Simpson B.C C M. Griffiths Lorna Ladner Ted Frank McMaster Funeral Home

Skating Hours and Advertising Rates

Skating hours set for Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm for 10 and under, 8 to 10 pm for over 10, and Saturday night at 7 pm to 10 pm if no hockey game. Advertising signs in the rink priced new at 83.50 and renewals at 2.50. MacGre season hours noted as this season.

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Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League Formed In Austin

Five towns Wellwood Carberry Gladstone Austin and MacGregor established the Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League at a meeting in Austin. Divisions for 12 and under and 14 and under were created with schedules limited to Fridays and Saturdays. Playoffs feature the top four teams and an all star selection will be coaches choice.

MacGregor Clare Tarr Pete McGregor Wellwood Carberry Gladstone Austin Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League Morley Kennedy Andy Wells Norman Clark Andy Hardy Weldon Fehr Jim Wishart Stewart Young Lloyd Jon Glen Lye

Awards Presented District 4-H Members

45 members received awards at the annual Carberry banquet with about 430 attendees. George Inverarity chaired, H H Austman spoke on responsibility to club community and country. Cheryl Orr won Special Merit and Essay Competition, with many club and record award recipients named.

Carberry George Inverarity Leaders’ Association HH. Austman Cheryl Orr Carberry Beef Club Inverarity Cheryl Wellwood Beef Club Carberry Plains Dairy Path- + Head Garden Firdale - Norfolk Beef Springbrook Garden Wellwood “Stitchers Phyllis Graham Car

Wreaths Missing from Cenotaph on Remembrance Day

Four wreaths placed on the cenotaph for Remembrance Day are reported missing. The loss was first noticed Saturday night and the wreaths have no apparent use to anyone. Anyone with information should contact SR. Lamb or Chas. Kitson.

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Remembrance Service Honors War Dead in MacGregor

Last Saturday morning the town of MacGregor and district held Remembrance Day events. Legion members ex service personnel Scouts and Cubs gathered at Memorial Hall then paraded to the cenotaph for wreaths and a roll of honor reading by George Inman. A two minute silence followed before a service at the Memorial Hall with Rev Hicks Rev Armistead and other leaders delivering prayers and a moving message. Choir and piano accompanied hymns as residents reflected on courage and sacrifice.

Cit of MacGregor Legion LODE Memorial Hall Lo.de MacGregor Collegiate Hicks Armistead

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Milwaukee Wis South Central Hockey League Ken Hartwell Killarney George Inman Legion President Gilbert Bagnall Mark Man Street Vaughan Jones Marvin Jones Raymond Jones Austin Lady Curlers Iona Hall The RM. of Janet Hay Clare Tart District 4-H Wellwood Beef Claire Elmhirst Castle Point Garden Lois Watts Carberry Beef Jean Graham Wellwood Clothing Matthew McQuiston Path-Head Orangeville Don Waterhouse Albert Pickup Carberry Garden Ross Thompson Path-Head Garden Curtis Pogue Jim Humeston Shirley Strain Shirley Moffatt Firale-Norfolk Fred Tait Rossendale Sandra Clark Lynne Turner Marilyn Graham Carberry Plains Rosemary Strohman Brookdale Lloyd Hughson Myrna McFarlane Firdale Muriel Manns John Inverarity Fred Jarvis Castle Point Richard Bennett Marilyn Thompson David Thompson Terry McLennan Mervin Tait Risendale Bert Alton Norman Ham Dick Snaith Ravenshoe Don Surminsky Esther Currie Allan Reynolds Allan Lewis Brydon Richardson Bagot Bryan Hodge Gerald Frizzley Neil Ranson Joan Clark Mont Simpson Gerry Orr Dianne Oliver Lynne Watts All Carberry Beef Club Ron Nicholson Glenda Peck Sidney Garden Cheryl Hudson Ken Cairns Doug Richardson Gary Thompson Gary Hodge Joanne Thompson Allan Rodgers Billy Lyall Barbara Cruikshank Joyce Cruikshank Jim Ranson Wayne Turner Eldon Caithness Jean Poncelet Ellen Bate Astle Point Garden Ronald Redlin Clare Swanson Jim Manns Carol Anne Watts Terry Maben Lorraine Willis Paul Ham Sidney Beef Murray May Anne Lowe Gail Lowe Linda Bull Melvin Winterbottom Springbrook Brian Manns Peggy Hood Howard Barnsley Don Meadows
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