Austin Memorial Museum Reports Successful Year
The Agricultural Memorial Museum of Manitoba held its November 9 meeting at Austin Community Hall with 52 members present. President D McKeand outlined a successful year despite lower reunion attendance, noted rising membership and visitor numbers, and announced plans for a new museum building. Treasurer K Jedel reported a Jan 1 1960 balance of 966.74 with expenditures of 57.68 and a closing balance of 2803.06. Directors were elected for three years, and a TV Channel 7 crew filmed exhibits for early next year. The group discussed obtaining a CPR locomotive, Howard's large Indian artifact collection, and fundraising to acquire it.
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Agricultural Memorial Museum of Manitoba
Austin
D. McKeand
N. Kowalchuk
McKeand
Manitoba
K. Jedel
A. Bernie
Mundle
R. Compton
J. Tucker
T. Lobb
F. Harrison
D. Carorthers
Geo Down
Peck
D. Milne
B. Freeborn
R. King
J. Steiss
Mustangs finish season 5-2 under Lye and McMahon
The Mustangs completed the 1960 football season with five wins and two losses, losing their second game to Carman on the sixth of the month. Led by Glenn Lye and Dennis McMahon, the team posted 130 points for and 83 against in a strong year with Len Stewart scoring 49 points across five games.
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Wonnepiere
Mustangs
Carman
Glenn Lye
Dennis McMahon
Glen
Dennis
Herman Weber
MacGregor
Brandon
Neepawa
Gladstone
Stonewall
Len Stewart
Ken Green
Bob McKelvy
Kent McDougall
Don McRitchie
Rick Palmer
Bob Thompson
Lyn Snaith
Mike Ol St
Chuck Lewis
Ken McLennan
Don Phillips
Wayne Bergquist
Mike Otto
Wilf Alton
Dwight Thompson
David Thompson
Don Smith
Ross Nichol
Stuart Montgomery
Doug Palmer
Bob Briscoe
60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Anderson
Mr and Mrs William Anderson of MacGregor celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 12. Married at St. Andrew's Church in Winnipeg on November 14, 1900, they lived in Gladstone, farmed in the Edrans district for 40 years, and moved to MacGregor in 1946. Home celebration drew many friends from Edrans, Gladstone and MacGregor with gifts and flowers. Mrs Andersons niece Mrs Grant of Winnipeg assisted with arrangements.
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William Anderson
MacGregor
Package Liquor Agency Rejected by MacGregor Village Council
The village council denied D P McMahon's request for a package liquor agency in the drug store after a vote on a resolution. Mayor cast deciding vote against the measure. October constable report showed fines and tickets totaling 133 dollars with several pending. Council discussed policing, flood damage appraisals, and water line matters with CPR negotiations ongoing. Delegates to Neepawa and Children’s Aid Society funded. accounts approved.
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D. P. McMahon
MacGregor Village
G. E. Whitbread
Wemeceypumen Subcome and Securities Ltd
J. G. Snidal
Neepawa
CPR
Commission On Judicial Boundaries
Children’s Aid Society
C of C to Meet Monday November 21 in MacGregor Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting on Monday November 21 at 8 pm in MacGregor Memorial Hall. A special agenda item is the annual Santa Claus parade. All members and other interested persons are invited to attend.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Final Junior Fiddlers Contest to aid Crippled Children
The ninth and final Junior Fiddlers Contest will be held at MacGregor Memorial Hall on Nov. 29 with proceeds going to Crippled Children and King George Hospital. Portage la Prairie’s Bill Murray returns as MC. judges include Jim Woods Fred Dyer Art Craigie and Abie Brown. Awarded are a trophy cash prizes two long playing records fiddle tune books and engraved pins plus entertainment acts by Sarah Keddie Vern Ferris and the Robertson sisters. Over 32 youths have competed, with $1,276.19 raised to date for charity.
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Florence Roberts
Portage
Manitoba
Mrrs
Roberts
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
Bill Murray
Portage la Prairie
Jim Woods
Elm Creek
Fred Dyer
Macdonald
Art Craigie
Oak River
Abie Brown
Carberry
Mr. Brown
King Geogre Hospital
Crippled Children’s Fund
Jubilee Awards Presented After Remembrance Day Service
C D E presents Jubilee Awards in e gubilee awards of the LODE to winners after the Remembrance Day service at Memorial Hall on Friday November 11. Winners include grade six spelling Janice Francis and grade seven handwriting Kathleen Beauchamp. Red Cross swimming awards were presented to all who passed the Hidden Valley Lake tests this summer.
MacGregor Locals and Weekend House News
Ken Grant and Faye Smith of Winnipeg visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith who moved into a new MacGregor home. Norman Cuming and Beverley of Virden joined Mrs E M Wright and John Lawrence for the weekend. A letter from K H Anderson reports residence at 14447 17th Ave White Rock BC. Local Children's Aid Society canvassers collected $175 in the district. Eskimos and Bombers remain tied at one game each. Dig game slated for Saturday afternoon in Winnipeg. Jack Smale predicts an Elks win. Mrs August Weber and Raymond depart for Edmonton to visit Mr and Mrs Dan Manulak and Brian. Weather turns mild after a snowy week with above freezing temps and possible snow melt. Russ Englemyer and baby son of Portage visited Doug Barber on Sunday.
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Ken
Grant
Faye Smith
Winnipeg
Lawrence Smith
Old Man
Russ Englemyer
Portage
Doug Barber
Remembrance Day Observed in MacGregor District
Citizens in MacGregor gathered for Remembrance Day events at the Cenotaph and Memorial Mall with a morning service led by Legion and IODE members, wreaths placed by several groups, and a two minute silence. A later joint service at Memorial Hall featured Rev Hicks and Rev Fargey, addressing gratitude for fallen and living defenders, urging faith in God. A solo by Mrs. Bart Thompson and a choir presence accompanied the solemn observance.
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MacGregor
Memorial Mall
Canadian Legion
Iode Boy Scouts
Bart Thompson
Flanders Field
H. A. Lucas
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IODE
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