MacGregor Remembers War Dead At Remembrance Service
A Remembrance Day service in MacGregor United Church honored WWI and WWII dead. Rev N A Hutcheson led veterans from all services, with Boy Scouts and next of kin present. Flags lowered at the Cenotaph during Last Post and Reveille as wreaths were placed by local groups and individuals.
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MacGregor United Church
N. A. Hutcheson
Boy Scouts
D. Wright
George Argagh
Gunnar Gunnerson
Frank Sims
Veterans Scouts
Mus Owl Way
Mac Donalds Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Hector and Adeline Mac Donald observed their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday November 15. They recalled heavy snow in fall 1935 and speculated Santa may arrive by aircraft if Boschman field is clear. Chamber of Commerce helpers plan this year’s town event. Ringette activity continues with players and coaches visiting a local gathering.
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Allan
Hector
Adeline MacDonald
Santa Claus
Boschman Field
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Ringette
Austin Red Cross Annual Meeting in November
The Austin branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society held its annual meeting on November 10 at the home of Mrs. (name). The organization reported a total collection of 732.30 dollars during the period.
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Austin Red Cross
Austin
The
Canadian Red Cross Society
Lady curlers organize annual meeting and officers
The Austin Ladies Curling Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. Jean Lowe’s home and voted to affiliate with MLCA again. Officers elected were L. Amman president Mabel Born vice president Ella Jedel secretary and press reporter. A social and prize committee was formed with Bea Corneille Jean Abrin Marjorie Melntrye and Jean Lowe.
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Austin Ladies Curling Club
Jean Lowe
MLCA
L. Amman
Mabel Born
Ella Jedel
Bea Corneille
Jean Abrin
Marjorie Melntrye
MacGregor curlers elect officers at annual meeting
Darwin Uravue was excused president of the MacGregor Men's Curling Club at the annual meeting held last week in the MacGregor Community Centre. Officers elected include past president Pete McGregor treasurer C H Bergquist secretary Wayne Nichol vice president Murray Pierrepont executive Richard Locke and Dallas Barber with D C Tarr and Glenn Lye continuing. Curling fees stay at 15 per half season as 18 mens rinks planned for first half. Spares welcome. sign up at the rink.
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Darwin Uravue
MacGregor Men's Curling Club
MacGregor
Pete McGregor
C. H. Bergquist
Wayne Nichol
Murray Pierrepont
Richard Locke
Dallas Barber
D. C. Tarr
Glenn Lye
S. Booth
A. E. Chant
Neitzel Heads Hawks Elect Officers in MacGregor
Neitzel heads the MacGregor Hawks as officers for the 75 76 season were elected October 28. Roy Neitzel is president Brian Telfhord vice president Glen Nichol secretary treasurer executive board members are Nelson Olson Doug Barton Jim Studen and Glenn Lye Herman Weber coaches the coming year Reg Neitzel manager. The skate‑a‑thon held November 9 raised 801 with a Coop radio won by Henry Frank for guessing the amount.
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Ine Annat
MacGregor Hawks
Roy Neitzel
Brian Telfhord
Glen Nichol
Nelson Olson
Doug Barton
Jim Studen
Glenn Lye
Herman Weber
Reg Neitzel
Coop
Henry Frank
Street paving plan and street light upgrades in village
MacGregor village council met November 14 with Mayor Glenn Lye presiding. Plan calls for hard surfacing most remaining streets at a cost likely three to four mills in tax. contract prep to Underwood McLellan and Associates. Lighting upgrades approved by Manitoba Hydro for Woodlawn Drive, Hampton, and Talbot areas. Planning agreement renewal with Manitoba approved. building permit for 30000 dwelling. water sewer rate bylaw order. culvert work on provincial road 350 near Hampton Street. Joint meeting with North Norfolk Rural Municipality set for December 4. October accounts totaling 93117.80 approved.
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MacGregor
Glenn Lye
Underwood McLellan and Associates
Manitoba Hydro
Woodlawn Drive
Moore
Hampton
Talbot
Fox
Province ‘of
Manitoba
Department’ of Highways
Hampton Street
North Norfolk
Aunt Maggie Celebrates 90th Birthday at Treherne Legion
Family and friends gathered Sunday at the Treherne Legion Hall to honor Aunt Maggie on her 90th birthday born October 26 1885 in Pertshire Scotland. Guests from Winnipeg Portage Brandon The Pas MacGregor Holland Sidney Austin Neepawa Treherne and Calgary attended as music and toasts accompanied a smorgasbord and cake.
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Treherne Legion Hall
Maggie
Mrs. Booth
Pertshire
Scotland
Canada
Duncan McGregor
Arizona
Sidney
Man
Laura Lee
Gertie McGregor
Tack Lee
Treherne
Margaret Pennell
MacGregor
Cindy McGregor
Dale Longstreet
Winnipeg
Russell Hay
Austin
Argyle
Portage
Brandon
the Pas
Holland
Neepawa
Calgary
Alta
Krafts Galore Reports Successful Year At Meeting
Krafts Galore held its annual meeting on Monday in the Austin United Church basement. About 85 new members joined as the group showcased handcrafted articles at Nor Mac Trade Fair and Harvest of Hobbies in Carberry. A highway sign project between the Museum and Austin was planned to attract tourists and locals, with $3,500 distributed to members. New directors serve three, two, and one year terms. Ruth Stephenson elected secretary treasurer and member dues kept at $2. The cooperative operates 6 to 12 noon and 1 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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Krafts Galore
Austin United Church
Highway
Museum
Austin
Phyllis Smith
Eadie Henderson
Ruth Stephenson
Matilda Manns
Barbara Stephenson
Marge Manns
Lillian Unrau
Ron Lowe Sr
Judy Jones
MacGregor Lions Club Senior Citizens Christmas Party Set
The MacGregor Lions Club will hold its annual senior citizens Christmas party on Monday December 15. The event historically draws over 200 attendees and features a banquet, singing and dancing plus other entertainments. All seniors from MacGregor and North Norfolk are invited with details on time and transportation to follow.
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MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Hawks Readying for New Season in South Central League
MacGregor Hawks Intermediate Hockey Club has begun practices for the coming season. Manager Reg Neitzel returns as head, and the Hawks aim to surpass last year as they join the South Central Hockey League. The league shrinks to 10 teams in two divisions with MacGregor in the East alongside Holland and St. Claude. A home game is set for Thursday December 11 against Manitou.
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MacGregor Hawks Intermediate
MacGregor
Weeke
Reg Neitzel
Hawks
Holland
St. Claude
Somerset
Manitou
Carberry
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Ass Tarr
Jim ‘Duncan
R.M
Wm. Edkins
Legion
Ken Wright
M.C
Lady Curlers
Outhwaite
Women’s Work Committee
P. Hiebert
Pratt
J. H. Robinson
Ravenshoe
Wm. Early
Melvin
W. Bodnarchuk
Highway 3
S. Z
Debbie Carruthers
Austin Front St
Highway 1
M. Thomson
Springbrook West
Ken Johnson
Springbrook East
T. Lowe Jr
Light Hill
Mirs
J. Wall
Worthy
Jas. McPherson
Pine Creek
Glen Hughson
Vonsors Wall
Sam
Vic Palmer
Neitzel
Yule Party
Manitoba Pool
Camms
Itencore
Uiearwaner
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