Quirk in the old files and winter hints from a small town
Overheard army verses mix with winter woes as the Quinn storm blankets the town. Snow and bad roads slow business while farmers rely on horse and sleigh. Historical notes recall 1922 happenings, local licenses, a meat market opening, and a caution about driving at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Noaz
Tanlac
Fred Tarr
Olive Orchard
St. Giles’ Church
Winnipeg
Jack McPhee
Sudden Death of Allan Miller Shocks Community
Allan Cleveland Miller 48, of Beaver district, died suddenly Monday evening while finishing yard work near his brother Ivan's home. Found on the threshway with an axe, he had been staying with his parents and brother briefly. Funeral at MacGregor United Church with Hillside Cemetery interment, arranged by McMaster Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Cleveland Miller
Beaver
Allan
Ivan
Treshway
MacGregor _United Church
Hillside Cemetery
Portage la Prairie
McMaster Funeral Home
Mr and Mrs Alderson Celebrate 25th Anniversary
A social evening honored Mr. and Mrs. P. Alderson for their 25th wedding anniversary on November 19. A platform rocker was presented by C. R. Barber on behalf of friends. A silver chest and tea service were given by their children and Mrs. Alderson’s siblings. The bridal party, including Herb Barton and Mrs. Chas Lambert, attended along with guests from Virden Grand Clamiere Selkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Alderson
C. R Barber
Alderson
Herb Barton
Chas. Lambert
Ralph Alderson
Mandy Gapany
Virden
Audrey Alderson
Grand Clamiere
G. Johnson
Elaine
Selkirk
Special Pre Christmas Crusade at Bethel Church
Evangelist Evelyne Glosser of North Portal Sask leads a Prechristmas Crusade for Christ at Bethel Church MacGregor starting November 29. She will present Christ centered messages with Kids Krusade for children and pastel hymn pictures sung to sacred vibra harp music, continuing through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
MacGregor
Evelyne Glosser
North Portal
Sask
Western Bible College
Winnipeg
Bethel Temple
Brandon
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Miss Glosser
Curling Club Plans For Season At MacGregor Rink
The MacGregor Curling Club held a semiannual meeting on November 14 with about twenty five attendees. They set skating fees, schedules for hockey and public skating, and arranged for rink maintenance, with bids approved for flooding and caretaking. Officers for the 1955 56 season were listed, including President Harold Orchard and secretary Glen Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
Harold Orchard
A. MacDonald
M. E. MacKinnon
R. D. Muir
F. Sims
Pres
Ladies’ Club
Glen Hotel
Vern. McKerry
H. A. Lye
MacGregor Club
W. Pears
Beaver Club
Harold Lamb
Pathhead Club
Wilf Forrest
Southend Club
Lady Curlers Plan Fall Meeting for Curling Season
The Maccregor Ladies' Curling Club will meet at Mrs. G C Fotheringham's home next Tuesday November 29 at 8 pm. All members and others interested in curling this season are invited to attend and help plan the upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccregor Ladies’ Curling Club
G. C. Fotheringham
For Sale Too Late Team of Black Perch Exons
Classified fragment notes a sale item described as a team of black perch exons with contact Bert Smith at MacGre. Details are incomplete and unclear about quantity origin or price.
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Bert Smith
MacGre
Notable Jubilee at Neepawa Faces Deep Snow
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce held its 25th annual convention in Neepawa despite record snow that blocked roads. Delegates from 51 chambers, 173 in total, heard Allan Watson chair a Silver Jubilee theme focused on Progress Through United Action. Notable speakers included Hon. J. D. Robertson Dr. H. H. Saunderson and Robert M. Campbell, with Hon. R. D. Turner braving a snowdrift to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Neepawa
Manitoba
Allan Wa.son
Winnipeg
H. H. Saunderson
Manitoba University
Robert M. Campbell
Toronto
RD. Turner
Womans Institute Reports Finances and Pantry Shower Gifts
The MacGregor Women’s Institute submits a year end report covering October 1994 to October 1986. They detail income from catering events and fundraisers, donations to local charities, hospital gifts, and service projects, including quilts and school pins. Total receipts were 962.68 with expenditures 861.98, and they thank volunteers and donors for pantry supplies and the Memorial Hall fundraiser.
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Womans’ Institute
MacGreger Wenen's Institute
Ladies’ Curling Club
Hospital
Children’s Aid
Legion
Institute For the Blind
Salvation Arms
Cemetery Fund
Boy Scouts
Cubs
Sewing Club
Osborne
Neepawa
Ceylon
Korea
Snaith
District Teachers Hold Election at MacGregor
MacGregor Aust in Sidney Local teachers elected officers for the year at a Monday evening meeting. President N. E. Wright MacGregor. Vice President K. Dennis Austin. Secretary Treasurer W. Demitrack Sidney. Public Relations A. Grick ard MacGregor. Executive Miss Wilson Raven Shoe C. E. Cole Austin Mrs Manns Firdale. A film presentation followed, with a lunch served. Next meeting set for 8 pm Tuesday December at Austin School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor-Austin Sidney
School
N. E. Wright
MacGregor
K. Dennis Austin
W. Demitrack
Sidney
A. Grickard
Cole
Austin
Snow Bound Countryside Heavy Snow Drifts Reported
The narration notes ongoing heavy snowfall since last issue with towns, roads, and countryside nearly blocked. A strong west wind on Wednesday formed large drifts while temperatures plunged to ten below. Abatement may occur as the cold persists.
Portage Sewing Club Play Cancelled By Weather
The Portage Teen Town Theatre play sponsored by the Thimble Fumblers and posted for Nov 25 in Mac Gregor has been cancelled due to unusually heavy snowfall. Check before attending future events as more postponements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Portage
MacGregor
Thimble Fumblers
Be Scouts and Cubs Corner Meeting Plans
Be Scouts and Cubs Corner reports a Cub and Scout meeting last week with a plan for a larger turnout Thursday. The group will make name signs for houses. contact Graeme Wright Innis Harvey David Booth or Raymond Weber to order. Signs priced reasonably to support the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graeme Wright
Innis Harvey
David Booth
Raymond Weber
District Film Council Reviews Splendid Year of Activity
The District Film Council met October 19 at Karl Jedel's Showroom in Austin. Mr. Gerry McLeod of the National Film Board spoke on aims and use of films. Officers were Cecil Zimmerman president, Karl Jedel vice president, Art Thorn secretary, Wes Henderson chief custodian. The 1954-55 executive members Charles Hote and George Mottatt were praised. The projector logged 117 hours 35 minutes. six showings of the basic film ran November through April. Ten communities used the basic circuit for 39 showings. spot bookings added 94 films. The Carberry Agricultural Office block operated January to October with 66 films. Twenty-five member organizations can request projector use. The executive held three meetings and trained one new ist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Cecil Zimmerman
MacGregor
Karl Jedel
Austin
Art Thorn
Sidney
Wes. Henderson
Charles Hote
George Mottatt
Carberry Agricultural Office
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The
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Nuff
Archie McDonald
Vancouver
Allan Miller
Mrs. P. Alderson
Curling Club
Mel McRae
J. A. Emerson
Allan Horton
Wallace Martin
Don
Outmaster
Robert H. O'Neill
United Church W.A
David Morrow
Portage ‘A Prairie
District Film Council
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