Home and School Holds First Meeting
The MacGregor Home and School Association opened its 1960-51 season at the Collegiate on Wednesday November 9 with 57 paid members last year urged to join this year. Principal G Henderson introduced staff. Miss Donna Wark spoke on a United Nations Seminar in Brandon. future meeting set for January 11, 1961 with Bo Muskett as guest speaker on the Saskatchewan federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Home and School Association
Robert Douglas
Canada
L. Dickinson
G. Hicks
Gordon Nichol
George Snaith
Stone
A. Stone
G. Henderson
Miss Hampton
Laking
Buschall
Williams
Donna Wark
United Nations
Brandon
Manitoba
Ontario
Tree Glenn E Bennett
Visitors’ Service
United Na
MacGregor Locals Attend Portage Weekend Bonspiel
Locals from MacGregor hosted and visited during the Portage weekend bonspiel. Fraser Lund of Winnipeg stopped by to watch the football game on TV at Joe Lambert’s. Isaac Wiebe, in Winnipeg, heads to Vancouver for the Grey Cup, with Peter Wiebe hosting relatives from Morden Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argue
R. McLaren
Clearwater, Man
N. Argue
W. Richardson
Winnipeg
Chas. Pennell
Fraser Lund
Joe Lambert
Isaac Wiebe
Vancouver
Slacuregor
Portage
North Norfolk Hesitates Over Watershed Plan
The rural municipality of North Norfolk has not yet approved a proposed White Mud watershed area involving about 17 municipalities. Council discussed the proposal at a meeting and deferred decision pending a provincial briefing. The plan would shift drainage and dam maintenance to a watershed board with provincial funding offsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Ken Gair
Vancouver
E. Thornbeck
Shoal Lake
Ethel Graham
Dave Davies
Doctor Stratton
Killarney
Ted Walker
Edmonton
Ross Walker
Saskatchewan
Joe Lamberting
Neepawa
Winds Topple TV Antennas as City Reports Wind Damage
Strong west winds over 50 mph caused havoc in Portage la Prairie with 10 to 15 TV antennas blown down. Council discussed expropriation land offers in Austin, street bylaw readings, grants to fire brigades and Children's Aid Society, and funding for a bridge project and winter road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
MacFarlane
Fire Brigade of
Austin
MacGregor
Willis
Children’s Aid
Sofety
Department of Public Works
Works Department
Bingo Winners Foresters Monday Draw
Winners at the Foresters bingo included Mrs. Russ Tarr 2, Harold Lamb 4, Raymond Smith 3, Lyal Patterson 2, Charlie Stewart 2, and many others. The accumulating pot for next week rises to $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Russ Tarr
E. Duncan
Webb Penrice
Ernest Penrice
Harold Lamb
Frank Zimmer
Larry Moore
Kilfoyle
W. McKelvy
L. Quinn
W. Bieganski
H. Briscoe
W. Montgomery
Raymond Smith
E. Graham
T. Telford
Don Barber
Christening Held Nov 20 At MacGregor United Church
Six children were received into the MacGregor United Church congregation by baptism. Julie Patricia Lamb Lori Denise Hulme Patricia Mae McMahon Jo Anne Grace Leonard Bradley Lamb Kenton George Radford are the baptized names in a Nov. 20 service led by the church.
Former District Lady Marks 80th Birthday
An event on Friday November 11 at the home of Dr and Mrs FW Parrott 150 Cochrane street Portage la Prairie honored Mrs Joseph Hyde on her 80th birthday. Mrs Hyde born at Burnside daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jonathon Troop remains well known to MacGregor district residents. She is described as a devout church worker and homemaker with seven of her ten children gathered to pay tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FW. Parrott
Cochrane Street
Portage la Prairie
Joseph Hyde
Hyde
Santa to Visit Here December 10th
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce set a Santa Claus parade date for Saturday December 10. A committee led by President Glen Lye and including W Harmon George Ardagh Jack Lewis R Harvey Dennis Lamb R Muskett D McMahon Duncan Lamb Dave Brow S Moore and H Barton will organize plans and meet midweek. Last year the parade drew 400 bags of candy and Tivoli Theatre hosted a full capacity children’s show. The group also discussed festive season hours with altered opening times around December holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Chamber
Glen Lye
Local Constable Issues Frost Shield Warning
Local constable Jack Snidal warns motorists that December 1 is the frost shield deadline for cars. Drivers without shields are urged to install them immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Snidal
North Norfolk Agricultural Society reports strong year
The North Norfolk Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on November 15 with 24 members present. The secretary’s financial report showed a net income of 20 666.23 and expenditure of 19 982.29. Calves shown 33 and 76 sold for 15 440.47. gate receipts 1 175.25, up over 200 from prior years. Government grants increased as prize money rose to 1 560.25 to 97 exhibitors. The group approved next year’s July 8 fair date and discussed ring improvements and auctioneer selection. Members considered Sunday ball grounds use and funds to help finance some 4-H calves. Nominations: H. Dankesreiter president, Sid Coulthard first vice president, W. R. Shaw second vice president, H. Borton grounds manager, W. C. MacWilliam secretary manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
H. Barnsley
H. J. Dankesreiter
Sid Coulthard
W. R. Shaw
H. Borton
W. C. MacWilliam
Whist Winners Named at Senior Citizens Club
Winners of the November 17 whist drive were Mrs. B. L. Patterson and George Thompson. Booby prize went to Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Birkett. The next whist party is set for Thursday, December 1, with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens’ Club
B. L. Patterson
George Thompson
Graham
Birkett
Allan Rodgers Heads Pathead Garden Club
The Pathead Garden Club held its reorganizational meeting on Friday November 4. Allan Rodgers was elected president with Marlene Alderson as vice president Gloria Martin as secretary measurer Gary Thompson as reporter Mrs H Rodgers as leader and Marilyn Thompson and David Thompson as junior leaders. The club plans a pot luck supper and film event at the school on Friday November 25 at 6 30 pm followed by a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Rodgers
Marlene Alderson
Measurer
Gloria Martin
Gary ‘Thompson
H. Rodgers
Marilyn Thompson
David Thompson
Two Rinks Compete in Portage Weekend Bonspiel
Two rinks from Mactregor participated in the Portage weekend bonspiel. Though no prizes were won, attendees including Dennis McMahon Larry Moore Bob McKelvy Roy Nagel Glen Lye Walter Allan Earl Thompson and Cyril Palmer reported an enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Mactregor
Dennis McMahon
Larry Moore
Bob McKelvy
Roy Nagel
Glen Lye
Walter Allan
Earl Thompson
Cyril Palmer
Sportsman's Dinner December 9 in MacGregor
The MacGregor and District Hockey Association schedules its fourth Sportsman's Dinner on Friday December 9 with speakers Eddie Cass of Winnipeg and Laurie Artiss of Brandon serving as master of ceremonies. Proceeds benefit hockey in MacGregor, tickets cost five dollars, and one thousand dollars in accidental death coverage plus medical and dental benefits are provided to minor players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaregor and
Vmtrict Hockey Association
Eddie Cass
Winnpeg
Laurie Artiss
Brandon
Mr. Cass
Winnipeg
Cass
Uniter
Artiss
Brandon Sun
MacGregor
MAHA
Mactstegor
Pete McGregor
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Hyde
Macgregor Locals
Peter Wiebe
Corny Wiebe
C. Wiebe
Morden
Man
Bruce Stinson
Elks
Bombers
Weber
Smale
Ottawa
Toronto
Eskimos
Norma Stratton
Kenora, Ont
Mrs. D. Meane of
MacAulay, Man
L. B. Patterson Home
Ida Taylor
Margaret Cobbe
Howard Kilfoyle
Bob Kilfoyle
R. J. Kilfoyle
J. Woodin
H. Saunders
MacGregor Hospital
N. J. Smith
B.C
Coutts
Fred Jones
Allan David
Portage General Hospital
MacFarlane and
Betsy Gooderidge
Fox
Breganski
Mount Stephen Avenue
Santa Claus
Agricultural Society
Ed Chant
S. Stonehouse
Pathead Garden Club
Howard Barnsley
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