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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1975
Page
1
The MacGregor CGIT held its last meeting on November 18 to begin plans for a December 14 Vesper Service at 7 p.m. This year it will be different and attendees are urged to come.
Eldest citizen Mrs Booth celebrated her ninety six birthday on November 9 while in care of son and daughter in law. May and Joe Lambert marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Saturday. A lively open dance featured Seven-Step Jersey and Aurora Waltz with the Lambert clan leading in dancing.
Tan Smith of MacGregor Manitoba is reported in good condition at Portage hospital after a single vehicle accident on the westbound Trans-Canada highway about one mile east of a Shell station. The car reportedly struck a bridge abutment.
The November Central Aid meeting at the hospital chaired by Mrs. Jean Burch outlined catering for the Lions curling smorgasbord on December 6 for 100 curlers. A Christmas Greeting Card Fund will be set up at the Coop store with names due. A care home progress report was presented and more news is hoped for soon.
Hazel Allan heads the MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce as president. A supper meeting at MacDonald's Esso drew good attendance. officers elected include past president Keith Thompson, vice-president Bob Anderson, secretary treasurer Ivelson Huvaseau, with Art Butterfield Bill Simpson and Herman Weber as executive members. The Carol Festival is set for Friday December 12 at MacGregor Memorial Hall and festive season store hours were discussed to be announced.
MacGregor Oldtimers joined by a Grand Forks North Dakota team and host Fort Richmond at Bison Gardens for the Fort Richmond first annual international hockey tournament. The event began Saturday and concluded Sunday with MacGregor defeating Fort Richmond 4 to 3 and then beating Grand Forks 6 to 3. Hank Schroeder led MacGregor with four goals while Murray Couch Ken Blight Art Sear and Dave Fuller each had multiple scores. A Saturday dance at St Norbert Community Centre capped the weekend. Plans include another game with Fort Richmond and possibly a trip to Grand Forks.
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce stages its annual Santa Claus parade on Saturday December 18. Santa is expected to arrive by airplane if the weather allows landing at Boschman Field east of town. He will be greeted by floats clowns and the new MacGregor fire engine. Afterward he will visit the MacGregor Memorial Hall hospital and two Manors. About 500 people are expected in town for the event. Films will be shown in the United Church upper room after the parade. Keep Saturday December 13 in mind for the Santa Claus parade in MacGregor.
Austin invites full community participation for a gala beginning at 1 am with a parade and float entries coordinated by J. Jones at the Solo Store. Santa visits preschoolers at 11:45 to 12:15, a K-4 concert at Memorial Hall 1:30 to 2:30, and a pupil fair 1:30 to 2:30. Weather permitting, activities 4:00 to 5:30 include skating and races. A 5:30 to 6:30 chicken supper precedes an inter faith service 7:30 to 8:30. Further details to be announced before Dec 19.
The MPRA drew well over 120 attendees for its inaugural gathering in Morden. Delegates explored parks and recreation standards, received a recreation appreciation night, and elected a new executive to guide volunteer efforts benefiting Manitobans.
Clearwater meets Hawks at the MacGregor Community Centre on Thursday night for the second exhibition game of the season. The 8 30 p m start promises a fast and exciting contest as Clearwater provides the opposition for the MacGregor Hawks In termediate Hockey Club.
A Yule card fund is being set up in MacGregor to collect donations for hospital equipment. Drop by the MacGregor Co-op or the hospital to give before December 15 to ensure inclusion in the paper. Funds support purchasing essential medical equipment for the hospital.
The family of Mr and Mrs Bruce Hay invite friends and relatives to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a gathering at a local home and reception to follow.
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