Under Maples and Local Anecdotes Turn Up Quirky Tales
A quirky column recalls eagles sighted near the hill country and a wallet purchase with the cashier saying charge it up. It cites old square nails debates, wire nails, and linguistic notes on milch. Local incidents include Ab Fawcett's near fall into a yard well, neighbor Mr. Course catching the flu, and Louis Quinn adding an upper storey to his home. It warns about children on main streets and notes grain intake and birthday wishes for Roy Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Turner
Ab. Fawcett
Bert Thompson
Louis Quinn Haseen
Hockey Club Sets Sights For Coming Season
The MacGregor Hockey Club, formed for 1954 55 at Lye Motors on Oct 13, plans to rejoin a league this season. Carberry fields a young squad. last year’s players mostly return except Ken Gair. A coach and manager will be chosen later. Finances include Grey Cup hot pool tickets and a possible bingo. Most valuable player earns a watch. a fan prize also exists. Officers: President C Tarr, Secretary Lye, Treasurer Denis Lamb, Executive Lamb Critchlow Olson McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hockey Club
Lye Motors
Carberry
Austin
Ken Gair
MacGregor
C. Tarr
Lye
Denis Lamb
D. Lamb
N. Critchlow
G. Critchlow
N. Olson
A. McGregor
Cancer Tag Day realizes $143 46 in MacGregor
Last Saturday the Woman's Institute held a Cancer Tag Day in MacGregor. The event raised 143.46 dollars and the ladies express sincere thanks to all who contributed to this worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woman's Institute
MacGregor
Canada population rises 118 thousand in three months
Canada’s population grew by 118 thousand in the three months after June 1. The 15,313,000 estimate for September compares with 14,893,000 a year earlier. The June to August rise is the largest quarterly gain since 1951, indicating an annual growth rate of 3.1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Ward Three election in Rural Manitoba ward calls vote
Tomorrow Friday October 22 voters in Ward Three Rural Municipality of North Norfolk will choose between incumbent Councillor Ray McCulloch and challenger A J Dickson. Polls 8 9 10 11 list 334 eligible voters with polling hours 9 am to 5 pm. Voters are urged to turnout and support their choice amid local turnout history and nonremunerated positions. Social time and luncheon hosted by local residents noted.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Ray McCulloch
A. J. Dickson
Rossendale Curling Rink
H. J. McGregor
Currie School
Rosehill
Isabel Ariss Guest At Pre Bridal Shower
Isabel Ariss, a popular bride elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the MacGregor United Church annex on October 12. Guests escorted her and her mother to decorated chairs, then presented corsages as a miniature bridal motif and gifts were delivered by Sharon Trinder and Dougie Palmer assisted by Rickie Palmer in a tiny green car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isavel Ariss
MacGregor United Church
Isabel
C. Palmer
Sharon ‘Trinder
Dougie Palmer
Rickie Palmer
Final Plans Completed For Fun Fair November 3rd
Plans for the annual Fun Fair at MacGregor Memorial Hall on November 3rd are finalized. The Coordination Committee met at Miss Joyce MacKinnon’s home to organize stalls and booths including cake walk, bake table, comic items, games, and refreshment booths, with posters by school children and free passes as rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Joyce MacKinnon
Southend- Macaulay
Rosehill
Country Club
MacGregor
Childen
Cyril Palmer
M.E. Koriol
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
A note of gratitude to St. Paul's WA Austin W.A. Katriine W.A. and The Woman's Institute for fruit and flowers. Thanks to LO DE United Church W.A. and many friends for the lovely cards and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Austin W.A
Katriine W.A
Woman's Institute
LO DE
United Church
W.A
Threshers Reunion Photos Show Old Machinery On Display
At the Threshers Reunion near Austin on October 6, Don Carrothers farm hosted a crowd as locals gather to showcase antique farm machinery. Photos feature George Milne with a 1913 Case steamer in running order, George Thompson and George Croucher with a 1907 Cadillac, and three men demonstrating sheaf tying. The event highlights ongoing plans for a dedicated museum building to house the relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresher
Don Carrothers
Austin
Mr. Carrothers
Istill
Oldie Threshers
Proother
George Milne
Makinak
George Thompson
Beaver
George
Happy) Croucher
MacGregor
Jack Adams
Cadillac
Fred Clarke
Chamber of Commerce To Discuss Early Closing Hours
The Chamber of Commerce will meet at Memorial Hall on Monday Oct 28 at 8 o'clock. All members should attend as a motion from the Sept 27 meeting on closing times is up for vote. The proposal asks all businesses to close at 10 pm on Saturdays year round except Jan–Apr when 9 pm. and to close at 12 noon on Wednesdays instead of 1 pm, with voting by ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Chamber
Bride-Elect Lola Coltart Honored At Showers
Lola Coltart, bride-elect of October 23, was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. A L Nohlgren on Friday October 15 featuring yellow and white decor, corsages, and gifts. A later surprise shower at Mrs Verna McRorie’s home on October 17 included pink mums corsage and crystal gifts, with confetti decor and sixteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Coltart
A. L. Nohlgren
Lola
A. Butterfield
Louis Quinn
Lolo Coltart
Verna McRorie
Saskatchewan Avenue
Miss Coltart
Margaret Kitson
Verla Bird
McRorie
Ruth Bell
Doreen Johnson
Dorothy McRorie
Doreen Patterson
High School Charter Welcomes New Students and Updates
Gail Nicholls reports at MacGregor High as Clifford Frieson arrives from Elm Creek, and Sandra Fawcett joins from Currie School. Plumas and MacGregor prepare for a rematch after a 23 score game, while Halloween decorations take shape downstairs and Mr Patterson unveils a new bell for easier recess signaling.
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Clifford Frieson
Clifford
Elm Creek
Bagot
MacGregor
Plumas
Lillian Fawcett
Currie School
Lillian
Sandra Fawcett
Currie
Sandra
Hallowe'en
Harvey
Patterson
Local church and club bazaars and meetings scheduled
St Pauls W A Bazaar on November 18 at Memorial Hall. Beaver W A Bazaar November 10 at Beaver Church. Katrine W A Sale of Work and Cafeteria Tea on Oct 27. Sidney W A Turkey Supper Oct 27. Curling Club semi annual meeting slated for second week of November. United Church bazaar December 2. MacGregor Calf Club reorganization meeting Oct 29 at Macaulay School. Macaulay-Southend Hospital Aid annual meeting Oct 25 at 8 p.m. LOL meets Oct 26 at 8 p.m in Orange Hall for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's W.A
Memorial Hall
Beaver W.A
Beaver Church
Katrime W.A
Sidney W.A
Curling Club
United Church
MacGregor Calf Club
Macaulay School
Macaulay-Southend Hospital Aid
Pioneer Bagot Lady Celebrates 88th Birthday Milestone
Mrs Geo Forrest of Bagot, believed oldest local resident, turned 88 on October 12. Born in Dunkeld Ontario she and twin were youngest of 11 siblings. The Hunt family migrated to Winnipeg in 1874 and homesteaded near Rat Creek before moving to Bagot area. Mrs Forrest has seven children and numerous descendants. community members wish her many more years.
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Geo. Forrest
Bagot
Dunkeld
Bruce County
Ont
John Hunt
Forrest
Hunt
Winnipeg
Red River
Duluth
Lake Superior
South Hampton
Rat Creek
Burnside
Allan Smith
John Adams
H. Byles
Frances Hunt
Adam Smith
R. Kerr Jr
Clara
Olive
Hill Maggie
Brantford
Orville
Beaver
Law
Fence
Melvin
Charlie
Sarnia
Frank
Hensell
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Nns
Montgomery
Mr. F. T. Course
Roy Barber
George Wood
Pratt
Bill Bennett
Herb MacDonald
Jimmie
Hockey Club
G. E Lewin
F. Hay
A. Noble Fren
W. Roberts
G. Lye
G. Hotel
Isabelle Bennett
Gwen Lewin
Isabelle Kalberg
Beth Neal
Margaret Matthews
Isabel Ariss
Threshers
Gail Nicholls
LOL
Orange Hall
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