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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

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Sims Reelected Reeve In North Norfolk Election

Frank Sims wins a large majority in North Norfolk municipal election, defeating incumbent Charles E. Hotel by 128 votes. Sims gains 808 to Hotels 480, with 1088 ballots cast from 1804 eligible voters, taking office January 1 1962 for two years along with six council members.

North Norfolk Frank Sims Sims Charles E. Hotel Mr Sims Mr Hotel Reve Nts. Sims

Emerson Wins By Three Votes In Ward Elections

In Ward 2 councillor contest John son was reelected by three votes over Clarence Pennell 98 to 95. Emerson carried MacGregor by six votes and Clairmont by three, totaling 80 and 18 votes against 74 and 2. MacGregor poll drew 154 of 222 eligible voters.

Sesides Johnson Clarence Pennell Emerson Pennell MacGregor Fennell Clairmont Mr. Emerson

Pilkington Wins In Ward Three

The race for Ward Three saw Willam Pilkington secure the one year seat after Leo Bieganski's resignation. Pilkington led overall with 130 votes to Wes Henry's 97, carrying Bagot and Rossendale precincts to clinch a 33 vote margin. Turnout was high with 94 of 142 at Bagot and 133 of 160 at Rossendale.

Imu Wow Clee Leo Bieganski Wes Henry William Pilkington Willam Pilkington Henry Ilkington Bagot Rossendale Pilkington

Fox Returns Victorious In Ward Four Election

L. J. Fox was returned to office with a majority of 115 votes over Melvin Thomson. Fox polled 219 to 104, leading both polls at Austin and Orangeville where 170 to 102 and 49 to 2 votes were recorded respectively. Voter turnout numbered 272 at Austin and 51 of 66 at Orangeville.

Cme UME L. J. Fox Melvin Thomson Fox Mr. Thomson Austin Orangeville Thomson

Hallowe'en for UNICEF Fund Drive Set by MacGregor Sundays

UNICEF collection organized by MacGregor Sunday schools with children visiting homes next Tuesday between 7 and 8 pm. Posters in local stores explain UNICEF work globally and Sunday school staff provide further information.

Hallowe'en Unicef MacGregor

Clare Tarr Re elected Hockey Head at MacGregor meeting

The MacGregor and district hockey association held its annual rink meeting on Tuesday October 17 with poor attendance. Clare Tarr was re elected president Peter McGregor vice president Glen Lye secretary Garry Buchanan treasurer. New executives include Vern McKelvy Ed Chant Herman Weber Tom Telford Dennis Lamb.

Macufege Ad Uisttie Yekey Association Ike MacGregor Clare Taft Peter McGregor Glen Lye Garry Buchanan Vern McKelvy

Graduation Night At Mac Gregor Collegiate

About 700 guests attended the Mac Gregor Collegiate graduation in Memorial Hall on Friday evening. Miss Isabelle Kerr played the prelude and processional, with valedictorian Patricia Patterson addressing peers and parents. Dr J M Brown of the University of Manitoba urged graduates to plan their careers as Wayne Bergquist, Donna Wark, and others received awards from Britannia Chapter LODE.

MacGregor Collegiate Myrna Nichol Donna Gilbert Sandra Kalberg Donna Wark Patricia Patterson Monica Stone Donna Butterfield Edna Gibbs Marjorie Bodie Beverley Glover Carolyn Butterfield Margaret Jenkins Evelyn Emerson Kathy Dougin Kent McDougall Ken Green Robert McKelvy Wayne Bergquist Isabelle Kerr HA. Lye Inspector Diehl St. John’s Cell University of Manitoba Pat Len Stewart J. M. Brown University of Manitoba Dr Brown Terry Wiliams Patterson Lode Kilfoyle D. L. McNutt Miss Chappell Mesdames Licks McNutt Armistead Jankesreiter

Mustangs defeat Steinbach Juveniles 20-12 in windy Sunday clash

MacGregor fans watched a fair crowd as Len Stewart opened scoring with a 55 yard run. Rick Palmer returned a kickoff for a Mustang TD and Don Philips caught a McKelvy pass for a second major before halftime. Steinbach’s Ron Resner added a late third quarter TD. MacGregor held on 20-12.

Sacuregor Sustaig Steinbach Juveniles MacGregor Len Stewart Mustang Ken Green Steinbach Ron Resner Fort Rick Palmer Green Don Philps Bob McKelvy Mustangs

Funeral Held For D. D. McCaskill

Funeral service for the late Don McCaskill was held at MacGregor United Church in Toronto Ontario with Rev. E Armistead officiating. Pallbearers were Jack Jeffery Steve Borazny John Meffen Roy Leckie Douglas Leckie and Harold Poyser. Interment followed at Mose Hill Cemetery with Trimble Ains Funeral Home in charge.

Don McCaskill Toronto MacGregor United E Armistead Jack Jeffrey Steve Borazny John Meffen Roy Leckie Douglas Leckie Harold Poyser Matt Borozny Ed Leckie Mosehill Trimbleains Funeral Home

Russell Hotel Wins MacGregor Mayoral Race in Slim Margin

Russell Hotel defeated W. J. Wenham by 15 votes to become mayor of MacGregor. Hotel received 164 votes to Wenham 149 with 13 ballots from a 433-name list. Weather aided turnout. Hotel to assume duties January 1962 after prior village council tenure 1952-59. Five candidates ran for two council seats. Dr Ford and R. H. O’Neill won, Ford leading with 205 votes.

Elevon MacGregor Council Russell Hotel W. J. Wenham Hotel Wenham M. Defort Dr. Ford de McMahon R. H. O'Neill R. H .Neil Robert O'Neill Dr. E. Ford G. C Fotheringham Edward Chant Village OF

Beaver district salutes scholarship winner Sally Graham

Miss Sally Graham of Beaver wins Government Grade II scholarship and will attend United College in Winnipeg after Parage Collegiate. The unnamed report notes council results with elected officials and acclamations, urging civic participation and warning nonvoters to refrain from comment while the new council takes office in January 1962.

Sally Graham Beaver Graham Parage Collegiate Beaver MacGregor United College Winnipeg Alfred Graham

Former Lavenham Resident Dies In Victoria At 78

Mary nay Victoria BC October 18 1961 aged 78 born Grindleford Derby England resident since 1936 widow of Samuel Rands Lavenham Man District survived by Steve Mands Los Angeles Larry Rands Victoria Victor Rands Portage la Prairie Cecil Rands Austin Man Trude Woodward Lavenham Man sister Lily Blagden Lavenham Man funeral McCall Bros Funeral Chapel Johnson and Vancouver Sts October 21 cremation interment Lavenham cemetery Flowers note.

Mary Nay Victoria Grindleford Derby England Samuel Rands Lavenham Man Steve Mands Los Angeles Larry Rands Victor Rands Portage la Prairie Cecil Rands Austin Trude Woodward Lily Blagden

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North Norfolk Percy Alderson John Emerson Les Fox Reg. McFarlane Lloyd Willis Reeve Poll Hotel Image Creek Pathe Sidney Norfolk School Bran N Arnona Hall Chipping Hillee Ward Emerson Pennell Clairmont Ae Henry Pilkingtona Bagot Rossendale Fox Thomson Austin Geet Hallowe’en Clare Tarr Marore Bodie Lana Gibbs Carolyn Buterfield Eveyn Emerson Kenneth Green Patricia Patteron Kathy Douglas Wolfred Alton al Johnson Brandon Ken Keen D. D. McCaskill Dr E. Ford O'N A.M. Detort D. McMahon Reg Sharp R. J. Oneill MacGregor School Acc J.D. Barber R. D. Lamb Glenn Lye H. Orchard A. Wark Bob Brisces Terry Mclannan Rick Palmar Terry Smith Frank McLachlan Doug Palmer Dennis McQuiston Mr. Williams Brian Burton Dan Phillips Brian Richardson Chuck Lewis Dallis Barber Craig Fritney Kent McDougald Lyn Sneith Jake Boschman David Thompson Ross
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