Ten Students Graduate At MacGregor Collegiate
Ten 1967-68 grade 12 graduates from MacGregor Collegiate were honored at a Friday October 13 ceremony at United Church. Gordon Smith led the processional as the class wore caps and gowns. John Potter of Daniel McIntyre Collegiate delivered the speech and urged graduates to value service and not sell themselves short. Bruce Graham received the Helen J Hampton Staff Award and the class pin presentation was made by IODE and W.1 Club representatives. Arthur Scora gave the valedictory thanking parents teachers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac‘Gregor “United “Church
Gordon Smith
O Canada
E. Armistead
Schroeder
MacGregor Collegiate
John Potter
Daniel Macintyre Collegiate
Barbara Kelly
Mr. Potter
Cantatrice Choir
H. Dankesreiter
Pat Claggett
Pine Creek
Helen J. Hampton
Bruce Graham
Gordon ‘Smith
Arthur Scora
MAST Plans Centennial Oratorical Contest Finals
The MAST board finalized plans for the 1967 public speaking contest with regional and divisional rounds. North Central Region met at WMCI Gladstone on Oct 3 to set dates, with divisional winners due by Oct 20 and regional winners by Nov 3. The North Central Regional finals occur at WMCI Gladstone on Nov 3 at 8 pm.
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Mast Board of
WMCI
Gladstone
MAST
North Central Region
North Central
Wmci -Gladstone
Beth McDougald Honored at Shower
Miss Beth McDougald was showered by friends at the MacGregor United church hall on Saturday October 7 to celebrate her upcoming marriage on October 14. Guests escorted by attendants presented corsages as the bridal party entered, with Darlene Stieben and Linda Pennell portraying a gasman and nurse in a wagonload of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Darlene Stieben
Linda Pennell
Beth
Nuisance Ground's Police Water Discussed by Council
Council met October 16 with Mayor Wenham presiding. Items included grounds police water treatment school petition and a vote on unitary division. The 1967 budget shows a 11000 balance. The recreation grants require provincial commission funding. The Nuisance Ground will be cleaned and dumping improved. Water intake well and water tank will be cleaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jones
Ed Rompel
Onte Commission
Russell
Portage la Prairie
Squirrel Creek
Plane crash near Austin claims Brandon couple lives
A Piper commuter aircraft crashed about a mile east and two miles south of Austin killing pilot Gerald Leon Rabinovichch, 33, and his wife Gloria Anne during a Winnipeg to Brandon flight. Rabinovichch owned a men’s clothing store and was the son of a longtime Brandon businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Businesman
Austin
Winipeg
Brandon
Gerald Leon Rabinovichch
Gloria Anne
Town Happenings and Local Events Mix Weather and Sports
Last week and Monday brought more rain as warm temps linger near fifty. Calgary is set to top the west, with Saskatchewan and Edmonton aiming for the semi finals, and a Grey Cup match up against Ottawa suggested. Minor Hockey Dinner is Friday, Nov 17, and Austin’s fowl supper is next Wednesday. Roe Clarence Sparrow hosts a turkey shoot Saturday at 1 p.m. A oil rig tests on Ed Chant’s farm south of town. Rink windows repaired by Earl Muir and Charlie Pennell after a break‑in last week.
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Calgary
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Ottawa
Jack Smale
Clarence Sparrow
MacGregor
MacGregor Craft and Hobby Club Hosts Moulding Demonstration
The MacGregor Recreational Association Craft and Hobby Club reorganizes and invites all interested to a plastic moulding demonstration by Mr. Jones of Tandy Winnipeg at Mac Gregor Collegiate on Monday November 6 at 8 pm.
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MacGregor Recreational Association
Jones
Tandy
Winnipeg
MacGregor Collegiate
Hospital Addition To Start Soon In MacGregor
MacGregor hospital board approved an addition and renovation. Tender of W Lye and Son Ltd was accepted at 107 083, lowest bid. Moody and Moore are architects. The 12 bed unit relocates the basement kitchen, adds an electric dumbwaiter, emergency ward, and reworks radiology equipment. Board seeks any financial help to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
Frank Sims
Sims
W. Lye and Son Ltd
MacGregor
Moody and Moore
Pine Creek teachers hold in service training meeting
The Manitoba Teachers Society Pine Creek division met October 5 at William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone with over 50 teachers. A role play training session led by C Dawson and Miss Mitchell highlighted the need for active participation and professional development in in service training for the 1967-68 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba ‘Teachers’ Society
Pine Creek
William Morton Collegiate
Gladstone
C. Dawson
Plumas Collegiate
Miss Mitchell
Hutterite
Chris Breckman
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
H. Schroeder
MacGregor Collegiate
O. Whitten
M. Pennell
MacGregor
P. Fields
M. Wilson
Langruth Collegiate
D. Schettler
Plumas Elementary
T Carefoot
Wrights Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lorne Wright hosted a gathering on Oct 16 in Portage to honor the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A E Wright of Portage. Family present included Harold Wright and three Elsmith S D relatives, Glen Wright and two Portage sons, and L Wright with two sons. A hot turkey dinner and a hazel evening of visiting followed, with a decorated cake as a centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Wright
A. E. Wright
Portage
Harold Wright
Elsmith $.D
Glen Wright
Anglican Women entertain Norfolk Manor seniors at Oct 18 gathering
The Anglican Church Women hosted Norfolk Manor's senior residents on Wednesday Oct 18 with prayers by Rev. Fleming and hymns led from the piano by Mrs. H Lye. Jim sang a duet with Rev. Fleming, the event closed with benediction and lunch. Mrs. Jeffries thanked the ACW. More men were hoped for next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Manor
Knoxs Host 25th Wedding Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs S E Knox will be at home to friends and neighbors on Tuesday November 7 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Hours are 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
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S. E. Knox
Springbrook 4 H Holds Final Event of Season
Springbrook 4 H clubs held their season final at Sprucedale school on Friday Oct 6. Garry Cibula opened with pledge as members and leaders participated. Allan Duncan spoke about Expo, George Jaeger described Delta day, Murray Lewis reported on club activities and played a piano solo. Bouts included Harold Nelson George Jaeger Mervin Peters Keith Winterbottom Leonard Bull and Allan Duncan with Leonard Bull winning pony project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Project
Boys of Springbrook 4-H Star
Sprucedale School
Wich
Garry Cibula
Club Ench
Allan Duncan
Expo
George Jaeger
Delta
Murray Lewis
Murray
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Fifth Regiment
1St Marine Division
da Nang
Vietnam
Margaret Rodgers
Art Scora
Ken Patterson
Donna Grove
John Cott
Irma Hepner
Shirley Rand
Kerry Mayne
Collins
H. ‘MacDonald
Beth McDougald
Groom
Mrs. DuGuay
Marian Frank
Mrs. Kin
Janice Kelly
Mrs. Kane
Mary Larson
DE Vaemee Weyeenstegue
W. J. Wenham
Minor
Ed Chant
Earl Muir
Charlie Pennell
Gaft and
Hobby Uh
J. Schroeder
Breckman
Mary Wilson
Langruth
R. Clagett
Pine “Creek
Wrights
ACW
Springbrook
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