Wedding bells for Bev Kelly and Douglas Barber in Portage
Bev Kelly daughter of Mrs. Walter T. Kelly and the late Mr. Kelly joined Douglas Neil Barber son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Barber at Portage la Prairie United Church in a double ring candle light ceremony on October 4. Rev J L Fargey officiated with J D McRae at the organ. Beverley wore white French lace and crystal charm gown with pearl accessories. bridesmaids wore autumn dresses. The couple plans to reside in MacGregor after a honeymoon to Calgary Banff and BC. In Winnipeg, Levina McQuiston and Murray Lamb wed October 8 at St Pauls United Church with Rev Grant Smith officiating. The couple will reside in Transcona.
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Barber — Kelly
Portage la Prairie United Church
Beverley Joan
Walter T. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Douglas Neil
CR. Barber
MacGregor
J. L. Fargey
J.D. McRae
Gail
Janice
Barrie
Dallas
Dennis Stewart
Dennis Beaudin
Quiet Wedding At Radford McDonald United Church
Florence Enid Radford and Raymond Benjamin McDonald were wed at Radford McDonald United Church on Saturday October 4 at 4 00 pm. Officiating was Rev J L Fargey. The bride wore a nylon lace and net gown with a matching veil and yellow bouquet. Carol, sister of the groom, served as bridesmaid in a yellow lace dress.
Fiddlers Contest Prize List at MacGregor Memorial Hall
Prize list for the Junior Fiddlers competition held at MacGregor Memorial Hall on Friday November 7. Senior division rewards include Roberts Trophy, Champion Pin, and cash prizes of 20, 15, 10, and 5 dollars. Junior division awards CFRY Trophy, Champion, cash prizes 12, 10, 8, 5, 3, and 1 for youngest contestant. Additional prizes: 2 dollars for best waltz and 2 dollars for best distance from MacGregor Manitoba.
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MacGregor ‘Memorial Hall
Bagot +H Calf Club
CFRY
MacGregor
Manitoba
Four Generations of Currie Family Gather in MacGregor
The Currie family from Fort William Ontario visited MacGregor last summer. Four generations were present: Heath er Currie, Donald Currie, Jim Currie, and George Currie. The heirloom high chair, originally won by the late W J Currie at Neepawa fair in 1888, has been used by 17 children and remains in good condition.
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Donald Currie
Heather
Fort Willian
Ont
MacGregor
Currie
Mr. G. Currie
Jim Currie
George
W. J. Currie
Neepawa Fair
Canadian Foresters Rally in Portage la Prairie
The Portage-MacGregor District Council of the Canadian Order of Foresters plans a rally at West End Hall Portage la Prairie at 2 p.m. on Wednesday November 5 with two High Court Members present. Superintendent of Fieldmen Scott Taylor Fraternal Directors Ted Drage Alf Voy and C0 F Brandon will speak. The afternoon talk leads to a 6 30 p.m. banquet at First Presbyterian church followed by a dance at Provi sta Hall starting 9 p.m.
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Portage - MacGregor
Canadian Order of Foresters
West End
Portage la Prairie
High Court
Scott Taylor
Ted Drage
Brantford
Ont
Alf Voy
F. Brandon
Collegiate Chatter Highlights School Events
Jennifer Olito notes exams starting November 7 and upcoming activities at the high school. The Star Dusters orchestra from Waskada plays for the Sadie Hawkins dance on November 14. Forty students join the Junior Red Cross with officers listed. Plans for a Halloween party and dance are under way for Friday night. Last Friday, students dressed for photos, taken by photographer Erik Holland of Neepawa.
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Jennifer Olito
Star Dusters Orchestra
Waskada
Sadie Hawkins
Red Cross
Rose Hildebrand
Gloria Gibbs
Sally Graham
Margaret Zimmerman
MacGregor Collegiate
The
Star Dusters
Wenham Reelected Mayor of MacGregor
W. J. Wenham was reelected as mayor of MacGregor over G. Fotheringham, his only opponent. Wenham had resigned from the mayoralty several weeks ago in protest over the.
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W. J. Wenham
MacGregor
G. Fotheringham
Wenham
Local mayoral and council results summarized
Mayor Wenham led with 167 votes and Fotheringham had 134 as nominations opened. In Rural Municipality Norfolk Leo Bieganski won councillor against A Roy McCurloch 124 to 57, swept all three polls. Poll results show Bieganski prevailing in Rossendale Clairmont and Currie polls with 66-37, 36-10, and 22-10 respectively.
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Wenham
Fotheringham
Norfolk
Leo Bieganski
A. Roy McCurloch
Rossendale
Clairmont
Currie
Obituary for Clarence E. Gilroy at MacGregor Memorial Hall
Clarence E. Gilroy died in MacGregor hospital on October 22. Funeral services were held October 24 at MacGregor Memorial Hall with Rev J L Fargey officiating. Burial followed in MacGregor cemetery. Flowerbearers included Albert Ward and others. ushers Grant Fotheringham and Stan Moore. pallbearers William Roberts and six others.
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McMaster Funeral Home
Albert Ward
Alex Shaw
J. McPhee
Glenn Milne
Melvin McCrea
Fred Clark
Grant Fotheringham
Stan Moore
William Roberts
Duncan Lamb
Frank Hay
Dave Brow
Howard Kilfoyle
Clifford Kilfoyle
Clancy Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Clancy of MacGregor marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Tuesday October 28. A Saturday evening surprise party hosted by friends honored the couple with a gift of silverware.
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Hugh Clancy
MacGregor
Local notices and events in MacGregor district
Community announcements list church gatherings charity teas fundraisers and events across MacGregor and nearby towns. Highlights include a ladies tea at Masonic Hall on Nov 1, a Pentecostal rally Nov 11, a film showing Nov 6, curling and church activities, a Sadie Hawkins dance, bazaar days, and poppy day drives with local news notes and editorials about town incidents.
Leaps to Death On Golden Gate Bridge
A San Francisco housewife and mother of two became the 182nd person known to leap to death from the Golden Gate Bridge, diminishing public attempts to address the ongoing tragedy.
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San Francisco
Wednesday
Golden Gate Bridge
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Herald
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Lyle
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Kamloops
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Imperial Oil
Pam D’orsay
Sheila Billing
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