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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
1
A column notes unseasonably warm weather with flowers in bloom and ongoing garden harvests. Bert McCarl's new east end garage is nearing completion. Andy Tait and Bill Pears plan Portage la Prairie bonspiel travel in November. a Killarney trip is hinted. Water system upgrades progress with a new pump station improving pressure.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at their Pine Creek home on October 23. Relatives and friends attended as they received gifts including a large mirror from the community and a pole lamp from son Harvey and daughter Phyllis. Mrs Nelson wore a gold necklace and pin given by Mr Nelson 50 years ago, with calls from relatives in Stavely and Michithi and Drumheller, Alberta among the guests.
Collect for UNICEF aims to raise coins and food for hungry children worldwide. Youths will gather at the hall at 6 45 Thursday evening with cars provided to visit homes. After canvass, boxes return for a film party and treats as the fundraiser concludes.
The First MacGregor Scout and Cub groups voted to continue for another year despite leadership gaps. Scoutmaster Harry Rands resigns due to ill health, but volunteers pledged support. A group committee was formed with local and visiting members to register boys next Monday and start fall programs with fees covering insurance and supplies.
A miscellaneous shower on Wednesday Oct 23 honored Mrs Dorothy Melvor nee Radford. Guests received corsages and were escorted to decorated chairs. The bride was escorted by Linda Pennell and others by Mrs Ada Steward Mrs McIvor and Mrs Margaret Pennell. Dorothy thanked guests and invited visits to her home. Mrs Radford also offered thanks.
Windsor Park defeated the MacGregor Mustangs 1913 in an exhibition tilt at Norwood Park. Windsor built a 19-0 lead, then held off a late Mustang rally led by Ken Owens in the fourth quarter. Owens scored MacGregor’s touchdown, and a late Mustang pass was returned for a touchback, with imperfect Mustang depth and practice cited as factors.
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall next Thursday November 7 at 8 o clock. Last meeting decided to have past presidents nominate a slate of officers for the coming season to be presented for approval. Any member may propose others for any office. Members are urged to attend and interested persons are welcome.
The Pathhead Garden Club held its re organization meeting at Beaver school on Tuesday Oct 22. Officers elected include President Wayne Abbott Vice President Laurie Bennett Secretary Treasurer Lynn Grove Reporter Elaine Taylor Leader Mrs Taylor Assistant Leader Jay Bennett Junior Leaders Allan Rodgers and Joanne Thompson. The next meeting is set for Monday Nov 4 at William Bennett home with reporter Elaine Taylor.
A mixed shower in the Austin United Church lower room honored Rosemary Lowe, a bride elect from Spring Brook and Austin. Guests received corsages and were escorted to decorated aisles. gifts were opened as music and solos accompanied the event. The Springbrook 4H Foodsters served a light lunch and guests departed with thanks.
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