Local visiting and family updates in MacGregor
A roundup of residents visiting relatives across Canada and the United States. Notable mentions include Mrs J Parkinson of Vancouver visiting her son-in-law and daughter in MacGregor, Beverley Dickson’s Winnipeg wedding to Kelvin Stewart, and multiple weekend sojourns by Gillvrays, Markies, and others. Weather note recalls a dry sunny week aiding harvest with light rain on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Parkinson
Vancouer
Charlie Hammond
Hugh Brisco
Beverley Dickson
Kelvin Stewart
Winnipeg
Museum notes recount 1926 Buick gift and diverse visitors
The museum welcomed a 1926 Buick Sedan donated by Russ Walker, a founder of the museum, who drove it in and returned to Portage by bus. Visitors included Rev Fargey and wife, Mrs E Beachell, Swiss teens, Grand Ole Opry performers, and Texan Mrs Cooke with Kairy Mitchell meeting staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Walker
Portage
Walker
Fargey
MacGregor
E. Beachell
Win. Pipey
Switzerland
Brandon
Grand Ole Opry
Canada
Museum
Texas
Miss Zimmerman Shower Guest
Margaret Zimmerman bride elect of August 27 was honored at a shower in Bran don on August 16 hosted by Miss Doreen Williams. College chums and working companions attended as the bride to be, her mother and sister, received corsages and gifts. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Zimmerman
Doreen Williams
Brandon
Veryone
Currie Couple Mark Anniversary
Mr and Mrs iiteah co celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday August 28 at their home in the Currie district. They were married at the farm home of Mrs Mason of the McCully district. The couple have six daughters and five sons and 26 grandchildren. Guests numbered 150 with many gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck
Mrs. Kerr
Winnipeg
Pas
Swan River
Peter Verigin
Russia
Sears
Carberry
The
Angels of Miami
Bill McTavish
Ontario
B.C
Quebec
Manitoba
Lorna) Ray
Barbara) Ferris
Currie
323 Students Enrol At MacGregor Schools
323 students enrolled as MacGregor schools reopened for the 1960 61 term with 107 at the Collegiate and 216 at the Elementary. 35 new beginners start a 12 year journey. Grade breakdowns show 12 11 and 10 with split Grade 9 into A and B. Names listed for Grade 1 class and elementary staff kept. A rural bus program continues with Beaver Emmeline Macaulay districts joining in transporting pupils to the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Mr Henderson
Miss Hampton
Buschall
Miss Laking
Williams
J. Anderson
M. Harvey
Armstrong
H Boaz
M. Collier
M. Pennell
L. B. Patterson
Beaver District
Emmeline District
Macaulay District
Singles Men Triumph Over Married In MacGregor Event
In a 6 weeks old MacGregor league clash the Single men edged the Married men 6 4 to close with a two run lead. Key players included Ken Gair Innis Harvey and Rick Palmer for the Singles while Elmer Cairns Garry Cobbe and Wes McGill Lamb starred for the Marrieds. After a season winding turkey dinner finale, the club celebrated the 1960 ball season curtain and planned a mower purchase for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Ken Gair
Innis Harvey
Barry Barber
Nelson Olson
Garry Buchanan
Bob McKelvy
Dong McRitchie
Bob Briscoe
Rick Palmer
Elmer Cairns
Don Ker
Gerald Cobbe
Glen Hotel
Chas Townsend
Garry Cobbe
Herman Weber
Doug Barber
Dennis Lamb
Garry
Wes McGilvary
Elmer Carns
Bart Barber
Brother Don
Vern McXelvy
District 4-H Garden Clubs Achievement Day Results
At the annual 4H Garden Club Achievement Day in MacGregor, 48 members from Path Head Rossendale and Springbrook clubs competed in judging classes of beets and corn, answered quiz papers, and played softball. The evening program featured O Canada, pledge, slides by Bill Barnsley, and prize announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Path
Head
Rossendale
Springbrook
Port Sandercock
R. McClennon
G Lewis Howard Barnsley
Stanley Park
Beacon Hill Park
Buchards Garden
West Coast
Garden Club
Heather Thompson
Gloria Martin
Marrene Alderson
David Thompson
Dwight Thompson
Marilyn Thompson
Allen Rogers
Gadren Club
Randy Kowalchuk
Bernard Lowe
Cora Fabolotney
Gail Lowe
Allen Lewis
Anne Lowe
Rosemary Lowe
Path-Head
Melvin Winterbottom
Dorothy Robinson
Linda Bull
Bill McWilliam
MacGregor Agricultural Society
Funeral Service Held For Richard Pete Collier
Richard Pete Collier dies suddenly at home at 90. Born February 25 1885 in Portage la Prairie he taught at Emmeline and lived in Saskatchewan Winnipeg and MacKegor before buying the Blue Bird Cafe in 1947. A genial host his wit enlivened many coffee breaks. funeral Monday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Pete” Collier
Mr. Collier
Portage la Prairie
East Prospect
Austin
Mac Gregor
Portage
Emmeine
Oulse Curtis
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Mackegor
Blue Bird Cafe
Mrs. C. A. Lowes Dies in Kenora
Mrs. Margaret J. Lowes a former MacGregor resident died in Kenora on August 31 at 72. Born in Almonte Ontario in 1888 she married Charles Albert Lowes in 1910 and lived in Austin and MacGregor before moving to Kenora in 1944. Survived by daughter Isabelle Holtby son Clarence and brother E Stewart. Funeral held September 2 at MacGregor United Church with burial at Beaver Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Margaret J. Lowes
Kenora Hospital
Lowes
Almonte
Ontario
Charles Albert Lowes
Austin
Larry Moore
Fred Venn
Albert Blair
Wm. Corrigal
Joe Lambert
Harold Orchard
S. R. Lamb
Beaver Cemetery
McKillop
Austin Red Cross Campaign Report Highlights Local Gifts
The Austin Red Cross campaign report lists donors from multiple towns including Raven shoe Elmer Templeton and Forestville Albert Evensonson among many others. Total contributions amount to 462.65 with campaign manager Mrs H Atkins and secretary treasurer Mrs R Outhwaite thanking donors and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elee
Actreat
Ther
Austin
Red Cross
J.P. Dodwell
H. Atkins
Ho Gray
W. Dutch
Routhwaite
Ravenshoe
Elmer Templeton
Melvin
Whiter Bodnarchuk
Forestville
Albert Even Sonson
Light Hill
Owen Jones
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Macgregor Locals
Loretta Markie
WO. McGillvray
Joe DuVal
Irwin Mussellam
Carr
Gaynor Lewis
Lewis Home
Gary Lewis
John Chapman
CN. Smith
Weste. Gillvray
Violet Toomey
Victoria
Annie Anderson
Joe Hart
Sadie Hay
Hazel
Vancouver, BC
GA. Hay
May Drajonoff
Geraldton, Ont
Percy Templer
Ars Beverley Allan
Brent and
Debra
Jasper_and Banff
Mr and Mrs . Alton
Mrs. W Critchlow
Windsor
Ont
Don Grant
Tisdale, Sask
G . Hay
W. Allan
CCF
Regina
H. Frank
North Dakota
Don Hay
Mir
Bruce Muir
Len
Weyburn
Sask
Earl Muir
Ron Tarr
Town
A Roberts
E Lundy
Gary
Calgary
C. Mcintosh
Alex Mcintosh
Don Mensforth
Robbie
Alex Dow
Museum Notes
Miss Zimmerman
Mae) James
Mac
Blanche) Beggs
Edna) Black
Toronto
Gladys) Chaboyer
Medicine Hat
Preston
Allan
Bill
Hilton
Barrie
Bert Alexander
Minnedosa
Danzo McIntosh
Saskatoon
Barbara Simpson
McIntosh
Mrs. Lorance
MacGregor Schools
Sportsweek
Wes McGill Lamb
Dennis
Singletons
Don McRitchie
Cubs
Vern McKelvy
Barnsley
Lindsey Lyall
Tait
Bruce McLennan
Joyce Cruickshank
Bully Lyn
C. A. Lowes
Kenora
Austin Red Cross Campaign Report
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