Local bonspiel finals eyed after week of strong play
The local bonspiel is nearing completion after a week of solid games. Finals in the various events are expected to be played off tonight.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
8
The local bonspiel is nearing completion after a week of solid games. Finals in the various events are expected to be played off tonight.
United Stores Ltd in Miniota advertises Marquisette and Scrim Window Curtains described as pretty and dainty with a splendid value at per pail 1.25.
The Municipal School Board met in Mintota last Tuesday afternoon. Delegates from the Winnipeg convention reported on its proceedings. The board supported Brandon School Board's push for First Class Professional Training at Brandon Normal School, and approved 75 percent substitute pay if unqualified teachers fill in. The board noted a proposed school opening on March 8. The next meeting is set for Isabella on April 7 at 2 pm.
Crandall spent the weekend with Lorne Johnson in Vancouver. L O L hosted S N S with a Whist Drive, concert and dance. A Father and Son Service featured Rev Radley on the duties of father and son. The men’s bonspiel ended with Dickie and W Hyndman winning the Band Challenge. Mrs McConnell’s rink won the Grand Challenge in the ladies bonspiel.
Winnipeg visitor Mre S. Cusack calls in on Arrow River while Jas Wiggins visits his daughter Mre Miller in Minnedosa. A C. G. T. service held Saturday was well received by the girls and Rev Stephen led. Mrs F B Palmer of Blaiis district slipped on ice breaking her leg. Mrs Wm Elliott also injured with a broken wrist.
A brief item notes that chasers and a very nice lunch were served.
New stock of shoes for Mer in black cell offered at four dollars and thirty five cents per pair. United States Mimota catalog lists Isabella Notes. The Mission Band plans an Irish concert at the church on Tuesday. T E Doran traveled to Winnipeg Tuesday to oversee a car check.
The visiting hockey team defeated Crandall on Wednesday with a 53 point margin securing a decisive victory.
The death of Mr John Sinclair occurred Friday morning in Brandon hospital after a prolonged illness. He lived in Arrow River for years before moving to Nee na. Mr and Mrs Ed Sinclair attended the funeral held Sunday with service at Nee pawa and interment at Portage.
A highly successful Masquerade Ball was held in the Community Hall Arrow River on Friday. Judges Mrs Hodnett Messrs Dennison and Dart awarded prizes for Ladies fancy Pauline Tennant Ladies comic Florence Wallace Gents fancy Ivan Tennant Gents comic Nils Jackson Best couple Florence Wallace Homer Leland and good refreshments provided by the Gloom.
Mrs T Arria retired Friday after a pleasant three month visit to Mugland. Mr and Mrs EE Logland of Virden visited Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Craik of Winnipeg visited during the week with their daughter Mrs J Robertson.
Last week Decker Bonapie concluded with finals for both sexes. Grand Challenge victors were E Finkbeiner H Lints J Finkbeiner and H Finkbeiner with A Clark G Scoraie R Clark and D Marshall taking second. Consolation honors went to W H L Miller A Warren P Beveridge and R Warren. Ladies Consolation saw Mesdames W H Miller H Finkbeiner J Sutherland and J Finkbeiner. Second place went to Mesdames A Clark R E Howe R Warren and Miss Ketner.
Mr and Mrs Goodeye extend sincere thanks to their neighbors and friends for assistance during their recent fire and for continued kindness, including Isabella WI.
Beulah Buts visits Miss Merle Wakefield for a week with Mrs. J. E. Grey of Wapella Sask. The Rick Club plans a Friday sports night. The bonspiel nears completion with one match left A S Fraser vs J L Thompson. Pupils host a bonspiel this week. A lunch Friday raised $15 for prizes. Local hockey team beat Hamiota 10 to 9. return game tonight.
Winners in the spiel ware event include C Spencer for silver plated cream and sugar sets donated by T Eaton Co. second place A S Frazer with dress shirts donated by Curling Club Citizens Jat and A S Frazer. sandwich sets donated by Forster Bros. Consolation prize goes to I Hull with thermometers. Second place entries include RS Frazer for silk ties donated by curling club.
Production of newsprint in Canada in 1930 totalled about 2 500 000 tons the greatest by any country. Canada will have a large exhibit at the Buenos Aires Exhibition March 14 to April 27 with Canadian manufacturers in the section. Hotel capacity in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta totals 1104 inns.
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