Bonspiel Draws 55 Rinks Amid Week of Curling
Local news recalls the Annual Bonspiel with 55 rinks in six events, plus 56 rinks in the mixed Bonspiel. Eric Hurlin led as Drawmaster with John Stowe and Bob Gardham organizing ice, as meals were provided by W.L groups and attendance included many friends and family at related gatherings, birthdays, and a funeral service at Isabella United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Hurlin
John Stowe
Bob Gardham
W.L
Chas Lee
Alex McPherson
Art Penelton
Keith Armitage
Geo. Bruce
W I Meet Isabella Discusses Arts and Local Issues
The W I Isabella meeting at 1 30 p m at the Still home featured talk by Mrs A Heise on Manitoba author William Kurelek and displaying Canadian paintings. Mrs L Wright warned about travel tour credentials, Mrs C Ariss reported a $4 H Fund held at the bank, and a plan to mobilize it within the W I account was adopted. A Basswood resolution on abortion oversight was supported, Federated News bought, members assigned two per group for bazaar crafts, a Something from Nothing table was proposed, and the session ended with a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Heise
Manitoba
William Kurelek
L. Wright
Consumer Association of Canada
District Happenings Roundup of Local Family Visits and Events
Mrs Neil Campbell and relatives visited Lac du Bonnet area while Dan Leland family hosted. Homer Leland recovering in Hamiota Hospital. Arrow River figure skaters praised for Miniota Carnival entry. University breaks noted for Maureen Leland and Garth. Sympathy to R E Heise family. Several locals attend graduations and driving course. hospital updates and aid needs mentioned. Continued local social notes and visitors from Winnipeg and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Campbell
Lois
Pat
Lac du Bonnet
Doug Leland
Neil
Homer Leland
Hamiota Hospital
Arrow River
Maureen Leland
Norman Mooney
Donald
Garth
N. E. Lockhart
R. E. Heise
Heise
Murray Carnegie
Ernie Carnegie
Virden
Vancou
Ladies Invitational Bonspiel Results and Leaders
Reported results from the Ladies Invitational Bonspiel include A Side placements with M. Coxworth of Isabella and Jean McMillan of Hamiota, B Side with Fay Schweitzer of Decker and D. Gow of Beulah, plus top ends and first outs. Eben Rosenberger’s rink scored the Biggest End, and awards include Towel Sets, clothes hampers, and various bowls and baskets for top finishers, with F Rosenberger and T Stewart among the notable first outs.
Winnipeg Visitors And Local Hospital Notes
Isabella Adams and Austin Adams from Winnipeg visited Mrs. R J Adams and Clar ence who is a patient at Hamiota Hospital. Sympathy extended to Heise families on R E Heise's death Thursday evening. Mrs Russell Clark and Mrs Lorne Miller listed as patients at Birtle and Hamiota Hospitals respectively. World Day of Prayer held at 2 p.m. Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs A Norrie with Group III conducting and music from Jesus Christ Super Star. Business meeting report from Presbytery read by Mrs G Wierer. group chose projects and established a Benevolent Fund for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Les Adams
Winnipeg
R. J. Adams
Clarence
A. Adams
General Hospital
Lawrence Heise
R. E. Heise
Isabella
George Carnegie
Brandon
Martin
Hamiota Hospital
Frank Reid
Wm. Clark
Mary Lynn Parton
Foxwarren
Clark
Austin Adams
Heise
Russell Clark
Birtle Hospital
Lorne Miller
A. Norrie
Group III
Jesus Christ, Super Star
Presbytery
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Maniota
Hamiota
USA
England
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
U. S. Venables
P. Still
Glen
R. Heise
Isabella United Church
E. Carnegie
Vancouver
Don of
Pas
Bob Draper
Calgary
Alma Brown
Hill
Rita Sheane
Ken Armitage
McAuley United Church
Russell Empey
Brandon Hospital
Jim Armitage
Beth Armitage
Dave Kiwa
Richard Wall
Bill Schrader
Miami
Willen
Holy Trinity Anglican
Birtle - Miniota
United Church
Birtle and
Beulah
Miniota
W.I. Meet
W.I
Mrs. Ray Still
Basswood
Federated News Magazine
Mary
Sharon Leland
Brandon General Hospital
Bill Leland
Larry Hankin
Centennial Auditorium
M. Coxworth
Jean McMillan
Fay Schweitzer
Decker
D. Gow
Eben Rosenberger
H. Wall
Curling Club
M. Collins
J. Wall
J. Finkbeiner
P. Dales
F. Rosenberger
Pens
T. Stewart
B. McKenzie
Buckingham, Toews & Smeltz
Notary Publics
Virden and
Hamicts
Hamiota Echo
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