Gilchrist Wins Aggregate at Miniota Bonspiel
Fifty two rinks from twelve clubs competed in the Miniota Bonspiel held March 4 to 13 with 203 games played. Winners across CHALLENGE MERCHANTS FARMERS and CITIZENS events were announced, and Wm Gilchrist of Isabella won the Grand Aggregate after a playoff against Russell Leland. receipts totaled 545.41 dollars, matching last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Creeks
Crandall
Binscorth
Birtle
Elkhorn
Virden
Helmsworth
Isabella
Decker
Arrow River
Beulah
Minsota
Ross Ferguson
J. Eastake
Bob Stewart
Wm. Gilchrest
Wat
Ches
Frank Kyle
Clarence
Russell Leland
Robert Carr
Norman Morton
Bud Barrett
Charles Lee
S. Teasdale
F. J. Simpson
Keith Armitage
L. He
Ken Mitchell
Hams
Clarence Argue
C Clark
Allan Armitage
Fred Green
Wm. Gilchrist
Beulah U C W Variety Concert Draws Local Support
The Beulah U C W held a Friday night concert chaired by Rev Sloane with the Choir and soloists Dianne Williams Shona Le land Marion Green Lyndly Hodnett presented travel photos through Wales England Scotland and the Continent. A bake sale raised 21 90, totaling 41 00 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah U.C.W
Rev. Sloane
Dianne Williams
Shona Leland
Margaret
Marion Green
Lyndly Hodnett
Wales
England
Scotland
U.C.W
Community groups seek volunteers for service
Willing workers are needed by the Volunteer Bureau, by Churches, and by countless other community services. The appeal urges residents to fill the void by offering time and labor to local programs and initiatives.
Invitational Cash Bonspiel Draws 11 Rinks
An invitational bonspiel over the weekend featured 11 rinks with several others unable to attend due to illness. Event A listed players from Hamiota Decker and Arrow River, while Event B included Crandall Lenore and Minicta participants. The March W meeting was moved to March 22 at 7 30 PM with a recital by Mrs Herb Smith and her music pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mathison
Hamiota
H. Lints
Decker
E. Wallace
K. Mitchell
Arrow River
Wm. Taylor
Crandall
S. Coupe
C. Ross
Lenore
KR. Stuart
Minicta
Beulah News Visitors and Weekend Trips Highlight Community
Mrs M Tiethaluke Debbie and Roderick spend days at the Tomiski home with Marion Tomiski. Bruce Medd visited Winnipeg this week. Mr and Mrs Mann and Don Durku attended the Pool Elevators Bonspiel at Foxwarren Saturday. Mr and Mrs J Wiltshire and Lynn weekend at Swan River visiting Mrs F Wilt.
Isabella News Graduation and 4‑H Contests Share News
Isabella notes a Brandon College graduation banquet for Mr and Mrs Steve Bell and sons Spence and Bob. A junior public speaking contest at the Community Centre featured 13 contestants from Arrow River Beulah McConnell and Miniota with Wilda Lockhart winning and Leland Arrow River second. Calf scramble participants named along with sympathy note for Mr T Rittaler. Hockey score Isabella 5 Arrow River 3. Scout jamboree at Oak River attended by leaders and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bell
Brandon College
Spence
Bob
John Bell
Brandon
Rev. G. Baycroft
Hamiota
Inspector Funk
Shoal Lake
W. Uhryniyk
Russell
Wilda Lockhart
Arrow River
As Leland
Arrows River
Manitoba
W.J
Wilda
J. T. Finkbeiner
Sheila
Brandon Fair
David Henlin
Mac Leland
Delbert Brown
Kevin Leland
T. Rittaler
Melville
Sask
Mr. Rittaler
Arrow River Boys
Isabella
Oak River
Arrow River Community Notes and Contests Report
Mr and Mrs A C Hill and Harvey visited George Jamieson family last weekend. Six Arrow River 4Hers went to Isabella March 11 for Jr Public Speaking Contests with Wilda Lockhart winning the Cup and Sheila Lelond second. Faye Lelond won the Senior trophy at Oak River. Hockey team lost final 5 3 to Isabella. The Word and the Way study group met at Mrs Sutherland’s. WS met March 13 with 9 members and 5 visitors. $31 for Hospital allocation. Wiggens Book Market proceeds to Children’s Hospital. Bill Sutherland spoke on welfare in Brandon. 30 department workers discussed. Tea and song numbers enjoyed. hospital fund gained $4.50. Concert planned at the church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hill
Harvey
George Jamieson
Arrow River
Isabella
Wilda Lockhart
Sheila Lelond
Manitoba
Faye Lelond
Oak River
Sutherland
Margaret Leland
Doug Leland
Dean
Winnipeg
Clegg
Wiggens
Polo Park
Winnie
Childrens Hospital
Children’s Aid
Vernon Lockhart
Bill Sutherland
Welfare Cpt
Brandon
Bill
Gordon Leland
Election chatter and witty quips echo through Manitoba and beyond
A column teases poll uncertainty as forecasters chase public reaction to party leader meetings across Canada. It mocks a Manitoba Legislature seminar for new members while suggesting a class for veterans to learn rules. It notes a Toronto group dressing pets, praises Obie Baizley’s rapid rise, and ends with ribbing about timing and daylight saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Manitoba
Toronto
Fella
Obie Baizley
Winnipeg
Snow-Shoulier
Winter Ling
Red Cross
Miniota Happenings and Local News Roundup
Weekend visits include Mr and Mrs L Draper at Boissevain for daughter Mrs R Empy. Miss Carol Goodwin stayed with Mr and Mrs Turnbull in Foxwarren. Flu epidemic keeps people home from work and school. Junior 4H speakers Sharon Bryant and Linda Goodwin competed in Isabella with Miss Wilda Lockhart earning the Shield. Birth announced for Douglas John Strachan. Mrs G Long attended Manitoba Annual C W Conference in Winnipeg. Recent visitors include Maurice Curry family of Dauphin, McArthurs, and Alex Spalding of Brandon. Adventuring notes cover Hong Kong talk with Mr Ho and Explorers. Mr Andru chuk flew to Ontario to buy a truck via a long bridge journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Bryant
Linda Goodwin
Isabella
Wilda Lockhart
Town
Maurice Curry
Brenda
McArthur
Dauphin
Alex Spalding
Brandon
Double Ring Wedding At Knox United Church
Carolyn Anne OConnor and Barrington Allan White exchanged vows in a March 9 ceremony at Knox United Church Chapel Brandon officiated by Rev S H Searle. Attendants were Barry Lyng and his wife. A buffet lunch followed for 20 guests at the bride’s parents home. the couple to reside at 406 16th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church Chapel
Brandon
Carolyn Anne
Ray O’connor
Crandall
Barrington Allan White
Gordon White
Pope
S. H. Searle
Barry Lyng
Barry Waite
16Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilchrist
Africa
Lary Panegoosho
Canada
Inulstitut
Chana
TNS Photo
OL Education Manitoba Committee ON
Edmonton Street
Crandall News
Beulah News
Isabella News
Arrow River News
St. Regis
Reggie
Miniota
Mrs. L. Draper
Boissevain
Mrs. R. Empy
Carol Goodwin
Mrs. R. Turnbull
Foxwarren
Wm. Strachan
Douglas John
G. Long
C. W
Miniota School
Hong Kong
T. Andruchuk
Ontario
United Sates
St. Regis Hotel
White — O’connor
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