Open Mixed Bonspiel and Visits Dominate Binscarth News
Ida Porter was guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Williams and daughter in Winnipeg last week. The Annual Open Mixed Bonspiel is in full swing amid cold weather and a standstill. Weekend guests with Mrs Edie Miller and boys included Percys fiancee Miss Dale Walker her mother Mrs Emily Walker and sister Betty of Winnipeg. Visitors with the Millers on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart and Mrs Percy Carr of Birtle. Alvin Kingdon and Ernie Kingdon of Russell left for Calgary then Arizona for an Arabian Horse Meet. Mrs Dorothy Rannie attended Misericordia Hospital graduation exercises for Practical Nurses in Winnipeg. Margaret Lowney graduated LPN and was valedictorian. Freeman and Mil Barrett returned from several weeks in the southern U S A enjoying warm states while noting our continued cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Ida Porter
Harry Williams
Winnipeg
Edie Miller
Percy
Dale Walker
Emily Walker
Betty
Millers
Jack Stewart
Percy Carr
Birtle
Alvin Kingdon
Ernie Kingdon
Russell
Calgary
Arizona
Alvin
Dorothy Rannie
Misericordia Hospital
Margaret Lowney
L.P.N
Honou
Lidcliff January meeting notes and upcoming events
The Lidcliff group opened with hymns and prayer at Alvin Mundle's, reviewed minutes, and heard treasurer and sunshine reports. A motion funded the Ability Fund, annual reports were presented, a bake sale during the Mixed Bonspiel was planned, posters ordered, and a Skidoo Derby set for February. February's correspondent is Helen McKay, with crochet instruction shared. Next meeting February 15 at Helen McKay. visitors Marjorie Soltys and Sheldon visited Grandma and Grandpa McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Mundle
Sunshine
Helen McKay
Connie Paradine
Home Repair Tips From Harris Mitchell
Household problems are addressed with practical advice from Harris Mitchell. Readers learn ammonia treatment for greasy aluminum vessels, mahogany cabinet cleaning, satin shade care, and safe finishes for built in boards. Guidance on indoor outdoor carpet installation and moisture testing for basement floors is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Mitchell
Soils and Fertilizers Conference to Be Held in Manitoba
The University of Manitoba hosts a Soils and Fertilizers conference on February 16 in Winnipeg and March 2 in Brandon. Four University of Manitoba speakers, plus guests from Manitoba Agriculture and Agriculture Canada, cover topics from soil testing to sulphur fertilizer needs. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with a $9 per person fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Canada
Agricultural Extension Center
Recreational Round Up Promises Winter Sports Action
Cliff Zimmer reports Russell Bulls exit regional Manitoba Winter Games playoffs and announce a February 8 start for a Recreation Hockey League joining Rams Bulls Rubber Pushers and others. Spring fitness programs begin February 6 with twice weekly sessions at Russell Junior High Gym plus a Binscarth based jogger group Tuesdays at 7.00 p.m. A ringette clinic for girls in Binscarth on February 8 follows a 14 3 win at Rossburn and district playoffs set for Gilbert Plains February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bulls
Manitoba
Bulls
Recreation Hockey League
Rams
Russell Junior High
Binscarth
Ed Llywchuk
Ann Peltonen
Angusville District News playoffs and community notes
The first Winter Games playoffs took place January 14 to 16 with Table Tennis winners David Fisher Inglis Barry Juba Angusville and Nelson Lau Russell advancing to Roblin regional play-offs. Broomball was won by Vista-Rossburn burn team and they also advance to Roblin. A Silver Creek Rossburn Recreation District Poker Derby is set for February 19 with snowmobile operator passenger silent rider and cross country skier categories and a $1.00 registration. Notables include weddings, moves to Winnipeg, a christening in Angusville Ukr Catholic Church, and community farewells and celebrations. The Angusville Minor Hockey Tournament drew strong attendance and the Flyers had several wins. last home game February 12 at 2:00 p.m. versus Shoshone Lake. Quotable: Civil liberties are second to security per John Diefenbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Gilbert Plains
Binscarth
Russell
Joan Howat
Eva Burnette
David Fisher
Inglis
Barry Juba
Angusvile
Nelson Lau
Roblin
Angusville
Vista-Rossburn
Silver Creek
D. Taylor
Weekend Visitors Share Time With Local Families
Joanne Eadcliffe Ken Boulet and Cathy Sudbury visited with their parents Mr and Mrs Cyril Sudbury for the weekend. Nearby Mr and Mrs Ed Zimmer hosted David Elaine and Nara from Flin Flon. Elsie Ed David Elaine and Nara spent Friday at Dauphin with the group. February reporter Mary Peats is listed with phone 773 231.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne
Ken Boulet
Cathy Sudbury
Mrs
Cyril Sudbury
Ed Zimmer
David
Elaine
Nara
Flin Flon
Elsie
Dauphin
Mary Peats
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Red
Freeman
Mil Barrett
U.S.A
Texas
Lidcliff
Marjorie Soltys
Sheldon of
Grandma
Grandpa McKay
Joan Clement
Soils Fertilizers Conference
Elks Hall
Florists Russel
Wasslen Bros
Green Giant
Gan. Fey
Calif
Pears, Anjou
Can. Fey
Lettuce
Calif. Gr
Govt
Cliff Zimmer
Marchwell
Hande
Bertha Bennett
Gwen
Jennie Farmer
Jim Bily
Langenburg
Ituma
Lloyd Farmer
Ituna
Alfie Remus
Ontario
Fred Remus
Isabel Hande
Barrie
Esterhazy
Billwan
Nipawin
Lloyd Kirk
Ken Schain
Alex Bennett
United Church
Barrie Hande
Rene Self
Harrowby
Olive Murray
Spy Hill
Robert Bennett
Isatel Hande
Angusville District News
John Nalymuk
H. Hedley
University Bobcats
Doug
Randy
Ymn Chuchmuch
Randy Kalynuk
Allan
Linda Kitching
Shawna
Winipeg
T.D. Bank
Linda
Kyle Sas
Little Ryan Melvin
Melvin Katchin
Angusville Ukr
Father Lehky
Mike Kostiuk
Mike
Anne Penonzek
Mir
John Naf
Silverton Hall
Scottie Ferguson
Angusville Shenae
Crte
Jim Nat
Angusville Hockey Flyers
Cardale
Flyers
Miniota
Elkhorn
Bob Mazur
Bob
Shos
Lake
Ohn
Diefenbaker
Eadcliffe
Ssaturaay
Sumaey
Harlequin
Angusvil
Emino
Ats
Angusville Centre
Noseworthy’s
Portage Avenue
Wittle
Hassellian
Landsbourne
roxwarren-Binscartne
Binscarth and District
Helothe
Gama Garmieny Seared
Jack Dow
Russell, Maniteoe
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