Lac du Bonnet Christmas Spirit and Curling Club Outlook
Lac du Bonnet celebrates upcoming Christmas with curling club progress, Park Avenue spruce arch, river ice enabling plane flights, and local rail and legion events. Community notes mention Past Presidents Bonspiel in Winnipeg, New Year dance plans, and a confirmation service at St John’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sparman
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet
Peter Bruder
Park Avenue
Lakesie
The
Legion
Pointe du Bois and Brown Community Event Highlights
The Pointe du Bois Brown community hall hosted a large turnout on December 8 with Winnipeg Fancy Roller Skating Club performances led by Tom White. The show featured comedians and a “horse” routine, followed by mingling, dancing, and impromptu skating attempts. Visitors toured local power plants on Sunday and shared meals at Pointe du Bois Residence and Slave Falls Staff House. Reverend E K Bissell led confirmations at St John Lac du Bonnet with Bishop Lofthouse. Mary Aitken of AF. (WD) visited Pointe du Bois last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Lac du Bonnet
Bishop Lofthouse
St. Mary’s Church
the Pointe
Slave Falls Extension
Winnipeg Fancy Roller Skating Club
Tom White
Comediennes
Horse
Harry Cleven
M.C
Pointe du Bois
Slave Falls
Endre Cleven
E. K. Bissell
Dorothy M. Allen
Mildred C. Lodge
A. Eileen Preston
Leona A. K. Live
Jean E. Holliday
Lofthouse D.D
St. John’s Church
W.A
L.A
Community Notes from Winnipeg Meeting and Local Skating News
Alderman J Forkin of the Labor Progressive Party spoke at the Community Hall on Tuesday evening December 11 with Mrs H B Williams as chairman. Mr and Mrs J Friedette and family reside in the district. son Arthur attends Pointe du Bois school. The Curling Club plans to begin play on Monday December 17 with a larger membership and rink ice near completion. The Queen Elizabeth liner brought Miss Aitken home to Vancouver after two and a half years overseas service. The home of Mr and Mrs S S Square is noted among local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Kirk
Jimmy
Lac du Bonnet
Mrs. S. S. Square
Miss Aitken
Vancouver
J. Forkin
Labor Progressive Party
Winnipeg
H. B. Williams
Ald. Forkin
J. Friedette
Arthur
Pointe du Bois
Newlyweds Arthur Clement Visit From Notre Dame Des Lourdes
Grand-daughter Mrs. Leon Wittevrongel and husband visited the Clement family after their marriage in Notre Dame des Lourdes. They will reside in Treherne with Arthur Clement’s Windsor, Ontario brother Ernest also visiting. Odile St Pierre’s card party netted over $80 for the Christmas Tree fund. Visitation weekenders included Rev J A D McDougall and several Clement relatives. Leandre Clement hospitalization disappoints relatives who rushed to Winnipeg to greet him. Choirs rehearse Christmas hymns for Midnight Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clement
Leon Wittevrongel
Notre Dame Des Lourdes
Man
Treherne
Ernest Clement
Windsor
Ontario
Clement
Odile St. Pierre
Dupont School
Winnipeg curling bonspiel closes with tight finals
The novelty bonspiel ended December 12 with Hobson defeating Thomson 10 9 for the first prize and Oddleifson beating Paulson 8 7 for the consolation. Rinks listed include Hobson skip A Hobson and Oddleifson skip A Oddleifson. Red Cross lunch raised 56 and club donation 19. Winter schedule begins December 17 and Mrs. Oddleifson’s mother Mrs. S A Anderson of Glenboro died suddenly Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Thomson
Paulson
Whitemouth
Oddleifson
A. Bartley
Bendit. Oxholm
W. McGibbon
The
Red Cross
Party for Local Boys Postponed to Saturday
The party in honor of the six local boys has been postponed until Saturday the 22nd at Pinawa Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinawa Hall
Poem Snippet Echoes Death and Mortality
Fragmentary lines reflect on death and the cradle and tomb near. The verse juxtaposes fatal breath with impending demise in a somber tone.
Advertisement Rates Note for 3 Line Ads
The heading states advertising charges at 35 cents per insertion for up to three lines and 10 cents for each additional line. Approximately five words fit per line, outlining the pricing structure for short notices and classified ads.
For Sale Oliver 70 Tractor Whitemouth Manitoba Ad
For sale Oliver 70 1937 tractor with 9.00 by 24 rubber tires, new starter and lights overhauled last spring. Price $800. Contact W Milbrandt Whitemouth Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
W. Milbrandt
Whitemouth
Man
Pinawa Notes Include Curling Plans And Concert
Community bulletin lists Mrs F Tindal’s illness hopes for improvement and Winnipeg visit by Mrs R Pearson and her husband Bob. Pupils rehearse for a concert at Pinawa Hall on Thursday December 20 at 8 pm with Santa presenting gifts. Mrs B Lundquist and daughter Bery relocate to Mrs Lundquist’s parents home. Mrs Ullestad learns son Bill sails home on the 6th. Owing to his inability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pearson
Winnipeg
Bob
B. Lundquist
Bery
Seven Sisters Falls social notes and visitors
Miss Edna McCreary of Winnipeg spent the weekend of December 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Outhwaite. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wellick and Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Cing Mars and Ronnie were visitors to Winnipeg last weekend. Mrs. R. Tittlemier spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Lilian Peterson and Harold Vadeboncour of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jeffrey
Lorraine Daw
A. Heaney
Winnipeg
Chas. Hill
A. Oddieifson
H. Ligertwood
M. Everson
Mrs. E. Holmes
Edna McCreary
E. Outhwaite
J. E. Wellick
Gordon
Cing Mars
Ronnie
R. Tittlemier
Wiaupeg
Lilian Peterson
Harold Vadeboncour
J. E. Peterson
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By Jack Wa
Ermail Naastrom
F.lieut. R. Naastrom
Africa
Italy
Mrs. B. Lundquist
F. Jeffrey
Bonnie Feeds
Bonnie Farm
Mock
MR. A. Lavasseur
Bonnie Hatchery
Beausejour
MR. O. Erickson Rivertand
Lakeview
Hotel Lac DU Bonnet
Civilite Opibisteri
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Winipeg
the Drewrys Limited
CKRC
Palvenise Car
ST. George
By Emmanuel J. Bouvier
St. Boniface
J. A. D. McDougall
Aime Bouvier
Philip and
Victor Vincent
Hildege Duquette
Jean Pereux
Helen Pereux
Bella Vincent
E. J. Bouvier
Pte
Leandre Clement
Leandre
M.D. 2
Gabrielle Corriveau
St. Norbert
E. F. Braund and
Albert
A. Oddleifson
S. A. Anderson
Glenboro
A. S. Williams
H. Steeves
C. Precious
F. Oxholm
H. Fraser
Pope
H.P. Maytag
A. Core
Great Falls, An
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Man
Weasel
White, Bush
MINK
Skunk
Jack Rabbit
Coyote
Red Fox
Hubert
Pacific Ave
Edmonton
VANCO
Pinawa
Mrs. H. Leith
Santa
Seven Sisters Falls
Mrs. M. Everson
American Hide & Fur Co
Rupert
Santa Claus
Springfield Leader
Springfield
Leader Bldg
St. James, Man
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