Curling Weekend Buzz Across Manitoba Towns
Curling dominated town chatter over the weekend with fans, locals and visiting groups from Pointe du Bois Lac du Bonnet and Seven Sisters sharing jokes and prizes. Transcona won district playoffs with Beausejour competitors present and many matches noted for friendly chitchat and meals after play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Kenora
Jim Sing
Thesom
Stoners
Pointe du Bois
Seven
Community Club Court Whist Drive Winners Named
Pointe du Bois and Winnipeg visits appear in a short note. Winners at the semi monthly Community Club Court Whist Drive were Mrs Malmer Miss McLaren and O G Oakley C Anderson. Miss M McLaren R N spent a few days in Winnipeg. Mrs E Anderson visited her parents Mr and Mrs E Lodge in Winnipeg on a shopping trip. G Oakley also spent a few days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McLaren
R.N
Winnipeg
Mrs. E. Anderson
Mrs. E. Lodge
North Eastern Manitoba Bonspiel Winners Pictured in Panels
The Boys rink from Bissett, Grand Challenge winners, are shown with team members Neil McLeod, R. Morgan, Dave Allan and Ernie Newsham. Other photos feature Seven Sisters, Lac du Bonnet, Whitemouth, Pinawa, Pointe du Bois, Beausejour, and Pine Falls squads. Cups and prizes were awarded Sunday. Springfield Leader Trophy miniatures will be sent later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Manitoba
Neil McLeod
R. Morgan
Dave Allan
Ernie Newsham
Seven Sisters
Beaver Lumber
Fred King
Charlie Precious
Jack Thompson
Rudy Richter
Tommy Wood
Lac du Bonnet
Tommy
Bill Hammerstedt
Eddy Chapman
Alf Hallick
Whitemouth
Doug Petterson
George Steiner
Sandy Cousins
John Molinski
Pinawa
Mark Wentz
Axel Erickson
Howard Leith
Omer Bernard
Pointe du Bois
E. Karklin
R. B. Lodge
H. Larsen
Jock Simpson
E. Gretsinger
Jerry Hoban
A. Negedly
C. Turner
Beausejour
Barney Campbell
Art Kreuger
Reg Towler
Max McLaggan
Pine Falls
Bissett Takes Grand Challenge in North Eastern Manitoba Bonspiel
Neil McLeod's Bissett quartet topped the No. 1 event and captured the Springfield Leader Trophy in the Grand Challenge bracket at the North Eastern Manitoba Bonspiel. Fred King led Seven Sisters with teammates Charlie Precious Jack Thompson and Rudy Richter as Pointe du Bois, Lac du Bonnet and Whitemouth clubs also fielded strong teams. The weekend included a banquet and a social event as players from across the region returned for the winter classic with many planning a ladies bonspiel for February 14-15 led by Mrs. M. M. Faris and K. R. McQuaig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil McLeod
Bissett
Manitoba
R. Morgan
Dave Allan
Fred King
Charlie Precious
Jack Thompson
Rudy Richter
Lac du Bonnet
Tommy Wood
Bill Hammerstedt
Eddy Chapman
Alf Hallick
Pointe de Bois
Whitemouth
M. M. Faris
K. R. McQuaig
Pine Falls Amateur Show Charms Pine Falls Winter Club
Large crowd fills Chateau hall for the Amateur Show raising funds for Pine Falls Winter Club. Contestants perform accordion, vocal, and dance acts while prizes include coffee and jam. Curling playoffs heat up as eight jumbo sweaters await top rinks and local residents note births, moves, and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Chateau Hall
Bill Jackson
Arthur Ganchow
Jack Huhn
Anita Horvath
Mimi
Mary Arnott
Ronald Beaulieu
Ronald
Lionel Beaulieu
Ron
Ed Bruce
M.C
Brenda Miller
Eveyone
June Bosma
Ray Hutchison
Patsy Patterson
P. Lalor
Joan
Margaret Huhn
Vincent Elected Trustee At Local Meeting
At a post mass meeting on Sunday January 31 Felix Vincent was chosen for a three year trustee term. Raoul Boissol and E J Bouvier attended the Dairy Associations convention at the Royal Alexandra hotel in Winnipeg. Rev J A D McDougall and Louis Laporte attended CKSB radio station annual meeting at St Boniface Manitoba. Pat Lacharity was in the city on business last week and attended dairy meetings at the Royal Alexandra hotel during the Dairymen convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Vincent
Raoul Boissol
E. J. Bouvier
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
J. A. D. McDougall
Louis Laporte
CKSB
St. Boniface
Man
Pat Lacharity
Local notes from Elma and area
Mrs J Murphy leaves for Keewatin Ontario for a short holiday. Pearl Podolchuk of Winnipeg visits her parents in Elma. Leo Evanochko goes to Fort Erie Ontario to visit relatives and stay for winter. A farewell banquet honors Mr and Mrs R Mymryk who plan to move to Winnipeg. Gordon McKinnon remains in Winnipeg General Hospital recovering. Calder purchases Jokinen farm and plans Schreiber Ontario residence after Easter. M Ducharme visits Kenora Ontario for a weekend trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Podolchuk
Winnipeg
Mrs. S. Podolchuk
Leo Evanochko
Fort Erie
Ontario
Elma Hall
R. Mymryk
Wm. Calder
E. Jokinen
Schreiber
Evanochko Rushed to Hospital and Healing Seen
Nick A. Evanochko was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital this week and is reported doing fine with home return expected within ten days. Mrs J S Evanochko and son Karl of Hector Manitoba visited relatives here last week. John Neyedly leaves for Malachi Ontario to work at a hurian camp for winter. Leo Meneghin, Elma school junior, visited with E Meneghin family at Decimal Manitoba. John Saik delivers cordwood around town to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick A. Evanochko
St. Joseph's Hospital
J. S. Evanochko
Karl
Hector, Man
John Neyedly
Malachi
Ontario
Leo Meneghin
The
Elma School
E. Meneghin
Man
John Saik
Brevity as Best Counsel in Speech
The note urges concise speaking as ideal in politics and rhetoric citing Cicero. It emphasizes clarity, economy of words, and avoidance of wordy elaboration for public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Ordinary life industry can do all genius cannot
A compact reflective quote emphasizes that everyday industry achieves much beyond genius in ordinary business life. It notes that diligent effort accomplishes tasks that mere genius may fail to perform. The saying highlights practical value of steady work over flashy intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beecher
Crescent Bay farewell party for Pete David prior to Lingman Lake
LAC DU BONNET residents report various updates. Ruth Epp vacations at Pinawa hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Simmons. A J Pfeifer joins Ecco Exploration Co staff. Alex McIntosh returns from operation. John Hammerstedt travels to St George to finalize Charlie Harbottle's restaurant. Pete David bids farewell at Crescent Bay before Lingman Lake visit. Crescent Bay hosts a full dinner and entertainment. Hugh Smith of the MGA S spends time locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Epp
Pinawa
Fred Simmons
David
Crescent Bay
Pete David
Lingman Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois Pinawa
Great Falls
ADA
Manitoba Curling Association
Ken Kennard
E. Preece
G. Oakley
Ee Eee
Ore Eee
McIal
Feb
Dave Bonner
By Garth Pickell
Ski
Bissett Crew
Bonner
Rev. Smith and
Adel. Jackson
Ed. Moore
Azores
Germany
Bermuda
Bill Laroche
Fos. Brown
Barbara Aseltine
Barbara
Winnipeg General Hospital
Janice Thibodeau
Mrs. Anderson
Janice
Leonard Rupert
David Moran
Leonard
Bill Hibbert
Bill
Jim Cyr
Dave Moran
Jim
Reg. Bartley
Lavoie
Malo
Bruce Halpin
E. W. McBride
J. Lyon
E. Manson
Lyon
I. McLean
L. Court
McLean
Lyons
Nancy French
Jack French
C. Courbrough
Jackson
W. Frederick
J.J
G. Manson
Weidenhamer
Lalonde
Bus
J. J. Jackson
Rink
Bus Manson
Manson
Jimmie Jackson
W. Mansell
Rev. J. Hunter
Stardusters
Ross Halpin
Tim
J. A. Lyons
H. I. Stevenson
Douglas Yuill
Jim Irvine
Dorothy Lavallee
Eva Sauka
Irene Frederick
Margaret Roy
May Miller
Jessie Anderson
Marlborough
Andy
Don
Roy Gretsinger
Don Munro
H. W. Strouken
the Woods Department
Doug Brown
Doug
A. A. Krueger
Linda Beaulieu
Gilbert Beaulieu
Pine Falls Hospital
George Sharpe
Poplar Street
Irv. Stevenson
Cherry Street
Toronto
Manitoba Paper Company, Limited
Tanis Cavers
Ian Lauchlan
ST. George
By Emmanuel J. Bouvier
Gordon McKinnon
General Hospital
M. Ducharme
Ont
A. J
Curly) Pfeifer
Ecco Exploration Co
Alex McIntosh
John Hammerstedt
Charlie Harbottle
Hugh Smith
M.g.as
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