Goodwill Bonspiel Unique Event Highlights Western Canada Tour
Parliament members and local officials hosted a unique Goodwill Bonspiel across communities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Visiting MPs Gibb Weir W J Ward John Harrison Irwin Studer Sinnott and host R J Wood toured Winnipeg Beach Gimli Riverton Arbory Steep Rock Moosehorn Ashern Warren Balmoral and Tucson plus local industries. Visitors won about half of their games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Woods
Norquay
Western Canada
J. S. Sinnott
Springfield
Interlake
Winnipeg Beach
Gimli
Riverton
Arbory
Steep Rock
Moosehorn
Ashern
Warren
Balmoral
Tucson
Gibb Weir
M.P
W. J. Ward
John Harrison
Meadow Lake
Sask
J. Helland
Humboldt
Irwin Studer
Maple Creek
R. J. Wood
Steeprock
Girnli
Sinnott
Woods
Brokenhead community notes December events and losses
Sympathy extends to Mrs Jessie Bosak and the Mazur families on the death of their father Friday December 1. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs S Mazur on the birth of a son December 1. Stella Zabatnik of Fisher Branch visited December 17. L Rasmusson the municipal health nurse visited Brokenhead school December 18. Aunt Tillie Goes to Town is to be performed January 9 1951 at 8 pm at Brokenhead school with a short Ukrainian skit by Brokenhead students. The Glenfield Allegra Guild held bingo December 17. winners M Hindy and J Mroz. Birthday wishes to Connie Kindefora December 17 and Ralph Trombo December 16. N Kyml of Libau visited A Bosak and W Mosquin December 10. Pete Shumila is on the sick list. Leonard Molinski had a December 8 accident on his way home from school but is now back at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bosak
Stanley
Peter Mazur
Tillie
Brokenhead
Glenfield-Allegra Guild
M. Hindy
J. Mroz
Canadian population rises to 13.845 million in 1950
On June 1 1950 Canada's population was estimated at 13 845 000, an increase of 296 000 over the previous year. The growth reflects a steady postwar expansion and adds detail to demographic trends tracked by national authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lac
Andrew Gardiner
St. James
British Commonwealth Cemetery
Yokohama
Japan
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Gardiner
Tokyo
Pine Falls Oddfellows Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary
Pine Falls Oddfellows Lodge No 63 10.C.F. held a 20th anniversary banquet concert and dance in the Legion hall on December 15 with Coronation Rebekah Lodge No 51 and guests. A turkey dinner followed by toasts, a lodge history, charter member list, and tributes marked the event. The evening featured the Oddfellows Glee Club, orchestral numbers, vocal solos by Al Reimer, a skit The Van Fraynes and dancing to close the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Oddfellows Lodge
10.C.F
Legion Hall
Coronation Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
C.F. Lodge
Oddfellows Glee Club
Oddfellows Orchestra
al. Reimer
van Fraynes
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Notes in Powerview
Visitors during Christmas included Oscar Coulombe Albert Menard and families from Elie Winnipeg and Rathwell and St. Vital and Russell. Schools closed December 22 for holidays and return to classes in 1951. Midnight mass at Notre Dame chapel drew full capacity with new decorations. Families visiting included Ed Bremner Lucien Dupont and Charles Martin and Gerard Dupont. Births announced: a son to Chester Carlson and a daughter to Monroe Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Coulombe
Albert Menard
Elie
Lucille Coulombe
Audrey Patterson
Winnipeg
Pierre Gaultier
Rathwell
A. Berieault
Roy Talor
Simon Carriere
St. Vital
J. M.iwanick
Russell, Sask
Notre Dame Chapel
Ed. Bremner
Lucien Dupont
Charles Martin
Gerard Dupont
River Hills Family Reunion At Christmas
Mr and Mrs E Henschell and eight children including John of Frankfort Ont and Louis of Fort William Ont gathered at Fred Henschells home for a Christmas Day reunion Rudy Welz Beausejour took family portraits Other relatives gathered at homes of Emil Henschell Ben Pommer Giese visiting Regina Sask and Wersch Visited at River Hills from Winnipeg Chicago and Lowe Farm Readers note a list of visiting relatives during the Christmas season with several Manitoban towns named and several out of province connections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Henschell
John
Frankfort
Ont
Louis
Fort William
Fred Henschell
Rudy Welz
Beausejour
Emil Henschell
Ben Pommer
A. Duncan
M. Rohrig
Winnipeg
Bud Pommer
J. Mroz
Alex Mroz
Chicago
Ed. Mroz
Mrs. P. Grabke
River Crest
Mrs
Fred Grabke
Alec Mroz
A. Beritt
Mrs. E. Mroz
River Hills
Wedding in Ste. Therese Church Powerview Manitoba
At 10 o clock Wednesday morning December 27, in Ste Therese church Powerview Manitoba Father Jolicoeur united Rose Houston and Leo Hardiff in marriage. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather William Houston and William Hardiff was his son's witness. Lorraine Berthelette Denise Therrien were bridesmaids ushers were Leo Dean and Lawrence Pasaluko. A reception was held at the Chateau. After a short wedding trip Mr and Mrs Tardiff will reside in Powerview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Therese Church
Powerview
Man
Jolicoeur
Rose Houston
Leo Hardiff
William Houston
William Hardiff
Lorraine Berthelette
Denise Therrien
Leo Dean
Lawrence Pasaluko
Chateau
Whitemouth Council Urges Provincial Assessment Review
At the December 13 1950 meeting the Rural Municipality of Whitemouth passed a resolution urging the Provincial Assessment Commission to assess the entire municipality in 1951. The current assessment stands at 746320 with Winnipeg Electric Co. Ltd. owning 139710. The council discussed revised by laws, school district lands, a potential transfer of land to the school board, and reserving the baseball grounds as a community sports field. Revenue notes show tax collections improving and 4000 from Winnipeg dykes work, with no new debentures anticipated beyond existing ones. The 1950 levy funded 29333.09 to school districts, about one third of the total tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Winnipeg Electric Co. Ltd
Department of Labour
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Dominion
Ihe
Elma
Cromwell Christmas Notices Point to Family Gatherings
Local column from Cromwell lists multiple Misses and Mesdames visiting relatives in Winnipeg and Ladywood during Christmas. Notes first Canadian Christmas since 1927 for Alex Mroz of Chicago and passes along seasonal greetings and a New Year wish. Families named include the Evertoskis, Schultzes, Pfeifers, and Mrozes with various Winnipeg and Ladywood connections. A married agricultural representative T A Sandercock is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Mroz
Chicago
Canada
Provincial Library Blotched Patchwork Pictures Man
A provincial library report notes a legislative backdrop featuring blac pictuers and a noted 91 12 4 percent figure. The item highlights archival imagery and policy context surrounding cultural holdings and governance.
Subscription Renewal Notice for Springfield Leader
A reader requests renewal of a subscription to the Springfield Leader Ridg. St. James edition, enclosing $2.00 for one year. The brief notice asks the publisher to process the renewal accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ridg
St. James
Pine Falls Travellers Home For Christmas
An impressive group of former Pine Falls residents and friends gathered for Christmas. Partial list includes Jimmie Caufield Plenty Sask Doug Lachlan Manitoba University Raymond Mansell Flint Michigan General Motors Institute Audrey Towler Vancouver Audrey Towler, UBC Dennis Wardrop Manitoba University Ralph Mansell Lafayette Indiana Perdue University Grace Spence Winnipeg Ken Randall Manitoba University Melita Taylor Winnipeg Nesta McLeod Winnipeg May Miller West Kildonan Wilma Magnusson Winnipeg Glenn Mansell Ohio State University Verna Perry Winnipeg Leif Sunde Manitoba University David Coubrough Fort Garry Eileen Schutze Winnipeg Ruth Farmer Winnipeg Lillian Stewart Frances Bachynski Manitoba University Garth Bishop Normal School Mrs L Witt Winnipeg Mrs F Mastin Buddy and Dennis Winnipeg Audrey Perry Calgary Carmody Wardrop Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Bud Caufield Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Ross Gainesville Fla Mr and Mrs Herman Winkler Marvin Benny Tyndall Mr and Mrs Walter Harrison Barbara Winnipeg Jeannie Mastin Winnipeg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Jimmie Caufield
Plenty
Sask
Doug
Lachlan
Manitoba University
Raymond Mansell
Flint
Mich
General Motors Institute of Technology
Audrey Towler
Vancouver
B.C
University of British Columbia
Dennis Wardrop
Ralph Mansell
Lafayette
Ind
Normal School
L. Witt
Winnipeg
F. Mastin
Buddy
Dennis
Audrey Perry
Calgary
Carmody Wardrop
Bud” Caufield
Ross
Gainsville
Fla
Herman _Winkler
Marvin
Benny
Tyndall
Walter Harrison
Barbara
Jeannie Mastin
Milbrandt Rink Wins Whitemouth Challenge
Milbrandt rink led by H. Milbrandt J. Inkster Cal Ritchie and Ernie Wickstrom captured the Grand Challenge at the Whitemouth Curling Club bonspiel opening 26 entries. Fred Anderson Lotta Buss Eddie Dereski led the second prize team. Harvey Hill Henderson Schotkowski Mollard also placed second. Third event went to Johnnie Schotkowski Rose Wallingham and Rudy Noel with Paul Paulsen John Paulsen Kay Blowers Lil Riding taking second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Curling Club
H. Milbrandt
J. Inkster
Cal Ritchie
Ernie Wickstrom
Fred Anderson
Lotta
Johnnie Buss
Eddie Dereski
Harvey Hill
Andy Henderson
Miss Schotkowski
Mollard
George Steiner
Lorne Molinski
Harry Hunt
Donald Lotta
Johnnie Schotkowski
Rose Wallingham
Rudy Noel
Paul Paulsen
John Paulsen
Kay Blowers
Lil Riding
Quote on Judgment and Perception by Southey
A fragment quotes Samuel Taylor Coleridge or Robert Southey remarking how people misjudge reality by trusting appearances. It suggests a critique of hasty conclusions drawn from surface impressions. The line emphasizes deeper understanding beyond what is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southey
Council Special Meeting of R.M. of Broken Head 1950
An account of the final 1950 windup meeting held Friday December 29 with council members arriving late and a debate on drainage led by L Bourgeault. Reeve Sinnott, M.P., appeared in good spirits after Christmas, while retiring Councillor Storsley faced his last lively session as the accounts were reviewed and approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M
Brokenhead
W. W. Childe
Waldy Chryplywy
J. Pleskacz
Storseth
Strecker
Reeve
Springfield
J. S. Sinnott
L. Bourgeault
Garson
Reeve Sinnott
Saskatchewan
Waldy
Johnny
Anton
Bill Storsley
Bill
Wang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. S. Mazur
Stella Zabatnik
Fisher Branch
Connie Kindefora
Ralph Trombo
N. Kylm
Libau
A. Bosak
W. Mosquin
Pete Shumila
Leonard Molinski
Pine Falls Oddfellows
Women’s Association of the United Church
M. Bachynsky
Jack Aseltine
W. Fredrick
Rebekah Noble Grand
Jack Huhn
Noble Grand
Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Mr. Huhn
John Dean
J. Mooring
E. S. Darcy
F. Lidstone
W. G. Harbottle
F. B. Thompson
S. Alsop
N. F. Walton
R. L
A. Desilets
Chester Carlson
Monroe Gordon
L. Rempel
William Noel
Oliver, B.C
John Wiebe
Lowe Farm
Doreen Milke
A. Hanson
Joan
A. Pohl
E. Beskau
Wayne
Mrs. A Beskau
Nettie
Gertie
Mary Funk
Ann Golke
Norman Honke
Bob Honke
John Hawk
Betty Kuhn
Barbara Ann
Dundas Arena
Barbara Ann Scott
Dundas
Diane Neilson
Hamilton Skating Club
Audrey J. Welbourn
Eric Noble
Tardiff
Houston
Ottawa
Dainty
Caroline Tuinman
Netherlands
Holland
Caroline
H. S. Tuinman
Netherland
R. M
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
Ed. Evertoski
M. Evertoski
Ladywood
Adelene, Rose, Clara
Joan Schultz
Mrs. B. Schultz
Evelyn Weselak
Mrs. T. Weselak
Ladywood School
P. Pfeifer
J. P. Pfeifer
A. Haas
Joe Wondovitch
A. Baker
T. A. Sandercock
William Pfeifer
A. Pfeifer
Cecilia Kazina
Bernice Martini
Henry Pfeifer
Mrs. J. Pfeifer
Dorothy, Micholash
J. Micholash
B. Swedick
L. Kohor
F. Swedick
Joe Szajewski
Paap
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Milbrandt
Council
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