100 Years ago, 1926 – Two local rinks fell short in ’spiel due to their rocks being shipped home too early, forcing members to use Winnipeg rocks; Ford Motor Co. shows film promoting their snowmobiles; Dan Aimoe named best on the ice during a fun ex. game; Dept. of Ag denounces “the plant by the moon” lore used by farmers; it’s the first year of the United Church of Canada; Roseisle Ladies Aid Society celebrates silver jubilee; in-drawer long underwear is .75 at McClure & McCullough Co.; R.H. Porter’s new Tudor car is $875 or $40/month.
75 Years ago, 1951 – Mabel McKnight, Marge Rockey, Madeline Sylvester & Alice Cunningham curl in Wpg ’spiel; tap dancing banned from hall basement unless plywood laid; Carman Skating Club invited to various towns to perform; Harry Malcolmson, sec. of YMS, donates a silver cup for bacon competition; R.L. Punshon, the CBW transmitter mgr, predicts TV will be an everyday necessity in 3–4 years; Credit Union reports 20 loans totalling $1,810 in 1950; Dr. Bennett announces he now has a phone, so call 288.
50 Years ago, 1976 – Buckee Da Beever Daze features poker derby, skatathon, ice sculpturing, jam pail curling, crokinole/whist/bingo tournaments; Gabe Paul rink wins Mb. Sr. Ladies Curling; Ed’s Tire offers we-serve gas at 80.9/gal & Bill’s Texaco offers self-serve for 78.3/gal; Ian Murdoch decides to lead Chamber; Roseisle Church closes and might move to Carman museum area; Howie Kerr qualifies for Prov. Jr. bowling; Laycock Motors staff: GM John Penner, parts Peter Kauenhofen, service Gus Comte, mechanics ($5/hr) Rick Penner, Dave Giesbrecht and Don McLaren.
25 Years ago, 2001 – Bob McKenzie declares candidacy for CRHA; St. Claude fairgrounds up for sale; Kathy’s Fabrics offering 30 per cent off denim; John Hewitt organizes Daffodil Day for cancer; Paul Bergan runs All-Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning; Glenn Yeo resigns as minor hockey president due to work; Clarica’s Laverne Peters & Edward Jones’ Larry Hillmer sell RRSPs; for community hall bookings call Bob McFarlane; Retired Teachers Assoc. meets monthly at the Breakaway; Bueckert Motors sales staff Felix Unger and Jim Glennie have Dodge Rams for sale.
