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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
9
Lyla and Alex Beresford express heartfelt thanks for flowers cards and letters after the passing of husband and father John Heney Jones on April 7. They acknowledge hospitality at the hospital and thanks to Court Austin 290 COF and Gothic 75 AF AM for fruit boxes and to friends for practical help during bereavement.
Mitzi Gaynor stars in a story of early cattle country life to screen at Austin Theatre on April 16 with spectacular scenes in Technicolor. The news reel highlights winter sports such as ski jumping skating and one man bobsledding. At the annual meeting it was decided to reduce ticket prices for children and students: 6 to 12 years 15 cents and 12 to 16 years 25 cents.
Multiple residents and visitors are noted across Austin Manitoba area during Easter including Annie MacDonald of Winnpeg visiting the Hay family, Ruben Storie of Shaunavon in town, and Mr and Mrs W Swanson of Fort Garry. The United Church drama group staged Aunt Tillie Goes to Sea in Carberry with Austin’s share of proceeds aiding the church fund. A Calf Draw drew a crowd. Alex Stewart won the lucky ticket and about 500 dollars were raised for the skating rink fund.
Special Good Friday service at the United Church opened by Mr J Stephenson with prayer and scripture. The CGLT staged The Way of the Cross pageant with Penny Christofferson leading the last offering. Easter music by Austin and Sidney combined choirs featured Elaine Harland. Anglican service included Toni Cronk Yvonne Hanson Frances Atkins Fern Bull Ruth Anderson and Shirley Hotel singing hymns linked to an A Festival in Brandon on April 15 conducted by Rev O Lamb.
Charles Ritchie aged 51 died March 1 in Winnipeg General Hospital after illness. Born February 16 1904 at Westbourne he spent most of life in Austin employed by Manitoba Power Commission. Funeral April 2 at United Church Austin with Rev W Harland. burial in Austin Cemetery. Survived by cousins Mrs R Wallace Mrs Wm Jones Ted Collier Howard Collier H Ritchie and others.
The Austin Snappy Sewers met Tuesday March 29 at Mrs. Routhwaite's home to plan Achievement Day on May 23 and finalize bake sale arrangements. Proceeds from Saturday's sale totaled 1100 dollars. gratitude goes to all helpers, especially Mr William Makinson for use of facilities.
The Austin Theatre annual meeting was held at Community Hall on Tuesday evening April 6. Chairman A Barber opened the session with acting chair and secretary Leo Westman and M Lamb. After reports, several business items were discussed including a question about the show.
As snow melts a grey film forms at bank edges, identified by F J Weir of Manitoba Agriculture as Snow Mould. If left, this fungus may injure grass. Best control is sweeping, the provincial guidance notes.
The Sidney CGIT affiliates held a March 2 service at Sidney United Church. The event opened with the CGIT Purpose and Hymn. Mrs. Harland, president of Austin WMS, spoke and was welcomed with greetings by Betty Thorn. The girls sang two numbers and received world friendship badges.
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