Centennial Events feature antique items and old memorabilia
A local centennial event showcased items including a hand carved four link chain by Jimny McLeod, a red river cart replica by AE Chant, an old handmade candle holder, and clothing such as two silk winter bonnets. China and silver pieces drew interest as Mrs. Florence Kitson hosted and Mrs. E. Irwin led the evening. among attendees were Mrs. A. Perkins and Mrs. Harry Shaw, both near 90.
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Jimny McLeod
Red River
AE. Chant
Florence Kitson
E. Irwin
A. Perkins
Harry Shaw
Austin News Highlights Community Guests and Sports Dinner
Winnipeg visitors greet local families including Mr and Mrs U M Meurne Mrs Robi Storie and relatives. Howard Westman recovers after surgery in Winnipeg General Hospital. One Sportsman's Dinner at the Community Hall drew 150 plus attendees with Jim Doyle and Laurette from the Community Recreation branch. A Stanley Cup film was shown and sponsors included the skating rink auxiliary and hockey boys.
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u. m_ meurne
Winnipeg
Robi. Storie
Herb Hughson
R. Poyser
A. Duncan
E. Manns
Norfolk Manor
A. J. Stephenson
R. Wallace
H. F. Johnson
Bouthwaite
Annie McDonald
A. Hill
MacGreir Hospital
Jim Doyle
Laurette
Branch of
Community Recreation
Hockey Boys
Rural Council approves road and equipment plans at April 1967 meeting
Council approved the sale of Lot 7 Plan 1269 to H N Frederickson of Austin for four dollars per foot and accepted D A Unrav’s bid of three thousand two hundred for Orangeville school site. They agreed to donate the school piano to the Retarded-Chil Area’s Association, set road opening notices, and authorize purchase of a Super 400 Austin Western motor grader for ninety thousand five hundred dollars and a snowplow wing for four thousand five hundred. Diesel fuel tenders, tax exemptions, and time clocks for road machines were authorized, with meetings to set working hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a one-hour lunch.
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Water Control Branch
H. N. Frederickson
Austin
D. A. Unrav
Orangeville
Coune
Robert Moffat
Rossendale
Ellsmith SD
MacGregor Consolidated
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
R.M
North Norfolk
Council
The
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Local social notes from Rosendale district
Rosendale district social items list visits among Elm Creek Portage MacGregor and Winnipeg residents. It notes gatherings at homes of Culberts and Watsons, trips to Regina and Winnipeg, a university tour for MILT students, weekend visits at Holland and Oakland, a 29 year wedding anniversary, a trousseau tea, and a dance sponsored by the Little League tall team with Walter Machan's orchestra on April 28.
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James Watson
H. Armstrong
Portage
Culbert
Winnipeg
E. Schroeder
J. Fisher
H. Schroeder
Jacqueline Fisher
R. Moffat
V. Vigar
Holland
Billy
Mary Lynn Moffat
Date Britannia drives for Deer Lodge hospital books
Britannia Chapter LO.D.E. sponsors a drive for new or used paperback novels for Deer Lodge hospital. Donations at H. A. Lye's office by May 31. Also collecting clean used clothing during house cleaning.
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Britannia
Lo.d.e
Deer Lodge Hospital
H. A. Lye
Austin Chamber Meeting Highlights Community Role
A continued Austin meeting outlined the purposes and activities of a Chamber of Commerce. The speaker showed how community support can make the chamber a strong coordinating body for local life. A color film What Is A Chamber of Commerce added emphasis to the remarks and noted ongoing benefits from engaged membership. Coffee and doughnuts ended a pleasant evening.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thue
M. Lamb
Chamber
Beaver News Update From Manitoba Hospital Visitors
Get well wishes extend to Philip Rumancik, patient at Victoria hospital Winnipeg. Jim Smith of Winnipeg visited Bran. Pohl of Weyburn visits daughter and family, Mrs Philip Rumancik. Alf Graham attended Sidney Thompson Jr. wedding in Winnipeg. C H Smith, Heather of Portage and Jean Healey of Winnipeg joined Raymond Smiths for supper.
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Philip Rumancik
Victoria Hospital
Winnipeg
Philip
Jim Smith
Raymona Smith
Pohl
Weyburn
Saskis
Philip Runmancik
Alf Graham
Sidney ‘Thompson Jr
C. H. Smith
Heather
Portage
Jean Healey
Raymond Smiths
Christ Church Austin Services Invite Congregation
Sunday April 23 features a 10 30 am morning service at Christ Church with a 11 30 am service of morning prayer. St Pauls MacGregor offers 10 am Holy Service and 11 15 am Sunday School. All are welcome.
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Christ Church, Austin
M. J. Fleming
ST. Paul's
MacGregor
United Church
Austin
Sunday
Sidney United Church
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
Sunday School
Macgregor United Church
Bagot
Rexall Spring 1c Sale Cuts Costs Across Store
Rexall Drug Store at Denwal Pharmacy advertises a ten day April sale with half price savings on drugs cosmetics and sundries. Headache tablets 144 count drop from 89 to 2/90 cents and a two for one cent extra deal under the spring promotion.
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Rexall
Denwal Pharmacy
Rexall Drug Store
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Austin News
Bas. Lamont
F. Lunn
Howard Westman
Memorial Hall
Magregor
James O'Connell
Reading Mills
S. Rey Tailors and Cleaners
Royal Road South
Silverliner
Pioneer
Magreguk Lions Club
Rossendale District News
Watson
G. Culbert
R. F. Culbert
Portage Hospital
J. Anderson
Lorraine
A. Fraser
Lynn McCulleen
Bully ‘Moffat
Treherne
Milt
International
M. Ward
Judy Bieganski
Mary Ann Bieganski
Janet Kessler
Regina
W. Ogilvie
D. Clark
K. Crocker
G. mM
Hay
Ford Sales & Service
Aurin
LYE Motors
Beaver News
Eleph
Cominco Ltd
Calgary
Alberta
C. W. Lye & Son Limited
Pine Creek
Knox Brothers
Westbourne
Vince Munro
McMaster
Portage LA Prairie
SAT
Dean Ann Martin Margret
Karl Malden Morveeres Ron
Flintstone
Surance
Reg McFarlane
Sec
Moffatt
R. N. Griffith
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