Local notes from Austin and area community events
A compilation of family visits and gatherings across Austin area households. Items include Mrs Stevens staying with her sister, Mr and Mrs Mills hosting relatives, Sgt Kitson visiting, Len Goodridge hosting a family evening, AC2 and Mrs Woods visiting, church exterior redecorating by Joe Haid, Lawrence Hanson off to Vancouver to learn electrician trade, Mrs MacKnight returning from Wawanesa, George Edkins visiting the Carlton district, Red Cross meeting reminder for August 16 at 8 p.m., Roy and AC Hotel from the East on furlough, Springbrook Helpers quilting and layette work, Ed Jones family visit ending in Rose Town, a Portage Park family reunion, and Capt Beeby wedding plans with Devonshire connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AC2
Jack Woods
Public Auction for Ground Work in Ward 4
Public notice states a public auction will be held on Wednesday August 18 1943 at 8 pm east of Section 12 12 11 for raising the present grade by one foot and covering with four inches of sand. Work must be completed by October 15 1943. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. C R Wallace alderman Ward 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Wallace
Siller Ward
Austin Collegiate Exam Results
The Austin Collegiate Department's summer exam results list passes across grades IX to XII. Notable names include Ralph Blaine Edward Duncan Gwen Goodridge Betty Graham Frances Hall Jean Hotel Gene Kitson Phyllis Lane Enid Morris Doreen Campbell Dyla Duncan Evelyn Jones Virginia Rowlatt Mary Hay Nellie Jones Arthur Lane Edward Poyser Margaret Neudorf Dorothy Westman Lsup Helen Smith Phyllis Lowe Elsie Jones Florence Kitson Florence Hartnoll Ross Hay Fred Hall principal Miss Heim assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Collegiate Department
Austin School Board
Ralph Blaine
Edward Duncan
Gwen Goodridge
Betty Graham
Frances Hall
Jean Hotel
Gene Kitson
Phyllis Lane
Enid Morris
Doreen Campbell
Dyla Duncan
Evelyn Jones
Virginia Rowlatt
Mary Hay
Nellie Jones
Arthur Lane
Edward Poyser
Margaret Neudorf
Dorothy Westman
Helen Smith
Phyllis Lowe
Elsie Jones
Florence Kitson
Florence Hartnoll
Ross
Hay
Fred Hall
Miss Heim
Follows Father as C P R Vice President and Comptroller
A. Leslie, newly appointed vice-president and comptroller of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, continues a family line in top finance roles. He is 48, with 30 years at the firm, McGill scholarship, Great War service as a lieutenant in the Canadian Artillery, and medals from school and transportation studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I A. Leslie
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
John Leslie
Comany
McGillversity
Canadian Artillery
Montreal
McGilliversity
Faculty of Applied Science
William Robinson Laid To Rest
William Robinson aged 53 died in St Boniface Manitoba after a long illness. Born in Stalybridge England he moved to Canada as a boy and lived in Beaver district. Survived by widow Mary McAskie and sons Harold and Fred, sister Mrs G Pears. Funeral at Beaver United Church with Rev Cecil King. buried Beaver Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Boniface
Man
William Robinson
Beaver
Robinson
Stalybridge
England
Canada
George Pears
Thos. Annison
Mary McAskie
Jos. McAskie
Beaver District
William
Harold
Fred
G. Pears
Beaver United Church
Cecil King
G. R. Lamont
Chas
Howard Rodgers
Alfred Graham
Clarence Smith
Wm. Pears
Beaver Cemetery
Card of Thanks from Mrs Wm Robinson and family
Mrs Wm Robinson and boys express sincere thanks for kindness gifts and floral tributes from neighbors and friends during the recent bereavement and loss of a husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Robinson
Mrs Pears and Eddie Thank Neighbors for Sympathy
Mrs Pears and Eddie extend thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends for the many expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Death of Mrs E Lowrie former Bagot resident
Mrs Elizabeth Lowrie widow of J C Lowrie a former Bagot merchant died at Kindersley Saskatchewan on July 31 aged 74 Fun eral held August 3 at Kindersley cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lowrie
Bagot
Kintersley
Sask
Elizabeth Lowrie
J.C. Lowrie
For Sale Massey Harris Binder 7 ft in good repair
Portable farm equipment notice offering a Massey Harris binder seven feet for sale. Contact A Pogue in Bagot, Portage, by telephone 452 6 for inquiries or to view. Includes working condition and accessibility details per the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Harris
A. Pogue
Bagot
Portage
Plymouth Twine Agency Seeks Harvest Orders Now
R O McKelvie of Plymouth Twine Agency invites farmers to place harvest orders for the season. Phone 64 MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Twine
R.O. McKelv
MacGregor
Doctor Jubb to Visit Austin Fridays at Mrs Harold Thomas Home
Dr. A. V. Jubb will visit Austin every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold Thomas. The arrangement places the renowned physician in a private setting for patient consultations each week in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Jubb
Austin
Harold Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Stevens
Mr. J. Mills
Mrs
C. J. Mills
Sgt
C.F. Kitson
C. MacKnight
Mr. Geo. Goodridge
Wawanesa
George Edkins
Carlton
His Brother
William Edkins
Red Cross
L AC
Springbrook
Ed. Jones
Rosetown
Portage Park
H. M. Beeby
Devonshire
Capt. Beeby
Forestville District
Christ Church
L. J. Adams
Austin United Church
W. M. Reeves
United Church
Community Theatre
Johnny Weissmuller
Frances Gifford
Johnny
Roy) Sheffield
The
Monty Woolley
Anne Baxter
Roddy McDowall
Otto Preminger
Weald
Navy League
Navy League of Canada
Manitoba
Main Street
Winnipeg
Drewrys Limited
J. A. Rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Renfrew
Imperial Oil
Fire and Auto Insurance
Vicory
C.P.R
Herald
Furniture & Funeral Service
Portage LA Prairie
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