Community News From Austin and Surrounding Areas
Residents report visits from family members in Winnipeg Dauphin and Portage while others travel to Wingham Ontario and Winnipeg for holidays Local groups announce September services and Bundles for Britain clothing drive Readers note RAF and RCAF personnel visiting Austin homes and birthday anniversaries celebrated locally Dr A V Jubb to visit Austin weekly Friday afternoons at Mrs Harold Thomas's home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Jubb
Austin
Harold Thomas
In Memoriam Morris Daddy JA Morris
In loving memory of Daddy JA Morris who died August 21 1940. The hours I spent with thee dear heart are as my rosary. There is a link death cannot sever. Loved and remembered by wife and family.
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Morris
JA. Morris
In Memoriam Joseph Allen Death in Deer Lodge Hospital
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Joseph Allen who died in Deer Lodge Hospital August 2 1940. The family keeps him in thoughts with lines about a broken link and remembrance. From Ben and Olive and family.
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Joseph Allen
Deer Lodge Hospital
Four roomed house in Austin with electrical lighting
A four roomed house in Austin features electric lighting and soft water fittings. The brief notes upgrades for comfort and modern living.
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Austin
Forrestville notices and charity drive update
Miss Hazel Povser left for Oakville new school. Basil Johnson returned to Grand Rapids Michigan with his parents. Forrestdale Chapter LODE shipped July and August knitted items and quilts and 50 lbs of wool for overseas relief, plus 165 clothing articles. The chapter thanks all donors for time and material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Povser
Hew New School
Oakville
Basil Johnson
John Johnson
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Forrestdale
Overseas
Britain
Fir Dale LAC Notes and Local Hospital Updates
Crosby of the R A F, Carberry, spends a furlough at the Moffatts. Jock Bredin in Portage hospital improving. Mrs Currie recovering from a knee injury. knee still in a cast. Clare Freeborn injured by a power binder remains in Winnipeg General Hospital but improving. Forrestdale Chapter 10 D O D met August 12 at Firdale school. 143 bundles for Britain completed. next meeting Sept 9 at Mrs Wright Forestville.
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Clare Freeborn
Winnipeg General Hospital
Forrestdale
Firdale School
Britain
Wright
Forestville
Bagot Notes Busy Week End and Community Events
Allan Bagot spent the weekend at his father’s home. The local school opens Monday August 25. Ladies Aid and WMS meet in the church on Thursday August 28 with Mrs Gordon and Miss Violet Gordon among visitors. Ed Lewis and Ted Matthews are unwell but Ed has returned from Winnipeg. Rev. S. R. McLeod returns from holiday. Church service in the hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Jean Dickson and Thelma Smith visit Berryhill Farm with Dr. G A Dickson. Manitoba Volunteer Reserve service in the hall raised funds for the Red Cross with a $1860 receipt acknowledged by Dr. Dalzell.
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Ed. Lewis
Ted. Matthews
Winnipeg
Bagot
S. R. McLeod
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
Red Cross Society
Smith
Dalzell
Pine Creek Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Percy Bucknall spent the weekend at his home. Mrs H Hughson visited at Fort William over the weekend. Miss Annie Wright stayed at her home in Lavengham. Mrs Evelyn Cantin visits her parents Mr and Mrs R Craig. Miss Dorothy Craig returns home from McCreary. The next Ladies Aid meeting will be held at Pine Creek Church on Wednesday August 27. Friends report illness of Walter Lamonby and Bobbie Loney and wish them a speedy recovery.
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C. Wallace
Marg
Ruth
Portage
Sarah Collier
Cowley
R.A.F
Carberry
Charles Wallace
Pine Creek
Walter Lamonby
Bobbie Loney
Evelyn Cantin
R. Craig
Dorothy Craig
McCreary
School delayed as district sickness shuts two weeks
The district remains ill and schools will not open for at least another week. Mr and Mrs D J Graham and Dr and Mrs McGregor from Quill Lake Sask visited relatives here this week.
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D. J. Graham
KATRIME Church Service at 3 pm
Miss Rowena Birkett spent a few days at Delta. School reopened on Tuesday with Miss Blair as teacher. Miss Myrtle Hodgins visiting at Mayfeld for a few days. Billie Muir returned to MacGregor after singing with his aunt Mrs F McLachlan. Mr and Mrs A E Walker with Mrs J E Heselwood and family and Nellie Heselwood traveled to Headingly Monday. Mrs B Freeborn and Mr and Mrs F McLachlan drove to Brandon to visit Mr H Fear, a patient recovering after surgery.
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Rowena Birkett
Delta
Miss Blair
Myrtle Hodgins
Mayfeld
Billie Muir
MacGregor
F. McLachlan
A. E. Walker
J. E. Heselwood
Nellie Heselwood
For Sale Items From Turner Displays Local Trades
For sale listing offers a Democrat and a good condition fone truck tire 3x7. Also a truck available for grain hauling with contact J. J. Turner at 85-32 34-2 or W. J. Turner in MacGregor.
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J. J. Turner
W. J. Turner
MacGregor
Farm Equipment for Sale by Ambrose Mason
Antique listing from Rossendale shows a 6 foot Mamey Harris binder complete and most pieces in good condition priced at 100 dollars cash. A cream separator is offered for 20 dollars cash. The seller is Ambrose Mason of R R 1 Bagot Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Mason
Rossendale
R.R
Bagot
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Chas, Wallace
Mrs. Green
Mrs. M. Collier
A. Blaine
RCAF
Dauphin
Mr. Rosen
Mrs. E. Helfgott
James Elston
Bobby Jones
Wingham
Ont
F. Peterson
L. Westman
Dorothy
Gwen
Friends of
Melvin United
Ladies of
Randall's Store
F. J.gamlin
RAF
Memoriam
Ben and
Olive
Christ Church
G. L. Armstrong
Arthur Collier
Yvenhar
Firdale
Lac. Crosby
R.af
George Moffatt
Jock Bredin
Portage Hospital
Andrew Currie
Allan Longstreet
Will
Isabel Ferguson
Ladies Aid
WMS
Gordon
Violet Gordon
Winnipee
S. H. McLachlan
Jean Dickson
Toronto
Thelman Smith
Berryhill Farm
G. A
Mrs. Dickson
Esa
PINE
Percy Bucknall
Mrs. H. Hughson
Fort William
Annie Wright
Lavenham
Parris-Dunn
Enterprise
McClary
W. Cobbe
China
Gray
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris & Cockshutt Machinery
Imperial Oil Products
Beaver
Katrime
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