Austin area harvests and community notices update
A compilation of local happenings in Austin includes Harry Phelps on leave, Ruth Wallace visiting with Mrs. Hugh Strain at Carberry, and R S Early attending a Winnipeg funeral. Farmers report ongoing harvests and early threshing while illnesses and personal moves touch residents. The public school reopens August 27 with the same staff, and James Gilmour recovers from a bull attack with injuries.
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Harry Phelps
Ruth Wallace
Hugh Strain
Carberry
Passing of Jos A Morris in Austin at 44
The people of Austin and nearby communities mourn the death of Jos A Morris a respected citizen and businessman who died at Deer Lodge Hospital about 1130 last night. He had been ill for some time and was rushed to treatment earlier yesterday. Funeral arrangements had not been announced as the Herald went to press.
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Austin
J. A. Morris
Deer Lodge Hospital
Morris
MacGregor
Herald
R AF Wins Terrific Air Battles Over Dover Straits
For two weeks continuous air fighting raged over the Straits of Dover and the south coast harbors. Royal Air Force squadrons outmatched German raids, downing well over seven hundred enemy aircraft since August 3 and suffering about one hundred fifty British losses. August 15 marked a record as 180 planes and bombers were shot down, while RAF bombers over Germany damaged military targets and hindered invasion plans.
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Straits of Dover
English Channel
Royal Air Force
Hitler
Buckngham Palace
Germany
British Isles
Pine Creek Norfolk opens August twenty seventh
Local notes report Pine Creek Norfolk school will open on August 27. A Waterloo threshing separator arrived for G. H. Hughson last week. Various visits and gatherings noted include Miss Ida Hearn with Mrs. R. McMillan, church Ladies Aid on August 28, and a wiener roast at G. H. Hughson's on August 29. The Young Peoples Union met August 15. president resigned and Anne Johnson was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stewart
J. Shaver
Shaver
Wm. Regelous
Jeffries
Winnipeg
G. H. Hughson
Young Peoples’ Union
Anne Johnson
Flower Thanksgiving Service at Christ Church Austin
Reverend G L Armstrong presides at Christ Church Austin for a Thanksgiving Flower Service. The August 25 morning service honors the beauty and comfort of God’s powers, inviting the congregation to join in prayer and praise.
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God
Southend and Macauley School Openings and Visits
Miss Sadie Kerr visited with Mrs. Harold Shaw for several days last week. Miss Moxham from Oakville is new teacher in charge of Southend School which opened Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton of Winnipeg visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pennell. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Dunston of Flin Flon visit Macauley district. Miss Patterson, back in charge of Macauley School which opened Tuesday. Fred Wright of Winnipeg and Alex Scott with George O'Neil of Shilo spent the weekend at local homes.
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Fred Hall
John Hall
Orval Wright
Lowe
Scotty Duncan
Veterans’ Home Guard
Enly
Lawrence Hansen
Bob McFarlane
Joseph Allan
Allan
Sadie Kerr
Harold Shaw
Miss Moxham
Oakville
Southend School
Miss Patterson
Macauley School
Fred Wright
Winnipeg
Alex. Scott
George O'Neil
Shilo
Katrime School Reopens Under Olive Smith's Charge
Miss Olive Smith resumes leadership as Katrime School reopens on Tuesday. Visitors include Miss Annie Clark of Winnipeg and Miss Gunna Eliasson of Sel kirk visiting relatives. Winnipeg residents Mrs. T. Mickleson and Mr. Geo Bull return home from visits. Regina’s Stan Bladin visited, and Winnipeg couples Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bull with Mrs. R. McMillan enjoyed Sunday at local homes. A group from Winnipeg spent Sunday in the district. Art and Garnet Groves and several others motored to Clear Lake.
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Gunna Eliasson
Selkirk
Percy Alderson
T. Mickleson
Winnipeg
Join McRae
Stan Bladin
Regina
Francis McLachlan
Geo Bull
R. McMillan
Groves and Thomas
Messrs
Art and Garnet Groves
Thomas
Gladys Moores
B. H. Hodgins
Clear Lake
Beavers Report Progress After Hospital Stays
Beaver friends note Wesley Thompson is improving after a recent accident and hopes to leave hospital soon. Jimmy Irwin undergoes appendectomy at Portage la Prairie Hospital and is progressing well. Robert Small returns home after five weeks of treatment for foot circulation problems, grateful to Beaver Ladies Aid and visitors.
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Jas. Gilmour
Light Hill District
Gilmour
Portage la Prairie Hospital
Wesley Thompson
Jimmy Irwin
N.S. Irwin
Robert Small
Small
Beaver Ladies Aid
Strayed heifer sought from Jas Mc Lachlan’s farm
A two year old red and white heifer strayed from the farm of Jas Mc Lachlan about three weeks ago. Anyone with information on its whereabouts is asked to call 72 ring 24 or contact P O'Brien Katrime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McLachlan
P. O'Brien
Katrime
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R. S. Early
Adam Clark
Joyce
Mrs. A. Bush
Mrs Bush
W. G. Crane
Fred G. Hall
H. Robinson
Barbara Robinson
Jos. A. Morris
R.af
PINE
Christ Church
G. L. Armstrong
Mam
Flower Service
Brandon College
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University of Manitoba
Department of Education
A.T.C.M
University of Toronto
A.M.M
Canadian Officers’ Training Corps
St. John’s Ambulance Corps
Brandon College Inc
Brandon
Manitoba
Erle R. George
Mayfair
Portage LA Prairie
Dunlop Sampson
Symon’s, Wesco and
Abbey Pump Oilers
R. W. Cobbe
Gray
Man
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Oi Products
Massey-Harris and Cockshut
the Herald
Southend
Macauley
L. J. Dunston
Flin Flon
Macauly District
Olive Smith
Annie Clark
A. Muir
N. Downey
James Lorimer
Beaver
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