Welcome Home Banquet for World War II Vets in Austin
The final Welcome Home Banquet for World War II veterans was held Friday in Austin Community Hall with 35 guests. Doxology opened the event, Rev L J Adams served as toastmaster, and various tributes were offered to veterans and the ladies. A brief silence honored those lost, entertainment by students followed, then a dance, lunch, and thanks from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Community Hall
Avere
L. J. Adams
David Muir
Clif Carruthers
Muir
Earl Pearson
8. C. Duff
Canada
Patriotic Club
Welldonians
Sth
Halifax
Canadian Pacific Railway
Top
J.S.W. Grocholski
Toronto
Canadian Polish Congress
8Th Army Crusade
Naples
Italy
Canadian Pacific
Annual Meeting Of Austin Red Cross
The Austin Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society held its annual meeting on December 2 reporting proceeds of membership alive totaling 305.50 with canvass 224.50 Emmeline Willing Workers 45.02 and Light Hill Community Club 36.00 representing 151 members. The Women's Work Committee led by Mrs Outhwaite reported finishing article work including 34 sewn pieces. The quilting club under Mrs Olsen produced 52 quilts with 13 attendees on average. Officers elected: President A S Thorgilsson Vice President Mrs H S Atkins Secretary Treasurer A Hill Women’s Work Convenors Mrs R Outhwaite and Mrs D Campbell Quilting Convenors Mrs Olsen and Mrs H Duncan. Executive council named Mesdames M Olsen M Randall J Jones A Hill C Randall H Duncan R Wallace J Robinson Mr E Routledge and Miss E Rowlatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Canadian Red Cross Society
Emmeline
Light Hill Community Club
Routhwaite
Sight Hill Club
Olsen
H. Duncan
Mesdames
M. Olsen
M. Randall
J. Jones
A. Hill
C. Randall
R. Wallace
J. Robinson
E. Routledge
E. Rowlatt
Austin News Roundup of Local Events and Notices
Church service at Melvin suspended till spring. Mrs. E. V. Moore visiting daughter in Hamilton. Various residents travel to Winnipeg, Ninette, Rathwell, and Portage. Curling rink novelty bonspiel announced. W M S meeting notes, candle service, and Christmas program. Social at Light Hill honors Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dahmer with gifts and dancing. Prize-winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Hill
Geo. Dahmer
Jas. English
Dahmer
Gordon Hay
Jean Jones
J. English
Card of Thanks for Fruit and Kindness During Illness
Mrs Thomas Bull expresses gratitude to the Springbrook Ladies' Aid the Austin W A and Mrs Art Johnson for fruit sent and to other friends who called during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook
Austin W.A
Forestville Social Notes Include Local Visits
Forrestville residents report weekend visits and trips. Mr. Wm Kuhn spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Marion Schneider stayed at home. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien drove to Portage on Tuesday. Sunday visitors at the Ormiston home included Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield of Beaver Plumas. Mrs. E Wright recovering after illness. Several locals toured Plumas and Pine Creek areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O'Brien
Portage
Ormiston
Mrs. J Butterfield
Beaver
Mrs. Hartnoll
Florence Hartnoll
Annie Lintott
Charles Suttor
Plumas
O'Brien
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Rowlatt
Phone
Gian
Fire and Auto Insurance
Community Theatre
Katherine Hepburn and
Spencer Tracy
William Eythe
Lloyd Nolan
Ralph N Rea CO
Ralph N. Rea CO. Funeral Home
Portage To Prairie
Austin Motors
Ford and
Imperial Oil
K. K. Jedel
Prop
Red Cross
Austin News
Melvin
Mr. Thos. Bush
Winnipeg
H. G. Tingley
Moose Jaw, Sask
Jas. Young, Sr
Austin Pool
Adams Brothers
Les Fox
James Young
Harry Elliott
A. V. Jubb
Alice Edgar
Rathwell
Man
Ninette
Leo Westman
Harry Westman
Isabel Wiland
Doreen Wicklund
J. B. Harlow
Kokomo
Indiana
States
Sask
A Leckie
Austin Memorial
Ted. Collier
T. Bush
Hamlin
Finnigan
Edrans
Austin W.ms
S. C. Duff
Forrestville News
Mr. Wm. Kuhn
Marion Schneider
Mrs. Brown
Carberry
Mrs. Bagnall
John Johnson
Forestville
Christ Church Ausinn
A.m
Austin United Church
Austin Sunday School
the Herald Office
Alye Llb
Phage P.O
Aus
Macgregor
E. R. George
Portage la Prairie
H. H. Smith
Ernest Routledge
Austin Funeral
Austin, Man
Wawanesa Mutual
Mackinnon
Austin and
Noma
CORY
Victor
Columbia
Blue Bird
H.C. Little
Quebec
W. Lye & Son Ltd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!