Sidney Community Notes Include Visits and Events
Mrs M Ham spent Monday in Brandon with Shelia. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Thorn and girls of Gregg were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs D Beswitherick. C G L T to hold Vesper Service December 16 at 7 pm in United Church. Mrs E Calvert and Mrs M J Wright visited Mrs J Calvert of Castle Point Thursday of last week. Gordon Parsons of Ducktive visited T Ham and M Ham en route to Winnipeg. Keith Wright of Moose Jaw and family visiting the district for two weeks. First curling games held Friday with high school boys from Austin and Sidney. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Peck and Mr McConoghie drove to Winnipeg for weekend and wedding of Peck nephew. Sidney YW A guests last Wednesday afternoon December 5 with Austin YW O at Mrs Ken Routley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ham
Brandon
Shelia
Wilfred Thorn
Gregg
D. Beswitherick
C.g.lt
United Church
E. Calvert
M. J Wright
J. Calvert
Castle Point
Gordon Parsons
Ducktivee
T. Ham
Winnipeg
Keith Wright
Moose Jaw
Sask
Austin and
Sidney
Wilfred Peck
McConoghie
Winni
Lawrence Chambers
Gillam
Man
Finnegan
Edrans
T. Bush
MacGregor
H. Atkins
Jack
Frances
Harry Kulchycki
James Elston
K. Routley
Sidney J.W.A
A. J. Stevenson
Earl Stevenson
Regina
Harvey Robinson
Carberry Hospital
Farmers
At & Pm
J. Patterson
Tommy Makinson
Don. Makinson
Peggy
Opal Gilmour
Brian Hotel
Kaye Duncan
Edith Kowlesky
Barbara Gilmour
Allan Schroeder
Wilf Duncan
Margaret
Billy Makinson
Frank Halkyard
Glen Morris
Paul Abrin
Toronto
Ontario
Manitoba
Austin and District News Highlights Weekend Visits and Church Events
Local notices recount weekend visits by Robt Jonet and family plus Clare Cronk and Toni. Birth announced for Cyril Clarkson’s son at Carberry Hospital. Community activities include church events, whist club results, and a beekeepers’ delegation to Toronto. A Christmas service and annual church meeting are noted with detailed officer roles.
Austin Red Cross Elects Officers and Committee for 1957
The Austin Red Cross Branch held its annual meeting December 4 in Community Hall. Officers elected: President J. P. Dodwell, Vice President Mrs. H. F. Johnson, Sec. Treas. Mrs. R Outhwaite, Assist Sec. Treas. Mrs. J. Durward, Campaign Manager Mrs. H. S. Atkins, Sewing and Knitting Convener Mrs. R. Outhwaite, Executive members, and Delegate to Provincial Conference Mrs. H. F. Johnson with Mrs. H. Gray as alternate. The group reported $412.65 in campaign contributions and described sewing work including 80 children’s garments, 32 stockings, 24 mitts, two sweaters, and one quilt donated.
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Austin Red Cross
J. P. Dodwell
W. LeBlanc
Red Cross
Father Patrick
H. F. Johnson
See. Treas
R Outhwaite
Sec. Treas
J. Durward
HS. Atkins
R. Outhwaite
M. Randall
C. Wallace
M. [Thomson
H. Gray
W. ‘Wicklund
A. Hill
Gilbert Street
Patriotic Club Plans Concert and Dance Fundraiser
A regular Patriotic Club meeting at Mrs. Wm. Makinson's home, led by President Mrs. A. Christofferson, finalized plans for a concert and dance held Friday night. The club sent $47.02 to the Cancer Relief Fund from envelope collections and a October tag day. Next meeting set for Tuesday January 8 1967 at Mrs. Art Johnston's home.
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Patriotic Club
Wm. Makinson
A. Christofferson
Cancer Relief Fund
Club
Surprise Manitoba High School Bonspiel entry shocks peers
A rink of Darwin Anderson Jim Lowe Montie Lowe and Bill Wicklund will travel to Winnipeg to contest for the silverware. Rumors say they beat Terry Williams dominion champs. The school plans to pool funds for the Hungarian Relief Fund and organize Christmas concert preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Darwin ‘Anderson
Jim Lowe
Montie Lowe
Bill Wicklund
Winnree
Dark Horse
Terry Williams
Terry
Atkins announces Frances Atkins engaged to Harry ulehyeki
Mr and Mrs H S Atkins reveal their daughter Frances will wed Harry ulehyeki of Winnipeg. The ceremony is set for December 26 at 4 pm in Christ Church Austin.
Family Honors Parents On 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Hay celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with an at home event hosted by their son and daughter in law on December 6. One hundred relatives and friends attended as afternoon tea and evening reception featured a wedding cake top tiers and four candles. Out of town guests joined locals including the Campbell and Hay families. Card of thanks expresses appreciation for flowers and congratulatory messages.
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George Hay
Indaw
Gordon Hay
J. Hay
Annie MacDonald
Glen Hotel
George Graham
D. A. Campbell
Russell Hay
Ro Poyser
Baron McGregor
Jelie Wallace
J. Robinson
Russell Hotel
M. S. Hay
Bruce Alay
Ted. Hay
AM. Hay
Taskioyd Jones
California
Telvision
Afr
Portage la Prairie
John Hay
Winnipeg
Hubble
Stout
Pattinson
Cladstone
Hay
Geo. R Hay
University Honors Miss MacDonald on Retirement
The University of Manitoba honored Annie MacDonald for two years of housekeeping service with an afternoon tea and presentation. She received a garland corsage a two-piece luggage set a sterling silver dresser set and a travel lock as thanks from the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Annie MacDonald
Miss McDonald
Canadian River Drag Lines Break Ice to Take Soundings
A survey crew working in Canada faced a frozen riverbed as their boat ran aground in below freeZing temperatures. One member boarded a drag line bucket that broke free and allowed him to resume sounding the river bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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