Austin Christmas Tree Carols Mark Town Lighting Plan
Miss Vera Carrothers of Ottawa visited Austin with her parents Mr and Mrs Thos Carrothers. Miss Osmond has influenza. Her pupils and friends wish her a speedy recovery. The youngest son of the Carrothers is recovering after appendicitis surgery at Portage General Hospital. The town will upgrade lighting in the business district and erect a lighted Christmas tree at the Randall/Eddie intersection. Church choirs will sing carols around the tree Friday evening.
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Vera Carrothers
Ottawa
Mrs
Thos. Carrothers
Austin
Portage General Hospital
Randalls
Eddie’s
Austin Red Cross Society 1943 Report Highlights Voluntary Work
The Austin Red Cross Society's 1943 report covers sewing convenors delivering 801 finished articles, knitting with 86 items including 47 pairs of socks and 19 sweaters, and quilting convenor events producing 78 quilts and two donations. Treasurer notes total funds of 1117.74 from multiple sources, with 14.00 in membership fees and 507.00 from the campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Red Cross Society
H. Atkins
F. J. Hall
J. Jones
M Olson
S.C. Duff
Winter Deepens With Eleven Below Zero Temperature
The report notes a sharp cold snap with the thermometer falling to eleven degrees below zero yesterday, bringing renewed winter conditions. The article emphasizes the severity of the cold and its impact on daily life.
Dr Jubb to Visit Austin Each Friday Afternoon
Dr. A V Jubb will visit Austin every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs H Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Jubb
Austin
H. Thomas
Brandon Sun Brief News Digest
Brandon Sun delivers evening updates with concise reports compiled by Duane MacDonald. The paper highlights latest news, community notices, and brief items for local readers at a cost of 10 cents per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Sun
Duane MacDonald
Patriotic Club Sends Boxes and Donations Through 1944 Efforts
The Girls Patriotic Club formed in March 1943 plans more in 1944. They shipped 75 boxes to boys overseas and 35 to Canada with cigarettes for some. They also sent 25 Dirty Bags for the Navy League of Canada and sewed quilt blocks for the Red Cross, with donations to Milk for Britain, Greek Relief, and Chinese War Relief totaling 162.65. Mina Stewart serves as president and Helen Cronk as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Patriotic Club
Canada
Navy League of Canada
Red Cross
Britain
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Forrest
Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs Geo Forrest on their Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrated on Christmas Day. Foremost pioneers of this Manitoba region they have resided here about sixty years and are wished continued good health by the Herald and their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Forrest
Mrs Forrest
Manitoba
Herald
Death of Rossendale farmer James Bedford
The death occurred on Tuesday of James Bedford a well known farmer from the Rossendale district The news may surprise many friends Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bedford
Rossendale
Bedford
North Norfolk Council Meeting 1943 Grant Decisions
The North Norfolk Council held its final 1943 meeting in Mac Gregor on December 17 with full attendance. By laws included cancelling hospital accounts and land transfers to several owners. grants were approved for Greek Relief Fund Milk for Britain Institute and local cemeteries while the Reeve declined a personal gratuity. The 1944 first meeting was set for January 4 in Mac Gregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Council
MacGregor
S.C. Duffin
S. E
N.E
J. W. Lamonby
Jennie McIntosh
N.W
McPhee - Thompson
Jas S. Strain
Goulding
Thompson—Robinson
Reeve Duff
Sec.-Treas
Robinson
Jeffrey
McPhee Goulding
Britain
McPhee
Jeffery
Women’s Institute
Jeffrey—Thompson
Rossendale
Mace Gregor
Community Notes From McCreary Area Christmas Report
Beaver Mrs Gordon Clarke of McCreary is visiting. Mrs Karama and LAC returned from the Coast and are visiting at the Irwin home. Mrs E Harkness confined with a badly infected foot. Mr and Mrs Percy Storie and daughter of Orillia Ont visiting Geo Thompson home. Douglas Forrest seriously ill and at Portage General Hospital. Christmas concert Tuesday night a success with large attendance. Mrs Nelson and pupils praised for program. Junior Red Cross collection $13. Christmas cake donated by Mrs Irwin drawn with Roy Stone winning ticket. proceeds over $17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac
Wm Karama
Irwin Home
E. Harkness
Percy Storie
Orillia, Ont
Geo. Thompson
Nelson
Red Cross
Irwin
Roy Stone
Patronize Merchants Supporting Your Local Paper
Local merchants back this paper with ads inviting readers to shop locally. The message encourages following the advertisements to patronize businesses that fund community journalism and sustain coverage.
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Report of
Community Theatre
Brian Aherne
Robert Cummings
Charles Laughton
Ida Lupino
Herbert Marshall
Ray Milland
Anna Neagle
Merle Oberon
Merry Christmas
Mina Stewart
Helen Cronk
BAGOT
C. R Bell
Harding
E. W. Pogue
Wm. Cairns
Man
Reise Bint
North Norfolk
Council
Sec.Treas
Samuel C. Duff
Wee
J. N. McDonald
Ora
Unep Oes
Ree
Evergreen
Victoria
British Columbia
Express Hotel
Hote
Aed
Drew’ry
Erle R. George
Mayfair
Portage LA Prairie
Beaver
Gordon Clarke
McCreary
Visi Homes
For
Berkshire
K. Cox
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