Austin and District News at Rett Chambers in Hospital
Communities note Rett Chambers battles pneumonia with friends sending wishes for a speedy recovery. Reports from Regina visits by Mrs B Collier, Mr and Mrs Hogg and others, plus local events: whist drives, Carberry Bonspiel entrants, and a CPR train service discussion with Austin officials and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harding
Greenway
Ernest
England
Carberry Hospital
Austin
KK Jedel
GM. Hay
J. K. Gilmour
T. G. Lowe
M. Lamb
P. B. Ewen
EL. Westman
Roy Snaith
Reuben Storie
E. Moore
Ale Barber
Howard ‘Westman
Patriotic Club
Ben Fok
Thompson
Wm. Makinson
Rink Fund
CPR
McEwen
Canadian Pacific Express
Ritchie
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Business Men of Town
Coop Association
Pool Elevator Association
Credit Union
Red Cross Secretary to Speak at Austin Meeting
Mr Winceplane Red Cross Branches Secretary will attend Austin Community Hall on February 28 at 8 pm. Films shown include Prescription For Life Without Warning Artificial Respiration and a Sweden travelogue. A report on the Provincial Conference will be given. Mr Le Lane will discuss Red Cross activities. Free admission. Sewing work available at Mrs R Outhwaite due to high demand from floods and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winceplane
Red Cross
Austin Community Hall
Sweden
le ‘Lane
Western gunman tale stars Earle Lyon at Austin Theatre
A Western set in the lawless days of gunmen features Marshal portrayed by Earle Lyon at the Austin Theatre on February 4. Jimmy Wakely performs the song Silver Star in the show, highlighting the frontier drama and peril faced by lawmen of the era.
Austin High notes and upcoming events
Last Monday the high school hosted a film session from 1.30 to 3 p.m. Mrs. Durward has taught Grades IX to XII this past week as a substitute. Nurse Mushynski checked weights and heights. Several girls consider diets. Jake Thiessen broke his wrist, others absent sick. A Spiel is in preparation for Feb 10 and 11, with a dance on Friday the fifth. Welldonians provide the music. Curling results list Thomson over Randall, Makinson over B. Hotel, Kowalchuk over R. Hotel, and Russell over Ewen. Blizzard Thomson’s rink remains undefeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Durward
Judy Klassen
Glen Young
Welldonians
Thomson
Randall
Makinson
B. Hotel
Kowalchuk
R. Hotel
Ewen
Russell
Blaine Thomson
In Memoriam Isobel Annand Duguid Remembrance Note
In loving memory of Isobel Annand Duguid who died February 8 1955. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear fond memories linger each day. Lovingly remembered by husband Robert.
Sidney News social roundups report visitors and events
The Sidney News notes visits to Winnipeg and Carberry Hospital and a string of local activities. Mr Wm Ironsides seeks medical care in Winnipeg while Mrs Aquin gains strength in Carberry. A Janaury WI meeting, curling gatherings, a John Deere show, and various local visits and hospitality are summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ironsides
Winnipeg
D. Beswitherick
D. B. Johnson
C. Rogers
Pirdale
H. Brown
Jas. Edmondson
Sandra Winnipeg
Wm. Hososko
L Aquin
Carberry Hospital
Sidney School
Provinial Normal School
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Sidney Bonspiel
Howie
Rogers
USA
Sylvester
F. Dankesreiter
Ladies’ Curling Club
Austin
Sidney
C. Dunton
H. Dunton
Ronald Calvert
M. Lamb
Skp
F. Amann
R. Roosen
Outhwaite
S. Young
Makinson
G. Russell
C. Wallace
M. Ham
W. Alton
W. Peck
Reg Calvert
Bracken Report Discussed at Portage Presbytery Rally
The Young Peoples Union of Portage South Presbytery held a Jan 22 rally at Carberry United Church. Mrs. Conly spoke on Time For Decision, noting the Bracken Commission Report does not push new outlets but urges voting. A committee will summarize the report for parishioners and compare it to the full edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Union of
Portage South
Manitoba
Presbytery
Bill Burch
Ivan Olmstead
Gregg
Edith Rowles Wi
Ken Hay
Jan Harland
Russi
Wima’ Young
Harvey CoFarteith Kerr
Portage
Nicholson
Firdale
Pine Creek News Social Roundup and Local Visits
Miss Magnena reports a weekend of local visits and gatherings. Mrs. Harold Manns and family spent Friday at Gladstone with Mr. and Mrs. John Kasik. Mr. and Mrs. R Kuebler and family visited Orangeville. Paul Uhrin attended a Honey Co op meeting in Winnipeg. Donald Currie and family stayed with Fred Mayor in Gladstone. Irene Currie spent days in Gladstone with friends. Sam Williams and Mannie Knox hosted Sunday evening. Reg McFarlane won a prize at ShoGo io Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Coulthard
Baga
Harold Manns
Gladstone
John Kasik
R. Kuebler
Edwin
Donald
Les. Fox
Orangeville
Paul Uhrin
Clare Rogers
Sidney
P. Uhrin
Winnipeg
Honey Co-op
Donald Currie
Fred Mayor
Irene Currie
Sam Williams
Mannie Knox
Reg McFarlane
ShoGo Io Austin
Lyle
Cortina d Ampezzo Hosts Olympic Spotlight Near Austrian Border
The town Cortina d Apero in northeastern Haly sits eight miles from the Austrian frontier and is famed as the scene of the 1956 winter Olympic games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortina d'Apero
Haly
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Austin and District News
M. Commwane
Father Patrick
Austin. Theatre
Kartoon
Edgar Buchanan
Marie Windsor
ARENA
Big Younge, Jean Hagen
Technicolor
SAT
Richard Arlen
Grete Gynt Technicolor
Studebaker
Regal
Austin Motors
Austin Theatre News
den Oth
Austin High
By Loretta McGillvray
Memoriam
McKillop
Portage LA Prairie
Man
Sidney News
SE Knox
E Tilley
S. E. Knox
Tilley
David
Arden
Arnold Sealey
Rev
Pine Creek News
Miss Magnena
Fox
Shaw Bros. Beaver
MacGregor
Massey Harris
Serene
Alfalfa Hay
Loose
Portage la Prainte
John Franklin Southworth
Province of
Malcolm E. Mackinnon
FORD
LYE Motors
Firestone Motor King
Firestone
Johnny
ESAW
Manitoba Curling Assn
North American Lumber and Supply CO LD
Western Hockey League
F. Ickrc
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