Community notices and social events from Austin area
A compilation of local happenings includes residents visiting relatives, RCAF enlistment attempts, church meetings, a Red Cross fundraising tea netting 2665, a hockey result 11 7 for MacGregor at the Austin rink, hospital recoveries, a Whist Drive and Dance at the Austin Community Hall, and a newly formed Young Peoples Club with officers Gary Goodridge Jean West B Rob inson, Miss B Robinson, Elsie Poyser, Bill Early, Marie Kitson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Club
G. A.dickson
Gary Goodridge
Jean West
Miss B. Robinson
Elsie Poyser
Bill Early
Marie Kitson
Convoy Blessings Highlight War Spirit in January Weather
A letter from Austin Manitoba editor MacGregor Herald notes the war effort hinges on divine aid. He praises January weather as a sign and urges appreciation of heavenly blessings seen in a convoy protection report, urging readers to see providence in current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Man
MacGregor Herald
Passing of Mrs A Morton of Emmeline
Mrs A Horton died in Winnipeg on January 17 at sixty one. Born at Great Grimsby England on August 2 1880 she came to Manitoba in 1914 and Emmeline in 1937. She organized the Emmeline War Workers and was a devoted wife and mother survived by four daughters and six sons. Funeral to Brookside Cemetery conducted by Rev Williams with several local attendees.
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Winnipeg
A. Horton
Emmeline
Great Grimsby
Lincolnshire
England
Horton
Manitoba
J. B. Scott
Sturgeon Creek
F. Ritzer
Hertslet
Tait
Street
Church notices from Austin handle morning prayers and services
Christ Church Austin led by Rev L J Adams holds 11 a m Morning Prayer on Sunday February 8. Austin United Church with Dr G A Dickson offers Sunday School at 1 90 p m Melvin at 3 p m and a 7 30 p m service with Friendship Service inviting everyone to bring a friend. Special subject Aunt Mary with word for Uncle John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Austin
Mary
John
Edrams Red Cross Society Reports Active Year
The Edrams Red Cross Society describes a busy year donating wool items such as socks caps sweaters and veaters to local servicemen. Receipts totaled 1060 dollars with 187 dollars spent and a balance of 7 dollars 13 cents. officers are listed and a Silver Tea fundraiser is planned for February 12 with home baked goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Seaman
R. M. Sharp
Sec.Treas
E. J. Manns
Wool
C.H. Patterson
Philpot
J. Dabmer Tod
Portage-La-Prairie Hockey Night Totals Nine Six
Portage la Prairie hosted a hockey game Saturday night where Portage defeated St James 9 to 6. Mrs Neil Leckie has returned home from Harding after her husband fell ill but is now improving. Red Cross ladies met midweek, quilting plans and a drive produced three pairs of socks, three boys shirts and a pair of pajamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Portage
St. James
Neil Leckie
Harding
Mr. Leckie
Ladies of the Red Cross Society
Firdale Gordon Currie Visits Saskatoon on Short Leave
Saskatoon RCAF corporal Gordon Currie spent a brief leave at home. The Forrestdale Chapter 1.C.D.E. held its January meeting with 14 members. officers elected for 1942 and a yearly report showing 295 items knitted for Britain and war relief totals of $404.72 in receipts, $372.89 in expenses, plus numerous donations including 26 ditty bags and 30 pails of jam and honey for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Currie
RCAF
Saskatoon
Forrestdale
1.C.D.E
S. O'Brien
A. Manns
Joe Manns
D. Johnson
G. Moffatt
R. Poyser
Hartnell
Sidney Red Cross
Britain
Springbrook
TENDERS FOR WOOD AT SOUTHEND SCHOOL
Tenders will be received for 10 cards of wood 50 percent Elm and 4 percent White Poplar heavy body. Tenders due February 15th delivery at Southend School by March 5th. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. H E Orchard Secretary Treasurer MacGregor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southend School
H. E. Orchard
Sec
Treas
MacGregor
Dr Jubb to Visit Austin Each Friday Afternoon
Dr. A V Jubb will visit Austin every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Thomas. The arrangement places the physician at Mrs Thomas’s residence for routine consultations on a weekly basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryregor
Austin
A. V. Jubb
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Pte
Lloyd Jones
Harold Wallace
R.c.af
Albert Poyser
Rosehill
Hugh McEachern
Lavenham
Poyser
George Schooling
The
Ladies Aid and
Christ Church
W.A
Red Cross
Trevor Poyser
Harvey Robinson
Pratt
Leonard Jackson
Austin Community Hall
Ladies Aid
Peck and Beswitherick Orchestra
Advt
Yours Truly
A Morton
L. J. Adams
Austin United Church
G. A. Dickson
Edrams Red Cross Society
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and Cockshutt
Voss Weathers
Community Theatre
Jane Withers
Katherine Aldridge
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
George Irving
Buddy Pepper
20Th Century- Fox
Tweets
Solicitors
J. Percival MecKinnon
Malcolm £. MacKinnon
Wawanesa Mutual
Mutual Life OF Canada
Canada
Mutuals
Austin and
Moderati
Eas
Robin Hood
WLS
McCabe
McDonald
Erser
George
Mayfair
Firdale
Jas. Slevin
Justice
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