Austin District News and Local Highlights
The Austin annual meeting re-elected K Jedel and H Schroeder for three years. H Kowlesky chairs, Percy Pearson treasurer. CGIT rally in Carberry Feb 7 featured Donna Patterson speech on church work. Weekend visits from Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Rivers, and Portage noted. March 21 club and ladies aid meetings announced. telephone whist event raises funds. Birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Erle Duncan reported.
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Visage of
Austin
K Jedel
H. Schroeder
H Kowlesky
Percy Pearson
CGIT
Carberry
Donna Patterson
Ho Atkins
Jack Ats
Harry Kul ‘Hucki
Cindy
Winnipeg
Lori Atkins
Portage la Prairie
Alex Hanson
Fred Jones
Portage
W. Jones
Allan
Patriotic Club
Merlin Lamb
United Church Ladies Aid
J. Leslie and
Jacqueline
Rivers
Thos. Lowe
C. Lewis
Jas. Makinson
G.N. McRae
Robert Storie
Austin Farmers Union
Chas Hotel
C. Rands
Nowalchuck
Outhwaite
O. Kuebler
R. Winterbottom
N. Kowalchuck
Erle Duncan
Brandon Hospital
Jack Mitchell
Linda
John
Geo. Graham
E Moore
D. A. Campbell
A. Mc. Donald
Bagot District News Highlights Local Events
Mr and Mrs J Adams motored to Winnipeg and attended an electrical show at Hudson Bay. Sympathy extended to the Paryjnwik family on their father’s death. Mrs L Irwin returned from Winnipeg after a visit with T Irwin and Valente. H Burton and J Sryan were visitors in Elkhorn. Concerns raised about dangerous driving on Bagot road harming property and risk to children. Bonspiel started strong but faded with a chinook. three events set for Feb 13 in fours. Birthday wishes to L Wright, L Wedel, and H Wright around Feb 19 21. Ian McDougall of Kenora spent weekend with parents in Currie district. Doug Le Blanc and Wm McDougall hosted visitors from Winnipeg.
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Mrs. J. Adams
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay
T. Irwin
Valente
H. Burton
Elkhorn
J Sryan
Bagot
L. Wright
L. Wedel
H. Wright
Doug le Blanc
Wm. McDougall
Currie District
4 H Clothing Club Meets at Elementary School
A regular meeting of the 4 H Clothing Club was held at the elementary school on February 7 at 4 p m. The group decided to send $6 to the Club Council and to hold a parents night on March 9 in Memorial Hall. Members Allyson Thompson Faye Bennett Thelma Gibbs Linda McDonald Lynne White Laurie Franks Marjorie Penrice and Glenda Scora spoke. Miss McLaren will attend February 20 after 3 30 to review completed work.
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Allyson Thompson
Faye Bennett
Thelma Gibbs
Linda McDonald
Lynne White
Laurie Franks
Marjorie Penrice
Glenda Scora
School Daze and Bonspiel News From Friday to Saturday
The note reports a school bonspiel starting Friday at 8 am with six draws left as the ice softened Saturday afternoon. A bonspiel dance on Friday night was well received, thanks to the Social Committee. Readers are urged to listen Thursday February 16 at 4:30 pm on CBW for Manitoba Highlights. The library book ordering committee shows progress aided by a new adding machine.
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Manitoba
Southend Macaulay News Farewell Party and Local Happenings
Ang?lican congregation bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Fred Snaith and family at R E Lye home. Guests include Nelson Hulme D McGregor and families. Community details cover bonspiels, tendering results for Macaulay school property, and local birthdays bingo winnings.
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D. Hodgins
Nelson Hulme
D. McGregor
R. E. Lye
Fred Snaith
Clarence Pennel
Gordon Hay
C. Pennel
G. Hay
Roy Snaith Wins Sidney Bonspiel
Sidney's annual bonspiel finished after a week of warm weather and faulty ice. Competitors endured roof leaks and used a radiator and fan to keep frost off the roof. 28 rinks entered narrowed to 16 prize winners across four events with Roy Snaith of Austin winning the first event alongside teammates H. Gilmour C. Wallace and George Harkness.
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Sidney
Roy Snaith
Lionel Wright
Stan Smith
Firdale
W. Early
Worby
H. Chirke
Carberry
J Gilmour
Austin
Indian Labor In Manitoba Beet Fields Rises Rapidly
Indian ancestry workers employed by Manitoba sugar beet growers to thin beets have increased to 1,200, about four times the number four years ago, earning roughly $110,000 in gross income. Indians now largely replace European labor, with activity concentrated in Dominion City, Portage area, Peguis, Pine Creek, Berens River and Saoal River reserves.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Beet Growers’ Association
Department of Indian Affairs
Dominion City
Portage
Peguis
Hodgson
Pine Creek
Berens River
Saoal River
Manitoba Sugar Company
National Employment Service Office
Beaver News round up from the district
Mr and Mrs James Irwin welcome a daughter born February 9. Hospital aid plans funded purchases of over bed table and stainless teapots and sets. No February meeting. Sympathy to the Green family for a Portage funeral. Various visits and weekend gatherings noted among residents, with anniversaries and curling event mentions. Several local residents travel between Beaver MackGregor Portage and Regina.
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Cecil Cooper
Lynda
Gladstone
J Hosier
Beaver Hospital
Catherine Green
Portage
Credit Union Meetings In Winnipeg Highlight Delegates
The annual meetings of the Credit Union League of Manitoba and the Co-operative Credit Society took place in Winnipeg from January 19 to 21. Delegates included Mrs Trevor Poyser and Mrs Enid Durward for the League and H Schroeder for the CCSM. Officers elected span league and CCSM executives with officials from Winnipeg and Manitoba towns, plus national directors and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Union League of Manitoba
Co-operative Credit Society
Winnipeg
Trevor Poyser
Enid Durward
H. Schroeder
CCSM
League
H West
Jake’ Froese
Winkler
W. Makinson
Austin
W. Zoles
C.cs.m
Ted Summerfield
John Enns
Altona
Archie Jensen
Elm Creek
Mr. Ramsey
W. C. Wade
H. West
Jake Froese
L. Frayne
Correction In Connie's Style Shop Ad
A misprint in last week's Connie's Style Shop advertisement should read February 18th rather than the previous date. The correction clarifies the event timing for customers checking the ad.
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Connie's Style Shop
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Macgregor
G.w.hay Sales and Service
Bonde
LYE Motors Ltd
4-H Clothing Club
W. Graysdin
Mrs
Chas Pennell
Senting
J.J. H. McLean
Lloyd Hughson
Glenda Peck
Southend-Macaulay News
Macaulay School
G. Snaith
C. Lee
S. Boruzney
H. Kane
John Price
J. J. Turner
Danny Larson
Frank Hulme
Garnet Lee
Betty Hulme
Sidney Bonspiel
Man
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Svyce Ruvvens
G. Stone
James Irwin
Jessie
al Lloyd Street
Ken Wickware
Doug Wickware
W. Stone
Art Shura
Tannie
Armstrong
John Graves
Mery
Manko
Bill James
McCreary
B. Pears
A. E. Shaw
Regina
Wes. Muir
Credit Union News
Denwal
Dennis P. McMahon
MacGregor Furniture
Salisbury
Chesterbed
Brighton
Chesterfield
Macgregor Furniture Store
Davenport
Canada
Norfolk Seed & Feed
MacGregor, Manitoba
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