Austin Community Notices and Social Events Summary
Harold Thomas of the RCA.F visited parents. Wilfred Wicklund returns home from hospital and improves. Mrs Creighton dies. funeral reported. Red Cross whist drive and dance raise over $50 with prizes won by Mrs Elston and Eugene Hid. Bob Jones of the RCNVR celebrates furlough birthday in London. Mrs D D Smith of Dryden Ontario visits Austin. Municipal Council dinner hosted by Reeve S C Duff with local officials. United Ladies Aid Valentine Tea and Cafeteria Supper earns nearly $40. Novelty Dance by Patriotic Club planned for Feb 29 at Austin Community Hall. February Ladies Aid meeting and World Day of Prayer service at Anglican Church.
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The
Red Cross
Jas. Elston
Eugene Hid
United Ladies Aid
Chas Wallace
Patriotic Club
Willd
Austin Community Hall
Weslwood Orchestra
Ladies Aid
Austin United Church
Aid
Appeal for Humanity and the Red Cross Campaign
A letter to the MacGregor Herald urges Christians to support the upcoming Red Cross campaign as a mercy mission. It quotes Jesus on mercy, recalls the Good Samaritan parable, and calls on believers to respond generously, framing the drive as a test of faith.
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MacGregor Herald
Red Cross
The
Organization of Mercy
Passing of Mr Henry Hyde
The death occurred in Brandon on February 1 of Mr Henry Hyde age 62 a longtime Pratt district resident. He is survived by four daughters and four sons including Mrs A Mc Creadie Mrs J Birch Sidne Pratt Charlotte Carberry Thos overseas George and Albert Pratt. The funeral was at Christ Church Austin with Rev L J Adams officiating and interment in Austin cemetery. Pallbearers were F Hodgins A Strain B Wood G Wood A North and B McCreane.
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Brandon
Henry, Hyde
Pratt
Hyde
A. McCreadie
J. Birch
Sidne
Charlotte
Carberry
Thos
George and Albert
Christ Church, Austin
L J. Adams
Austin Cemetery
Messrs
F. Hodgins
A. Strain
B. Wood
G. Wood
A. North
B. McCreane
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Harding in Moose Jaw
Mrs Sarah A Harding died in Moose Jaw Sask on February 18 at age 81. She lived in Austin and MacGregor about thirty years ago and for 25 years with her daughter Mrs WH Penn of Moose Jaw. Her son Bertram R Thompson of MacGregor attended the funeral. She leaves five grandchildren and one great grandchild and a brother, John McGregor, the sole surviving McGregor. Funeral held at St Andrews Church with Rev Glover officiating and many floral tributes.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Sarah A. Harding
Harding
Austin
MacGregor
WH. Penn
Bertram R Thompson
John McGregor
McGregor
St Andrew's Church
Glover
Doctor Jubb to Visit Austin on Friday Afternoons
Dr. A V Jubb will visit Austin every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H Thomas, continuing a regular schedule for patient consultations in the city.
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A. V. Jubb
Austin
H. Thomas
Card of Thanks for Henry Hyde Family
The family of the late Mr. Henry Hyde express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers and support during their bereavement and the passing of their father.
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Mr. Henry Hyde
Community thanks for gifts and well wishes
Mr. Melvin Adams expresses sincere thanks to the Sighthill Community club for gifts and to friends for messages and letters received during his recent hospital stay.
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Melvin Adams
Sighthill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Thomas
R C A.F
Wilfred Wicklund
A Hill
Creighton
Bob Jones
R.C.N.V.R
London
D. D. Smith
Dryden, Ont
Portage la Prairie
Mes E Lewin
Wm. Cairns
Jas Gilmore
H.T. Trethewey
Reeve
S.C Duff
H. F. Johnson
John Jones
E. J. Limberick
Austin, Man
Bank OF Montreal
T. L. Jolliffe
A. Weber
Community Theatre
Alcatraz
Mickey Rooney
Frank Morgan
National War Labour Board
Canada
P.C
P. McTague
Ottawa, Canede
EATON
SMOP
Eaton’s
Eaton Co
J. A. Rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Renfrew Cream
Imperial Oil Products
Chevrolet
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