Red Cross Concert Planned for March 17 in Austin
The Red Cross will collect old newspapers books and magazines next Saturday for the boys and girls from the Austin area. A tuberculosis essay contest sponsored by Ninette Sanatorium awarded Donna Graham first prize of 100 to Grade VI student from Austin school. The W A pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday raised 3800 with Vestry proceeds of 810 and thanks extended to helpers.
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Red Cross
Ninette Sanatorium
Donna Graham
Austin School
Manitoba
W.A
Bagot notices include hospital update and local events
Gordon Nichol Bagot on two week holiday from Macdonald. Mrs Longstreet back in hospital. Mrs Bodie and Marie visit Nichol family. Bagot Young Peoples Society met Monday. Salvage drive asks for rags bones paper bottles and rubber with hall basement open Saturday. MacGregor Young Peoples play Polishing Papa in Bagot Hall Friday March 6. Red Cross entertainment Monday March 2 features spelling match program and dance. Draw on Grocery Hamper cushion. ladies bring lunch.
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Bagot
MacGregor Young Peoples
Bagot Hall
Young Peoples’ Club
Red Cross
Death of Ren Morris at 42 in hometown funeral
Benjamin Morris died Saturday night after lengthy illness at age 42 years and 4 months. The funeral Tuesday afternoon drew a large local crowd, with many from surrounding areas. Austin friends extend deep sympathy to Mrs Morris and family. a full funeral report will appear next week.
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Benjamin Morris
Morris
Austin
Lenten Service and Sunday Programs Announced
Sunday March 1 features 11 am Holy Communion and Sunday School with a Lenten Service at 7 30 pm hosted by Dr G A Dickson. Sunday School at 1 30 pm Melvin at 3 pm Service at Austin at 7 30 pm titled What Can Happen In Five Minutes. A good attendance is requested.
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Austin
Transfer of Lloyd Jones Ties Portage to Red Deer
Lloyd Jones stationed at the Portage training centre has been transferred to Red Deer Alberta. The Red Cross group met in the Hall last Wednesday with good attendance despite the weather. Members turned in several items including shirts scarves socks mitts two-way mitts gloves seamen socks and a sweater.
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Lloyd Jones
Portage
Red Deer
Alta
Red Cross
Village News Summary of Local Visits and Tribute
John Dankesreiter drove to Winnipeg this week. Mrs. James Pogue visited city relatives. Miss Alice Burt improves after surgery and may return home soon. A gathering at Harry Richardson’s home honored Harold Richardson for his service. Relatives surprised him with a Waterman pen and pencil set, speeches followed, and a luncheon was served.
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John Dankesreiter
Winnipeg
James Pogue
Harry Richardson
Pogue
Harold Richardson
Harold
Mr Richardson
Portage Community Roundup Highlights Local Events
Mrs A Street spent the weekend in Portage la Prairie. About twenty people attended the Day of Prayer meeting in the hall last Friday. Winston Keith Forrest was born February 17 at Portage la Prairie Hospital to Mr and Mrs R O Forrest. Red Cross quilting at Mrs Irwin’s home yielded a quilt, three pair mitts, two pair pyjamas and fourteen triangular bandages.
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A. Street
Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie Hospital
R. O. Forrest
Winston Keith
Red Cross
Irwin
Notice to Creditors Estate of George Pears Manitoba
Notice to creditors of the estate of George Thomas Pears late of North Norfolk Manitoba farmer. All claims verified by statutory declaration must be filed with Miller & Miller solicitors Portage la Prairie Manitoba on or before March 21 1942. Dated at Portage la Prairie February 18 1942.
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George Thomas Pears
North Norfolk
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Province of
Mattoba
Miller & Miller
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Leo. Westman
A. Blaine
Harold Wallace
RCAF
Newton Irwin
Vancouver Iland
Fatate
Srrenaer Saber of Life In Ther Assets
Parantana
Provent Forward Jam Barpiess
Wacc
Romncal
Ice
Canada
G. Hmare & CO. CA
AM Thorp
Board OF Directors
Macgregor
George Hay
W. C. Charlton
A. Stone, Beaver
Jos. Robinson
Pratt
Portage LA Prairie de
Heh
Ieee Es
Edward Arnold
Jane Darwell
Simone Simon
Rorat
Gordon Nichol
Macdonald
Bill Bodie
Marie
Sam Nichol
Mrs. T. Carrol
Bagot Young Peoples Society
Ren. E. Morris
Christ Church
Austin United Church
G. A Dickson
Melvin
A. V. Jubb
Order of National War Labour Board
War Labour Board
National War Labour Board
Humphrey Mitchell
Labour
Ottawa
Image Creek
Alice Burt
McKillop
Sas
Optometrists
Mr. Finkleman
Macgregor Hotel
Beaver
PC Iao
Winston Churchill
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt
Voss
Imperial Oil
Maple Leaf
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