Wanted news of good breeding for March or April
Classifieds note breeding stock for farrow in March or April including weanlings or feder pigs. Address to Otto Ormiston in Austin at 133 Sidney Ex. chap. Also multiple sale notices for property, tools, and farm equipment across MacGregor and surrounding areas. Includes Gore/La Prairie listings and contact details for sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrow
Apri
Otto Ormiston
Austin
Sidney
Pina Creek District
Jos
Chambers
Royal Rd
Porta- 2A
la Prairie
Gebl
S. Firta
MacGregor
Dick Fehr
Groom House
Robert W. McGregor
Estate of John K Friesen claims deadline in Manitoba
In the matter of the estate of John K Friesen late of the Post Office of Austin Manitoba Farmer all claims against the estate must be filed with Malcolm E MacKinnon solicitor for the administrator at Hamp ton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before February 7 1997 Dated MacGregor Manitoba January 7 1957
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Friesen
Austin
Manitoba
Hampton Street
MacGregor
Malcolm E. MacKinnon
Austin and District News Highlights Local Events
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brydon and Harvey were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs O Jones. Percy Ewen attends a two week Coop Managers School in Winnipeg. Wits lineout delegates at a Coop Directors meeting. Red Cross sewing via Mrs Kouthwaite. Hungarian Relief fundraiser Friday January 21 in Austin. Christ Church annual meeting Jan 21 at Mr C Ran Gall home. F Hartnoll and G Hay attend funeral of Wm Cowan in Winnipeg. United Church YWCA annual meeting Jan 9 at Mrs M Lamb’s home. 1957 Austin School District trustees elected. T Lowe chairs board. M Lamb and C Randall join. “To Paris With Love” at Austin Theatre Saturday. Rink results and bonspiel planning noted. Baby visit thanks from Gladys Roosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brydon
Harvey
O. Jones
Percy Ewen
Coop Managers’ School
Winnipeg
Wits Lineout
Coop Directors
Red Cross
Kouthwaite
Janary Taek
Austin
Christ Church
Gim
C. Ran Gall
F. Hartnoll
George Hay
Wm. Cowan
Wian Pes
United Church Y.W.C
M. Lamb
Agricultural Museum
Bruce Hay
Young
K. Routley
Airs. J. Stephenson
D. Pearson
Ted Hay
George Graham
Geor Graham
Leo. Westman
Thos Lowe
Lowe
C. Randall
Graham
Westman
Gordon Hay
J. Stephenson
Thos. Lowe
A. Christoff.rson
Austin Credit Union Assets Increase During Past Year
The Austin Credit Union Society Ltd held its first 1957 meeting January 8. Mrs Ranall’s report shows assets rising from 22,000 dollars on December 1955 to 40,000 dollars on December 1 1956. The union anticipates a record annual meeting to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Credit Union
Austin Credit Union Society, Ltd
Sieh Duce Austin High Curlers Rally Between Exams
Students at Austin High focus on exams with quiet days aside from curling. Last Saturday the curlers turned out in force to play off their second draws, marking the only activity beyond study.
Death of Former Austin Citizen Wm Cowan
Former Austin resident William Cowan dies at Concordia Hospital after a period of ill health. Born March 25 1871 in Ayrshire Scotland he married Helen Sloss Saltcoats in 1902. The Cowan family came to Canada in 1910 and lived in Forrestville before moving to Austin then West Kildonan. He leaves Helen two daughters Mary Nellie and a sister in Scotland. Funeral was held January 10 at Thomson's Chapel Winnipeg with burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cowan
Burin Ave
West Kildonan
Man
Concordia Hospital
Mr. Cowan
Ayrshire
Scotland
Helen Spiers Sloss
Saltcoats
Cowan
Canada
Forrestville
Austin
West Kildonan United Church
Helen
Mary
Nellie
W. Macadam
Dauhter
Jean Mitchell
Thomson’s Chapel
Winnipeg
G. W
Boyce
Chapel_ Lawn Memorial Gardens
Community notes from Sidney and area events
William Ironsides spent Monday and Tuesday in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harder and family were weekend guests at Plum Coulee. Web Sylvester, F. Wright, G. Sylvester and E. Calvert curling in the Edrans Bonspiel. Mrs. Harvey Dunton visited Winnipeg guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Douglas. Mrs. Jack Beswitherick left for Star City to spend winter with her uncle Mr. Ranson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright honored at dinner for their 38th wedding anniversary. A public meeting discussed skating rink plans but lack of interest led to not opening this winter. A 4H Cat Club whist drive occurred. high for ladies Mrs. McMillen, low Kar Ex Alton. gents winner Wm. Alton, low J. Edmond. The Pothorin family supplied music for dancing. Senior W.A. met January 9 at Mrs. Gunnasson’s home. eight members attended. Officers for 1987: Pres Mrs. O'Brien, VP Mrs. Howie, Sec Mrs. H. Latott, Treas Mrs. Proudlock. Devotions led by Mrs. H. Lintott. lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ironsides
Winnipeg
J. Harder
Plum Coulee
Web Sylvester
F. Wright
G. Sylvester
E. Calvert
Harvey Dunton
F. Douglas
Jack Beswitherick
Star City
Sask
Ranson
Fred Wright
M. Calvert
Occas
McMillen
Karex Alton Low
Wm. Alton
J. Edmond
Pothorin
W.A
Gunnasson
J. O'Brien
O'Brien
Howie
H. Latott
Treas
Proudlock
H.lintott
Sidney United Church Meet Highlights In January Session
The annual United Church gathering convened Thursday afternoon in the church classroom. Mr Harland served as chairman with Mrs Jean Nicholson guiding sessions and reports from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Harland
Jean Nicholson
Church Financial report outlines Treasurer and committees
The meeting covered the Building Fund with F Dankesreiter elected treasurer. Board of Stewards lists F Lintott Wm Alton W Peck J Pool G Moffatt Fo Ham. Elders V Peck C Wright R Nicholson F Dankesreiter. Young Women's Auxiliary reports 1956 with thirteen members, eleven meetings, average attendance nine, twenty two visitors, banquets and lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deca
D. Beswitherick
COIT
Explorers
Red Richcore
F. Dankesreiter
F. Lintott
Wm. Alton
W. Peck
J. Pool
G. Moffatt
Fo Ham
V. Peck
C. Wright
R. Nicholson
Wilf Peck
Harland
End of Year Dinner Notes From Planned Club Meeting
Members reported a very successful year ending with a holiday dinner. An order for table clothes and related items was discussed but details remain unclear. The group enjoyed a festive turkey rap and caristmas lfits, marking a cheerful close to the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saia Bei
Toe
Canis
Orangeville Tractor Club to reorganize
Powell Equipment Company presents a 1 hour film and 30 minute discussion on January 24 at 8 o clock in Orangeville School. Sponsored by Orangeville 411 Tractor Club refreshments served and open to the public with no admission. Followed by a reorganization meeting of the 4H Club attended by Mr. W Stonehouse ag rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Goertzen
Powell Equipment Company
Orangeville
Orangeville 411 Tractor Club
W. Stonehouse
Ag Rep
Pine Creek News Mini Aggregation
Weekend visits span local residents including Miss Hughena Stewart, Ernie Savingmone at Standon, and Robi Beatty with A Livingstone. John Uhrin and Vie Futros visit Headingley. Jack McKinney of Gladstone stays with Jim Currie. a Grenville Smith led rink competes in the Snockout Bonspiel at Edrans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Savingmone
Standon
Robi. Beatty
A. Livingstone
Jack McKinney
Gladstone
Jim Currie
Seaver Uncle and Aunt Mentioned in Local Notice
A fragment references Mr and Mrs Seaver as the uncle and aunt of a person connected to the local notice. No further context or dates are readable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver
Mr. and
Mrs Seaver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roland Dann
Austin General Store
Austin & District
Portage LA Prairie, Man
Hoalye, QC
P.O
MacGregor Manitoba
Ala. Henry
Portage Ta Prairie
T. ON. Metheral Auctionser—Real Estate Insurance Block
Portage la Prairie
E. Asselstine
Harry . Trump
Clement Block
Brandon
Austin and District News
R. Outhwaite
Mrs. Bruce Hay
Austin School Board
Austin Theatre
Paris
Ay City
Alec Guinness
Odile Fersons
Vernon Gray
Elina Labourdette
Tim Randall
Hartley Harland and Roa Hotel
Ann Lamb
Campbell Makinson
Rodney Ewen
Edwin Wicklund
Elaine Thomson
Ron Russell
Darwin Anderson
Jim Lowe
Terry Willams
Gladys Roosen
Sieh Duce
Austin High
By Darwin Anderson
The
McMaster Funeral Home
Royal Road South
Sidney News
M Nam
Sidney United Church
Young Woman's Auxiliary
Marion Dunton
Woman's Organization of the United Church
Tts
Proudlock’s
Osborne
CGIT
Orangeville Tractor Club
Pine Creek
Miss Hughena Stewart
John Uhrin
Headingley
Mrs
Vie, Futros
Grenville Smith
Geo. Begley
Mike Kowalchuk
Edrans
Les
Austin Credit Union Society Limited
Theatre
Odile Ferson
Crawford
Michael Wilding
Technicolor Adult
Dassport
Petter
Bank of Montreal
Edward Hay, Mang
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!