Local Notes From Austin And Portage la Prairie
In Austin Mr H Palmer remains a patient at Portage la Prairie Hospital and is recovering well. Several local youths have enlisted in the armed forces. Mrs Stanley Hotel also lies in Portage la Prairie Hospital, with friends hoping for her swift return home. Mrs G M Stewart RN of Portage Hospital staff spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Waters. Mrs Iia McMenamin, who stayed here with her parents, left for Windsor Ontario. Forestdale turkey raffle at the Forestdale Christmas concert yielded $23.15 to the winner Mr Geo Currie of Firdale. The Austin skating rink opened with a large turnout. a whist drive and hall dance raised funds for the rink. An Old-time Fiddler's Contest will be held at the Austin Community Hall on Friday Feb 2 with prizes of 10 5 and 2 dollars. Entries to Ralph Lowe by January 26. Dance to follow. admission 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Palmer
Portage la Prairie
Iia McMenamin
Peter Waters
Windsor
Austin
Austin Community Hall
Ralph Lowe
Christ Church W A Elect Officers for 1945
The annual meeting at Mrs. Randall's home on January 10 elected Christ Church W A officers for 1945. President Mrs. R Outhwaite. Vice-President Mrs. P Pearson. Treasurer Mrs. M Randall. Secretary Mrs. H S Atkins. Social Service Sec Mrs. J A Rowlatt. Dorcas Sec Mrs H F Johnson. Living Message Sec Mrs W Hanson. Little Helpers Supt Mrs R Outhwaite. JW A Supt Mrs W Hanson. Asst Mrs A Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
W.A
R. Outhwaite
Jw.a
W. Hanson
A. Hill
Manitoba School Trustees Convention in Winnipeg
The 37th annual Manitoba School Trustees Association convention will meet at Civic Auditorium Winnipeg on January 23 24 and 25. A large attendance is hoped as many resolutions cover Larger Units Federal Aid Juvenile Delinquency Post War Planning Salary Scheduling High School Grants and Teachers’ Salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba School Trustees’ Association
Civic Auditorium
Winnipeg
Rate Payers Meeting Planned in Austin Village
The annual meeting of the rate payers of the Unincorporated Village of Austin will be held on Tuesday February 6 1945 at 730 p m in the Austin Community Hall. The purpose is to select a member of the committee and to receive the financial report for 1944. Ernest Routledge secretary requests good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ernest Routledge
Birth in December and local whist drive success
Southend and MacAulay announce the birth of a daughter December 24 1944 to Mr and Mrs B Radford. A large crowd attended the Churchill Helpers whist drive at Mr and Mrs W C MacWilliam home Friday. The event raised 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Radford
W. C. MacWilliam
Churchill Helpers
Beaver News Roundup From Community Weekend
Mr and Mrs Wm Telford and two daughters moved to Arthur Grahams farm. Mr McCrae fractured a rib in an elevator fall last week. Brian Rodgers, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Rodgers, had appendicitis over the weekend. About fourteen attended the People s Forum at the Irwins Tuesday night for an engaging discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Telford
Arthur Graham
McCrae
Little Brian
Chas. Rodgers
People’s Forum
Mrs. Irwin
Community notices from Katrime and Portage area
Mr W R Shaw spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Bert Heselwood spent the weekend with his brother Blair. Mrs Thomas visited with her sister Mrs Troope at Burnside last Monday. Mr and Mrs Wells visited with Mr and Mrs E Lloy of Gladstone last Sunday. Mrs F McLachlan returned home last Monday after two weeks visiting sisters at Regi. Mrs Wells, Mrs Grove, Mr Brugger, H Gilbert and F McLachlan donated blood at the Gladstone Clinic last Wednesday. Vestry meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs S Cooper on Tuesday Jan 23 at 8 pm. All members asked to attend. Mr and Mrs Roy McLachlan and Betty, Francis McLachlan, and Stanley Cooper visited Mr James McLachlan in the Portage Hospital Sunday. Mrs J McLachlan visited her husband in Portage Hospital last Monday and reports improvement. King Library arrived at Katrime located at the office of the Co op elevator. All are requested to look over and choose from their collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Troope
Burnside
Mrs. Wells
Mrs. E. Lloy
Gladstone
F. McLachlan
Regi
Wells
Grove
Mr. Brugger
H. Gilbert
Gladstone Clinic
S. Cooper
Roy McLachlan
Betty
Francis McLachlan
Stanley Cooper
James McLachlan
Portage Hospital
King’ Library
Katrime
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forestdale Lode
Turkey
Phaigs
Firdale
Geo. Currie
School Trustees’ Convention
Community Theatre
R.K.O. Sta
Jack Benny
Decay
Manhatten
Anne Shirley
Charlie Barnet
Austin United Church
WM. Reeves
S.C Dutt
A. V. Jubb
H. Thomas
J. A. Rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Renfrew Cream
Imperial Oil Products
J. Shaw
MacGregor
Gray
Jean Fox
McKillop’s
Herald
Macgregor Herald
the Community Newspaper
Southend & Macaulay
Beaver
W. R. Shaw
Bert Heselwood
Brother
Blair
Erle R
George
Optometrist
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