Classified Ads From MacGregor District
Multiple sale notices include Wheat and Oat Straw Bales offered by Jas Cox with phone 15 14 MacGregor, Seasoned Steve Wood via Robt Anderson at 319 23 MacGregor, and McCulloch Chain Saws with White Rose Service Station contact 313 6 Sid ney. Also listed Enterprise Coal and Wood Range and Heater via Mrs Doug Cameron at 13 8 MacG, plus a notice of a black mare Poundage listing SE 29 11 11, 1300 pounds, 12 years, with public auction planned Feb 7, 1988 at 2 pm at Frank Sims Poundkeeper premises in MacGregor. contact 318 2 MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Cox
MacGregor
Enterprise Coal and Wood Range
Doug Cameron
Frank Sims
Poundkeeper
Trade Now for Top Value Classics and Cars
Classifieds list several vintage and used cars with prices and brief specs including a 1986 Dodge Regent, 1934 Studebaker sedan, 1949 Olds sedan with 30 day warranty, 1947 Ford sedan with high mileage, and other mid century models. Several entries mention ownership status and basic features like automatic transmission and power steering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
FORD
FARGO
Mercury
Chevrolet
Friendly Persuasion heads to Austin Theatre shows
The Austin Theatre will screen Friendly Persuasion on January 23 and 25 featuring Gary Cooper and Dorothy McGuire. Marjorie Main and Samantha star in the color picture with Anthony Perkins praised for his role and Pat Boone performing the title song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Theatre News
Austin Theatre
Gary Cooper
Dorothy McGuire
Marjorie Main
Hudspeth
Samanthi
Anthony Perkins
Pat Boone
Pine Creek Prom Page 2 and curling news
Pine Creek’s social notes list Sunday visits by the McEacherns, Nelsons, and Knoxs, with extended families from Portage, Austin, and Winnipeg. The Pine Creek curling rink opened with games starting Monday, four nights weekly, eight rinks entered. Nearby visits include the Schneiders in Neepawa for a birthday, plus multiple stays and weekend trips among local families and relatives in Rivers, Orangeville, Holl, and Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Schneider
Neepawa
Schneider
Mervin Livingstone
L. Kennedy
Orangeville
Ernie Livingstone
Brandon
Garland Granthm
Dougie
Winnipeg
R. Kuebler
Cliff Chambers
Holland
Kuebler
Jim Currie
Jack McKinney
Gladstone
Amos Currie
Worthy Ken
Leo Balcunias
Firdale
Don Currie
Rivers
Heather
Correction notices and local social news in Austin area
Mr Ted vole er has not sold his home. Mrs Stanton of Treherne hosted weekend guests. Mrs Erle Outhwaite’s family returned to Winnipeg. Mr K Christensen of Goodwand was a weekend guest. Mr and Mrs Ralph Bryden of Portage visited Austin area. Penny Christoffersen attended church soloist duty. Local credit unions district meet held at Portage la Prairie January 16. Springbrook Garden Club social raised 7.95. Ladies Aid to meet January 30 at 2:20 pm. Bake Sale in W Makinson’s garage January 25 by Ladies’ Aid. Austin School District trustees reelected January 13. Board list and reengagement of A Christoffersen as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Voleer
Stanton
Treherne
Chas. Wallace
Erle Outhwaite
Famly
Winnipeg
Erle
K. Christensen
Goodwands
A. Christoffersen
Ralph
Harvey Bryden
Portage
C. Jones
Howard Westman
Allan Nohlgren
Oak Lake
Penny Christoffersen
United Church
W. Makinson
D. Randall
H. Schroeder
C. Rands
C. E. Cole
A. Christofferson
Portage la Prairie
Springbrook Garden Club
Ladies’ Aid
Trevor Poyser
Austin
G. M. Hay
J. R. Stephenson
Austin School Board
Thos. G. Lowe
M.L. Lamb
Jack Henry
Harry McGregor
Carl
I. M. Friesen
Lloyd Hill
MacGregor
Lloyd Aikens
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Vancouver
Hugh Henry
Phil Henry
Austin M.P.U Names Officers for 1958
The Farmers' Union held its annual meeting at Austin Community Hall on January 15. Officers elected were President Cecil Rands, Vice President W. M. Loney, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Geo Lewis, and directors Geo Lewis, Thos Lowe, Mrs C Hotel, Jas Duncan, Geo Bull, Mrs W Loney. A report on the December convention was given and it was decided to continue telephone whist drives every two weeks if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Austin Community Hall
Cecil Rands
W. M. Loney
Sec-Treas
Geo. Lewis
Thos. Lowe
C. Hotel
Jas. Duncan
Geo. Bull
W. Loney
Dee
School Date At Austin High By Myrne Bull
The main topic is a Year Book with committees formed to study expenses and printing. Saturday curling results show Anderson over Makinson, Ewen over Calvert, Raymer over Randall, Russell over Hotel, Harland over Compt on. Ronny Russell’s rink achieved a seven end. Only three rinks remain undefeated: Russell, Raymer, and Ewen. Invitations received to Gladstone and MacGregor Bonspiels. links not yet chosen. On January 30 Mr A Lend will address all Austin School Pupils about Switzerland slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Makinson
Ewen
Calvert
Raymer
Randall
Russell
Hotel
Harland
Compton
Ronny Russell
Gladstone
MacGregor
A. Lend
Austin School
Switzerland
Card of Thanks for Hospital Visit and Kindness
Mrs. R. Outhwaite expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and staff after hospitalization at MacGregor Hospital. Thanks recipients for cards fruit and treats and for visits to her and her husband. Best wishes to doctor nurses and hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
R. Outhwaite
Austin Churches Hold Annual Meetings
Christ Church Austin held its annual meeting at the Randall home on Tuesday January 14 with Rev G Hicks presiding and J P Dodwell acting secretary. Officers for 1958 were chosen including Rector's Warden H F Johnson Peoples' Warden C Randall Secretary Mrs H Gray Treasurer O Mays and Vestry members. Ground improvements were discussed with a committee named to examine enlarging the sanctuary. Austin United Church held its annual meeting January 17 with active reports, A Christofferson delivering the financial report and K R Jedel the Building Fund report. Jedel was re elected and J R Stephenson and George Hay added to the board. Christofferson was re elected secretary-treasurer and Mrs J R Stephenson named Sunday School Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Austin
Cyril Randall
Rev. G. Hicks
J.P. Dodwell
H.F. Johnson
C. Randall
H. Gray
O. Mays
G. Russell
J. P. Dodwell
Jas. Halkyard
G. Raymer
R. Outhwaite
Geo. Bull
C. Mays
Geo. Halkyard
Ron Russell
Jim Randall
Austin United Church
A. Christofferson
K. R. Jedel
K.R. Jedel
P. B. Ewen
J. R. Stephenson
Local Ledger Itemizes Miscellaneous Debts and Names
The record lists amounts owed to various individuals and locations including Emmeline on G Street and Chas. Hotel at Springbrook East, with sums such as $10.50, $26.00, and $29.25 attributed to names like Albert North Pratt and C. Jones Light Hill. The fragmentary entry appears as a debt or accounts receivable listing from a historical ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narcaux
Emmeline
G. Street
Springbrook
East
Chas
Light Hill
C. Jones
Pratt
Albert North
Engagement Announcement for Anne McGillvray and Walter Schick
Mrs Katherine McGillvray Waterford Ontario announces the engagement of Anne Irene McGillvray second daughter of the late John McGillvray of Austin to Walter Harold Schick RCAF. Wedding set for February 5 1958 at the Protestant Chapel Goose Bay Labrador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine MlcGillvray
Waterford
Ont
Anne Irene
John McGillvray
Austin
Walter Harold Schick
RCAF
Goose Bay
Labrador
Austin Red Cross Year in Review at Evening Meeting
The Austin Branch Red Cross held its annual meeting in Community Hall on Monday January 6 with light attendance. Officers remained unchanged and reports highlighted the Blood Donor Clinic Women’s Work and Junior Red Cross while 1957 campaign totals and individual collectors were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Red Cross
Lavenham and District News Highlights Local Doings
The Lavenham and District W.A. installed officers with Mrs Phil Henry as president and Mrs Geo Painter as vice president. A reception honored Mr. and Mrs Eugene Jones who moved to Treherne. Local updates cover visits, health concerns, weather notes, school business, and community happenings around Treherne and Rossendale.
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Steve Wood
McCulloch Chain
White Rose
Sidney
Tan
the Motors
Pine Creek
Canada
Areway Ltd
Portage Ta Pra
Manitoba
Hide & Fur Company
First & Pacific Avenue
The
McMaster Funeral Home
Royal Road South
News of
Austin and District
Mr. R. Outhwaite
Austin M.P.U. Names Officers
Austin High
Myrne Bull
Wednday
Austin Community Theatre
Austin Branch of the Red Cross
C. Ladies
Jas. Durward
Low
H. F. Johnson
Gent
Geo. Graham
A. J. Stevenson
H.S. Atkins
Durward
Red Cross
Fern Bull
Donna Carrothers
Alex Livingstone
Forrestville
A. Evenson
Edrans
R. Seaman
Worby
J. Lunn
Melvin
W. Bod
Lavenham and District News
R. B. Florence
W.A
Geo. Painter
Geo Painter
Delmar Dobbin
Eugene Jones
Arthur J. Grove
Katrime
Dave Hird
Pat Gilroy
Lavenham
Granny Woodward
Dr. Provis
Perkins
Lyle Jones
Clarence Perkins
Gordon Henry
Gail Blagden
Judy Taylor
Roy Kelly
Phil Woodward
T. Dade
M Henry
Sam Quinn
Art Cruickshanks
Herman Schweitz
Air
E. Aikens
Regina
Rose St
Ernie
Herald
Allan Woodward
Currie
Tom Woodward
Wilbert Tomehuk
Glenboro
Rossendale Way
Allan Dickson
George Blagden
Cliff
Hugh Lounsbury
Killarney
Elm Creek
Sid Newton
Wabowden
Fred Towle
Wilbert Tomchuk
C. Dobbin
Lorne Henry
Ed Lloyd
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