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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
5
Austin and district notes celebrate community life with many local mentions. Among highlights Ruth Wallace accepts work at Mayfair Portage. others vacationing at parental homes include Patsy Dougray and Mary Cowan. County figures plan visits, travel, and local events through July.
Community Hall hosted a July 4 shower for Norma Blaine with about seventy friends. She received a corsage and a decorated chair while her mother grandmother sister and several friends assisted with games gifts and refreshments. Vocal solos and a ribbon passing stunt provided light entertainment as gifts overflowed in a basket.
W. J. Beatty known for community involvement died at 67 in Carberry while in failing health since 1948. Survived by two daughters Reba Makinson Austin and Jean, son Claude, sisters Mrs W Wilson Carnduff and Mrs W Strong Melville, brothers Charles Regina Roy and Harry Carleton. Funeral at United Church conducted by Rev M J Shaver with large attendance. Pallbearers named Earl Templeton George Graham Ab Blaine Alf Barber Ken Duncan Hamilton Git. flower bearers include Geo Butterfield Jim Makinson Cyril Randall Stewart Young. Floral tributes from Ladies Aid WMS YWCA and local groups. Burial at Austin Cemetery with McKillops in charge.
The Beatty Family expresses sincere thanks for the acts of kindness sympathy messages and floral offerings received during their recent bereavement.
Rural Board passes one resolution canceling an order for an elevator attachment due to flooded roads. Meetings feature extensive discussion on water drainage roads and bridges with unusual lack of formal motions. Attendees include Secretary Geo Lewin and residents Roy Yuen F C Borton and Lizzie White.
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