Local Austin News and Visiting Notes Spanning July to August
Austin community notices list visitors including Harold Johnson and Mrs. Harold Thomas, with travel to Winnipeg and Brandon. Upcoming events include a Walter Machan dance at Ted. Stephenson's Barn near Sidney and an August cattle sale auction led by F C Barton. Community members announce new residents at the United Church manse and a long‑time farmer plans a western holiday before future moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Phelps
Brandon
Mrs. Phelps
Elmer Keaves
Austin
United Church
Stanley Hunt
Winnipeg
Walter Machan
Ted. Stephenson
Sidney
Sidney Skating Club
MacGregor and Farm Equipment Classifieds Offer Numerous Items
A crowded classified page lists MacGregor items for sale including a power take off starter, baby carriage, and a 124 John Deere combine. Also advertised are land listings with farm buildings, a Maytag washing machine, a frame barn loft, and multiple dwellings for sale or rent. Additional entries cover farm land, chicken houses, and miscellaneous farm gear with contact names and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
MacGresar
Mt E
MacGregor
T. D. Lamb
Joan Deere
S. T. Hayzulip
Ars
W. J. Hodge MacGregor
Heming
Goodridge-Duncan Bridal In Austin
Miss Eva Eileen Duncan wed Mr Goodridge at United Church, Austin, on July ith. The bride wore white satin with net overskirt and brocaded satin bodice, veil, pearls, and carried red roses. The ceremony featured arch decor, vows by Rev. J. Shaver, and a reception for 65 guests at the bride’s parents home before departure by train amid confetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Austin
Eva Eileen Duncan
W. Duncan
Jin
Goodridge
H Goodridge
Rev. J. Shaver
Gwen Goodridge
James Duncan
Mary L. Duncan
K.M. Duncan
Mr. Hotel
Mr. Douglas
Kenora
Card of Thanks from Forestdale group and friends
I express sincere thanks to the Forestdale A LODE Sidney Ladies Kidney and Young Ladies Auxiliary for the cards and gifts received while I was in the hospital and since I arrived home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestdale A. Lode
Sidney Ladies’ Kidney WL
Former Argyle Hotel Destroyed By Fire
Fire of unknown origin razed the Argyle Hotel in Austin early Saturday, July, destroying the 1908 building once home to Mrs. W Beseljeland and family who had moved to Austin two weeks earlier. Firefighters and citizens halted spread to nearby Makinson Brown showrooms and Scotty Duncan’s butcher shop, leaving the landmark a smoking pile. insurance coverage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgin
Austin
Argyle
W. Bese Jeland
Winey
W. Speed
Besel
MacGregor
Makinson Bro New Show Rooms
Scotty Duncan
Embroidered and Knit Goods Auction Lineup
List of ladies wear and home textiles with names like Mrs J Jeffries Mrs A Borozny Mrs W Anderson and Miss M Sheard. Items include cushions aprons blouses dresses skirts and knitted garments with details on fabric wool silk crochet cross stitch and linen patterns. Casa buyers may expect a community craft sale style display of 19th century or early 20th century domestic handicrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jeffries
A Borozny
W. Anderson
Jeffries
A. Borozny
M. Shears
Hamm
H. Dankesreiter
W. “Adams
8. Hay
J. D. Dankesreiter
Dankesreiter
S. Hay
D. Westman
Borozny
K. Leckie
M. Sheard
J. Jeffiie
Poro
Miss M
Mrs. Borozny
Zimmerman
H. Collins
A. Horvany
Main Chesterfield
M. Sheard Amen
S. H
TA. Borogny
M. Sheard Cimen
Craft items and home crafts notes from the village fair
The list shows various sewing and craft tasks including centerpieces crochet and knitted pieces by Mrs FS Srocherd and Mrs Horerny, plus practical articles like sacks and darned samples. Names such as Meg J. Jettries Mrs Bopizny and Mrs Hamm appear with items like wall plaques and button holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srocherd
Mise
Meg J. Jettries
Bopizny Farialiatedie
Cnewe Wintt
Borozay
Best Hereford and Shorthorn Livestock Meet Highlights
Weighing and judging at the 1947 event featured Best Hereford female and Best mare awards. Shorthorn breed entries included top mares with judges noting quality and conformation. Exhibitors Mik Harkness and G Wells were among notable contestants, while prize divisions covered classification and grounds.
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Nein
G. Wells
Mik Harkness
Shaw
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