Austin Notes of Visits, Birthdays, and Local Events
Cpl A Blaine from Brandon spent last weekend at home as haying seasons keep farmers busy. Janet Downer of Dougal visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Adams. Mrs Martin of Winnipeg visited Mrs and Mrs F Peterson. Mrs Thomas heads to Winnipeg to stay with relatives. Pte Lionel MacLaren of Vancouver furloughs with grandparents and sisters. Mr and Mrs R Price visiting relatives in High Bluff and Oakville. E Jones of Rose Town visiting family. Albert North hosted a dance in his new barn with many guests from Sidney and Carberry. Birthday wishes to Mrs J Leppington and to Mr H Palmer on his 80th. Auction posters advertise furniture, cattle, and a Rumbley tractor sale in Austin for Mrs C F Kitson and others on Wednesday August 1st. Auctioneer B C Duff. Austin Theatre presents Mrs Miniver next Monday and Tuesday August 2nd and 3rd. Funeral of late Mrs J Willett held July 20th officiated by Rev L J Adams with former Austin residents present. floral tributes from many, remains laid to rest in St Vital cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Martin
Winnipeg
F. Peterson
Thomas
Pte
Lionel MacLaren
Vancouver
Austin
C. F. Kitson
C. Duff
J. Willett
L. J. Adams
J. Jones
A. Johnston
D. B. Turner
J. Peters
Christ Church
W.A
J. Elston
E. Thomas
Will and Ernest
K. Price
St. Vital Cemetery
Austin Soldier Dies at Hong Kong
Reports from the past week list Winnipeg Grenadiers casualties in Hong Kong including Pte Douglas Edwin Pearson aged 22. Born in Austin, educated there, he enlisted three weeks before departure and left behind four brothers and four sisters. Community extends sympathy as Dr. A V Jubb plans Friday visits to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Hong Kong
Douglas Edwin Pearson
George
Flin Flon
Percy
Earl
Austin
David
Portage la Prairie
Myrtle Pearson
Ottawa
T. Grant
Campbell River
B C
C. Sanderson
Russell
Estate of Alfred Blizzard Phelps Claims Notice
Under the Trustee Act in the matter of Alfred Blizzard Phelps estate North Norfolk Manitoba all claims against the estate must be filed with HLA Lye solicitor for the executors at MacGregor Manitoba on or before September 1 1943 verified by statutory declaration and addressed to the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Blizzard Phelps
North Norfolk
Manitoba
MacGregor
Hla. Lye
Community Picnic At Sidney Parks Second Summer Event
A Sidney Park community picnic on July 22 hosted by Reliance Grain Co attracted over 300 attendees. Eden beat Austin in baseball. Eden won the final against Carberry earning $50, with Carberry $30 and Austin $20. Horseshoe prizes went to E. W. Sylvester, R. Lowe, and B. Johnson. Races offered prizes for all ages, and everyone received a prize in younger groups. The company covered expenses and lunches for the Ladies Aid, with officials from Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie present. A dance for the Red Cross raised $65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Park
Reliance Grain Company
Eden
Austin
Carberry
E. W. Sylvester
R. Lowe
B. Johnson
Reliance Grain Co
M. McPherson
F. Copeland
R Pelliter
Winnipeg
A Forsythe
Portage la Prairie
Grain Company
D B Smith
Red Cross
Turner Wood Nuptials at St Agnes Carberry
Muriel Lily Wood wed Horace Turner RAF at St Agnes Church Carberry on July 16. Rev D C Mitchell officiated with L A C Mearman at the organ. Attendants wore pale hues. After a honeymoon at Clear Lake the bride will reside with her parents as Turner returns to his station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes
Carberry
Muriel Lily
G. Wood
Southfield
Horace Turner
R.A.F
Carberi
Lily North
Patricia Tapp
Airforce
Dove
W. Carter
H. Smith
Clear Lake
Lac
Turner
For Sale Hen House and Fenced Lots With Hens
For sale a 12 by 40 hen house with loft and two fenced chicken lots. Includes 125 hens. Apply to R J Wallace Austin Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Willott
R.J. Wallace Austin
Five room dwelling house and two lots for sale in Austin
Auction notice lists a five room dwelling house with two 50 foot lots in Austin. Prospective buyers are advised to contact Mrs. R. J. Wallace of Austin or H. A. Lye of MacGregor for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R. J. Wallace
H. A.lye
MacGregor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cpl. A. Blaine
Brandon
Janet Downer
Dougal
Mrs. J. Adams
E. Jones
Rosetown, Sask
Albert North
Sidney
J. Leppington
H. Palmer
St. Adams
Austin United Church
WM. Reeves
A. V. Jubb
Harold Thomas
Community Theatre
James Ellison
Jane Wyatt
Kent Taylor
Johnny Eager
Robert Taylor
Lana Turner
Hydro
Manitoba Power Commission
Katrime
Lavenham
Muir
Toronto
GE AL Trusts Cor
Austin Theatre
Mrs. Miniver
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Ceed
Peary
S. R. Lamb
J. R. McNeely
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Renfrew
Imperial Oil
Fire and Auto Insurance
Turner-Wood
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