Austin Hometown Notes and Local Gatherings
Mrs Alex McCeen visited Portage la Prairie weekend while Miss Mildred Rowlatt travels from Mac Gregor. Local residents hosted friends in Arden and Portage. Christ Church to hold 7 p m service June 6. Rev W M Reeves of Moore Park to lead Austin and Melvin churches from July 4. A gingham dance June 1 at Austin Community Hall by R A F Dance Orchestra to raise funds for overseas boxes.
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Alex. McCeen
Portage la Prairie
Adams
Winnipeg
Dougal
Douglas Downey
W. M. Reeves
Moore Park
Man
Austin and Melvin United Churches
Austin Community Hall
R.A.F. Dance Orchestra
Austin Patriotic Society
Milk-for-Britain Tag Day to Aid British Children
Austin hosts the Milk-for-Britain Tag Day this Saturday chaired by Miss Audrey Poyser. Proceeds support powdered milk for British children. three and a half million quarts have been sent in eight months reported by the Kinsmen Clubs of Canada. Each ten cent gift buys one quart of powder. Support the Saturday event on June 5.
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Austin
Audrey Poyser
Kiddies
Britain
Canada
Local visitors share weekend at Brandon and district
Ted Hay of the RCA F. in Brandon visited his home here over the week end. Mr and Mrs E Rose and Myrtle were holiday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs G Hay. Pte and Mrs Nelson Jones and baby of B have been visiting relatives in the district. Pte Jack Green visits his mother and brother before entering a hospital for treatment of injuries received on duty.
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Dave Jones
Arden
Geo. Edkins
Wm. Edkins
Ted Hay
The
R.C.A F
Brandon
Austin United Church Sunday Service and Sunday School
Sunday School at 1 30 p.m at Austin and Divine Service at 7 30 p.m. Christ Church Austin lists Rev L J Adams as rector with Sunday School at 2 p.m. The note provides church times for Austin locations on Sunday.
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Christ Church
Austin
Divine Service
L. J. Adams
Canadian Army Victory Loan Subscriptions Hit 14 Million
Total subscription from personnel of the Canadian army in the Fourth Victory Loan reached 14,527,454 by May 24, as advised by National Defence Headquarters through Military District No 10. MD 10 subscriptions from army personnel, active and reserve, stood at 743,592.
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National Defence Headquarters
Military District No
Army
M.D
Stray Hereford yearling found near Sidney premises
Strayed from the premises in mid April an eight pure bred Hereford yearling hei fer calf. Reward offered by Charles M. Wright. Contact 14-21 Sidney with any information.
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Charles M. Wright
Sidney
Farm Machinery Repair Situation
Farmers face rationed machinery and a shortage of help making timely repairs critical. Overhauls after a season extend machine life, while neglect accelerates wear, risking failure. Demand for repairs rose 165 percent since 1940, stressing parts supply. orders should be placed now.
Shortage of 800 Manitoba teachers eyed for fall term
Manitoba education officials warn of a looming shortage of about 800 teachers for the fall term. Department minister Ivan Schultz said on Wednesday that many schools will remain closed or operate with reduced staffing due to the shortfall.
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Manitoba
Department of Education
Ion
Ivan Schultz
Advertising policy for paid notices amid war effort
The paper announces it will charge for all legitimate advertising including event fees and collections. It states it will continue free listings for church service notices for a time, but warns that donations to organizations are not subsidized by ad space.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mildred Rowlatt
MacGregor
Erma Duncan
C. L. Duncan
Portage
John Tario
Chas. Anderson
J. Willett
Laurie Campbell
Pecency
Calgary
McLean Publishing Co
Chatelaine
C.B. Clarke
L. D. Campbell
Halifax
de V. Jubb
Austin United Church
Hoty Com
Smuniot
Adian Army
Jeanette MacDonald
Brian Aherne
Smilin
Technicolor
Noc Kiddies
LIZZ
Milk For
Drew Rys Limited
R. W. Cobbe
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Renfrew Cream
Erler
George
Ralph N. Rea
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