School Program Notes and Upcoming Events
Students heard Mr Potoroko of the Manitoba Temperance Alliance speak on alcohol. Grades IX and X study the topic. The High School formed three softball teams for Sports Day but weather hindered practice. A party is planned for Jackfish Lake next Monday with swimming and games. A cinema program and double bill are announced for June with Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Carleton Carpenter, and Jane Sterling in various films.
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Potoroko
Manitoba Temperance Alliance
Jackfish Lake
Magara
Austin ‘Thestre
Marilyn Monroe
Joseph Cotton
Austin Theate
Tte
Howard Keel
Jane Greer
Carleton Carpenter
Jane Sterling
Jan Sterling
Patricia Medina
Austin and District News Highlights
Local births noted for May with Ralph Hotel Dauphin and Ted Lowe Carberry Hospital. WMS and Anglican United Church groups set meetings for June 10 at home of Mrs. Har land and Mr. A Barber. ABC K Lorrie Atkins to Victoria prior to navy duties. Baptismal and funeral attendance listed with families from Brandon Winnipeg Portage la Prairie.
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Ralph Hotel
Dauphin
Ted Lowe
Carberry Hospital
Christ Church
W.A
A. Barber
Brandon
B. Jones
Brydon Sr
Ralph Brydon
Portage la Prairie
D. Creighton
Criggie
Winnipeg
United Church Rural Life Service Inspiring Sermon
The Austin United Church was filled to capacity as Rev. W. Harland delivered a sermon on God in the Rural Life. Sidney and Austin choirs, organist Mr. C. Cole, performed The Lord is My Shepherd The Ninety and Nine and The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood. 4 Her Sewing Club Tractor Club and 4 H Garden Club were represented in groups with leaders present. The service closed with Sweet Saviour Bless Us ere We Go.
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Austin United Church
W. Harland
Sidney and
Austin
C. Cole
Little Brown
Wildwood
Austin Tractor Club begins third year work
The Austin Tractor Club held a meeting on Monday May 24 with leader Karl Jedel guiding the first lesson of year three. The next gathering is set for Monday June 7 at Jedel's Garage.
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Austin Tractor Club
Karl Jedel
Jedel
Variety Concert Brightens Austin Hall Evening
The Ladies’ Aid of the United Church presented The Variety Concern at Austin Community Hall Friday. Cast included Mrs. T Poyser and Rev. W Harland. main sketch How the Story Grew drew laughs with a moral. Musical numbers and The Groom’s Biscuits skit followed. Proceeds totaled 64 dollars.
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Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
Austin Community Hall
Deanna Ewen
Ian Cronk
Carol Makinson
S. Williams
Elaine Harland
Helen Stephenson
Philip Christopherson
D. Pearson
Wm. Jones
Morris
O. Grist
R. Rosen
Appreciation Note From Mrs Storie
Heartfelt thanks to relatives friends WMS and LA for flowers chocolates fruit parcels letters and cards as she visited in hospital and later returned home Mrs Robt Storie.
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W.ms
L.A
Rob
Many Awards Won At Austin Sewing Club Achievement Day
At the Community Hall on May 27 the Austin Snappy Scissor 4H Club held Achievement Day. Toni Cronk Elaine Thomson and others modeled dresses while Miss Houck spoke of Extension Service work and awarded nine red ribbons and twelve blue ribbons. Leaders received gifts and the afternoon closed with a club chorus and lunch.
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Austin
Miss L. Houck
Home Economics Extension Service
Margaret Muir
Miss Houck
Donna Carruthers
Ida McMillan
Toni Cronk
Elaine Thomson
Yvonne Hanson
Grace Russell
Opal Gilmour
Louise Stephenson
Penny Christopherson
Mary Ann Peters
Annie Giesbrecht
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
R. Edgar
A. Beresford
P. Ewen
K. Duncan
A. Christo
Pherson
Eager
Mrs Barbara Jones 88 Dies in Austin
Mrs Barbara Jones aged 88 of Austin and formerly Light Hill district died May 27 at her son Owens home. Born in Switzerland in 1865 she came to Michigan in 1969 with Washby family and brothers Jacob and George. Funeral May 1 at Austin United Church with Rev. W Harland officiating. interment in Austin Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Survived by daughter Ethel two sons Owen of Austin and Harry of Winnipeg one brother Jacob of Vancouver fifty five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Barbara Jones
Austin
Light Hall
Owen
Jones
Switzerland
Michigan
USA
Washby
Jacob
George
Portage la Prairie
Owen Davis Jones
Sidney
Light Hill
WMS
Austin United Church
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The Jones' Families express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy, help, floral tributes, cards, letters, visits during their mother's illness, and for Rev Harland, pallbearers, and car loans. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
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Harland
For Sale Johnson Gas Engine and Rotary Pump
For sale 5/8 HP Johnson gas engine and rotary pump in like new condition. Both for 30 dollars or will sell separately. Apply A. E. Morrison Souris Manitoba. Also for sale collie pups listed by Donald Carlson Firdale 307-14 Sidney Hochweitz phone S123.
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Planet Jr
Lye's
MacGregor
Clare Brown
MacGregor Co-op
J. F. Peck
Sidney
A. Wiebe
Johnson
A. E. Morrison
Souris
Man
Collie
Donald Carlson
Firdale
Money to Loan at Austin Every Friday
An Austin lending notice advertises loans available every Friday by phone contact at 23 MacGregor. The snippet promotes quick cash and local access through a telephone line for borrowers seeking funds.
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Austin
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