Austin District News Notes Community Happenings
Geor ge Halkyard returns from Winnipeg General Hospital after a two week stay. Local events include museum grounds picnic for the Poyser family and visits from residents of Brandon and Winnipeg. The Austin Patriotic Club marked its 20th anniversary with a turkey supper and 20 year pins awarded to longtime members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Randall
Jean Lowe
Elinor Rowlatt
M.thomson
Miss Rowlatt
Mildred
Wm. Roberts
Elinor
Randall
Mina Stewart
Firdale-Norfolk 4 H Cub News Highlighted May Meeting
The Firdale-Norfolk 4 H Club held its May gathering in Norfolk on Wednesday May 22 with Anne Hughson as chairperson. Members showcased a fashion revue, a demonstration using plastic bottles, and various reports and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Manns
T. Manns
Linda Manns
Peggy Hood
R. Lemoine
Mary McMillan
Project I
Barbara Hughson
Portage
Carberry
Sharon Nohlgren
Brandon Fair
Lloyd Mack
Elaine Manns
Lloyd Hughson
Early Sidney settler marks 91st birthday
Nellie Tyerman White born June 20 1872 near Ontario celebrated her 91st birthday in Sidney at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Gordon Rothwell and Mayme Rothwell. The article recounts her family’s westward move from Grand Valley to Rapid City and a life on farms, with details of early community building, buffalo, river crossings, and friendly Indigenous people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brote
Gordon Rothwell
Sidney
White
Notte Tyerman
Ont
Grand Valley
Brandon
Assiniboine
Rapid City
Daly Post Office
Nellie Tyerman
Herbert White
Daly District
Wheatland
Alexander
Mrs. White
Edrans Area Social News Highlights Milestones
Miss Doreen Belous returns from Carberry hospital. Mrs. Pat Bredin and Mrs. Alice McBennett visit Bert Skeet family. Leona Skeet of Austin High spends weekend with Mr and Mrs Bert Skeet. Henry Moore party travels to B C with son Eric who plans June 48 wedding and holidays with Forsley Wenham family. Russell Sharp marks 60th anniversary on June 24 in New Westminster. Carl Johnson of Neepawa visits area. Rudolph Kulba and Winnipeg guests spend weekend with Mrs Kulba. Steve Kakowski of Winnipeg visits relatives. Ernie Ryz and Wayne Moore visit parents. Mrs George Moore recovering from wrist fracture in Neepawa hospital. Gunnar Dahlin and Mrs Finegan visit Annie Parkman. Edna Warburton visiting mother Annie Main for a couple weeks. W Campbell and Murray Smith visit Mrs Annie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Belous
Carberry Hospital
Pat Bredin
Alice McBennett
Bert Skeet
Leona Skeet
Austin High
Henry Moore
B.C
Eric
Joe Forsley
Jack Wenham
Steve Belous
Russell Sharp
Edrans
New Westminster
Rudolph Kulba
Portage
Kulba
Steve Kakowchyk
Winnipeg
Ernie Ryz
Wayne Moore
George Moore
Neepawa Hospital
Gunnar Dahlin
Finegan
Annie Parkman
Edna Warburton
Annie Main
W. Campbell
Murray Smith
Friends Honor Jack Manns
A large gathering at Firdale honored Jack Manns on June 1. Stan Smith's truck carried Jack and his fiancée Susan Serase to an old time sing song led by Bev Nicholson and Phyllis Smith. Bev Nicholson and Stanley Carlson presented a piggy bank gift. Jack expressed thanks as the evening ended with lunch hosted by Stan C Nicholson and Stan Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firdale
Jack Manns
Stan Smith
Jack
Susan Serase
Bev Nicholson
Phyllis Smith
Stanley Carlson
Stan C
Bev. Nicholson
Portage Ladies Tour Radio Station Visit and Social
The Portage group spent an afternoon touring the radio station and Daily Graphic, enjoyed a bowling game, and dined at Chicken Delight. Mrs. P Murchison is visiting Winnipeg. Memorial wishes go to the Patterson family after a bereavement. An annual school picnic is planned for June 20 with Wright's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacin Ucw
Portage
Daily Graphic
P. Murchison
R. Boyer
J. Boyer
Carberry
Winnipeg
C. McDermott
Portage Hospital
Mesdames W. Pallister
R. Gould R. Boak
C.harvey
J. Blair
Hartford
Patterson
Wright
Recital Attendees and Visits Across Town
Mrs. Powe and Mr and Mrs Chal attended Myrna Nichol’s vocal recital on Wednesday evening. Mrs Bodie spent Thursday with sister Florie Nichol. Mrs Lawrie of Portage visited Mrs J H Adams over the weekend. Mr and Mrs T Irwin and Valerie from Winnipeg visited the H and G Burton families on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powe
Irs
Don
Myrna Nichol
Bodie
Florie
Nichol
Local Tiny Gatherings Note Community Visitors and Picnic
Southend Macaulay families share visits and Sunday gatherings at various homes. A June 27 meeting of Southern Schemers Hospital Aid is planned at Mrs. Art Palmer’s home to discuss the Threshermen’s Reunion booth. Sixteen guests attended a June 16 family picnic for Harold Towle and family departing for Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Chant
Jackson's Lake
Art Chant
W. Love
Rossendale
Ed. Chant
Connie McKelvy
Doug McGregor
Charlie McGregor
Donnie MacDonald
Scott
Roy Glover
Southern Schemers Hospital Aid
Art Palmer
Alice Turner
Harold Towle
Calgary
E. O. Stewart
Brandon
Archie McIntyre
Worby
John Scora
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Winnipeg General Hospital
MacGregor Hospital
Poyser
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Andy Duncan
Barry Hay
Bruce Hay
C. Sharpe
Geo. Graham
T. Lowe Jr
Austin
Austin and District
Donald Michie
Alf Michie
Care
Campbell Makin
F. Salmon
Teisuires
Phoenix
Arizona
R. Stephenson
Judy Stephenson
Louris
Jack Douglas
Anne Hay
Beth
Stephen
Steve
Doug. Lyons
Grand| Rapids
Man
Grant Compton
McMaster
Portage LA Prairie
D.C
Clare
Tarr
MacGregor
Manitoba
Oovence Life Arent
Norfolk
Cub News
LYE Motors Ltd
John Deere
Buffalo Wallows
EDRANS_ NEWS
Mrs
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Neepawa
C. W. Sloik
9Th St. N.W. Portage LA Prairie
Herb Borton
Rivers
Dwin News
Bagot News
Southend - Macaulay
Harry Perestuka
Melvin
Jack Romanuk
Deep South
H. A. Scott
Darlene
Dave Hodgins
Scora Sr
A. Arthur
E. Primeau
Windsor
Austin Community Hall
Pete Giesbrecht
Austin Ladies’ Mission Band
Bob Loney
Co-Op Insurance
Austin, Mai
Lamb's Frozen Food Centre
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