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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Walter S Dunes of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter Eva Eileen to Garry Leonard Goodridge, son of Mr and Mrs J H Goodridge of Austin. The wedding will be held Wednesday July 16 at the United Church.
The 62nd annual Dominion Day Sports on July 1 at Austin and District promises a larger event weather permitting. Men's Senior Baseball offers 100 for first place and 40 for both second and third. softball races for men and women also prize money. Machan's Orchestra to provide music at a community hall Monster Dance. Entries invited by C R Wallace and W P Pearson. draw at George Graham's Store on July 1 at 11 30 a.m.
Mrs H Palmer improves after weeks at home. Mr Cyril Randall adds to his store. Jos Robinson works on Jos Carrott farm near Sidney. Ruben Poyser re-shingles his garage roof. Dr A V Jubb to visit Austin Fridays at Mrs H Thomas home. Mrs B Christensen of Calgary visits her parents. Owen and Evelyn Jones trip to Winnipeg. Gordon Hay undergoes open surgery at Portage Hospital, progressing well. Teaching staff changes at Austin include Miss Brown and Mr Cole staying, Miss Osman and Mr Gutton leaving. congratulations to Enid Morris and Betty Graham on two years at Manitoba University. Death of G F Doner in Toronto aged 62. former Austin real estate operator. Play For Pete’s Sake to be staged June 30 at Austin Community Hall. tickets 35c and 20c. show at 9 p.m. sharp.
A note from Austin community desk highlights the daily service effort under the city motto Prompt and Courteous. The item emphasizes continuous availability for residents with quick response standards.
IRN reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs T anns on June 16. Congratulations to Tom and Freda Mrs Farlane and daughter. Elaine Manns visits her aunt and uncle Mrs Violet Hughson and Mr Jack Nelson. Hughson family gathers with Roy Lloyd and me in Winnipeg. Mr Hughson, patient at General hospital, was injured when thrown from his horse on June 4 and well wishes pour in for a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs Dave Freeborn returned from a Chicago trip. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Arnold O'Brien on their June 11 wedding. The Firdale Chapter met at Mrs M McLachlan’s home with good attendance. A Bazaar and Tea at Firdale Curry Rink on June 12 raised 20 dollars.
The announcement notes the marriage of Annie, youngest daughter of the family, to Howard W. Lamb of Harte Man. The wedding occurred at Sidney United Church on Wednesday June 4.
A letter to the editor from a MacGregor Herald reader praises Austin residents for ongoing efforts to clean and beautify the town. It urges continued work by the Village Committee to keep streets tidy, grass green, and sidewalks safe, noting early Dominion Day memories.
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