Austin residents share news and community notices
A series of local notes from Austin recount visits, hospital stays, and family milestones. Mr. and Mrs. Len Goodridge were in Winnipeg, residents attended Portage hockey, and Mrs. Harry Hanson hosted visitors from Portage la Prairie. Mrs. Jos. Robinson marked another milestone on Feb 26. Mrs. A Blaine is a patient in Victoria hospital. A Goodridge returned from Vancouver while others welcomed home relatives. Waste paper drives, a United Church concert raising 89 dollars, and a St Patrick’s Day event are listed. Doris Hanson is recovering from surgery. Lawrence Hanson visited home, and Mrs E M Stooke returned from Winnipeg with her daughter. W J Bryce returned to MacGregor after a visit. An auction sale of horses and more is announced for March 1 with Duff as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blaine
Victoria Hospital
Winnipeg
A. Goodridge
Austin
Vancouver
B.C
The
United Church
Doris Hanson
Lawrence Hanson
E. M. Stooke
Wm. Liver
Austin Community Hall
Austin Red Cross
S. E
Pratt
Hyde
S. C. Duff
Christ Church Austin Service Schedule
Saint Christ Church in Austin lists events for March 8 including Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 2 p.m. A Lenten service is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Rev. L. J. Apaws serves as rector.
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L. J. Apaws
Austin United Church Sunday School and Special Preacher
Sunday School at 1 30 p m. No service at Austin today due to field service. Special Preacher Rev S R McLeod of WISGregor to lead worship. Everyone welcome.
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Austin
S. R. McLeod
Wisgregor
Whist Drive and Dance at Sight Hill Hall Friday March 6
Sight Hill Hall hosts a whist drive at 8:30 p.m. and dancing from 10:30 p.m. Mr and Mrs John Gilmour spent the prior week in Winnipeg where their daughter Barbara received care at Children's Hospital and is reported much better.
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Sight Hill Hall
John Gilmour
Winnipeg
Barbara
Children’s Hospital
Moving Picture on Live Stock and Poultry Feeding at SHUR-GAIN
Hall and MacGregor of Canada Packers Limited present an educational moving picture on live stock and poultry feeding. Experimental work at the SHUR-GAIN Experimental Farm highlighted. A qualified feed man will discuss farmer problems and provide answers. Admission is free. farmers urged to attend.
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Canada Packers Limited
Shur-Gain
In Memoriam Honor Remembrance Note
A memorial quotation notes lasting love and fond memories kept alive each day. Inserted by William Ernest and Mrs. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Ernest
Mrs. Thomas
Austin Community Pays Tribute to Native Son
Austin Community Hall hosts a tribute to a local native son. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Schooling and various theatre committee members. Pallbearers listed are George Hay, Leslie Wallace, Percy Pearson, Thomas Lowe, John Emerson, and Cyril Randall with flower-bearers Chas. Wallace, Chos. Duncan, Ted Collier, and Gordon Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schooling
J. Walker
H. Gilroy
W. B. Gilroy
Williamson
Bright
Austin Community Hall
George Hay
Leslie Wallace
Percy Pearson
Thos. Lowe
John Emerson
Cyril Randall
Chas. R. Wallace
Chos. Duncan
Ted Collier
Gordon Hay
Benjamin Edwin Morris 1899 1942 Austin Obituary Card
Pine Creek obituary notes the death of Benjamin Edwin Morris at age 42 in Austin on Feb 21 1942 after several months illness. Born in Emmeline district he lived in Austin since 1927 married Mary Morris in 1985 and left wife two young children Ralph Edwin and Isabel Jean. He was a versatile worker a carpenter engineer farmer and thresherman active in Masonic Lodge United Church and local hockey. Funeral at Austin United Church with Masonic graveside rites followed by many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Emmeline
Benjamin Edwin Morris
Ben
Morris
E. J. Morris
Emmeline School
Mary Morris
Ned. Hughston
Masonic Lodge
United Church
Ralph Edwin
Isabel Jean
E. 3. Morris
Oliver
Geo. Graham
J. A. Morris
Austin United Church
Geo. A. Dickson
Peter Waters
Waters
Fred Hall
W.M
Gothic Lodge
R. J. Wallace
MacGregor Lodges
Mother
Mary
Olive
George
Jack
Annie
Robbie
Winona
Cowan
Arthur
May Baxter
Geo. Hay
D. Campbell
Chas. Campbell
C. R. Wallace
Randall
Leslie Wallace
John
Jean Gilmour
John Emerson
Sam Emerson
Card of Thanks From Mr. Ben Morris and Family
Mr Ben Morris and family express heartfelt thanks for expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement. Gratitude is extended to those who loaned cars, sent floral tributes, and offered music during the loss.
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Ben Morris
Portage Trip and Quilt Bee Announcement
Mr and Mrs E Nelson with Mrs Robi travel to Portage by car on Tuesday. Ferguson couple, previously ill, now improving. Quilt Bee planned at Mrs Livingstone's home on Wednesday March 11 to stitch quilts for Red Cross and Ladies Aid. Andy Johnson and party visited Mrs M MacMillan in Gladstone hospital after a motor trip to Gladstone.
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E. Nelson
Robi
Portage
Livingstone
Red Cross
Ladies Aid
Andy Johnson
Sandy MacMillan
Ronald MacMillan
Jack MacMillan
Gladstone
M. MacMillan
Gladestone Hospital
North half of section 14 property listed for possession
Legal notice for possession of the north half of section 14 township 12 range 11 with possession date of April 1. Applicants named are William Cairns or G E Lewin.
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William Cairns
G. E. Lewin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Len. Goodridgemere
Harry Hanson
Portage, la Prairie
Jos. Robinson
Mr. Helfgott
W. J. Bryce
W. J. Hodge
MacGregor
Mrs. W. G. Bryce
Christ Church
de. G. A. Dickson
Linda Darnell
Rita Hayworth
Atiew
Hall, MacGregor
Ty Hall
Canada
Great Britain
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt
Voss
Imperial Oil
Maple Leaf
Memoriam
Cae Tal L
Scott
Gray
Erser
Mayfair
Portage LA Prairie
Trgute
PINE
Farrow
J. A. Mitchell
MacGi
Harlem Pogue
Stecrat
Don
Lew
Tte
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