Sight Hill Pioneer Called To Rest
Edward Arthur Jones a longtime Sight Hill resident aged 68 died at his sister Irene Jones home on Saturday March 9 after a long illness. Born in Wales in 1878 he came to Canada in 1882 and farmed in Hill district seven miles west of Austin before retiring in 1939 to live with his sister. He left eight sisters and two brothers and many friends in the district mourn his loss. Funeral service held at Austin United Church with Rev Gawthorp officiating and interment in Austin cemetery. Pallbearers were R J Wallace W J Bryce John Boyd Ted Collier Russell Leckie and Richard Critchlow. McKillop's Funeral Home in charge.
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H. F. Johnson
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Messrs
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W. J. Bryce
John Boyd
Ted Collier
Austin notes and social calls around town
Me Melvin Adams was a passenger to Winnipeg on Monday. Wm Jones has sold his farm at Sight- Hil A.V. Jubb visits every Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson entertained friends at a turkey dinner last Wednesday. Mrs. Peter Booth of MacGregor visited Austin with Mrs. E. Thomas last Tuesday. Mrs. A. K. Fleck of Minnesota spends days with her mother, Mrs. E. Thomas, overn. P. Donwell and Mrs. Ould hosted a turkey dinner last Sunday. The Women’s World Day of Prayer at Christ Church last Friday was well attended. Mrs. GM. Stewart of Portage la Prairie visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waters. Mrs. F. L. Sager of Brandon spent a few days this week with her sister, Miss Irene Jones. Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Duff returned Sunday from Calgary where they spent three months with Dr. and Mrs. Ingram.
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Winnipeg
Wm Jones
Mrs. Robinson
Peter Booth
MacGregor
Austin
E. Thomas
F. L. Sager
Brandon
Irene Jones
Portage Mins hosts paper decorating event with visitors
Emmeline News Wreste Horton organized a 40 paper decorating session in Portage Mins. Evelyn Ritger visits, joined by Winnipet, sister Helen, and relatives. Mrs McLoughry and Mrs Ritrer were also guests in Portage. Jake Rempel is currently hospitalized at Winnipeg General Hospital. friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Wreste Horton
Aper
Portage
Evelyn Ritger
Winnipet
Helen
Mre McLoughry
Mrs. Rit Rer
Portage In
Prairie
Jake Rempel
Winnipeg General Hospital
Austin Bridgers Win At MacGregor Bridge Night
Monday evening eleven tables of bridge were in play at the Masonic Hall with the Austin Bridgers as guests. The Austins won by 66 points, high scorers included Lowe Brothers 128% and Mr. and Mrs. Jason 131, Palmer and Buckley 1325, Roy Cook 119, followed by a social lunch and hour.
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Austin “Bridgers
Austin
Austin N. &S
Lowe Brothers
Jason
MacGregor V. Palmer
K. Buckley
Roy Cook
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