Local Austin news brief notes and social updates
Austin updates include Private Jack Kendall visiting with his parents, Mrs. Harold Thomas hosting Dr. A V Jubb Fridays, Mrs. John Hay visiting from Winnipeg, and CL Duncan returning from Brandon. Geo A Dickson preached at United Church, Mrs. E Thomas’s son George Thomas goes to Neepawa Salt Plant, Red Cross shipped quilts garments and socks, Mrs. H Bennett arrives for funeral and Winnipeg visit, and Miss Ethel Jones’ goitre operation reports favorable recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Dickson
Bagot
United Church
E. Thomas
George Thomas
Neepawa
Farm stock sale auction notices in April schedule
Auctioneer S C Duff lists farm stock sales in April for the estates of Wm Hay, Donald Watters, James Walker, Alex McGillvary plus an estate near Forterville and Orangeville. Dates span April 8 to 17 with locations southwest of Buea, Forterville, Austin, and Orangeville. Power machinery, a new Van Brunt drill, and good horses will be offered.
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Donald Watters
Austin
James Walker
Orangeville
Alex. McGillvary
van Brunt
S.C. Duff
Respected Austin Farmer Dies After Farm Accident
Friends across Austin, MacGregor and nearby districts mourn the death of Mr. Wim. Hay at Portage Hospital on Thursday March 2, following a farm accident in early February. Born in Carnoustie Scotland on October 16 186, he moved to Canada in 190. After time in Winnipeg he settled in Melvin district in 1905 and built a home among pleasant surroundings. A friendly neighbor and past master of Austin Masonic Lodge he leaves two sisters and one brother James Menzie of MacSteer, D. Hall of New Westminster BC and Alex Hay of Melvin. Funeral was at Austin United Church with Masonic rites and interment in Austin Cemetery.
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Austin
MacGregor
Wim. Hay
Portage Hospital
Hay
Walaa Hay
Carnousie
Basfisbire
Scotland
Canada
Winnipeg
Melvin
William Hay
W.J Hay
Willie
Austin Masonic Lodge
The
United Church
James Menzie
MacSteer
D. Hall
New Westminster
Alex, Hay
Card of Thanks for Wm Hay Relatives and Neighbors Thanks
The relatives of the late Wm Hay express gratitude to Rev Sr Masonic brethren and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. They note the many expressions of sympathy and the thoughtful gestures received from friends and the community.
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Wm. Hay
Rev. SR
Trust Notice Under The Trustee Act In Estate Of Rose Bush
Under The Trustee Act in the Matter of the Estate of Rose Anna Bush late of Austin Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Widow Deceased all claims against the above Estate must be sent to Mackinnon and Mackinnon Solicitors for Samuel Campbell Dutt Adm at their Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before the 2nd day of May A D 1941 Dated at MacGregor Manitoba this 25th day of March A D 1941
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Rose Anna Bush
Austin
North Norfolk
Hampton Street
MacGregor
Manitoba
Auction of Horses Cattle Machinery and Goods Near Petrel
Notice of auction sale of 21 horses mostly young Pertherons and 15 Ayrshire cattle with papers, machinery for a farm and household goods, the property of Simon McKinnon, located one mile west of Petrel, nine miles north and two west of Carberry. Tuesday April 1 at 10 30 a m. Cash terms. S E Burch auctioneer.
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Ayrshire
Simon McKinnon
Petrel Sidi
Carberry
Quiet Sunbeam wedding ties Watters to Dick in March
Mary Isabelle Watters of Austin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Watters, wed Alexander William Dick of Munson Alta in the Sunbeam district home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson on March 12 at 2 3 pm. Rev Sidney Pike officiated. Attendant was the bride’s aunt. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner and a brief honeymoon. The couple will live on the groom’s farm in Sunbeam. Community best wishes were offered.
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Arthur Nelson
Sunbeam
Mary Isabelle Watters
Donald Watters
Austin
Nelson
Alexander William Dick
Munson
Alta
Sidney Pike
Winnipe g social notes and Red Cross plans
Neil Leckie spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Mrs W J Bryce returned from Oak Lake last Friday. Achievement Day on April 7 is noted. The Red Cross tea will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. The Jones family accompanied their sister to Winnipeg and back Sunday. District logies are sending two boxes to Earle Leckie and Vernon Jones. The Red Cross monthly meeting discussed two quilts and a social evening with a dance on Friday March 28.
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Neil Leckie
Winnipeg
the Red Cross
Earle Leckie
Vernon Jones
Victoria
J. Jones
Red Cross
Pine Creek Community Notices and Events Preview
Miss Isabel at her home here, Miss Olive Chambers visited the E Nelson home last Tuesday. Percy Bucknall returned from Winnipeg last week for a few days. Mrs J Chambers visits friends in Orangeville district. Mr E Critchlow recovering from illness. W I meeting to be held at Mrs Wm Anderson’s home on April 3. March 28 benefit concert at Worsik School for Pine Creek Red Cross. Miss Lily Crnenon home for a few days, now at R Gilman home near Edrans. Pine Creek Red Cross ladies report 24 sheets 12 boys shirts 12 pairs of Guy’s slacks 17 navy and airforce sweaters 15 pairs socks 6 pairs mitts.
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Isabel
Olive Chambers
E. Nelson
Wm. Anderson
Lily Crnenon
R. Gilman
Edrans
Ainsmooth
The
Pine Creek Red Cross
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Jack Kendall
R. A.F
A.V. Jubb
Harold Thomas
John Hay
CL. Duncan
Brandon
H. Bennett
Hoosier, Sask
Harry Jones
Roy
Owen Jones
Jones Senr
Ethel Jones
Miss Jones
Misericordia Hospital
Goitre
Ethel
Buea
Mr. All, All. Ur
Forestville
Christ Church
Beartener
Austin United Church
Austin Church
Austin Farmer
Eternal
Bro
SH. Fahrni
Gs.w
Gladstone
Afesers
Rodt
Geo
Menzies
William Sim
Alex
Agnes
Jimmie
Jean
Bob
Bill
Maggie
Belle
Bruce
Hazel
George
Russell
Mattie
G. Morley
C. Aveford
Stelfox
Gothic Lodge
Austin United Church War and Ladies Aid
W, Clifford
Auslio
Mr. C. Astbury
Portage la P
Mackinnon & Mackinnon
Samuel Campbell Dutt
Adm
Regent Wheat
Roy A. Duncan
J. A.rowlatt
Cockshutt & Massey-Harris Farm Machinery
Imperial Oil Products
Sored By
Drewrys
Wampole
Gray
Austin Theatre
Jack Benny
Dorothy Amour
Edward Arnold
Man About Town
Kaaio
Erler
Mayfair
Phone
Portage LA Prairie
S. E. Burch
Dick Walters
W.J Bryce
Oak Lake
PINE
Percy Bucknall
Mrs J Chambers
Mr. E. Critchlow
Worsik
Pine Creek
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