Portage festival results and local notices from Austin district
Valerie Hotel placed third and Helen Stephen fourth in piano solos at the Portage movie festival while also placing fourth in a 12 to 16 age group singing. Several Winnipeg and MacGregor residents visited or stayed with local families over the weekend. The Patriotic Club hosted a tea and bake sale raising 49.20 for refugees. Mother's Day events included a United church service with address and choral performances.
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Portage
Valerie Hotel
Helen Stephen
Douglas Lyons
Winnipeg
RJ Stephen
the Patriotic Club
P. Pearson
Carman
Chris Sanderson
Margaret
Billie
Campbell Makinson
Deanna
Rodney Ewen
Glen Thomson
Penny
Phillip Christofferson
Robi
Gilmour
Opal Gilmour
Lorne Greene
Lyle Patterson
United Church
D_ Pearson
Helen Stephenson
Alex Beresford
Bobby Hay
Glen Ritter
Austin Cemetery Annual Meeting Seen With Poor Attendance
The Austin Cemetery annual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday May 9 with very low turnout. The secretary treasurer read minutes and presented finances. James Halkyard was named caretaker for 1960 from May 15 to September 15. Committee reelect included C Hotel as chairman and A J Stevenson as secretary treasurer. annual fund appeal to be sent. The cemetery improvements progress amid hopes for more work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
James Halkyard
Ith C. Hotel
A J. Stevenson
LYE OC Insurance and Money to Loan Sale Notice
A notice lists farm and village property sale at Austin every Friday afternoon. Contact Lye Co and MacGreer Manitobe for loans and insurance details with phone numbers and PO box 69.
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Austin
MacGreer
Manitobe
MacGrege
Wedding at MacGregor United Church Unites Kelly and Wright
On April 16 MacGregor United Church hosted the spring wedding of Onalee Evelyn Kelly and Ernest Lorne Wright. Rev J L Fargey officiated as family and friends watched in a lace gown, pearl jewelry, and bouquets of red roses. The couple leaves for a motor trip to London Hamilton and Niagara before settling in Bagot Man.
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MacGregor United Church
Onalee Evelyn
George N. Kelly
Ernest Lorne
A. E. Wright
Portage la Prairie
J L. Fargey
Earl Thompson
Herbert Lorimer
Lynne Shillington
Calgary
Sharon Smith
Beaver
Joanne
Susan Lorimer
Glen
Harold Wright
Curtis Pogue
Albert Pogue
London
Hamilton
Niagara
Bagot
Man
Students Return Brightly After MacGregor College Dance
A class returns to school Monday with cheerful notes and minor foot bruises from the MacGregor College dance. In sports, Ronnie Russell’s team fell to Johnny Wiebe’s side last week while Abe Wiebe lost to Don Winter.
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MacGregor
Ronnie Russell
Johnny Wiebe
Abe Wiebe
Don Winterbottom
Joyce Wills
Agnes Raven
Evangeline Penner
Lorraine Anderson
Agnes
Ronnie Buscett
Joyce Willis
Frangeline Penner
Agnes Rasen
Don Mc Ritchie
Brandon Wheat Kings
Return of Nuernberg Palace of Justice to German Authorities
The Nuernberg Palace of Justice, site of the Allied war crimes trials, is being returned to German authorities after use by the US Army’s special activities division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuernberg Palace of Justice
US Army
Special Activities Divison
Confirmation at Austin Christ Church
Confirmation service held in Austin Christ Church on Sunday afternoon with nine candidates presented by Rev. G Hicks to Bishop Norris who conducted the admission ceremony. The bishop delivered an inspiring talk to candidates and congregation as the new chancel carpet and brass candle sticks in memory of Mrs Margaret Randall were dedicated by the Women's Auxiliary. The choir participated with hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Christ Church
G. Hicks
Norris
Margaret Randall
W.A
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Austin and District News
Mrs Routhwaite
Thomas
Geo Bul
Robt McFarlane
J. Morris
Art Stevenson
Arty Stevenson
Stevenson's
Ro Lamb
M. Lamb
Fargey
Harlan
D Markewich
Lef
Fort William
Elinor Rowlatt
Mes
Wm Roberts
Austin Cemetery
Austin Triumds
Mrs. Matter
HS. Atkens
Kuletweki
Indy
Jack Nipeg
Atkins
Fam
Smajor
Front St
Argyle House
Chas. Beatty Regina
Makinson
Jean Lowe
Jack Leslie
Thas Lowe
Ron Roosen
MPC
O. Jones
H. Rand
J. Weins
Brandon
J. Pattinson
Gladstone
John Me.Intosh
Virden
Ted Hay
Hill
Keiley
Creighton Sr
Glen Morris
A Lye OC
J.S. Thomson
Royal Road
Noth
CW. Sloik
Portace LA Prairie
Herb Borton
Malcolm &. Mackinnon
Harry L. Trump
Roland Dann
Connie’s Style Shop
Macgregor & District
Portage le Prairie, Man
Austin Credit Union
Doris Randall
Erle R.george Ee
hight-Kelly le
Mrs
E. L. Wright
Free Mid West Rendering Ltd
St. Boniface
Manitoba
Hockey Association
Will Ahans
Norfolk
She McMaster
George McMaster
Royal Road South
Jack McMaster
McMaster Funeral Home
George
Mike
Alec
Villy
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