Austin district notices and social Roundup
Austin residents share travels and visits from a five week west coast holiday with friends in Vancouver Campbell River Courtney and Winnipeg. Local winnings include Kay Compton's hockey pool prize and other small stakes. Politics and culture noted include Anne Collier’s Manitoba Historical Society award and Mrs. Ted Poyser selected for an Italian government tourism voyage. A mixed crowd attends showers and family gatherings as Murray recovers from pneumonia and Launa Kolke completes a Winnipeg march. A Helen Thiessen miscellaneous shower is planned for May 25 at Austin United Church lower room.
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Amr
John Gumour
West Coast
Vancouver
Keith Storie
Leckie
Campbell River
Vincent Jones
Thomson Grant
Lindsay Early
Roy
Courtney
Leslie Wallace
Austin
Kay Compton
Wm. Prosser
Don Neufeld
Henry Moore
Chas. Wallace
Harold Wallace
Carberry
Erle Outhwaite
Minnedosa
Anne M. Collier
Manitoba Local Historical Society
Rear View Mirror
T. Poyser
Lindsay Poyser
Winnipeg
F. Sims
MacGregor
Ted Poyser
Italy
Manitoba
Dea
J. O. Beckstead
Fred Hall
Norman Thomson
Toronto
Ron Kolke
Owen Jones
Launa Kolke
Helen Thiessen
Austin United Church
Citizens Beware Continues On Sales Men Warning
Residents are urged to be cautious about doorstep sales pitches and contracts. Signatures on dotted lines make canceling purchases very difficult, and readers are advised to verify terms before agreeing to any sale.
My bid for Liberal nomination in Marquette
The speaker announces a decision to seek the Liberal Party nomination in Marquette, signaling a formal bid for public office. No additional details on dates or campaign staff are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Burnside News Rural Visit and Church Event
Mrs. Percy Smith spent a week with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs Ralph Smith before leaving for England for an extended visit. Rick Hyde left Sunday evening for Thompson Manitoba to work over the summer. Rev Bradley a University of Winnipeg professor keynoted the Burnside church service last Sunday. District ladies attended Edwin tea Monday evening and praised a lovely time despite the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Smith
Ralph Smith
England
Rick Hyde
Thompson, Man
Burnside Church
Rev. Bradley
University of Winnipeg
Controversy over Special Levy and school consolidation
Delegation spokesman criticized a plan to consolidate their area into MacGregor arguing it would disrupt communities and excess subjects. The Sidney elementary school was urged to stay open if enrollment supports three classes. Austin Collegiate would shift to MacGregor for general and commercial courses with transport provided for students. A survey was planned to count attendees at five locations while a compromise proposal and budget actions were approved by the board.
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MacGregor
Collegiate At
Austin
Sidney
Fern McPherson
B. Town
Wm. A. Bodie Et All
Arizona
Edrans
Sprucehills
Visitation notes from Pine Creek residents and guests
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Murray Garychuk and family of Winnipeg Mrs. Robert Beatty and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosling and family and Walter Lamonby all of Gladstone Also E Tilley Portage celebrated his 88th birthday with a turkey dinner. gatherings with Knoxes Livingstones Han nas Kowlesky Rand Hughson and others across Portage MacGregor and Peace River areas over May 2 to May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Clorris
Jas. Durward
Brandon
Robert McFarlane
Andy Duncan
Gail
Winnipeg
Glenn Morris
Calgary
H. B. Outhwaite
Visiors
A. Livingstone
Murray Garychuk
Robert Beatty
Harold Rosling
Walter Lamonby
Gladstone
E. Tilley
Portage
Indaw
S. E. Knox
E. Hanna
Alta
Elmer Nelson
Harvey
Bill
J. Knox
Eilley
Knox
Tom Knox
Norman Tilley
Birth of a daughter shared by Edmonton couple
Mrs. Neil Johnson of Edmonton formerly Karen Henry announces the birth of a daughter on May 1. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kil Henry. Visiting relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Burton and Mr. and Mrs. J. Burton, plus Mr. and Mrs. Rands and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nichol. Sandra Kalberg from Winnipeg visited W. Kalberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonetawevno
Neil Johnson
Edmonton
Karen Henry
Kil Henry
Ran Burton
Winnipeg
Sandra Kalberg
W. Kalberg
You Have a Date UCW Evening Unit Meeting
The UCW evening unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Lillian Tarr on Thursday May 16 at 8 a.m. Please note change of date.
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UCW
Lillian
Tarr
Senior 4 H public speaking contest slated in Austin auditorium
The Austin 4H Sharpshooters Club hosts the senior 4H public speaking contest for North Norfolk and North Cy press area on Friday May 17 at 8 p.m. in the Austin Collegiate auditorium. Donuts coffee and a silver collection will be served. Attend and support the contestants. The WI May meeting is May 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Norfolk Manor. A Portage district 49th annual convention report will be given. Hostesses are Mrs Ormiston Mrs Thompson and Mrs Wright. The Austin CGIT strawberry tea is June 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the United Church lower room. The UCW afternoon unit meets May 14 at 2 p.m. in the church hall. the evening unit meets May 16 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Lillian Tarrs home.
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Austin
Sharpshooters Club
North Norfolk
North Cypress
Austin Collegiate Auditorium
Norfolk Manor
Austin Cgit
United Church
U.C.W
Lillian Tarr
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