Local Notes and Social Roundup in Austin Area
Mr H Peck visited with Mr and Mrs S C Duff over the weekend amid wedding rumors in the Arizona district. Mrs Robt Edgar visited town with Mr and Mrs A Bush, while Gwen Thomas of Winnipeg spent Sunday with her parents. A variety concert is planned in Austin Community Hall for Friday night with a lunch and dance to follow. Friends of Mrs Henry Alice report he is home from hospital and progressing well. An Apron Sale and Silver Team event happens Friday May 13 at Forrester's Hall from 3 to 6 pm. Reuben Spinach and local talent will perform June 3 at Community Hall under United Church Ladies Aid. Farmers near completion of seeding. rain would help. Mr and Mrs W J Collier visited Portage la Prairie over the weekend, with Jos Collier, and spent time in Winnipeg. The Austin cemetery committee plans improvements and asks plot-holders to assist with grounds cleaning. donations of one dollar or more grant plot care by the committee chaired by James Elston with E Duncan, L D Campbell, R Poyser and Thos Lowe.
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Austin
Gwen Thomas
Winnipeg
F. Thomas
Austin Community Hall
Henry Alice
Forrester's Hall
The
Ladies Aid
Reuben Spinach
United Church Ladies Aid
W. J. Collier
Portage la Prairie
Jos. Collier
Austin Cemetery
James Elston
E. Duncan
L. D. Campbell
R. Poyser
Thos. Lowe
Austin School Sports Day Attracts Pupils And Public
Parents and friends are invited to Austin for the Austin and District School Sports Day on Saturday June 4. A full programme includes softball races jumping and dodgeball. Parade from school grounds at 1 pm, band present, picture show at night.
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Austin
Doctor Hamlin to Visit Austin on Friday Afternoons
Notice states Dr Hamlin will visit Austin on Friday afternoons until further notice at Mrs George Grahams residence. Local posting lists Mrs Grahams address and confirms ongoing schedule.
Alberta oil brings ten million dollar national benefit
The Turner Valley oil fields are described as a national Santa Claus delivering about $10,000,090 in 1938. Last year’s production was worth around $5,000,000, with gains from cooperative action among pipelines, railways, and refineries. Consumers in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba could save about $5,500,000 this year on light petroleum products if 1937 consumption holds. Even if production remains at 1937 levels, the country gains over $10,000,000 in net benefit.
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Turner Valley
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Limited Leghorns for sale with custom hatch ing offer
Government banded blood tested S C W Leghorns from a high production flock offered at 7.70 per 10 eggs. Orders due by May 2. Custom hatch ing priced at 2.50 per 100 eggs. A Palmer, MacGregor, Box 211, Phone 835.
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A. Palmer
Gregor
Salter to Introduce Successor in MacGregor Meeting
Mr Salter visits Branches for Manitoba for s1 years and asks Society friends to gather as he introduces his successor. A meeting will be held in the Masonic Hall MacGregor on Monday May 23.
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Salter
Manitoba
Society
MacGregor
Council Inspect Road Machinery On Manitoba Road Work
The North Norfolk Council led by The Reeve toured Rosser and Winnipeg area with J. P. MacKinnon and G. E. Lewin to view a McCormick Deering 40 HP Diesel Caterpillar tractor at work on a road building project. Officials from International Harvester hosted meals and a film visit, noting the high cost per mile and the need for upgraded roads as traffic grows.
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North Norfolk Council
J. P. MacKinnon
G. E. Lewin
H. T. Trethewey
International Harvester Company
Rosser
Winnipeg
Messrs
Hugh MacDonald
W. Kane
MacGregor
McCormick- Deering
St. Regis
Portage la Prairie
MacDonald
Kane
Council of
North Norfolk
Horsemen Route Cards Printed at Herald Office
Government regulations require horsemen to have their route cards printed at the Herald Office. This notice directs compliance and provides location details for printing services.
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Herald Office
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Mr. H. Peck
Mrs. S. C. Duff
Arizona
Mrs. Robt. Edgar
A. Bush
Jhool Sports
J.A. Rowlatt
Massey-Harris Farm Machine
Maple Leaf
Viking & Ball Dog
Beatty
Victor
Christ Church, Austin
G. L Armstrong
Austin United Church
Frank W Laws
Fred Wright
Macgregor Hardware
Iwawanesa Mutual
Mutual Life OF Canada
Canada
Mutuals
Mackinnon
Goodyear
D. G. McLachlan
Man
Macki
J. Percival MacKinnon
Malcolm E. MacKinnon
B.A
Erle R. George
H. A. Lye, Ll.b
P.O. Box
Out
North-Western Universit Chicago
Portage l Prairie
J. H. Merrell
Bailey Block
Portage la Pr
Geo. Croucher
S. C. Duff
Aucu
Austin, Man
Rev. J
McKinney
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