Local Notes from Austin and District
J A Morris installs a cement floor in a new Austin garage while M C McConnell visits from Austin. Birthday wishes go to Wm Harding on May 23. Marie Mackenzie visits Winnipeg with Mrs J J Gillis. Mrs F Peterson stays on a farm with daughter Mrs Leo Westman. Evelyn Manns from Brandon visits her father W T Manns for his 71st birthday. A Legion film "France is Ready" screens May 30 and June 1 in Austin Community Hall. Red Cross Sports Day planned May 29 at the Austin Sports Grounds with dances and contests. Local business notes on a store stock move and a May 31 M F A meeting. The community mourns the death of C Dauphanias at 46, buried in Elle, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Morris
M.C. McConnell
Austin
J. Morris
F. Peterson
Leo. Westman
Evelyn Manns
Brandon
W. T. Manns
The
Canadian Legion
Oliver
France
Advt
Austin and District
Red Cross
Austin M.F.A
W. Duncan
W. L. Belton
C. Dauphanias
W. Harding
Elle
Manitoba
Pine Creek Notes and Local Updates
Pine Creek reports show the next W I meeting hosted by Mrs E Nelson on May 30. Mrs M MacDougall spent time with friends at Neepawa. P Bucknall moved into a newly built home. Clifford Chambers is a patient in Portage hospital. Bob Chambers visited J Chambers family on Sunday. Norfolk and Elwood schools may reopen Monday if measles cases allow. Jamieson Knoxes and companions drove to Winnipeg, Barbara staying there for a while. Willing Workers meeting saw low turnout due to illness, but sewing and knitting items were plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Nelson
MacGregor
J. Leppington
Clifford Chambers
Portage Hospital
Bob Chambers
Carberry
Jamieson Knoxes
Christ Church Austin Announces Sunday Services
The notice lists Christ Church Austin with Rev G L Armstrong rector. Sunday services on May 26 1940 include 11 am Mass and 2 pm Sunday School services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Austin
G. L. Armstrong
Frank W. Sams
Electors Roll Notice for Rural Municipality North Norfolk
The Electors Roll for the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk for 1940 is deposited at MacGregor Town Hall and remains open for thirty days. Complaints must be lodged in writing within ten days of the Court of Revision. The council will sit at the Community Hall Austin on June 6 1940 to hear and determine complaints. Dated MacGregor May 6 1940. u. E. Lewin Sec Treas North Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Mi ‘Cipal
MacGregor
Austin
Fall Rye For Pasture and Hay
Fall rye survived winter in good condition across districts and will provide spring pasture by early May. It is preferred for pasture, yet can serve as emergency hay if cut soon after heading. Spring-sown fall rye also offers strong pasture, with early heading noted in Brandon in 1938.
Prize List Set for 1940 Manitoba Provincial Exhibition
The 1940 Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba in Brandon runs July 1 to 5 with completed prize lists and exhibitor approvals. Revisions across classifications reflect feedback from past exhibitors, and substantial prize money is planned to attract a large entry and strong show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
Peeoval
Bagot events altered with plowing match in West Prospect
Mr R E Walden and J H Adams visited Winnipeg last week delivering a piano to Mrs M Erlendson in East Kildonan. Johnny Guppy, one year old, is in Portage hospital with whooping cough under Dr Armstrong care. Bagot Sports moved to Wednesday June 5 due to West Prospect plowing match. posters announce $55 baseball, $33 softball in three classes, races, horseshoes and a big evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R E. Walden
Winnipeg
J. H. Adams
West Prospect
Pollen Sources And Foraging In The Bee Hive
The article explains spring pollen sources from willows and early bloom varieties, with anemone maples poplar and dandelions following quickly. Spruce and oak yield pollen in May and June. Scout bees seek new pollen sources, performing a pollen dance to recruit hive workers. Adequate pollen is vital for brood rearing. substitutes like sawdust or flour are insufficient.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Marie MacKenzie
J. J. Gillis
Wm. Harding
H. M. Neudorf
PINE
W.I
E. Nelson
M. MacDougall
Neepawa
P. Bucknall
Norfolk
Elwood
Pine Creek
Hazel Nelson
Matis
Continent
British Isles
Bank OF Montreal
E. G. Elliott
Austin United Church
J. A.rowlatt Res
Voss and Snowbird
Erle R. George
Mayfair
Phone
Portage LA Prairie
Mackinnon
Mackinnon Barristers, Solicitors
Percival MacKinnon
Malcolm E. MacKinnon
A. Lye, Ll.b
Provo
P.O. Box
Macgregor, Man
Ural
U. E. Lewin
Sec.Treas
J. R. Horton
Northwestern Universit
J. H. Merrell
Bailey Brock
BAGOT
R.U.P
R.U.P. Cockerall
J. D. Dankesreiter
Beaver
Garton
Harold Thomas
S.C. Duff
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