Austin Social Notes From Oakville To Cornwallis
Miss Lucille Blair spent the weekend at her Oakville home. George Edkins painted his exterior. Dawson Creek’s L A C Clare Tario visits on leave. William Harding celebrates his 77th birthday May 23. William G Bryce returns after visiting brother James Bryce. Mrs Fred Collins and son Ryan of Cornwallis NS arrive for a visit with her parents. Mrs E Jones and son of Rtosetown Sask visit in town en route to Winnipeg. Mrs S C Duff returns from Calgary after weeks with daughter Mrs Wm Ingram. Friends glad to have Mrs Duff home after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Bryce
James Bryce
Fred Collins
Ryan
Cornwallis
N.S
Austin
Neudorf
E. Jones and Son
Rtosetown
Sask
B. Jones
Winnipeg
S. C. Duff
Calgary
Wm. Ingram
No Unconditional Surrender For Austin Soldier
Among Canada’s fighting soldiers overseas a young man from Austin stands out. Q.M.S. Clifford Carruthers refused to quit after severe wounds in Holland. Despite doctors predicting the end of his fighting days he pursued treatment and has recovered to 100 percent fit. His courage inspires other wounded men to press on and his community congratulates him on this victory over disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Austin
Q.M.S
Clifford Carrothers
Clifford
Holland
London
Cliff
Soldier Boy
Clifford Carruthers
Q.ms. Carruthers
Heath A
J B Mackinnon to Visit Austsin for Friday Pro Practice
J B Mackinnon will visit Aus sin every Friday afternoon for the practice of his profession. Office at Hon W Clifford's, Phone 6, Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Mackinnon
Aussin
Hon
Fit Lt T H Lane Safe In England
Mr and Mrs Amos Lane of Austin announce their son Fit Lt TH Lane of the RCAF has arrived safely in England after about two years as a prisoner of war in Germany. The family and local friends in Austin celebrate his release and hope for his homecoming soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Lane
Austin
TH. Lane
RCAF
England
Tommy
Germany
Cpl Purkess Arrives Home from Overseas
Canadian soldier Cpl. P. Purkess of Pratt Manitoba returns home after being wounded five times. He sustained injuries to the upper lip leg and ankle ear and back while serving with the Princess Pats. Pratt friends welcome back the returning service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
P. Purkess
Pratt
Man
Purkess
Princess Pats
Austin
Christ Church Austin Services May 27 1945
The notice announces morning prayer at 11 AM and Sunday School at 2 PM led by Rev. L J Adams rector at Christ Church Austin for Sunday May 27 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. AdaMs
Austin United Church Service Schedule
Rev WM Reeves presides with a General Sunday School at 1.30 p.m. An Adult Bible Class follows at 3 p.m. Evening Service is at 7.30 p.m. The schedule lists activities and times for the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many
May Itn
General
Engagement of Shaddie Irene MacGregor to TeAC
Pratt resident Mrs. John MacGregor announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Shaddie Irene to TeAC. John J. McGuinness R.C.A.F. Calgary Alberta. The wedding will be held at her home on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacGregor
Pratt
Shaddie Irene
Teac
John J. McGuinness
R.C.A.F
Calgary
Alta
Passing of a Respected Pioneer in Rossendale District
The death of Mrs. George R. Charlton occurred on May 19 1945 at her Rossendale home. Born in Ingersoll Ontario she had lived in Portage and Rossendale for 63 years and was active in the United Church and community groups. Survived by her husband four daughters and four sons eighteen grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday from McKillop’s Funeral Parlours to Hillside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossendale
George R. Charlton
Ingersoll
Ont
C. McDonald
J. Brembridge
Winnipeg
G. Smith
Bagot
P. G. Clarke
W. Clifford
Robert
John
Norman
J. E. Allison
Calgary
T. D. Mansfield
Pincher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucille Blair
Oakville
George Edkins
L.ac
Clare Tario
Dawson Creek
William Harding
Consu
Service
Isement
Your
Fson
Community Theatre
James Uagney
Lum and
Abner
Indiana
Aam
Sue
Students Dc
Department OF Munitions and Supply
C. D. Howe
EATON
Eaton’s
Eaton Couns Winnipes
Eaton's
Fit
T. H. Lane
Cpl. P. Purkess
Christ Church
Austin United Church
Wm, Reeves
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