Austin Social Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs C J Mills visited Winnipeg for the weekend. Mrs F Peterson visits friends in Winnipeg while Leadley enlists as an RCAF mechanic in Toronto. Mr Jas Easton visits Gladstone with Mr and Mrs Hubble. Mrs Charles Wicklund bought the Anderson house and plans moving in. Mr and Mrs Goodridge and family toured to Wawanesa to visit Mr G Goodridge. Several Austin residents ill with colds but hope to recover soon. Local Bible Society collectors canvassing for funds over a few days. Mrs W Speed leaves to spend winter with her daughter Mrs A Stevenson at Sampoole. Harmon Phips went to Brandon for work as attendant in the Mental Hospital. Mrs E Thomas learns her nephew Hubert MacDonald, RC AF, transferred Toronto to Brandon. No 5 Platoon of Austin to trade at Community Hall on Wednesday evening November 10. Platoon Commander urges good attendance. Mr and Mrs Chas Anderson and family left for Victoria to take up residence. Harold Poyser of Winnipeg visited his father, Mrs Poyser, sr., who has not been well. Red Cross branch met to plan duties. concert and dance planned with proceeds for blankets for Red Cross. Mrs Chas Wallace hosted a Halloween bridge party. guests were greeted by a live ghost. The rooms were decorated with orange and black, prizes announced by B Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Phips
Brandon
E Thomas
Hubert MacDonald
Rc.af
Toronto
Harold Poyser
Wipent
Ustin United Church Announces Weekend Services
Rector Ray L J Avans outlines Nov 9 schedule with Morning Service at 1 am and Evening sermon by Dr G A Dickson on The Meanest Thing I Heard. Sunday School at 11 am and 3 pm service follow. Nov 16 marks church anniversary with J A V Jubb visiting Austin Friday afternoon for Mrs Harold Thomes proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A Dickson
Cotio
Austin
J. A. V. Jubb
Mra
Harold Thomes
Skeet Obituary for Olive Victoria Skeet
In loving memory of Olive Victoria Skeet beloved wife of Albert C Skeet who passed into rest November 8 1999 Gove but not forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeet
Olive Victoria
Albert C. Skeet
Gove
Weekend Visits and Local Church Activities
Miss Anne Bricher visited Portage la Prairie joined by Mrs. Walter Finnie and two children from Ha1ewood. The next WMS meeting is at Mrs. Chas Pennell’s on Thursday November 13 at 2 30 p.m. The Macaulay School WMS bazaar on October 23 cleared about 4000 dollars. A dance at Southend School Friday November 7 hosted by Churchill's Helpers attracts a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Bricher
Portage la Prairie
Chas. Pennell
Macaulay School
Southend School
Katrime Notice and Local Socials And Visits
Miss Florence Reid left on Saturday to start duties in Winnipeg. A Whist Drive and Dance will be held in the Katrime Community Hall on Friday November 7. The next W A meeting will be at Mrs C R Barber’s home on Wednesday November 12. Various local residents from Gladstone Neepawa Wellwood Portage la Prairie and Killarney visitations include Mr. and Mrs Lloyd and son, Mr. and Mrs Hubble, Mr. and Mrs Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Miss Annie Clarke and Mr. Morton Menzies, and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reid
Winnipeg
Katrime
W.A
C.R. Barber
Lloy and Son
Gladstone
Geo. Wells
Hubble
Carmichael
Gilbert
Annie Clarke
Morton Menzies
Mr. Menzie’s
Neepawa
Ralph Freeborn
Grant
Fee
Wellwood
Bruce Freeborn
G. Way
S. Cooper
Cooper
Killarney
A.C. Leslie Hanna
R.C.A.F
L.S. Skinner
59Th Field Battalion
Irvin Hanna
Portage la Prairie
R. Clarke
Children donate to Air Raid Shelter Fund at Pathead
The pupils of Pathead School contributed to the Air Raid Shelter Fund with ten dollars in ticket sales. Purchases were made on a luncheon cloth donated by their teacher Mrs Graffin and required considerable effort and travel. They thank S. R. Lamb and the 1.O D.E for their cooperation and appreciation is expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
MacGregor War Savings Committee
Pathead School
In Memoriam Acheson Commemorates John Acheson
In loving memory of John Acheson who passed away in November 1940. Calm and peaceful he is sleeping, peaceful in his grave. Ever remembered by Wife and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
John ‘Acheson
Four-room Austin dwelling for sale by owner
Immediate possession offered on a four room dwelling in Austin. Also available pure bred New Hampshire and Barred Rock cockrels at 1.25 each. Inquiries to Mrs. W Wicklund, phone 904, Austin or to Wm Manns, Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
W. Wicklund
Austin
Wm. Manns
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. J. Mills
F. Peterson
Wm Leadley
Jas. E’ston
H. Hubble
Mrs Goodridge
Wawanesa
G. Goodridge
British and Foreign Bible Society
W. Speed
A. Stevenson
Sam Coulee
Chas. Anderson
Victoria
B.C
Chas. Wallace
Hallowe'en Td
B. Robinson
Hrist” Church
Ustin United Church
Macgregor
Memoriam
Miss Jones
Jean Arthur
Robert Cummings
Charles Coburn
Civn
Newport
Race Ave
Vail
Spitfires
Mo.ws
Drewrys
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt
Walter Finnie
Pat. Stirling
Evelyn McLachlan
E. McLachlan
Mrs. F. McLachlan
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