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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
5
The notice lists many local happenings from Austin and area. Families and visitors are mentioned, including Winnipeg trips, Halloween tea, and Remembrance Day services. The community hall service, skating rink meeting, and a large wedding reception are noted among numerous social visits and comings/Goings.
Enid Morris hosted a wedding honor at Unity Hall with Mrs Howard Westman and Mrs Don Wicklund assisting. A wool blanket and flannelette set were given, lunch followed, and guests included Mrs R Morris and Miss Jean Durward. The event welcomed the newlyweds to Austin.
A candle light ceremony at Weading Austin United Church united Olive Enid Miriam Morris and James Quinton on Saturday November 1 at 4 PM. Rev J Shaver officiated with family and friends attending as Betty Graham Donna Graham and Earl Pearson served as bridal party. The couple plans to reside in Austin after visiting Niagara Falls.
Peter Cairns visited with George Comigal over the weekend. Mr and Mrs O Forrest of Beaver were Sunday visitors at the John Sparrow home. A Stratton party from Winnipeg spent the weekend at the Red Fox home. Marion Brown spent the weekend in Minnedosa. Bert and Tom Seaman with Mr and Mrs John Sparrow visited last Sunday. W Roslin and family of Woodside were guests of Mrs Jack Morris Friday evening. Clarence Martin and Gloria visited with Ms and Mrs. Harold Gilbert wedding congratulations to the couple married October 31 and returning from a honeymoon to reside on the Katrime home farm.
Una Meneivy and Melvin School pupils hosted a Halloween party Friday night. Guests were escorted through the House of Horrors with games and tricks, followed by lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Michie received a china tea set for their recent marriage, with thanks offered to friends and neighbors.
G B Key president of Portage and district Chamber of Commerce drew three winners for RB Earl & Co National Radio Week Contest. First prize mantel radio to G R Lamont of Portage and Beaver, second prize electric kettle to Mrs I Ross Portage, third prize electric iron to Mrs S Cooper of Katrime. Many entries. all will be sent to Radio Week headquarters for a final draw on November 10. The Olympic Club formed in Montreal in 1842 was Canada’s first outdoor athletics sponsor.
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