Community Notes from Brandon Weekend Visitors and Local Events
Austin and District News spans Brandon visits by Jade Mo HF Johnson and others, new residents at the CPR suite, and Rogers taking over as section foreman. United Church annual meeting set for Nov 15 at 8:30. Springbrook ladies hold a successful raffle with $108.43 raised for the Swimming Pool project. Patriotic Club hosts a meeting, reports show $195.55 net from a Fowl Dinner. Drama festival postponed. Old Time Fiddlers Contest planned at month end.
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Gordon Hay
The
Patriotic Club
Jean Beatty
Merlin Lamb
Beresford
Austin Friends Honor Dorothy Westman
Around sixty to seventy Austin friends gathered November 2 at the Community Hall to honor Dorothy Westman, bride elect. Escort to a decorated chair, gifts, vocal solos by Mrs. John Gilmour and others, a contest, lunch, and piano accompaniment marked the evening, with organizers Dorice Barber and others overseeing arrangements.
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Austin
Dorothy Westman
L. Westman
Peterson
Elsie Jones
Harry Westman
Dorice Barber
Lilian Keayes
Hero
Dorothy
John Gilmour
Jean Beatty
Elinor Rowlatt
Doris Randall
Keayes
Mary Hay
Bettyraham
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Trudy Strain at Home
About forty friends gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. North for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Trudy Strain, bride-elect for November 5. After a quiz contest, Marion Moffatt and Dorothy Beswitherick drew a wagon with a large pumpkin and a basket of gifts. Trudy thanked her guests as the group enjoyed a luncheon and the singalong finale.
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A. North
Trudy Strain
Arnold Cathcart
Marion Moffatt
Dorothy Beswitherick
Trudy
Carberry Church Wedding Ends In Elegant Nuptials
At Carberry United Church on Saturday, Gertrude Eliza Strain wed Hugh William Wells. Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A Strain Pratt, she wore ivory satin with seed pearl embellishments and carried red roses. The groom is son of Mrs J T Wells Carberry. officiating minister J A MacLeod.
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Carberry United Church
Gertrude Eliza
Rs. A. Strain
Pratt
Hugh Williamson
J. T. Wells
Mr. Wels
Carberry
J. A. MacLeod
Wedding Attends Carberry Couple in Manitoba Ceremony
The couple wed with Greta in yellow net and pink nylon net dresses. Judy Granam was flower girl in pink. Morley attended the groom. ushers were Sheldon Strain and Ross McFee. Muriel Murray played organ. Beverle From sang. Reception at Mrs Boucer’s home featured a four tier cake. They honeymooned to Winnipeg and points east and will reside in Carberry.
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Este Greta
Judy Granam
Morley
Sheldon Strain
Ross McFee
Muriel Murray
Miss Beverle
Sang
Mrs Boucer
Carberry
Winnipeg
Points East
Mrs. Wells
Card of Thanks from the Whiting Family
Mr and Mrs John Whiting express sincere thanks to friends who visited while he was in hospital and those who sent cards letters and cigarettes A special thanks to the people who worked on the house during his illness
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John Whiting
John
Social notes and visits in Southend area
Local residents and visitors are listed with frequent weekend and weekday calls. Art Blair Nelson Hulme and families host and visit, with Miss Beverley Dixon and Marjorie Chant among those socializing. The WMS social and candy sale is planned at Southend School on Friday November 18 at 8 30, with a planned social evening and arrangements for a school event.
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WMS
Southend School
Beverley Glover
J. Sinale
A E. Chant
K. Larson
Beaver News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Ceci Graham of Newdale spent the weekend with district friends. Mrs Munroe returned to her Portage area home after visiting. Clarence Stith's guests included Herb Farley and O Nohlgren of MacGregor. Thomas Graham came home after several weeks with relatives at Quill Lake and Newdale. A Sunday church service changed worship from 11:00 to 3:30 PM, effective Nov 0th. Glen Harkness and spouse returned from a two week USA trip via Saskatchewan, visiting Glen Ewen.
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Ceci Graham
Newdale
Munroe
Portage
Alg Grab
Clarence
Glen Harkness
USA
Black Hills
South Dakota
Saskatchewan
Glen Ewen
Submarine Cable Links Windsor and Detroit in 188
A historic international telegraph line connected Windsor to Detroit via an underwater cable in 188. The project marked a milestone in cross border communications, enabling faster exchange of messages and signaling a new era of regional connectivity.
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Windsor
Detroit
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