Austin area notes include elections and social events
Poultry Pool shipping day at Aust Dr AY. Jubb to visit Austin Fridays. locals visit kin in Austin and Brandon. Selma Peterson joins Hudson Bay Co Winnipeg. Jack Hill visits from Brandon. Strains and Blair families visit R Wallace and Price. Lane to Winnipeg for RCAF duty. Duncan joins Brandon Mental Hospital staff. Wheat Pool meeting held at Austin Community Hall. Election Day in western municipality to vote on municipal doctor area bylaw. Variety Concert and Old Time Fiddlers Contest set for Nov 29 at Austin Community Hall with dance and lunch. Admission 35c and 20c.
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Mr. Gee
Thos. Boyd
Austin
Brandon
Selma Peterson
Hudson Bay Company
Winnipeg
Jack Hill
R.A. Hill
C. L. Duncan
Brandon Mental Hospital
Wheat Pool
Austin Community Hall
Austin United Church Ladies Aid
Manitoba Legislature Opens Fifth Session
The Manitoba Legislature opened its fifth session with the speech from the throne reading of a continuing coalition government to support Canada's war effort. Premier Bracken and Conservative John Lawrie outlined unity goals addressing war, wheat markets, Western agriculture, and Sirois Commission recommendations.
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Manitoba
R. F. Wil
Canada
John Bracken
John Lawrie
Norfolk
Bracken
Sirois Commission
Lawrie
Sirois
Gothic Lodge Elect Officers for 1941
The Austin Masonic Lodge elected officers for 1941 at its Wednesday meeting. Officers named include W.M. I. M. West and Treas. Dr. Campbell, with other roles assigned to H. Atkins Wallace, Moore, Watters, Westman and Young. Installation set for Wednesday December Ath.
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Austin Masonic Lodge
W. Bro
I. M. West
W.M
H. S. Atkins
W. Rothwell
S.W
Chas. Moore
DR. Campbell
Treas
R. J. Wallace
H. F. Johnson
Fred Hall
S. . Johnson
J.D
For Sale Ford Bulls Offer Seeks Applicants
For sale ad lists five Ford bulls and several calves aged five to six months. Applicant contact J Channa for details.
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Eford
J.channa
Marriage of Anne Me and Harold Collins in MacGregor
Anne Me, second daughter of Mrs H Neudt of Austin, married Harold Collins of MacGregor in a solemn church ceremony at the Manse on 14th. The Rev. SR McLeod officiated. The bride wore an empire blue dress with a high neckline and covered buttons down the back. The couple left for a short honeymoon at Wiansver and will reunite with families at groom's home. Mrs Collins will reside in Austin, while Mr Collins returns to the West Coast.
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MacGregor
Anne
H Neudt
Austin
Royal Canadian Navy
Mrt
Harold Collins
SR McLeod
Mrs. Collins
Mr. Collins
West Coast
Frede
Menzies and Edgar Tie the Knot in Austin Manitoba
Catherine Lilian Fagar of Austin married John Hay Menzies of MacGregor at United Church Manse on Mad Friday Nov 15 Rev S McLeod officiated. The couple, in tropical blue velvet, received yellow mum bouquets with attendants Miss Mary Menzies and G J Menzies Winnipeg. A reception followed at the groom’s home and they will reside on a farm southwest of Austin.
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United Church
Catherine Lilian
Robt. Fagar
Austin
John Hay Menzies
Jas. Menzies
MacGregor
S McLeod
Mary Menzies
G. J. Menzies
Winnipeg
Winnipig
Marriage of Jessie Edith Leckie to Harry Painter at Lavenham
Jessie Edith Leckie daughter of James Leckie of Mace Gregor wed Harry David Painter son of C J Painter at the home of H Lloyd in Lavenham. Rev M Nixon officiated. The couple, with bridesmaid Joyce I and groomsman Walter Painter, planned a brief honeymoon in Winnipeg and will reside in Lavenham.
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Jessie Edith
James Leckie
Mace Gregor
Leckie
Harry David Painter
C. J. Painter
Laventam
H. Lloyd
Rev. M. Nixon
Lavenham
Miss Joyce and I
Walter Painter
Winnipeg
Lewis Martin Wedding Unites Violet Mary Isabel and George Lewis
Violet Mary Isabel Lewis and George Charles Lewis were married November 7 at Mrs. Wm. Martin’s MacGregor home. Rev. S. R. McLeod officiated as relatives witnessed a soldier blue miracle crepe gown bride, wine velvet gown attendant, turkey supper followed, three tier cake, couple to honeymoon in Winnipeg before settling on the groom’s Springbrook farm.
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Wm. Martin
MacGregor
Violet Mary Isabel
George Charles Lewis
Charles Lewis
Austin
S. R. McLeod
Clarence
Dorothy Lewis
Wallace Martin
Winnipeg
Springbrook
Machinery Repair and Electric Welding by Geo C MACGREGOR
Geo Croucher Macgregor offers repairs for machinery and electrical work and acetylene welding services. Ready for the busy season, they handle various systems and welding needs.
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Accetelyne
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Dr. Ay, Jubb
Harold Thomas
Vir Loney
Jine Creek
Alex. McRae
Hugh Strain
Carberry
Harold Blair
Oakville
R. Price
Thos. Lane
Royal Canadian Air Force
Aritoba
Gothic Lodge
J. A.rowlatt Res
Imperial Oil Products
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Farm
Voss and
Snowbird Washers
Costistoy
Eastern
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Paterson
Gray’s Drug Store
Erle R. George
Mayfair
Portage LA Prairie
Eaton Co
the Herald
Menzies
Edgar
Lewis - Martin
Geo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
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