Austin Social Notes and Local Sales Roundup
Mrs Chas Durwood moved into the Manse on Beaver Street. Mrs H Goodridge and Dot visited in Portage last Friday. Mr A Johnson of Extra is spending days at Kenora Ontario. Pte Douglas Pearson of the Winnipeg Grenadiers is home on leave. Mrs Fowls returned to Brandon after visiting her daughter Mrs C L Duncan. Mr Crane, former Collegiate principal, now of Westbourne, visited Austin on Saturday. Sgt Pilot Tom Lane left for Halifax with his parents accompanying to Portage la Prairie. The Austin W A thanks all who helped Market Day Tea. proceeds totaled 60 dollars. The G A earned 9.50 and Junior W A 8 from sales. Large crowd at Roy Lunn farm stock sale. cattle sold well, one cow 97 dollars, another 72 dollars. Auctioneer Duff notes thanks to Borton for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Durwood
Beaver Street
H. Goodridge
Dot
Portage
Crane
Westtourne
Austin
Pilot Tom Lane
Halifax
Portage la Prairie
Tommy
Austin W.A
G.A
W.A
Roy Lunn
S.C. Duff
F.C. Barton
Duff
Borton
Sight Hill Family Honored by Friends
The Sight Hill district gathered at Mr and Mrs Harry Jones home on Monday evening to honor Mr and Mrs John Jones and daughters Elsie and Nellie who are moving to Austin. Mrs Robt Leckie gave a Cheville Bedspread as thanks, with Mrs Bill Bryce reading the address. Miss Mary Hay led school friends in presenting handkerchiefs to Elsie and Nellie as Evelyn Jones and Gordon Hay won them. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sight Hill
Harry Jones
John Jones
Elsie
Nellie
Austin
Robt. Leckie
Jones
Bill Bryce
Geo. Hay
Mary Hay
Evelyn Jones
Gordon Hay
Mrs. Jones
Winnipeg Visitors Share Weekend at Local Homes
Visitors to Winnipeg last week included Mr and Mrs Gregor who spent the weekend at Mrs John Gilmour s home. Miss Thelma Meadows from Melvin district visited Miss Irene Carson at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Jones for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Mrs. Gregor
John Gilmour
Thelma Meadows
Melvin
Irene Carson
Harry Jones
Education Week Observed Across Canada November 10 16
Education Week will be observed throughout Canada from November 10 to November 16 with the theme Education for a Strong Canada. The notice emphasizes the growing value of democratic life and asks teachers trustees newspapers churches and public organizations to give attention to education and national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Edrans Red Cross Branch Holds Annual Meeting
The Edrans Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society met at Mrs W Crammoné’s home to elect officers for the coming year and plan fund raising. Officers re elected include Mrs W Seaman President Mr RM Sharp Vice President Mrs E J Manne Treasurer and wool convenors Mrs C Patterson and Mrs Philpot. Refugee and wool work coordinators praised contributors for aiding local efforts. A Silver Tea on November 5 to honor Mr and Mrs E J Manns marks their 35th wedding anniversary and supports the branch. Also noted is a speedy recovery wish for Mrs Elmer Neln and a Manitoba School Trustees Association regional meeting in Portage la Prairie on Oct 24 with registration at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrans
Canadian Red Cross Society
W. Crammoné
W. Seaman
Rm, Sharp
E J. Manne
See. Treas
Wool
C. Patterson
Mra Philpot
Mra J. Dahmer
Mra F. Venn
E. J. ‘Manns
Bérans
Red Cross
Elmer Neln
Manitoba School Trustees Association
Portage A Prairie
Harvest Home Evening Service at Austin Church
Evening service at 7 30 pm in Austin features Dr Dickson preaching on a Harvest Home theme. The notice urges early arrival and reflects on safety amid conflicts mentioning Russians and British in an allusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dickson
Dr Jubb to Visit Austin Fridays at Mrs Thomas’s Ave
Dr A V Jubb plans weekly visits to Austin each Friday afternoon at the avenue of Mrs Harold Thomas. The schedule notes a recurring appointment setting with local residents and a customary greeting for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Jubb
Austin
Harold Thomas
For Sale Barred Rock Cockerels
For sale two barred rock cockerels in bantam banded plumage priced at two dollars each by a private seller. Not deducting any further discounts.
Wright–Hay Wedding Details in Sidney Ceremony
Cla Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Wright of Sidney, married Mr. George Duncan Hay, son of Mrs. Agnes Hay. The bride wore a pink triple sheer gown with smocked yoke and long sleeves, a wreath of orange blossoms in a matching veil, and carried white lilies and ferns. Bridesmaid Doris Wright wore Victory blue crepe with a yellow bouquet of baby mums. Best man was Robert Hay. For going away, the bride wore a French navy alpaca crepe dress with a tweed coat and a black felt hat with a pompadour brim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cla
F. O.wright
Sidney
George Duncan Hay
Agnes Hay
Doris Wright
Robert Hay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. A. Johnson
Extra
Kenora, Ontario
Pte
Douglas Pearson
The
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Lavo
Mrs. Fowls
Brandon Afr
C.L. Duncan
Sight Hill Family
MacGregor War Savings Committee
UY Ae
Cone Ae
Aistpl
Ckdaadida Ike Aloce
Edrans Red Cross
Austin United
G. A. Dickson
Austin - Sunday
Melvina
RKO
Lupe Velez
Donald Woods
Leon Errol
Roy A. Duncan
Alexander Hay
North Norick
Manitoba
Hampton Street
MacGregor
Manitobe
Mackinnon & Mackinnon
John Hay
Aan
J. A.rowlatt
Massey-Harris and
Cockshutt Machinery
Voss
Hay—Wright
Banded Atom
Arthur Palmer
Westbour
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