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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
5
Local residents share weekend visits and family events across Austin and area. notes include Lindsay, Hay, and Michie families, births and visits, school staffing, church events, and community gatherings. A birthday reunion at the Saggers home honors William Jones with extended family turnout.
Miss Jean Durward dies in an automobile accident near MacGregor on August etc. Born March 7 1900 in the Arizona district she was a beloved horsewoman who moved to Austin after her father’s death. Survived by sisters Marguerite Isabel Thelma and brothers Jim and Bill. Funeral held at Austin United Church with burial in Sidney cemetery. The Durward Family thanks Arizona friends and local helpers for support and floral tributes.
The Clown stars a down and out comedian with Tim Considine as a devoted boy. A blend of humor and pathos promises tears and charm as audiences are invited to see a fresh take on Red Skelton in Austin. The Silver Whip adds Western drama with Dale Robertson and Rory Calhoun on September 16 and 18.
Sidney couple Mr and Mrs Donald Auchie announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys Lillian to Charles Harold Wickland son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Wickland of Austin. The wedding is set for September 18 in Austin at United Cruson.
The Austin cemetery committee discussed beautification efforts at a recent meeting. James Elston was elected chairman and A J Stevenson secretary treasurer. They will purchase a new power mower and notify interested parties, especially former residents, about the project along the Gladstone Holland Highway. The site has seen progress but requires more work and all help is welcome.
Public auction set for September 16 1954 at 2 pm in Portage la Prairie Manitoba. The sale covers the northeast quarter of section 23 township 10 range 10 west, subject to a first mortgage and a reserve bid. Twenty percent cash due at sale with remaining balance per sale terms and conditions to be disclosed at sale. For details contact Miller and Miller Portage la Prairie Solicitors for the mortgage.
A dense classified list offers items for sale including 40 acres of good soil at 1150 dollars with contact Abe Harder in Winnipeg or W N Harder at 3054 MacGregor. Also high yielding Mamouth Russian Fall Rye at one dollar per bushel via Carl Switzer in Austin. Other entries include Monarch Coal and Wood Range with Arena oil burner, McCormick Cream Separator, and Lindsay Shaw in MacGregor. Used tracks, Fargo Cam and Roller hoist with gravel box from Camlow Motors, 650 dollars. Pigs for sale from S Botany in MacGregor and M J Klassen in Austin with 10 dollar prices. Custom baling 10 cents per bale via Henry Thiessen in Sidney Man.
Hay clover alfalfa and straw sold at 10 cents a bale. Contact K Cox & Sons at 3155 MacGregor. Also offering insurance and loans with village property for sale.
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