Marriages and Obituaries Notice Fragments in 1945 Canada
A fragmented 1945 notice lists marriages and obituaries with names such as Audrey Mabel Doreen and Cpl Ernest Allan Dewgon, plus entries for Roger's Memorial Church in Toronto and a note of thanks from Miss Helen Crawford. The text blends dates April 1945 and regional names including Rockwood Acton and Mimico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee UE Ian
Churchill United Church
Audrey Mabel Doreen
R. F. Mac-Agthd
Ernest Allan Dewgon
Gordon Dawson
Old Springs
Blood Donors Club Acton District Meets May 30
The next Blood Donors Club for Acton and district will be held on Wednesday May 30. An April Scout Mothers meeting at Mrs R Elliott planned euchre and a quilt draw with a tasty lunch. A Halton public meeting at the Princess Theatre Milton features Dr Vivian Health Minister outlining county health projects open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leishman
Hamilton
Walter Tratton Leishman
Lillian Waldron
Allan
John
Cameron
Acton
Jas. McCalg
Mimico
Lorne Hewitt
Stratford
Harold Swackhamer
Johnstone & Rumsey
Fairview
Acton and
District
Scout Mothers
R. Elliott
Scout Committee
Thomson
Elliot
Halton
Princess Theatre
Milton
Vivian
Representa
Irish Eyes Are Smiling Show at Gregory Theatre
The Gregory Theatre features a gala program with Irish Eyes Are Smiling songs including Mother Machine Feeliing Like a Million and Let the Rest of the World Go By. A new number Bessie in a Bustle from Mack Gordon and James Monaco headlines the film inspired segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Theatre
Mack Gordon
James Monaco
Consolation Sermon Sparks Quiet Reflections
The preacher Tré Chaplain delivered a sermon on the Ten Commandments stirring a private mourner into a serious mood. He underscored enduring beliefs, saying he has never made a graven image in a life shaped by faith.
Ontario and federal elections shuffle dates
Ontario Premier Drew announces June 11 provincial vote while Prime Minister King sets the federal election for the same date. Three days later Drew moves the provincial election to June 4, sparking claims of chaotic last minute scrambling and concerns for soldiers voting. Additional items note University of Toronto curriculum on Russian subjects and efforts at Western Ontario to develop a drug from Aspergillus Fumigatus for tuberculosis. Magistrate Tucker criticizes Indian medical care in James Bay. federal Indian Affairs official notes existing inadequacies but a grimmer picture is not accurate.
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Toronto
Ceoorge, Drew
Ontario
Mackenzie King
Drew
King
Ull
Er. B. Jolliffe
C.C.F
Mr. Jolliffe
Ottawa
Aniveristy
London
TN. Anheahov
Ele
Freda Strelitz
Organiama
Asheshov Saya Shul
FE. R. Tucker
Cochrane
The
Red Cross Society
James Bay Area
Outpost Hospital
P. F. Moore
Indian Affairs Branch
Tucker
50 Year Old New Modderfontein Mine To End Operations
Benoni South Africa reports New Modderfontein mine issuing three months notice of possible cessation due to rising costs and declining ore yield. At Dec 31 reserves stood about 1.5 million tons, 18 million ounces produced since 1895, with dividends over 35 000 000. The company aims to extend life beyond three months if possible.
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Benoni
South Africa
Anya
New Modderfontein
Burns Suffered In Freak Mishap At Saskatoon Home
Lawrence Da oust GF Viscount from Saskatoon is recovering in hospital from burns in a freak accident. A family member lit a fire and a flaming match head flew into a can of gasoline. The burning can was tossed out as a door opened. The can exploded toward him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Lawrence Daoust
Sask
Dadust
Wartime Board tests reader recall of price ads in Simcoe
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board ran a public test of its ads showing milk and clothing supply facts. A thumbs sketch of a farmer milking a cow was used, misplacing the cow and prompting reader letters. The board concluded the ads were read despite the comic error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prices and Trade Board
Canans
Ahto Masters n&Ay
Simcoe
Auction Notice for Ontario Clearing Sale with Real Estate
Public auction in Guelph Junction Ontario by AL R Linn on April 15 30 items listed including cattle implements household goods and two land parcels 23 acres with cement block house barn and 12 head garage plus 180 acre bush pasture parcel terms cash no reserve owner moving away sale to include real estate at reserve unknown auctioneer based in Galt Ontario
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T. H. Knvorr
Guelph
Conenday
CEPR
Campbell- Ville Road
Public Auction of Farm, Horses, Cattle, Furniture near Acton
Duncan McBOUGALL offers Lot 23 Con 2 Esquesing on No 25 Highway for sale April 4 1845. Items include Percheron horses Red Durham cows two years old Durham helpers calves hay grain implements and a farm of about 1000 acres with an almost new 10 room house barn shed water windmill and bush land. Terms on sale day. Auctioneer J A Elliott. Clerk Bred Wright.
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Duncan McBougall
Con
Township of
Esquesing
Acton
Durham
TM Health
J. A. Elliott
Bred Wright
Burlington veteran Brigadier returns from fur lough
Wren Marion Bunker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Sinclair, formerly of Burlington, has returned to the east coast after a 21 day fur lough with her parents. She has been promoted to Brigadier overseas. Mr and Mrs Fred Homer attended the Hoffman James wedding at Trinity United Church Bowmanville Saturday afternoon with Mr Hext er as usher. An eighth town meeting re elected A 4 Nicholson as chairman. Board of Health met last Thursday to arrange poison control materials and confirm salaries for the year.
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Wren Marion Bunker
Gordon Sinclair
R.c.am
Burlington
S. A. Sinclair
Toronto
Fred Homer
Hoffman-James
Trinity United Church
Bowmanville
Hexter
Council
Nicholson
Board of Health Hell
R. T. Dingle
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