Orton Community Hall Garden Party Supports Red Cross
Mr Joe Cook and a Stratford friend were Sunday callers in the village. Mrs Wm Shaw and Reggie visit Toronto. Mr Fred Scott of St Catharines weekend visitor to Wm Ballantines. The Garden Party and Dance, held under Orton Community Hall auspices, was successful and realized a nice sum. The committee gave all proceeds to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cook
Stratford
Wm. Shaw
Reggie
Toronto
Fred Scott
St. Catharines
Wm. Ballantines
Orton Community Hall
Red Cross
Sacramental service at Ebenezer United Church and war notices
Sacramental service conducted by Rev. R W Pickeragill at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday. Next Sunday service to be led by the Women’s Missionary Society while Pickeragill takes a two week vacation. Mr George T Wilson of Knatchbull reports his son Pte Robert Cecil Wilson died of wounds in France on July 26 after being wounded on the invasion front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
R. W. Pickeragill
R.W. Pickeragill
Women's Missionary Society
George T. Wilson
Knatchbull
Robert Cecil Wilson
Logie Robertson
Beverley
C. A. Darby
Duncan Moffat
Audrey Akitt
Guelph
Mira
Harlan Whison
Nasangaweya
Arthur Nightingale
William Arthur McFarlane
Gainsborough Sesk
France
Margaret Nightingale
Gainsborough
George Nightingale
Thomas Blakey
Maxwell
Blakey
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
J. H. Nightingale
Port Credit
Limehouse Women’s Institute August Meeting Report
Miss W. Ivena gave an address on domestic science in Toronto schools at the Limehouse Women's Institute meeting held at Mrs. S. Kirkpatrick's home. Fourteen members attended. prayers, O Canadas, and the Lord's Prayer opened, and a memorial for Jack Davis followed. Activities included home duties talks, charitable packing for the Salvation Army, linen for Russia, parcels to overseas boys, and a grapefruit peeling demonstration. Several local visitors were noted and gardening judging at the Garden Brigade Girls event was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.~ivena
Limehouse Women's Institute
Toronto
S. Kirkpatrick
O Canadas
Allence
Rim
Jack Davis
Normandy
Salvation Army
Garten
H. Norton
Kirkpatrick
H. Foster
Baden
James Noble
Peggy Smethurst
Jacqueline
Sudbury
C. A. Grant
Unclear Crime Item From Glace Bay Report
Fragmentary note from Glace Bay Nova Scotia mentions boxes and a store incident. Details are unreadable and no clear people, places, or actions surfaced in the legible portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glace Bay
N.S
Erin Junior Vocal Students Honored in Pears Recital
Erin juniors under W. J. Pears praised as Master Wallace Eiple and Merle Mc Emery earned first class honors in grade 2. Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs P J Reed of Wallace Ave after two sons Gordon and Douglas Reed died serving on invasion day in France. Also reported is the death of Margaret Braton Black in Owosso Michigan widow of James A Currie formerly of Ospringe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Pears
Wallace Eiple
Merle McEmery
P. J. Reed
Wallace Ave. Foronto
Gordon
Douglas Reed
France
Owosso
Michigan
Margaret Braton Black
James A. Currie
Ospringe
Memorial service and cemetery dedication in Community Church
A capacity crowd gathered for a memorial and decoration service by the Cemetery Board. Rev. C N Poole preached on Hebrews 11 40 about better things for us. Guests came from Toronto Guelph Thornbury Acton and nearby communities. Lambert twins were absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Cemetery Board
C. N. Poole
Celea
Toronto
Guelph
Thornbury
Acton
Lambert Twins
Rockwood
Rockwood Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Travel News
In Rockwood many locals attended church with Rev J Austen of Guelph substituting for Rev W J Ma Iver at Knox Church. Nearby residents plan holidays to Manitoulin Island and Wasaga Beach while visitors from Hamilton Montreal and Toronto are noted. The District No 7 Horticultural Prefile held at Riverside Park Guelph and White Plains New York visits round out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ma Iver
Knox Church
Guelph
Austen
Presbyterian Church
Thos
Weatherston
Manitoulin Island
George H. Pearen
F. J. Hoaking
Wasaga Beach
W. F. Harrington
Thomas
Conn
Gratton Barry
J. Ward
Camp Borden
Henry Pasmore
Montreal
Annie Harris
Clarence Royce
Royce
Toronto
Joe Oakes
Charles Pollock
Calgary
C. ‘Campbell
E. Nickell
Arthur Engleby
Babe
Lakeview
Powers
James Standish
Rockwood
D. Ward
Barbara Ward
District No. 7 Horticultural Societies
Riverside Park
Rose Dyer
Doris Dyer
McMahon
White Plains
N. Y
Kathleen Oakes
St. Joseph's Hospital
Campbellville W I Aims at Savings and Home Canning
Campbellville group meets at Mrs Lloyd Crawford home led by president Mrs Cameron Agnew with roll call on motto A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned. Demonstrations include sugar ration planning and home care tasks. tales recount travels and Ward Island trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville W. I
Lloyd Crawford
Mra
Cameron Agnew
Nellason Howard
Mombera
John Floward
Misa Ladies Buck
John Evang
Acton
Wahomp Islands
Local Social Notes From Guelph and Toronto Communities
Everton Miss Donia Lane of Toronto visited Beverley Hepburns home for a couple days. Funeral attendees from Toronto and Guelph gathered for the late Mrs. J W Benham in Guelph. Various residents visited, hosted, or traveled between Toronto and Guelph homes, including Miss Emma Tovoll and Miss Jennie Tovell, with community gatherings noted. The W M Society met at Mrs W Crossons home on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia Lane
Toronto
Beverley Hepburn
W. H. Hortop
Warry Hortop
J. P. Benham
Guelph
J. W. Benham
Cooper
Mossie
FR. Cooper
Weat
Elton Rae
Mins
Blanche McDougall
Erin
Milas
Marlon Aitken
Yakolet
Kenneth McDougall
Alf
W. M Society
W. Crosson
Leonard Cox
Bert Simons
Georgetown Event Highlights and Local News Briefs
Cloudy afternoon drew 250 Alliance Paper Mills members and guests to Stanley Park for a community gathering with park amusements and races for children. Glen Williams Girl Guides camp hosts and a Toronto unit are visiting Georgetown. Lions Club plans for a Water Street corner lot to become a central park progress this year. Muriel Hamilton and Joseph Shea wed at Holy Cross on July 20 with Rev Morgan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Paper Mills
Stanley Park
Erin
Doris Roberts
Sylvia Lorriman
Shirley Varrison
Georgetown Girl Guides
Glen Willams
Girl Guides
Toronto
Water Street
Lions Club
Georgetown
Muriel Hamilton
George Hamilton
Hornby
Joseph Shea
Oakville
W. J. Morgan
Holy Croatan
Herald
Visitors and visits across Nassagaweya and district
Residents and visitors in Nassagaweya and nearby towns gathered during the week. Families from Toronto Buffalo Windsor Milton Acton and Aurora were noted guests at homes of Freeman Green Lee Davenport and others. A Busy Bee Club quilt and gifts at Brookville Hall marked social activities. Brig. Karl Frank recovered in New Zealand hospital after an Italian injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Freeman
L. Jacques
Mary Ann
Toronto
Helen
Buffalo
Reg. Butcher
Jimmy
Ruth Ann
Windsor
James Copeland
Lawrence King
Wilfred Greenlees
Town Line
Milton
Albert
Brookville Hall
Beverley Ella
Verna King
Ella
Karl Frank
Italy
New Zealand
Stanley Dayton
Little Britain
Sam Frank
Gordon Silcox
Guelph
Jana
Silcox
Joelph Frank
Jennie Howard
Family Allowance Debate and Tax Deductions
The House of Commons debated a Family Allowance measure with unanimous support. Some argue it mirrors existing tax breaks, noting well off individuals receive $150 for a wife and $108 per child under eight, totaling $9 monthly per child, and questioning whether extending this to low income groups constitutes a dole or a bribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
House
Local visitors gather at area homes this weekend
Guelph residents and friends visited area houses in action with families. guests included Mr. William Brown, Mr. D. G. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. George Grundy, Mrs. McKenzie, and Rev. Nees. Attendees came from Guelph, Hamilton, Acton, Everton, and Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelynne Mooney
Guelph
Nwne
Alvin Fisher
William Brown
George Grundy
D. G. Robertson
Shadow
Wlarton
George Rennick
Marlon
Hamilton
D. Stewart
Pte
Mert
Camp Borden
Mra McKenze
James Brydon
F. Brydon
Nees
Erlnbi
Inca
INTERRUPTED CAREERS AND SERVICEMEN'S RETURN
The piece argues that military service interrupts careers but will not harm future success. It states servicemen gain human insight, discipline, and prestige, returning better prepared to face work and business challenges after the war.
Unberra Auction Sale of NFAD Cattle and Hogs at Acton
Public auction at Sun nydale Farm Acton on Saturday August 11 at two o clock offers cows springers young cattle hogs and sheep. The sale lists multiple cow types with calfs at foot and bred status plus 12 or more butcher cattle 18 Yorkshire hogs and 8 Shropshire sheep. Terms require cash settlement day of sale with clerk. Bannockburn Women’s Institute booth and a lucky draw sponsored by Acton War Service League accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnydale Farm
Acton
Helfer
Xutock
Dan Blyth
Guelph
Prince
Stratford
Maple Lodge Marquis
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Acton War Service League
Cocoa Bread Gains Popularity on the Gold Coast
Cocoa powder is being used with flour to make bread on the Gold Coast. The new product, Cocoa Bread, is reported to be becoming very popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accra
Gold Coast
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Neighborhood News
Orton
Limehouse
W. Milliere
Moffat
Campbellville
Everton
EL Leaver
Actioneers
Hindley
A. Elliott
W. Benton
W. A. Wilton
Clerks
J. Cadesky Optometrist
A. T. Brown
Matt Kenney
Hs Western Gentlemen ’S Spotlight Band
Huttonville Park
Art Hallman
Norma Locke
Advastioement
Bull
Vlga
L. McDonald
Tae
Putnam Farm
Chinguacouay
J. W. Wolfe
Ol T. Jones
Selective Service Office
Ontario
James Wiederhold
New Hamburg
Chas. Wilson
A.T. Brown
Halton
Decca
Margaret Smith
Tate
Co. F. Leatherland
Thomas Smith
Nassagawega
C. F. Leatherland
Executrix
William James Akina
C. G. Leath
Mill Street
Caue Averanud
Alz
Ordeef
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