Acton and Toronto visitors share week in town
Miss Fern Brown visits Boston with friends while Milton’s Havel Andrews visits H L Ritchie in town. Toronto guests include Nora Kenney and Gladys Huffman with Milas Moffat, mixed with several local families visiting Sundridge, Hall’s Lake, and Guelph General Hospital for a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Brown
Boston, Mass
Gladys Huffman
Milas Ellizabeth Moffat
Toronto
Mra. Huffman
Frieria
Card of Thanks for Loss in Canada Forces
Mr and Mrs Fred Turner and family express deep gratitude for sympathy after their son and brother Pte William Lyle Turner of the Hamilton Light Infantry was killed in action serving with the Canadian Forces Overseas. Flowers from Lakeside Chapter 1.0 D.E. and kind words are cherished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Turner
Betty
Fred Turner
William—Lyle Turner
Hamilton Light Infantry
Lakeside
D.E
Sailor Slang Turns Phrases Into Secret Shipshape Talk
Home town sailors on leave reveal nautical jargon like tiddly meaning shipshape and sharp meaning looking one s best. Phrases such as sling his mick turn in for sleep and hawsepipe indicate promotions and duties in the navy lingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Herbert Jones
Canuilan
Wrest Coast
Canadian Naval Base
Cirls
Osallac
Amile
Sale of Lands for Arrears of Taxes Nassagaweya
Notice that lands for arrears of taxes in Nassagaweya in 1942 were prepared and copies available at the township treasurer’s office. If taxes and costs are not paid by 2 PM November 5 1942 the treasurer will auction the lands at 2:30 PM November 5 1942 in the council chamber Nassagaweya Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notleo
Nagsa- Raweyno
Ontario
Nagsagaweya
Brookville
Nassagaweya
James W. Moffat
Trenaurer
Nassagaweys
Complaints and War Realities From Acton Letter
An Acton Ontario letter discusses democracy and home-front efforts, praising service members while criticizing wartime policy. The writer cites Navy provisions, fishing trip observations near Black Creek, and concerns about local filter beds and censorship of mail to troops overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dilla
Tre Acton Faure
Harry Ware
Army
Air Force
Navy
Gratis
Black Creek
Acton
London Tram Rails Salvaged For War Production Across Britain
The article reports London tram rails are being stripped from streets as buses replace trams and the metal is melted for arms. More than 200,000 tons of metal have been recovered nationwide, half from London, enough for tanks and battleships, with railings gates and asphalt components also repurposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granty Gaving
Britain
London
Miss-1- Switzer Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. G. H. Switzer home Thursday for a miscellaneous shower honoring her daughter Miss Tanbel. A short program featured community singing a piano solo and speeches, followed by a heartwarming blessing and gift opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Switzer
Mias Tanbel
R. L. Davidson
Betty Allan
Chas. McKeown
John Pell
Donalda McPhail
Davidlgon
G. W. Magalon
Mra. R. L. Davidson
Mra. K. Thorenson
Tenbel
Massey Harris Tanks for U S Army Ahead of Schedule
Massey Harris crews in the United States Division finished tank production about three months early. General Armstrong praised the effort as one of the best industry achievements, noting tanks would be ready for service well before mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Donald Armstrong
Chicago
Massey-Harris
General Armstrong
Armstrong
Mrs
George Anthony Returns to Sea Life After Pension Span
Real Old Salt Shields reports George Anthony, aged around 59, back at sea after ten years on a pension. He serves as a stoker while recalling a career spent voyaging the world three times in the 1980s and 1990s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
England
George Anthony
Seac
Stoker
Neo
Sweden Expands Conscription Training and Officer Cadets
Sweden's conscription bill increases training to 450 days and adds a new year for conscript officers. The reform aims to extend service and formalize officer preparation within the military structure in Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Wen
Overseas Mail From England July 20 1942 Letter to Mr Dilla
A World War II letter from a serviceman in England dated July 20 1942 thanks Mr Dillardus and Acton friends for news and support after his father died. He mentions Canadian smokes, wet weather, and appreciation for cars lent or given, signing off with best wishes to folks back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dilla
Tim Farr Parean
Acton
Nee
One 1000 Bomber Raid Saved by Biscuit Delivery Pool
Britain saves petrol and ton miles by pooling biscuit deliveries. 240 biscuit makers hand over vans and staff to the Biscuit Delivery Pool which has moved one million tins since January, transporting from factories to wholesalers and retailers and reclaiming empty tins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain
Biscuit Delivery Pool
Wartime activities rejuvenate Pictou town boom
Wartime shipyard work and new housing spur a population influx in Pictou Nova Scotia. An eight room school is planned, electric power demand rises, merchants report busy times and garages turn into lodging as pre fab houses and a town rising above the yard reshape the harbor area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piciqu
N.S
Pictou
T.A. MacKay
Maritime
Bricks Reach Surplus In Britain Amid Shortages
Britain holds 744 million bricks in stock as of April 1, with production meeting demand and creating a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
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Havel Andrews
Milton
Mra
H. L. Ritchie
Nora Kenney
Ronald Collier
Simcoe
Donna Andaraon
Miles la Verne Smith
Kitchener
S.J. Reid
Winona
Jack Reid
Nell McDonald
Penetang
Alex. McDonald
M. B. Collier
Cpl
Elwood Collier
M. F. Collier
Nellie ‘Anderson
Pacific Coast
J. Renna
M. E. Nelson
Hall's Lake
Haliburton County
Charlie Kingsmill
Guelph General Hospital
A. W
Fosbury
Pte. I. G. Chalmers
R.c.as.c
St. Thomnas
Noe Reid
Catherine
Montreal
Fred. Love
Grand Rapids
Mich
Henry Greenly
Woodstock
Veur Nay Man
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Nassagaweye
Sun
Stratford
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Real Estate & Insurance
Halton
Peel
Wellington
Neres
Fairy Lake
F. L. Wright Insurance and
Cooper Bldg
International Squadron
Hurless
Ohvnous Aces
Ronald Reagan
Olympe Bradna Buster Keaton
Pussy ‘N Boots
Dick “Tracy
Joan Blonded
John Howard
Hay Cargo
Paul” Kelly
Lola Lane
Fox News
Nelson Eddy
Eine Stevens
Londons
Gueran
Louie
You
G. W. Masales
K. Thorenson
Isabel
U. S. Army
Hoya
Freedom
Nova Scotian
B. D. Rachlin
Rodger’s
Supreme Pickles
S. S
Libby Sauerkraut
Tin
Guelph Business College
Canadian Business Schools Association
Selective Service
L. G. Carrithers
Princips
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