Local visits and family news from Milton area
Milton residents recount visits to relatives in Guelph Galt Toronto and London and Hamilton with many relatives and friends. Pte Allan Kirkness returns home on leave before rejoining unit in British Columbia. Mrs F Leonard White of Milton undergoes serious operation in Galt hospital and recovery hopes rise as her husband recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Allan Kirkness
British Columbia
J. E. Pearen
Misges Eva
Evelyn Pearen
J. L. Stewart
Hamilton
Tao Ingersoll
Thos. J. Leslie
F. Leonard White
Milton
Galt Hospital
White
Georgetown
Acton
Glenwilliams
Women’s Association Elects 1942 Officers
The December meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church elected officers for 1942 at the Parsonage. Hon. President Mrs. J. Symon and President Mrs. Wm. Evang led the new slate, with Mrs. F. W. Cleave as treasurer and Miss E. Hawthorne as secretary. A social luncheon followed and thanks were given to Rev. Fosbury and family for hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Association of the United Church
Symon
F. Cleavens
Fosbury
Cleave
Indies
Dr) Cullen
Richardson
SS Reid
J. Gardiner
J. Walker
T. Marshall
D. Richardson
C. Parker
L. W. Agar
N. Lambert
A. Fryer
R. Johnson
Badminton Notes At The Acton Y M C A
The column outlines schedule changes to improve access to facilities and discusses badminton technique and footwork. It notes a Junior Boys trip to Toronto with Y club transportation organized by the Y Men’s Club, and mentions a return badminton tournament with the Dundas Club on the Y floor, now rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Acton
Badminton Club
Dundas Club
Johnny Gray
Diamond Wedding Anniversary of W. McGlaughlins
Mrs Williamson and Mrs Kaine join Mrs Richardson and Mrs Pitt in honoring W and Mrs McGlaughlin on their diamond anniversary. The couple received a flowering plant and warm speeches from J H McGlaughlin and friends. Neighbors from Nassagaweyn and Guelph later delivered a comforter and a heartfelt address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McGlaughlins
Williamson
Kaine
Richardson
Pitt
McGlaughlin
J. H. McGlaughlin
W. L
Guelph
Nassagaweyn
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of William Thompson Acton Ontario
Creditors of the estate of William Thompson, late of Acton in Halton County, deceased about June 7 1911, are required to send full particulars and proofs to solicitor C Leatherland by December 6 1941. Assets will be distributed among valid claimants per law. Janet Thompson is the executrix. solicitor resides in Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willait Thompson
Acton
Halton
Solletter
A.D
C. Fleatherland
Ontario
Janet Thompson
Estate of Vida Lauder Dilton Proceedings Notice
In the matter of the estate of Vida Lauder Dilton late of the Village Married Woman Deceased in Halton County Ontario creditors must file their claims by December 6 1941 for distribution of assets to those legally entitled Notices issued by solicitor TM Leatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for administrator Sarah Elizabeth Ramshaw Acton Ontario dated November 20 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Lauder Dilton
Acton
Halton
Deressid
Vida Lauder Hilton
R.S.O
A.D
F. Leatherland
Ontario
Sarah Elizabeth Ramshaw
Four London firms test serve yourself cafeteria system
Four large catering firms in London are trialing a cafeteria self serve approach to cope with wartime shortages. The plan aims to speed service and reduce staff needs as city kitchens adapt to rationing and wartime constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War commentary notes Russian push slows as Rostov offensive grows
The weekly war briefing reports a retreat by German forces in the Russian campaign for the first time since June 22 while Soviet counteroffsives threaten the Caucasus. It notes Russian gains near Rostov, losses near Moscow, and British and Allied actions from Tobruk to Singapore amid a widening conflict across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Semeon Timoshenko
Rostov
Caucasus
Ewald von Kelat
Mariupol
Germany
Libya
Roatov
Red Army
Klin
Volokonmsk
Attac
Utbya
Cairo
Nazia
Sidi Rezegh
Bengazi
Tobruk
Gulf of
Sirte
Tripolitania
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Sydney
Stelermark
Australia
Britain
Japan
Singapore
Prince of Wales
Tom Phillips
Washington
Far East
Indo- China
Thailand
Netherlands East Indies
Shanghai
Netherlands - East Wee
Netherlands
China
MajJjord
Africa
Balkans
Italy
Churchill
Spain
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Wellington
St. Poulton
Vittoria
Hitler
Turkey
Ling
North
Derna
Bengasi
Rezegh
Erwin Romell
New Zealand
Sid Omar
Europe
Royal Navy
Janca
Axia
Ussian
Volga
Ines
Kalinin
Tula
Crimean
Lantz Family Marks 21 Years at Local Exchange
Miss Grace Lantz continues as manager of the local exchange after 21 years of family operation. Miss Elsie Gordon of Rockwood will replace Milks Lantz and assume duties December 15 as the Bell Telephone unit reorganizes staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LANTZ
Exchange
Grace Lantz
Bell Telephone
Elsie Gordon
Rockwood
Milks Lantz
Joy in Christian Religion Featured by United Young People
The United Young People's Union led a Tuesday Christian Fellowship meeting with Blanche Sedgwick as convenor. The program highlighted joy in Christianity through carols, devotional hymns, and talks on Old and New Testament joy, including a Christmas story and a paper on Christ's teachings. A film on Canadian West missionary work is planned for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Young People's Union
Christian Fellowship
Blanche Sedgwick
Jack Kingsbury
Mr. Fosbury
Annetta Evans
Blanche Sedwick
Aisne winner gone Bath Lt Gen Henry Wilton dies
Lt Gen Henry Wilton who commanded the 4th division that forced the passage of the Aisne in 1914 died at his Bath home at age 82. The longtime military officer was 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
England
Henry Wilton
Aisne
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Alberta
J. R. Kennedy
J. H. Smith
Galt
Fred Shaw
Buffalo, N. Y
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Y.M.C.A
Herbert Hamilton
Gordon Currie
H. Hamilton
Pte. J. Ferguson
Roy Hembrutt
Manitoulin Island
Mra
A. H. Bishop
Leslie Stewart
J. E. Pearon
Maplewood Farm
Lloyd E. Millar
T.T.S
RCAF
St. Thomas
Mra. Millar
G. W. Murray
Charles Millar
Freaman
Woman’s Association of United Church
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
W. T. Patterson R
Ortho
Wyndham
Maher Shoe Store
Conault
Wright Fabmation Cooper Block
Acton, Ont
Bombay
Clarke Gable
Rosalind Russell
Pate Smith
Flicker Memories
Little Cosario
Groacie
Maggie
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John Hubbard
Fox News
Eugene O'Neill
John Wayne
Thomas Mitchell
Ian Hunter
Freddie Martin & Orchestra
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Thompson
Pacific
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Roosevelt
Hull
United States
Indo-China
Tokyo
Coca-Cola
Orangeville
B. D. Rachlin
Alao
Gantea
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C&r
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Renaror Coffee
Elliott Bros
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