Local Social Roundup From Mitchell to Toronto
Mrs James Symon attended the McPherson Harding wedding in Toronto on Saturday. Bruce Pargeter RC AF has returned to Moncton NB after furlough at home. Mr and Mrs Cameron Leishman hosted guests during the week with Mr and Mrs J M Bennett celebrating Mrs Bennett’s sister’s wartime wedding anniversary веч.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Pargeter
R.ca.f
Moncton
N. B
L. W. Hewitt
Stratford
Mra
James J. McCatg
Mimico
Queata
Cameron Leishman
Five New Members Welcomed at Scout Mothers Meeting
The December Scout Mothers Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Kingsmill home welcomed five new members. Mrs EK W Mastera presided, minutes and financial reports were read, attendance was good, and a social hour followed a light luncheon. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs Kingsmill for use of her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Webb Hall Opens Largest Army Mess in North America
In Toronto at No 2 District Depot Webb Hall opens as a modern army mess able to feed 7000 men in thirty minutes from central kitchen and food trucks. Colonel R Webb and Lieut Arnold Taylor oversee the operation with 400 table ondecles and a control tower for directing meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold ‘Taylor
No. 2
Hall
Webb Hall
War Commentary Tracks Shifting Fronts Across Several Theaters
The report describes Soviet forces tightening encirclement near Stalingrad and Rzhev, with Axis defense efforts in Tunisia and a major Allied push around Tebourha. Turin bombings by RAF and USAAF hit Italian arsenals and Fiat works, with heavy damage and high weather impact noted. Churchill to address Darlan question. Franco signals solidarity with Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Kalach
Volga
Moscow
Rzhev
Caucasus
Don
Nazialao
Rzhev-Vyasma
Vertiachy
Teakoyata
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Tantania Bizerte
Tebourha
Neneth Anderson
Dat
Dakar
West At- Tienan
D. Blaenshower
Joan Darlan
Churchill
Darlan
House of Commons
United States
Eisenhower
Ott Darlan
French Africa
Francisco Franco
Spain
Germany
Italy
Franco
The
Falange
Turin
R.A.F
R.C.A F
Royal Italian Arsenal
Fiat Motor Works
Tilgh Command
Christmas Shows and Town Hall Seats in Earlier Times
The column reflects on Christmas entertainment from 35 years ago in Acton. It recalls past performances at the Town Hall, including the Fare Paras and De Alvan College acts, notes local officials from 1907, and muses on wartime life, shopping, and the approach of Christmas two weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marka Broa
de Alvan College
Glrin
Acenery
Acton
British War Art Show Presents Nevinson Portraits
A London report notes war inspired paintings including CRAW Nove tnson and John Magee works. Air chief W A Bishop portrait hangs in Ottawa's National Gallery while Nevinson is described as paralyzed after a pilot’s death over Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Craw
Nove
Tnson
Ala
John G. Magee
Roc
A. Fo
Nevinson
W. A. Bishop
National Gallery
Ottawa
Early Christmas Mailing Urged as Patriot Duty in Canada
Postmaster General William Mulock calls for citizen cooperation to prevent a Christmas mailing flood. With war impact and staff shortages, the service asks mail posted by December 20 and earlier for out of town deliveries to ensure timely local delivery, noting overseas dispatches already exceeded 1941 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
William P. Mulock
K.C
Treet
Armed Services
Christmas mail delivery urged early action in 19th century notice
The notice warns local residents to cooperate to prevent mail delays by delivering and sorting mail by December 20th to ensure Christmas greetings reach households. It notes homes already receiving wishes on December 27 and 28 and emphasizes avoiding a recurrence with temporary help.
Farm Safety Urges Constant Readiness and Care
The article stresses heightened farm safety as essential during wartime. It warns farmers to prepare for shortages, replace damaged gear, and prevent accidents from sharp tools, faulty racks, and unsafe fences while duties at home and on the farm remain crucial to food production and national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannan Haa
Thanpower
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Betty Wanabrough
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J.M. Bennett
Georgetown
Mra. Bennett
Mro
S. We Lindany
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George Wallace
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Yonge St
W. T. Patterson
Rossiallat
Maher Shoe Store
J . Bhase
Ladisa
B. D. Rachlin
Military Watch
Pa Merced
Yster Watch
Symon Hardware
Larceny Incorporated
Edward G. Robinson
Jane Wyman
Dianey
Andrew Sisters
Dick Foran
Law of
Constance Bennett
Jeffrey Lyon
Fox News
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Melvyn Douglas
Norma Shearer
Carl.Hoff Orchestra
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Fanna
Chriatmaa Entertainmenta
Hiram Swackhamer
George Hynde
G. A.D
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Acton Creamery
C. Anderwa
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Taft
J. M. McDonald
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Chistmas
G. W. Benton
Mill Street
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Crosse & Blackwell
Crosse & Blackwell Tomato
E. D. Smith
Bie
Miss Canada
Raspbeius
Benson's
Tom Juice
Libby
Allen's Cider Ife Bottle
Quan. Limited
Blue & Gold
Pras Ie
Campbell's
Campbella Heef
Aylmer
Libbya
Blue Mountain
Searle Thyme
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