Social Notes From Guelph and Surroundings
Mrs J R Anderson of Guelph visited Acton friends yesterday. Roy Wansbrough of Toronto visited his mother over the weekend. Mrs Gordon MacKay of Toronto visits her mother Mrs R H Wansbrough this week. Lawrence King and Ronald of Nassagaweya spent Sunday with Mrs and Mrs Ken Harris in Stewarttown. Reeve J B Aalfrining and Witten A rethe attended the Warden's dinner in Milton Tuesday. W G Mason and G A Dills attended the Canadian Club luncheon in Toronto where Hon J L Miley spoke. District War Savings Committee met after the lunch. Norman Becker Sheila of Durham and Glenn MacDonald Jacqueline of Chata worth visited A H Mac Donald and Ian MacDonald Brown over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence King
Ronald, Nassagaweya
Mrr
Ken Harris
Stewarttown
Messrs
W. G. Mason
G. A. Dills
Canadian Club
Toronto
J. L. Miley
National Revenue
District War Savings Committee
Norman Becker
Sheila
Durham
Glenn MacDonald
Jacqueline
Chataworth
Williard MacDonald
Murray
Hepworth
A. H. Mac Donald
Ian Mac- Donald
January council notes include insurance updates and arena secretary hire
The January 1940–41 council minutes record garbage collection start, hospital payments, highway maintenance arrangements for Acton, Rural Municipalities membership filing, and a secretary appointment for the Arena at $1.75 per night. Insurance coverages are updated for town buildings and libraries. Tax arrears were to be collected and the first 1941 meeting set for January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ryder
Edward Ryder
Secuiarty
Hook and Laddder
Bloomsbury School Concert Delights Pupils and Friends
Last night Bloomsbury School No 9 Nassa gaweya held a Christmas concert under teacher Mr Martin Hassard. The varied program featured Mr Gibbons George Fountain and Miss McLaughlin with puppet show, recitations by pupils including Billy Patterson Marie Synnott and Gordon Ferguson, a choral piece, grade two spoken chorus, tree drill, exercises and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury School
SS. No. 9
Nassagaweya
Martin Hassard
Gibbons
George ‘Fountain
McLaughlin
No. 7 School
Billy Patterson
Marie Synnott
Mary Barber
Gordon Ferguson
Joe Lasty
Anna Synnott
Gordon Darby
Donald van Gooren
Ross Wilson
Jean Armstrong
Doreen Ferguson
Anne Berberich
Milired Armstrong
Jane Berberich
Grace Armstrong
Clark Armstrong
Eurene Ferguson
Janet
Donald
Plebiscite Vote Set for Nassagaweya Electors in 1941
The Township of Nassagaweya announces a wartime plebiscite for January 6 1941 on whether the Municipal Council elected for 1941 should hold office for two years. Polling places Campbellville Orange Hall Township Hall Knatchbull Hall open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Clerk F Norrish certifies details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Orange Hall
Campbellville
Township Hall
Knatchbull Hall
Chas. F. Norrish
County Council Discusses Agriculture Subsidy and Equipment
The council debated funding for depreciation and new equipment amid snow removal needs. A balance between department advice and rate funding was sought, with motions approving county payments and a grant to Wm Deans for pensions work. The session closed with thanks to Warden George Finney for his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hume
Mr. Smith
Atu
Mr. Gilbert
Byers
Hume
Wm. Deans
Mothers’ Allowance Board
Heslop
Whitelock
Wilson
Burns Bros. and
Denton
Toronto
Helpful Christmas Mailing Advice From Post Office
Post office urges citizens to mail early and organize cards. For bulk Christmas cards use rubber bands and hand in at wicket. Keep local delivery mail separate from out of town mail and use post office boxes to speed service. Limit daily box checks and appoint someone to collect for families with children. Late east mail arrives Friday to Tuesday with extended hours after distribution.
Woodside Literary Amateur Contest Winners Named
Woodside Literary held an amateur contest last Friday with a fair crowd. Winners included Ladies Miss Rhea Burgess and Miss Elinor Griffin, Gents Mr H Fisher and Mr F Young, Children Misses Margaret Thompson and Lila Spear. A spelling match followed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside Literary
Rhea Burgess
Elinor Griffin
H. Fisher
F. Young
Margaret Thompson
Lila Spear
Britain’s War Efforts Spread Across Middle East and Beyond
In this week of World War II reporting, Britain’s successes in Egypt advance with Australian and New Zealand troops, India, Free French forces, and Gen. de Gaulle cited. Prisoners, air power, naval action, and industry mobilization underscore Empire contributions.
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Britain
Egypt
Australia
New Zealand
India
Tommiea
Charles de Gaulee
Royal Air Forcs
Raymond Collishik
sDomintea
Middle — East
Wavell
North Africa
Ethiopia
Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
Christmas Carnival at Acton Legion Draws Big Crowd Expected
Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion hosts a Monday night Christmas Carnival in Acton Town Hall. A wide prize draw aims to sell every ticket and boost funds for comforts for Acton district servicemen and war victims. Proceeds support Canadian and British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadian Legion
District
Morrday Notht
Christmas Cheer by Nassagaweya WI Arranged at Padbury Home
December meeting of Nassagaweya Women's Institute held at Mrs. Arthur Padbury's home with Mrs. Edwin Davenport 2nd Vice-President presiding. Fourteen members and three visitors attended roll call Whistle Sing or Pay. The branch donated 15 to Red Cross and British War Victims Fund. Four soldier boys to receive charrettes for Christmas. Next meeting on at Mrs Wilfred Kennedy's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute
Arthur Padbury
Edwin Davenport
Red Cross
Henry
Wilfred Kennedy
London CPs Call to Dig Up War Time Phone Records
Citizens are urged to search dusty shelves and debris for old gramophone records to forward to collectors aiding the war effort. Authorities seek to assemble a repository of communications data for strategic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London +CPs
Gramaphone
Mistletoe Shortage Halts Christmas Kisses in Dublin
The note from Dublin reports a wartime shortage of mistletoe affecting holiday traditions. Citizens are advised no mistletoe kisses this Christmas as supplies remain cut off by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Etre (Cp
Lloyd George Stresses Food Campaign in Caernarvon
In Caernarvon England Lloyd George inaugurates a food production campaign noting that few people realize how decisive food was in the last war and urging greater effort to ensure supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caernarvon
England
Lloyd George
Red Flannel Return in Shops for Women Pyjamas
New York reports red wool freeman save my child pyjamas available in shops. Advertisers call them warm underpinnings for ski outfits and claim suitability for cold weather. The item targets women and emphasizes warmth and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Name For Them Knutaford Fifth Columnists
A report from Knutaford England quotes a church minister condemning youths who drink excessively claiming they are here today and gone tomorrow as undermining England. The sermon labels such behavior as fifth column activity harming national morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutaford
England
Sweeter Christmas Sugar Ration Eyed for Britain
The eight ounce weekly sugar allotment will rise for the Christmas season. A large number of tea drinkers are hoping the two ounce tea quota will also be increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blackburn Bus Drivers Defy Air Raid Daytime Runs
In Blackburn England bus drivers decide individually whether to operate during daytime air raids. The corporation states such runs may be canceled only when the driver judges danger imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
England
Europe救助 fair aids Czechoslovak colony in India
The Czechoslovak community at Balanagar, India held a fair to aid stricken compatriots in Europe. Participants wore colorful national dress and prayed to Saint Winceslas, hoping to raise relief for those affected back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balanagar
India
Europe
Nis
Musas
Winceslas
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Guelph
Mr. Roy
Wansbrough
Esquimalt, B.C
Gordon MacKay
R. H. Wansbrough
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Witten Arethe
Milton
Jeans
Guelph General Hospital
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Department of Highways
Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Quebec
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