Local Residents Visit and Return Home Across Ontario
A series of short notes recount visits and homecomings among residents of Kitchener Acton Galt Pickering Toronto and Nova Scotia. Names include John Smith Wren Dorothy Clayton June Talbot James Mitchell and Jean Simona with recoveries and leisure trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Kitchener
Acton
Wren Jean Simona
W.R. Cns
H.m.cs
Cornwallia
Nova Scotia
George Gibbins
German Counter-Attack Surges in Belgium Front
Weekly War Commentary notes a major German counter offensive in the west, with overrun positions north of Luxembourg and reports of Malmedy fallen. Berlin hints at a peace drive, while Churchill defers full war updates and warns of a Greek issue review after Christmas. Leaders cite ammunition shortages as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Luxembourg
Malmedy
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Churchill
The
Commons
Gen
Burlington News Briefs and Local Updates
Pte. Davidson Peart of Guelph Line was killed in action in Italy on December 4. The Bayview Construction Co. seeks a charter from its Water Street offices. A severe storm disrupted Burlington traffic and commerce. Burlington Sea Cadets gain a new HQ at Brant Park property, decided by the Navy League. John Anderson, of Toronto, suffered serious head injuries after a Brant Street collision near the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Peart
Gordon Peart
Guelph
Italy
Focal Construction
Bayview Construction Co
Bank of Commerce
Water Streets
Burlington and District
Burlington Sea Cadets
Brant Park
Burlington-Nelson Navy League
John Anderson
Toronto
Sherwood Inn
Brant Street
Garette
Christmas Worship Services and Carols Observed
Sunday December 24 1944 features morning worship at 11 with the sermon With the Shepherds to Bethlehem. Evening worship at 7 includes candle lighting and a carol sing. Also Christmas greetings and home services on Willow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Shepherds
Bethlehem
cChurett School
B.m. Ryitissverk
Willow Street
Christmas Day Church Schedule 1944
Worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday with The Key Words of the Revelation Love. Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at 3 p.m. Christmas Carol Service and Sermon at 7 p.m. Thursday afternoon School Christmas Entertainment with They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Halton Member Addresses Warden Dinner on Enlistment Shortage
Halton County MPP Hughes Cleaver spoke at the Extaminer Burlington dinner on October 18 about infantry re-enforcements shortage. He outlined cabinet discussions, conscription plans, and Canada's shift to war production with over a million workers while detailing the army's required size and allied roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hughes Cleaver
Halton County
Pnaraari
Galow
Jetory
Ralston
Army
House of Commons
Prime Minster
Canada
Col. Ralston
Debate on conscription and the wartime manpower plan
Canada faces a push for conscription after overestimating army casualties and failing to redirect surplus troops. Cabinet action, volunteer campaigns, and a November 7 Order in Council shifted 16,000 draftees to overseas service with 5,000 more this month and 5,000 in January, aiming to sustain infantry reinforcements through next May amid opposition within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Rosenta
Canada
Defence
Onllet
MacNaughton
Ralston
Cath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wren Dorothy Clayton Wan Dome
Galt
Bon Force
Pickering Gallecie
Habe Punteesaneeka
June Talbot
Loretto
Academy
Waterdown
Whan Rumsey
Branksome Hall
Charlie Schieffer
Nellie Kelly
Maryland
Stoker
James
Marie Mitchell
Lac
Stuart Lants
Leonard Allinson
Christie Street Hospital
Presbyterian Church In Canada Andk
Forbes Thomson
Baptist Sev
Wallace Paster
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec Street
West Guelph Ont
Howard Graff
North American Life Acten
Onterio
Phone
Frisco
Michael O'Shea
Anne Shirley
Lynn Roberts
Richard Powers
Harriett Hilliard
Kirby Grant
Fox News
van Johnson
June Allyson Jose Yeurbi
Disney
Golf
Mallard
Flight
Halton
Vaan
Whitham’s Garage
Eee
F. L. Wright General Insurance and Realtor
Lovell Bros
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Anseey eUassue As
Meena
W. D. Talbot
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