Christmas visitors and homecomings from Toronto area
Toronto University students and local families are spending the Christmas vacation at home or visiting in the town. Numerous residents from Toronto including Miss Ruby Clark Miss Bertha Brown and Miss Eleanor Beatty are in town. Mr Gonion Beddy, Mr and Mrs Massard, and the Rumleys also visit relatives here. A hospital note wishes a speedy recovery to a local patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Clark
Toronto
Bertha Brown
Mr. Gonion Beddy
Toronto University
Ajax
Miss Milfred Hollinger
Jack Hollinger
Guelph General Hospital
Ontario Drivers Benefit From Tough Licensing Says Butler
W Butler, president of the All-Canada Insurance Federation, says Ontario has lower auto insurance rates than Quebec due to stricter licensing and traffic laws. He notes Ontario’s amended Highway Traffic Act is the most advanced in Canada and highlights automatic suspensions for traffic violations until proof of financial responsibility is shown. He contrasts Quebec where no testing is required and licenses are mailed regardless of qualifications, urging public cooperation to reduce claims and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Quebec
W. Butler
All- Canada
Sscabwane Federation
Toronto
Butler
Mall Regardles
Fragmentary court scene hints at jury duty confusion
A damaged text fragment shows a courtroom moment where a clerk is questioned about serving on a jury. The dialogue references a plan and a defendant, with the court implied but details are unclear and partial.
Seeds Policy Shifts After War In Seed Supplies
Nelson Young of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports at the Dominion-Pro Conference that wartime seed programs boosted root and vegetable seeds through government funded trials at guaranteed prices. He notes Europe’s supply disruption ended and now government contracts are gone, urging Canadian producers to focus on seeds with firm contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion-Prosanecink Agricultural Conference
Nelson Young
Prosanetian Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Europe
Christ Child Message and Christmas Gifts Talk
Church announces morning service at 11 00 with Did the Christ Child Make My Difference and an evening program at 7 00 on What Became of the Christmas Gifts. Christmas anthems and church school at 12 10. You Are Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Christmas Services at Presbyterian Church Canada ON
On Sunday December 28 1917 at 11 00 a m a Christmas Service is held followed by a 12 15 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes and an Evening Service at 7 00 p m The theme They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength is preached.
New Year's Service in Church Marks Return of Year
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m and a New Year service at 11 90 a m with no mid week service.
Christmas Eve Service at Alban the Martyr Church
The Church of Alban the Martyr holds a Sunday after Christmas schedule with a Beginner's Class at 11.15 a.m. and Church School at 12.15 p.m. Evensong follows and a Christmas Eve Service is planned for 11.30 p.m. with J. E. Maxwell of Norval officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Anirman
J. E. Maxwell
Norval
Teen Town 4 Talk Promises Post Christmas Dance
The column notes a successful Snow Ball with novelty dances like Ski Train and Pick Your Snowshoes. Teen Town confirms plans for a post Christmas Friday dance, inviting teen readers to attend and join in the festive party as the year ends.
Small Town Life Shines Through Millard’s Service in Southampton
Ellis Millard, advertising executive and WWI veteran, moved from city life to Southampton where he became councillor, mayor, and hospital board chairman. Now head of the Bruce County Reunion Committee for 1948, he champions small town progress and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Millard
Southampton
Ford Motor Company of
Canada
Millard
Mr. Millard
Bruce County
Bruce
False Economy in Juvenile Delinquency Debate
A legal argument from New York City comments on juvenile crime and the evils of using prisons for maladjusted youth. It urges focused efforts and rehabilitation over incarceration, asserting long term costs of crime outpace short term savings.
Interm Hockey Schedule For 1948 Season
The article outlines an eight team intercollegiate hockey league split into A and B groups with Oakville Army hosting on visitor ice and Weston playing home games in Boston. It lists a dense series of dates, matchups, and playoff formats culminating in group winners and a March close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Weston
Oakville Legion
Acton
Georgetown
Fergus
Orangeville
Oakville Army
Boston
Oakville
Oakville’ Legion
Extending Lifeline for Cars with Better Reliability
Analysis cites National Highway Users Conference data showing average cars last 90 000 miles and about six years in wear now. Researchers note improvement over a decade, when machines reached 83 000 miles and seven years before scrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Highway Users Conference
Dowd Red the Best in Rother People
Fragmentary line hints at Dowd achieving top standing among a group labeled rother people amid pride and stubbornness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowd
Rother
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Joan Samarville
Eleanor Beatty
Branksome Hall
Margaret Macdonald
Martin Massard
Strathroy
E. J. Hassard
Roy Rumley
Victoria, B.C
Thos. Rumley
Ray Brown
Warren Brown
Miss Ray Brown
Fem. Brown
Mr. C. G. Eliott
Mrs. Creasy of
Comber
Messrs. R. H
Harold Elliott
Church News
Church of Canada
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Church At
Church of
Alban the Martyr
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Erin
Teen Town
Fife
Ross Werke
Paisley
Acton Beauty Shop
Meru. Halliday
Guespi
Leo
Hal Davis
His Highlanders
Ted Williams and His Orchestra
Muneiipal Court
New York
Ciy
Grouth
Int
Hockey
Ba ~ Res
Morehido
Eisen’s Clothing Store
Main St
Christias
Nohl
Ech
Teaneh
Carload Groceteria
Yule Sea
RO Theatre
T&r
Dennis Morgan
Jane Wyman
Cheyenne
TROPM
Johnny Weissmuller
Brenda Joyce
Tarzan and the Huntress
T& Opm
Kid From
Brooklyn
Danny Kaye
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