Holiday visitors greet guests in Limehouse scene
Airman Thomas Goring and Harry Gardner of Clinton among guests at Limehouse reunions over the holiday. Families from Toronto and Hamilton drop in, including the Smethurst, Lane, Morrow, and Norton households. Lorne Norton returns from Lachine. J L Ellerby from Upperwash camp. Pte Jack Pavis from Kingston visits. Mr Harvey Norton suffers a knee bone injury after a Christmas ice fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Goring
Harry Gardner
Clinton, R.A.F
Alex. Wright
Toronto
Lachine
J. L. Ellerby
Tpperwash
Jack Pavis
Kingston
The
Norries
Harvey Norton
Christmas Family Roundup and Local notices
Ballinafad and nearby families spent Christmas with relatives including the Kirkwoods McMenemys and Swindlehursts. Pte Lloyd McEnery and Pte Ray Swindlehurst returned on leave. several others shared holidays with kin. A Christmas concert was held at United Church on Tuesday the 22nd. Fred Huggins is hospitalized. Sid Burgess was home on leave. Viola Spears from Toronto visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear Sinclair
Fred Huggins
Sidney Burgess
Viola Spears
Toronto
A. Spears
Christmas Day Guests Across Guelph and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs J. Kr? Benham and family spent Christmas in Guelph with Mr and Mrs Ail Van Norman and family. Numerous relatives and friends from Guelph, Ospringe, Exeter, Galt, and nearby communities gathered for the holiday at various homes, with sons, daughters, and grandchildren visiting kin in town and rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR
Benham
Guelph
Ail van Norman
M ‘S Barsinbara
Muriel Benhagn
Onwae
Sharon
Galt
Fay
Mary ‘Tod McCutcheap
Harvey Jestin
Toronto
Ne Jaw
Mro
Edo Spence Misch
Robertson
Ospringe
Dog Robertson
Hortop
Wo Usherwood
McDofaht
Mero Errett
Ada ‘Qurrie
Hone
Daniel Blick
Albert McWithames
Pagliner
Mtr
Will Black
Mrooand
Mes Gordon- Robertson
Moreton
Nbg
Christmas at the Sim and Keeler families in Cedarvale
Cedarvale residents recount visits grinding with Mrs Archle Cunningham of Gael and Mr Robert Sim of Toronto. The community notes a school concert, a resignation, condolences for Mr Jack Walliness, and several local visits by families including Mulder Keeler and Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archle Cunningham
Gael
Robert Sim
Toronto
Helen
Betty
Flore
Sim
Hong
Cleprionn Ct
White
Errr Han
Peter ‘Mulder
Kendg
Weston
Kenneth Hall of
Cuelpty
Ed. Smith
Jack Walliness
Erin
Harvey Penvey
Conningsby
Howard McArthur
Robert Keeler
Cecil Keeler
Georgetown
R. L. Davidson
Acton
Burt Berry
Brisbane
H. Keeler
Reta Bruynes
Bolkin Mulder
Gordon Cox
Chatham
Christmas visitors fill Orton area with families and friends
A long list details visitors from Toronto Fergus Galt Erin Hillsburg Weston Dundas Brampton and more, sharing Christmas time with local households. Social events included a Sunday school program at Orton Hall with prizes and a Santa visit, plus a well attended dance in the new Community Hall featuring the Fisher Orchestra from Ospringe. Funds from a quilt raffle reached 2978 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Kellam
Brampton
Shir
Erin
Aade
Les. Watson
Galt
Russell Watson
Henry Graham
Ukicah
Wm. Lane
Thompson
Preston
Art Watson
sMrand
T Worge
Bolton
Jesse Reed
Flora
Reed
Cedarvale
Huard
Betty
Joan
Paul
Cutedon Clit
Taglewood
Devin Morea
Winnie Reed
Abe Mordisn
Mer
Leonard Bessey
Hisburg
Mroo
Mes
Win Bessey
Harold Laundy
Laropty
Mar
A_Miordan
Leeson
Moanaghy
Reginald Hoare
Orstygeville
Orton Hall
Eversoone
Fisher
Ceket
Fred
Nelson Township School Area Board Candidate Named
Nelson news reports Martyn Lindley named as a candidate to contest a seat on the Nelson Township School Area Board in the January election. The article notes community reaction to the untimely death of Harvey Dickenson on the Queen Elizabeth and details a December event with proceeds aiding the Navy League of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatepayera
Nelson
Martyn Lindley
Nelson ‘Township
Harvey Dickenson
Coraline Street
Zena
John Blair
Bur- Wakhort
Roseland Country
Ralph C. “Thipley
Hamilton
Navy League of Canada
Ontario
Navy “League
Gazette
Eatamineton Wednesley
Christmas events marked by church services in Rockwood
In Rockwood mild holiday activities unfolded amid weather and crowd strain. A redecoration of the United Church moved services to the Town Hall. A Monday afternoon Christmas party at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev. W. J. McIvor assisting, with a tree, gifts, and refreshments. Nominations occurred for township and police village positions, with councillors and reeve re-elected for 1943. Christmas day saw quiet family gatherings and some armed forces leave. Several local residents and visitors from Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Welland, and other nearby towns joined celebrations or returned home for the holidays. Mrs. George Day and Miss Jean McLean were among those noted for post-Christmas health events and transfers to Halifax and Guelph hospitals respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Presbyterian Church
W. J. McIvor
Frank Fowke
Stratford
George Wingate
Oscar Qstramter
Toronto
Ernest Hart
Douglas Patterson
Edith Royce
R.N
Jack, Laverty
Harvey Laverty
Wm.Guthrie
Nancy
Roy Day
Ioma McDougall
Hamilton
Gorrie Bros
Hamilto
Jack Oakes
R.C.N
Jean Meean
Galt
Russell, Ross
Bessie LeViness
Tuntsvelle
Ross Carton
New
Dundee
Lovenna Richardson
Witchhener
John R. Richardson
Vineland
B.richardson
Wine Ro Royces
Foranto
Chiicenesnd
Camille
Barbara Pilankis
Chester
Towft
Wesley Harris
RCAF
Toconto
Annie Warris
Elden Lambert
Ailsa Craig
Condon
McLeod
Russell Hepburn
Guelph
Jean McLean
Sethe
Halifax
Tony Mendel
Blanches
Furs
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mary Louw
Rado Thatcher
Dee
Robert Garstang
Eli Hospital
Nic
Georgetown Christmas Cheer Brings Joy to 800 Children
Georgetown notes a Christmastide event where Santa aided 800 children. Lieut Earth R Barber of the overseas forces recently underwent an appendicitis operation and is recuperating. A 4000 pound box of warm clothing was packed by Mrs Preston Mrs Swan and Mrs Laud for distribution. Georgetown High School teachers held a Christmas party with a varied program and carol singing led by Till Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.lons Club
Santa
R. Barber
K.preston
D. Swan
E. Laud
Ligand
Georgetown High School
Till Longe
Herald
Funeral of James Wylie Tate Noted in West Flamboro
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark attend the funeral of the late James Wylie Tate of West Flamboro buried in Crediton. Mrs. Edwards plans a Newfoundland trip to join her husband Pilot Officer Edwards at Tor Bay. W. M. Scott reports his son Sergeant Douglas Scott RCAF arrived in England after earning wings at Mossbank Sask and Winnipeg Wireless School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
James Wylie Tate
West Flamboro
Credit
We Edwards
P. Urell
Newfoundland
Edwards
Tor Bay
W. M. Scott
Sergt
Douglas Scott Rcaf
England
Gunning and Bombing School
Mossbank
Sask
Winnipeg Wireless School
Icy meeting seals reeve council seats by acclamation
Bad roads and heavy sleet kept ratepayers away at Nassagaweya nomination. Alex Near reeve and the old councillors were elected by acclamation along with former trustees. Christmas concerts at Bloomsbury and U S No 8 schools drew large crowds. Community members gave holiday greetings and stories of Christmas visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Near
Reeve
Hlso
Bloomsbury School
Upus
Ebenezer United Church Sunting School
Xtty
Duncan Moffat
C.,a. Darby
Knatchbull
Logie Robertson
Beverley
Arthur Nightingale
Jas. Moffat
Nassagaweyn
Flora’ Moffat
Acton
Telatives
Toronto
Lillie Jay
Erland
Lowville
W. F. Darby
Prep Press
Christmas Concerts Highlight Local Holidays and Visits
The annual Christmas concerts at area churches and schools drew praise as Santa claus appeared at each climax. Local families and friends gathered for holidays with Toronto and Guelph connections. Messages of sympathy were extended to Mrs Heth Xavier for a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
John Milne
Toronto
Ben Fields
Jack Fields
Robert Croft
Fred Croft
Kitchener
W.om. Croft
Heth ‘Kavier
Althope
Jd. Do Lowrie
Frank Lemmer
Guelph
Joan Robertson
Caw AC
Wilda Gilbertson
Joan
James Daniel
Isabel Lowrie
J. Lowrie
Lloyd Barden
Brantford
Tor
Russell Lowriy
Camp Borden
Joseph Dyer
Willsburg
Nelson’ Ming
W. Mino
Oakville Skating Night and RCAF Casualties
The Oakville community marks December 19 with skating notes and news of Flight Engineer WIyam-Joseph Lawrence RCAF, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Lawrence, reportedly killed. The Oakville Lions Club Christmas party hosts eleven RCAF airmen from Malton and two local boys, Paul Tuck and Harold Byers. The Oakville Board of Education accepts the resignation of Te.W. Burford after 23 years, citing age and recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiyam — Joseph Lawrence
RCAF
Joe Lawrence
Oakville Liotrs
Ffalter
Malton
Gmr
Diamond Gift to Medical Aid for Russia Fund
A 53 carat champagne colored diamond the size of a pigeon's egg was donated to the Medical Aid for Russia Fund in Johannesburg. The gift was announced in a press release and is expected to support humanitarian relief efforts. Noted donors include local supporters in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Russia
Barbour Family Resettles As War Work Draws Near
Mr and Mrs R C Barbour and daughter Marguerite move in with Mr Robert McEnery as Barbour seeks a wartime post at the Toronto plant Kay departs for three weeks with his daughter then to Delhi to winter with son Wesley Gray and family On Wednesday local curlers W E Bush George Horton George Sanders and Clayton Barbour win the Kelly Evans Challenge Trophy in Gaelne Elizabeth Hamilton Beloved wife of Tate Elias Barden dies at Guelph General Hospital December 19 1942 in her 17th year She was a daughter of the late Christopher Hamilton and lived in Erin Township Washington CP notes Marine Corps calls Terrfiarachutists armed with knives pistols and sacks of band grenades
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Delhi
Wesley Gray
W. E. Bush
Sir. George, Horton
George Sanders
Clayton” Barbour
Kelly ‘Evans
Elizabeth Hamilton
Tate Elias
Barden
Guelph General Hospital
Christopher Hamilton
Erin Township
Church Schedule and Sunday Worship Services
Thursday December Biat at 7 90 p m meeting of session 8 00 p m preparatory service Sunday January Ard 1943 11 00 a m worship service sermon The Great Resolution Holy Communion 1 15 p m Church School 7 00 p m Evening worship sermon The Road to Final Victory Come and Worship Everybody Welcome A Happy New Year to All
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Communion
Sunday worship and Bible classes schedule
11.00 a.m. The Lord's Supper. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. Evening Worship. Always welcome.
Sunday January 3rd worship and prayer services
The notice lists church activities on Sunday January 3rd including a 1.00 a.m. worship service led by the Minister and a 12.15 p.m. Sunday School. A Thursday evening Week of prayer service titled A Hearty Welcome to All Above Services is also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stunday School
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Neighborhood News
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Everton
Orton
Chester’. Shaw
Tronto
Jack Hayward
Joe Cook
Fergus
Ross Ballantine
Harriston
Walter, Shaw
Howard Hall
Hillsburg
Clifford Watson
Dundas
Burlington
Milton
Eden Mitas
Anna-Mation
Oakvelle
R.C. Barbour
Marguerite
Robert McEnery
Barbour
Washington
Marine Corps
Johnstone and Rumley
Real Estate and General Insurance
Ont
Halton
Canada
Bacon
Youlay
Britain
Laos
Ontario Department of Agriculture
P.M. Dew ‘An
Agriculture
J. E Whiteebeck
Churad News
Presbyterian Knox Church
Forbes Thomason
Willow Street
Acton Ostrom
HH. Perkins
Bower Avenue
Nsc
Turkey
IK Pize
Ryan
Iguelph
Bob Donelle
Oruhentra
O.A.T.B.A
DR. Paul" Beer
Lidia Farm
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