Cedarvale Area News A Round of Local Visits and Health Notes
Cedarvale community chatter recalls Elizabeth Sinth visiting Toronto with friends and Corbett, Phyl Smith, and Mr Hall of Guelph spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Alfred Lightin returns from Guelph hospital. Harvey Peavey family and Wilfred McArthur suffer a bush accident and eye injury. Mrs William Butler and Wilma ill with flu. Eleanor Griffin secures a position in Acton.
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Mies Elizabeth Sinth
Toronto
Margaret” ‘Corbett
Mies ‘Phylis Smith
Hall
Guelph
Ed. Smith
Alfred Lightin
Guelph Hospital
Harvey Peavey
Coninashy
Herb, Keeler
Austin James
Camp Borden
Wilfred McArthur
William Butler
Wilma
Eleanor Griffin
Acton
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Orton Area
Mrs Ins Nevills visited relatives in Toronto and Mrs Jesse Reed spent several days there last week. Sympathy extended to Mrs Als Bersey and Mrs Wm Bersey and family on the death of Henry Near Acton. Women's Association met at Mrs Herman Dearing's. quilt planned for Monday in Atson Hall with tea. Rink drew large crowds on Saturday. Hulsburg beat the Orton boys in hockey. Mr Wm Lane made home improvements. Joan Hurd spent weekend in Erin with grandfather W Hurd. Onwego Club met at Miss Elva McDonald’s. Mrs Chisholm returned to Erin after two weeks away.
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Ins. Nevills
Toronto
Jesse Reed
Als. Bersey
Wm. Bersey
Henry_.Near
Atson Hall
N.C.O2
Atlos
Old Town
DT O
Acton
Ct Feiain
Johnny Goy
Rockwood Horticultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Rockwood Horticultural Society met last Thursday at President Mrs Albert Beard home with about 64 members on the roll. Officers elected include Geo H Pearen president John Lynch first vice president Mex A od Elliott second vice president Mrs John Henderson secretary treasurer Mrs Carl Weitzel and several directors. A memorial service was prepared for Mrs Wilray Ps al Dean and Mrs Katey. Community notices mention local residents visiting Fergus and attending events while members extended condolences to bereaved families.
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Rockwood Horticultural Society
Albert Beard
A. H. McLennan
A.C
Guelph
Floncracy Preadent
Geo. H. Pearen
John Lynch
Mex
A Od. Elliott
John Henderson
Carl Weitzel
Mra Tmnt
Fred Smmth
A Rembo
Hus
WL Harris
Cvo OnRes
oGieo
Baltan
Yrtle Moore
Lerne Linfout
Edwards
Pt Wilray
Katey
Amd
Social Roundup at Limehouse and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs ED Miller hosted a progressive euchre party to bolster war work for the Wenlch's Institute. The Gowdys visited Guelph and Kitchener with friends. The Greggs of Brantford called on Misa Ivens and the Galea. Mrs Yeates of London visited her daughter Mrs J R Sutherland. Mr and Mrs E Morrow of Toronto visited her mother Mrs R Lane. Mr and Mrs W G Norrie and Alex called in the village Sunday.
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ED Miller
Owarda
Wenlch
J. R. Or Sutherland
Milton's Longtime Resident Mary Clarkson Dies After Brief Illness
Mary Sarah Clarkson wife of David Kenney died Wednesday January 22 after a short illness at Milton. The town council was praised for decorating Main Street for Christmas but some unknowns damaged lights by stripping and breaking trees. Ryland H. New Oakville District Chairman urged formation of Milton and district campaign to support war savings with 200,000 volunteers across Canada. a full organization meeting will be held and citizens urged to attend.
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Milton
Mary Sarah Clarkson
David Kenney
Main
Ryland—H
Oakville
Waar_ Savings
Dominion
Idg
Caid
Milton and District
Canada
Social Visits and Illness Noted in Hillsburg Area
Mrs. F Brydon spent Monday with her sister Mrs Neil McKinnon at Hillsburg. Mrs. Wm McKennie visited over the weekend with her parents near Hillsburg. Mrs Harold McEachern and son Eramosa visited Wednesday with Mrs David Stewart. A group attended the funeral of Mrs D McKinnon at Hillsbury last Tuesday. Alex Kingsbury of RCA Toronto visited here over the weekend. Alex Scanlon is convalescing at home after a serious flu attack. John Aitken returned Sunday from Toronto where he visited family. Edna Cook of Guelph visited here Thursday. Doris Smith is at home with German measles.
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Doris Smith
Campbellville Obituaries and Church Notes Share Updates
Campbellville friends mourn Mr. James Kennedy while St David's Presbyterian Church holds annual meeting with Rev Frank Lawson receiving a gold watch. Toronto visitor Tom Mitchell visits. Mrs Maps Mantes hosts at Patts forties. local members comment on illness and recovery including Mr Wm Barnard.
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James Kennedy
St. David's
Tom A Mitchell
Toronto
St David's
Mroo
Sam Cairns
Qoostleamdad
Maps Mantes II
Patts Forties
Wengert
Dawid
Hermes
Hass
Agen
AVS Boer
This Mitchell
Belk
Ben' c
Consilitus
Wm Barnard
Funeral held for Min Agnes Benton in Georgetown
Funeral services were held yesterday for Min Agnes Benton who died Sunday at Guelph General Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Erin and lived there before moving to Georgetown in 1910. The report notes a fire at the Willan Nanter farm in Terra Cotta, with the barn destroyed and Mrs Hunted discovering the blaze.
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Min
Agnes Benton
Guelph General Hospital
Wines
Mina Benton
May
Mia
George Ellenton
Erin
Georgetown
Willan Nanter
Wan
Mra
Nassagaweya Community Notices and Obituary Summary
In Nassagaweya Catherine Kingsbury aged about 65 died after illness at her daughter’s home in Reverleys Township. Funeral conducted by Rev. Elmer Kenney from Knatchbull to Fairview Cemetery Acton. Also Sacramental service at Ebenezer United Church led by Rev. H. Y H. Kippen. Social notes include Reg Wilson visiting Niagara Falls, a Farmers Radio Forum at G T Wilson’s with upcoming meeting at Charles Fatt’s, and visits by Bert Nightingale of Orangeville to Knatchbull.
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Nassagaweya
Catherine Kingsbury
Charles AL Darby
Knatchbull
Fairview
Actton
Elmer Kenney
Guelph
Ebenezer United Church
H. Y H. Kippen
Reg> Wilson
Niagara’ Falls
Nassagaweyn
G. T. Wilson
Charles Fatt
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
Hillsburg Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Bereavements
Mr George Cheyne from Orton spent the weekend with his brother Wit Cheyne of Third Line. Hillsburg residents attended the Everton Choral Society concert in the town hall Friday night. Sympathy is extended to the Near family of Acton on Henry Near's death. His wife mourns two daughters Pearl Bessey and Myrtle Bessey of Hillsburg and a son. Fusilier William Cheyne, in Kitchener training camp, visited home Saturday. Lloyd Miller and wife attended the funeral of his grandmother Mrs Daniel McKinnon, buried from Bowes Undertaking Porters last Thursday. Mrs McKinnon had fallen weeks earlier and deteriorated until her death. Friends of Mrs McCann contemplate her recovery from recent illness.
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George Cheyne
Orton
Wit Cheyne
Winnifred ‘Thomson
Everton Choral
Hillsburg
Henry Near
Acton
Near
Pearl
Alexander Bessey
Myrtle
William Bessey
aC_Hillsburg
Ons
Ohin
Wm. Cheyne
Kitchener
Lloyd Miller
Daniel McKinnon
Bowes
McKinnon
Indy
Inamies McCannonttt
Press Arm Hurts Worker at National Steel Car Works
Fred Wilde of Pearl Street suffered a crushed right hand in a press machine while employed at the National Steel Car Works in Hamilton. About 40 ARP unit girls in blue uniforms paraded Wednesday night under Miss Mary Edwards and A G Bishop of the Civil Guard during Down Hall activities.
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Fred Wilde
Pearl Street
National Steel Car Works
Hamilton
Mary Edwards
A. G. Bishop
Civil Guard
Council Meeting Sparks Debate Over Speed Law Enforcement
At Oakville Mondiy’s council meeting a heated controversy arose over how the speed law is enforced. Residents pressed officials on procedures and oversight as the issue dominated the session.
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Gebler JR
Mondiy
Howe outlines expanded Canadian war production plans
Ottawa reports detail plans to boost wartime output including destroyer building, long range bombers, and tank production. Production expands across Nova Scotia to British Columbia with naval guns, shells, torpedo gear, and instruments amid royal navy needs.
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Ottawa
Canada
Howe
Britain
Mr. Howe
Atlantic
Royal Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
Nova’ Scotia
New Brungwick
Quebec
Ontario
Alberta
British -Columbia
Laundry manager fined for leaving lights on during a breach
Beaconsfield Ragland court heard Alice Di manager of a laundry was owed 10 pounds for breach of lighting regulations after leaving light on to illuminate the shop windows. The case highlights strict rules on visible lighting after hours.
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Beaconsfield
Ragland oCe
Mes
Alice di
Halifax Navy Letters Chronicle War Time Happenings
A wartime correspondence from Halifax details ship arrivals and transfers, train mishaps, and the writer's 23 days leave. The letter also notes changes in the town, a new bank, and rebuilding efforts while describing infantry training, hockey, and morale as forces prepare for future combat.
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G. A. Didik
Fmtor
Ie Acros
Pnes
Whitfax
Swan
Toronto
Montreal
Cour
Mitler
Tam
Mt 1
Bank
Mey Street
Mason's Mill
Dills
H. V. Dron
Dran
DEMS
ILA Dock Yi Halifax
Nus
Red Cross Organizes Faster War Prisoner Parcels Route
The Red Cross and St John War Organization establish a new faster sea route from Lisbon to Marseilles to deliver parcels to prisoners of war, bypassing Spain. The initiative aims to speed aid distribution and improve welfare for POWs during the conflict.
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London
GCP
Red Cross and
St. John War
Prigoners of War
Lisbon
Marseilles
Spain
Church notices and events on February 6 and 16
Community church schedule lists a midweek meeting February 6 at 8 00 pm a Sabbath School and Bible Class at 2 00 pm and 7 00 pm on the 7th a Young People gathering at 6 00 pm and a study of Goforth of China. February 16 is listed as Bible Sunday with a welcome message always.
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Acworld
Wir
Church
Goforth of
Chinas
Church Service and Activities Schedule
Sunday February 9 1941 service with subject Christ's Obedience to the Divine Will. 12 15 p m Church School. Monday Typ at Rockwood meet at church 7 40 pm. Wednesday 44M prayer meeting A WEECOMIS TOALE
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Dievine Wilk
Rockwood
For Sale Singer Sewing Machine Co listing
Singer Electric round bobbin portable machine for sale with electric console model phon eear drop Mead SIOO0 guaranteed by SEWING MACHINE CO at 695 ZT Queen Brompton area listing includes phone.
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Singer Sewing Machine Co
Singer Electric
Mead
KI Sewing Machine CO
Queen
Brompton
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
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Mary Martin
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Gray Coach Lines
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Canara
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William Morton
Ernest Taylor
Jack Reid
CBC
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CBC Toronto
G. Clifton Gifford
B.A. Minster
Presbyterian
HNOX
Bev
WL. Rennie
M. A
Manne
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Miniman
Zach Want
Acton Free Press
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Erale
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Nassagawey
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Henry Neur
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