Local residents visit, travel plans and health updates
My and Mrs McKay of Toronto visit Mrs Wansbrough. Howard Edwards of Beaverton visits his uncle George Edwards. Relatives from Toronto and Toronto area spend weekends in Toront o and Acton. Ex-Reeve Harrison sails to Cuba then Florida. Howard Norton leaves for Colombia with Imperial Oil Company for two years. Several neighbors visit, recoveries noted, and travel plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Harrison
Cuba
St. Petersburg
Florida
Howard 'Norton
Imperial Oil Co
Colombia
South America
New York
Howard
Remembering Kindness After Sorrow
Mr Gordon Hayward his daughter Mrs Charles Gorham Miss Helen and Messrs Gordon and Herb Cook express heartfelt thanks for friends kindnesses during their time of great sorrow. They will treasure the memory of these acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hayward
Charles Gorham
Helen
Messrs
Gordon
Herb Cook
Family thanks for kindness after loss
Mgr. H. A MacDonald and family express deep appreciation for the kindness and helpfulness shown when their beloved wife and mother was called away. They cherish the expressions of sympathy floral tributes and acts of kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. H. A MacDonald
Remembrance Note Thanks Friends After Bereavement
Mr Geo Edwards and Lucy express gratitude to friends neighbors pallbearers and all who offered car rides sympathy and condolences and for the floral remembrances following their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Edwards
Lucy
Babes in Arms Cashes in on Rooney Garland Romance
Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland star as a co starring duo in Babes in Arms a musical comedy from Rodgers and Hart. The Gregory Theatre presents the Friday night big feature with songs dances and light drama in a Broadway hits style showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Hollywood
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Andy ‘Hardy
Screen Entertainment
Gregory Theatre
Aer
Hart Fashion Gossip Mix Sparks Cheeky Quip
A lighthearted column hints at social fashion by pas de Paris gowns and French dressing jokes about a wife’s travels and style, reflecting playful gossip tone rather than hard news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Letter from J McGeachie in England 1940
Canadian soldier in England writes to Arlos about travel, weather, and barracks conditions. He recalls visiting Glasgow, Canada preference, and dificultad heating at barracks. He asks about Acton hockey season and sends regards to Mrs. Dills and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Rosie
Acton
England
Glasgow
Canada
Arlos
Campbelltown Notes and Local Social Actions
Miss Wilma Bell of Toronto concluded a weekend visit. Mrs W Cowper and Joyce stayed with Mrs Leangridge in Pres tom as she is seriously ill. Mr Alex McPhee returned to Toronto. Mr D McIntyre of London called on village residents. Area People's Society of St. David's Presbyterian Church met with Rev Frank Lawson presiding. Glatys Baynton read scripture Tessie and Robert Snyder led prayers, Jack Snyder sang. Following, games and social hour. Several villagers attended the Presbyterial in Knox Church at Galt. Mr and Mrs M Graham of Toronto visited Mr R C Mensie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Bell
Toronto
D. McIntyre
London
Onnes
C N R completes water tank work at Freeman station
The C N R finished erecting a water tank at Freeman and completed insulation to prevent freezing in winter. A schoolhouse bell was stolen from Mount Nemo during Monday night. Douglas Zelinka suffered a left collarbone fracture in a hockey collision. Five year old Joy Woodworth, grand-niece of Stanley Craze, was hit by a car at Pine Cove station driven by C H Keeling of Toronto. Floyd Howell elected president at Burlington Business Men's Association annual meeting held at Victoria Lunch. Miss Jean Bell hosted a luncheon at the Royal Connaught in Hamilton for three Burlington brides elect Miriam Clinton Mildred Taylor and Mary Barnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Freeman Station
Freeman
Mount Nemo
Douglas Zelinka
Joy Woodworth
Stanley Craze
Pine Cove
C. H. Keeling
Toronto
Burlington Business Men’s Association
Victoria
Floyd Howell
Jean Bell
Royal Connaught
Hamilton
Miriam Clinton
Mildred Taylor
Mary Barnet
Burlington Brides-Elect —Gazette
Oakville Mourns Death of Marjorie Whitaker in India
A noted Oakville figure Miss Marjorie Whitaker died on a train in India while on vacation, daughter of the late William and Mrs. Whitaker. In Oakville a proposal to amalgamate the officers of the Collector and Assessor for the Town was read by James R. Black at Monday's council. Church leaders Rev George Williams and Rev J R Mutchmer spoke on church mission and wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
India
Marjorié Whitaker
William
Geo. Williams
J. R.mutchmer
Toronto
Retord-Star
Milton Area Social Notes and Local Events
Milton residents gathered for visits among families including McMaster and Hill households in Glen Williams and Brampton. Charlies Galloway celebrated his 89th birthday, with Mrs Galloway near 88. The Can adian Club met at the Milton Inn with Professor Stanley Hart discussing Russia. A Harrop milk wagon accident disrupted deliveries on Mardin Street after a collision with Walter Bradley riding No 25 Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ McMaster
W. James Hill
Glen Williams
J. Irwin King
Brampton
Norah McCaig
Toronto
F. Leonard White
Charlies E. Galloway
Milton
Howard
B. Cox
Hillsburg
McMaster’ University
Russia
Harrop
Jim Tait
Mardin Street
Walter Bradley
Fifth Knockdown This Year Attributed To Motorist
A magistrate notes the motorist has knocked down five people this year, with the girl driver defending herself and counting the incidents, including one person twice. The exchange shows tension between official and pedestrian in a street encounter.
Presbyterian church annual meeting reports and social hour
The local Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon with reports and financial statements followed by a social hour. Amy Anderson, recovering nurse in training at Guelph General Hospital, spent the weekend at home. Josiah Stewart visited daughter and son-in-law in Kitchener. George Grundy and family visited near Penzus with Mr Cooper. William Brown visited friends at Elora and Alma. D Stewart drilled a well on his upper farm. Wm McKenzie appointed enumerator for the polling division ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Anderson
Guelph General Hospital
Josiah Stewart
Stanley Tovell
Kitchener
George Grundy
Georgetown Curling Club season praised by locals
The Georgetown Curling Club enjoys strong crowds and lively rinks on most nights. A sudden illness struck William W. McMillan a respected town businessman after attending a theater event, leaving him unconscious at his Emery Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Curling Club
County Representative Reflects on Five Years in Office
A Halton County federal member thanks staff and county executives, cites merit-based appointments, and notes post office and courthouse projects. He pledges to continue representing Ottawa interests and requests voters' support in the March General Elections scheduled for 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Halton
Georgetown
Burlington
Oakville
Tanners Trounce Two to Top Position in Hockey Showdown
Acton tops Waterloo 7 4 as Tanners fall behind late. Kropp nets Waterloo’s fourth goal at 16.00 while Terry scores the final counter at 17 10. Teams feature Woods Marto Morton Pipher Lindsay and Gildner Brenkert Lang with refs Dave Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willes
Gildner
Jett Acton
Murzo
Waterloo
Norm Morton
Marzo
Lindsay
Pipher
Norm Morston
Woods
Corey
Woll
Terry
Acton
Kropp
Marto
Bayliss
N. Morton
Kentner
Dawkins
Bus Morton
Mooney
Voll
Malcheske
Wills
Bren
Fergus Whistles Edge Efora Rocks 2-1 in Ice Palace
In a tense game Fergus Whistles defeated the Efora Rocks 2-1 at their home rink securing a key toe-hold in the standings. Paris later poured in a 5-1 win over Fergus, dropping them toward the bottom of the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Efora
Local Hockey Schedule Roundup for Waterloo and Area
The schedule lists matchups across Waterloo region from Monday to Wednesday with teams Waterloo Acton Galt Kitchener Fergus Paris Elora Preston and Acton Preston. Key games include Kitchener at Elora and Fergus at Waterloo with several cross town duels shaping early season play.
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Pta
Kitchener
Acton
Waterloo
Prestone Eis Eene
Elora P
Paris
Fergus
Galt
Elora
Preston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Mckay
Mrs. H. Wansbrough
Howard Edwards
Beaverton
George Edwards
Rg Ds
R. J. McPherson
Dorothy McPherson
Richard Rawson
A. Wardlaw
Charles Landsborough
James Landsborough
W. J. Cook
Guelph
Leonard Atkinson
Nora Matson
W. H
Gordon Red
W. J. Reid
Roy Wansbrough
Mrs. Wansbrough
Charles Johnston
Edmonton
John Easterbrook
Emma Robinson
Kenilworth
Mrs. Robinson
Nisses
Dorothy Macarthur
Helen McCaig
Marjorie Norton
Howard Norton
Alexander Macsdonaki
Church Street
Guelph General” Hospital
Wm. Landsborough
Vera Landsborough
Bill Blanch
Jas. Landsborough
Mr. Landsborough
E W. Masters
Card OF
Titanes
J. McGeachie
48Th Highlanders
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie Birks
Alex. Stewart
Guelph Ontario
Mother Town Hall
Leonk
Auspicts United Church
Young Peepice’s Union
West End
Featuring
Terry Evans
British Empire
Wes Wolfe
O.ac
Gucman
West ‘End
EBU Kitchener
Hitler
Wilhelm Bohle
Yorkshire
Germany
Bohle
Ausians Deutscher
Campbellville
General Insurance
Fidelity Bonds
Annalite
Ocean Steamship Tickets
F.L. Sighis
Ocean
Dick Tracy
Might
Bert Wheeler
Grand Jury
John Howard
Fox News
Crawford
Norma Shearer
Rosalind Russell
Ospring
McMillan
Emery Street
Alvin, Anderson
I ‘Hornby
Lloyd Fisher
P. Stevenson
EF. Paul
W. G. Marshall
Herald
Ottawa
House of Commons
Tanners
Alvin Schlegel
Ferugs
Bray
Ben
Gro. G. Brown
Norval Im Act
Norton Motors
Arnold Wellman
Harold
Ontario
Fred
Thain
Asreighsor
Wellman's
Couse
David Odare
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