Terrible Winter Tales Hit Central Ontario Visitors
A column recalls the so called terrible winter of 44 48 and offers local facts to counter exaggerations. It notes Toronto’s unusually mild December and January, 22 inches of snow on December 12, freezing cold in January, and a contrast with harsher prairie winters. It weighs two theories for Toronto cold tolerance long underwear versus porridge breakfast.
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Ontario
Toronto
Prairies
Ottawa
Montreal
Yonge Street
Queen City
Kirkland Lake
Saskatchewan
Melfort
Rise in liquor consumption alarms observers in North America
An official Washington statement notes the 1944 US spending on alcoholic beverages surpassed seven billion dollars, a record. With a 140 million population the per capita cost nears 50 dollars, possibly 70 for each adult and child combined, provoking concern over spending choices and rising beer drinking habits amid immigration from liquor drinking nations.
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Canada
United States
Washington
War time money fuels rise in liquor consumption warns council
Ontario and Canada articles discuss wartime earnings increasing liquor demand, gaps in snow equipment, and the start of family allowances with detailed payment scales and registration rules for children under 16. Public notices urge improved road clearance and tax funding.
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Vital Statistics Authority
Canada
Ontario
Fathers and Sons Dialogue Guides Youth Development
The piece argues that fathers should engage with their sons beyond mere instruction. It urges daily companionship, timely help with difficulties, and open talks on serious issues. Fathers who stay connected influence sons toward better choices and closer familial bonds.
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Anme
Hoya
Cayfret Hin
Bieas Hoye
Great Western train ships food to France in 17412 cases
A special Great Western railway train departed from a Midland town carrying canned food intended for Allied forces in France. The shipment totaled 17 412 cases weighing 2 tons.
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Landon
Great Western Railway
Hiltlers Midland
France
Canucks Host Acton Children Christmas Parade Story
Canadian Army staff in London distributed toys to about 400 children from Acton who were bombed out of their homes. A Christmas party featured a Santa Claus, a large tree, and gifts as relief workers and volunteers handed out candy and presents to kids. Staff members, including a radio crew, arrived early to prepare and report on the event.
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Jlondon
Santa Claus
Acton Business Directory Entries and Notaries
Directory items list professionals in Acton and Georgetown including Dr W G C Kenney physician and surgeon with offices on Symon Wilock and residence on Church St Phon 18 Uesidsace. C F Leatherland B A Harrister notary publics marriage license registrar. Kenneth M Langdon barrister notary public with office at Georgetown Gregory Theatre. Seynuck case for appointment in Acton Georgetown with office hours Tuesday Thursday 1 30 pm to 4 00 pm evenings on request.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Phyaiidan
Husgese iMuccessor
Fr . A. McNiven
Symon Wilock
Btrest
Acton
Uesidsace
Phensibe
Kenneth M. Langdon
Houlritur
Notary Public
Hequest
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