Community loss and wartime news mix in Ontario obituary notice
A Campbellville region obituary notes James Kennedy of Conc. 19 East Finniboro dies at Guelph General Hospital after a brief illness. He was an elder of St. David's Presbyterian Church and leaves five siblings and several relatives. The report also records the death of Acton resident Harry Holmes Sr., former station master for the GTR, and details his family, long service, and community involvement, including his sons Charles and Harry Jr. and various tributes from friends and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kennedy
Campbellville
Vancouver
Bevill
Manilahatore
Acton
Harry Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Henry Sutton Holmes
Barrie
Ontario
Dan Holmes
Goderich
Newcastle
Thedford
G. T.R
Bower Avenue
Harrys Holmes
Holmes
the Oddfellows Lodge
Norah Secord
Charles
Toronto
Harry, Jr
Leona
Bert
William
James Robinson
Nakina
Johnstone & Rumley Funeral Home
C. Gifford
L. Poole
Ridgway
Faireview
Matthews Alan ‘Ketshmian
JR Leastman
Rob Towra
Lo Ro Agu
Holness
Ahd
Teronte
Mi Wie Holmes
Paronto
Lotte Robinson
Mrooand
Chas. Holmes
Aoe
Nick- In
Janmity
the United Church
Mroo
Matthews
Helen Ostranhdery
James Massey
Mer Cand
A Wolark
Yorantag
Frank
Ray McIntosh
Memorials and Notices From Hamilton Area Marriage and Death Items
The page records several notices and memorials: the March 4 1941 wedding of Helen Senn to John McGeachie in Hamilton by Rev Moyer, plus obituaries for John Crawshaw Henry Holmes and Wyn MacArthur with dates in February 1941 and 1940 respectively. A 1958 memorial for Matt Taylor appears with a sentimental verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeachie-Cook
Hamilton
Coruary
Moyer
Helen Senn
Oliver Cook
John
You. McGeachie
Taranto
Ctawbhaw
Vie Bate
John Crawshaw
Emily Scott
Noel Holmes
Bower’ Avenue
Acton
Henry Sutton Holmes
Nora Secord
Staylor
Matt Taylor
MacArthur
Wyn. MacArthur
Odds and Ents Dress to Save Your War Certificates
The notice warns readers to invest dollars in Air Force Blue War Certificates to support the war effort. It notes February weather, road closures from a blizzard, a store change on Mill Street, and renovations leading Royal Cafe to move. It mentions counterfeit fifty cent pieces in circulation and a plane crash related package recovered by a son in Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Victor’ Alger
Acton
J. H. Reed
Harold Reed
Regina
Trans-Canada
Canada
Glorious Tribute to the Mounted in DeMille Feature
A film presents the North West Mounted Police defending Canada against thousands of rebels in a color production. Teegan Ranger, Madeleine Carrot, and Cooper star in dramatic scenes of pursuit, siege, and Gatling gun action amid mounted police charges and dramatic capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West Mounted
Canada
Igield
B. DeMille
Mount North West Mounted Palace
Ure
Aay
Ais
North West
Madeleine Carrot
Cory
Cid
Cooper
Goldfish Prices Stir Debate in Manchester and England
A writer to the Papers complains that goldfish keeping has become costly as prices rise beyond per fish charges. The letter notes buyers paid five shillings per fish rather than per dozen, sparking concern over the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Town Hockey Night Sparks Cheer on Ice
Fragmentary OCR recalls town hockey night with cheering crowds, players, and games featuring supporters and teams. Vague notes mention ships and planes, but no clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Sleighing Party Hosted by Friendly Circle Girls
The Friendly Circle Girls of the United Church held a sleighing party last week on Wednesday evening. Howard Switzer and Mansel Nellis supplied teams and sleighs, and after the ride a suitable luncheon was served at Mrs J B Adamson’s. Mrs Taylor led a Valentine contest won by Miss Audrey MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Switzer
Mansel Nellis
J.B. Adamson
Taylor
Audrey MacArthur
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Marshal Petaty
Vichy
Selti Pe
Andre
Papper Ove Ternment
Witler
Quistings
Pari
Jean’ Fontenoy
Admiral Darlin
Laval
Ldines
Nisleeve
Tham
Nea
Darhin
Marc
Oran
Africa
New York
Maxime Weygand
Dakar
Petaine
France
Charlies de Gaulle
Marael
Les
Britain
Petrin and Weygand
Petain
Reneare Punch
Far East
Japan
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
Shanghai
Far Eastern
Pacific
North
South America
Cabinet Information Bureau
Tokyo
United States
Hitler
Balkans
Romania
Dragila Cvetkovic
Berchtesaden
Adolf Hitler
Ribbentrop
Europe
Sofa
Indenter
Bulgaria
Itatan Back Inc
Cea
Turkey
Thaiys
Chatcaren
Fhe
Rome
Apac
Calabria-Lucania
Menni
Aritlah Troopa Hive
Focti
Somaliland
Beltrem
WTA
Weleda Bengazi
Hiteayr
Ivpolitanta
Ante —Sehaantes
Ntives
Ethiopia
Ttaliana
Dangela
Gojjam
Cairo
Fermany
Dardanelles
East
Thesaeappa
Singagiore
Ariel
Malay States
theMalay Peninsula
South Pacific
House of Commons
Aris
Great Britain
Pacific Ocean
London
Marrind
Hun
F. ‘Toth
Mill Street
Royal Cafe
Edwards Grocery
Herbert’ Lee
Royal ‘Cafe
act—Thureda
Red Cross
Orangeville
Georgetown
Georgetown Hockey Club
Por Jeagrie Company
Das Dover
B. D. Rachlin
Poland
Norway
Chralule Curelho
Slovakia
Priod
CRC
Franced
Tialdwnaske
Pealands
Marion— Kununen
Natalia Krasnopern
Anne Moraveet
Kummien
Carl ‘Tl. Kummen
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Eastern Canada
Tandebild
Mae Saul
Etl
H. M
King
Canad
The
War Savings Committee
Ottawa
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