Sunday Visitors at Mrs. Jas. Black Residence
Sunday guests included Henry Forrester of Guelph, Albert and family Williams of Puslinch, Omar Parker family of Acton, at Mrs. D H Parker home. Also Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon and Mrs Harvey Jestin hosted Will Roberson and Duncan Kingsbury of Guelph Road. Lois Black visited her sister and brother in law Albert Robertson in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Black
Henry Forrester
Guelph
Albert McWilliams
Puslinch
Omar. Parker
Acton
D. H. Parker
T. D. McCutcheon
Harvey Jestin
Will Robertson
Duncan Kingsbury
Guelph Road
Lois Black
Albert Robertson
London
Obituary and community notes from Ballinafad
Albert Swindlehurst, son of Mr and Mrs James Swindlehurst, died Sunday in his sixth year. Survived by parents and one sister, funeral Tuesday at Ballinafad Cemetery conducted by Rev A O W Foreman. pallbearers listed. Also notes on illness of Mrs Mo Smith and Agnes McClure teaching in Blue Mountain School, plus a visit by Mr and Mrs Ross Huxley to the Sinclairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Smith
Agnes McClure
Blue Mountain School
McCaskill
Albert Swindlehurst
James Swinlehuinet
Ellen McDowel
Ballinafad
A. O. W. Foreman
Walter Stewart
Jesse McEnerny
Frank Longstreet
Earnie McEnery
Lloyd Swindlehurst
Lloyd McLean
Ross Huxley
Busy Bees Club dance funds war work in Nassagaweya
Mrs Joseph Frank donated her home to the Busy Bees Club for a fundraiser in Nassagaweya. A Brookville Hall dance with Fisher's Orchestra drew a large crowd and a $50 Victory War Bond ticket draw was held. Ticket No. 21 was won by Little Darlas Frank. $102 in tickets were sold. The event supported war work and volunteers sold many tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep Frank
Busy Bees Club
Neil Martin
Innis Buchanan
Puslinch
Busy Bee Club
Brookville
Fisher
Gilbert Kingsbury
Little Darlas Frank
W. Kennedy
James Massey
Butcher
Acton
SG. Smith
Toronto
Lawrence King
D.talbot
Yalbot
J. Frask
Wi. Service
Talbot
Kenneth Sith
Joseph Frank
Cpl
Karl Frank
Italy
Walting
Sgt
James Wallace
Nuay
Fred Beavis
Ben
Lac Alex
Job
Guelph
Gordon Titus
Grant McMillan
A. G. Clarridge
Mim M
D. Campbell
Mary Martin
Puslinchon
Local Briefs and Notices From Erin and District
Erin and Mrs Henry Coar depart for Florida for the winter. Mr and Mrs Roy Grundy receive word their son Pte Wilfred Grundy has arrived safely overseas. A E Arscott of Toronto is named in the King's New Year honors. Mary Sanders widow of James Baird passes away after long illness. Erin and Fishbury Junior Hockey players enter the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and may join local town teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Coar
Florida
Roy Grundy
Wilfred Grundy
A. E. Arscott
Toronto
Arscott
Erin
Mary Sanders
James Baird
Fishbury
Ontario
Orton Brothers Honor Sgt Lance Ballantine on Leave
In the community hall on Saturday evening over 100 friends and relatives gathered to honor Sgt. Lance Ballantine on embarkation leave. Dancing followed with music from Needwell Redman Somerville and Miss L Locker. Lance received a gold plated identification bracelet Waterman's fountain pen a Teather bit fold and a money pack with cash. He thanked the group and Miss Ethelyne Mooney led a sing-along including Coming Yn On a Wing and a Prayer and We'll Meet Again. Lunch was served and the event ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Ballantine
Mesars
Needwell
Redman
Somerville
L. Locker
Harry Dearing
Lance
Jesse Weed
Clifford Watson
Ethelyne Mooney
Kang
Local notices and personal items from Burlington and Moose Jaw
A Burlington resident was scammed for about 13 dollars by a cheque artist on Brant Street. Harry Cooper of England, now living in Moose Jaw, shares family news with sister Mrs J. Duckett. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Mamant is reported a prisoner of war. Lieut A G Etherington retires from Sea Cadet work. The High School Board on Tuesday reviewed finances with a small balance of 10.96 at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant Street
Harry Cooper
England
Moosejaw
Sask
Ales
J. Duckett
Martha Street
W. T. Mamant
Caroline Street
A. G. Etherington
Canadian Navy League
Sea Cadets Corps
Iron Duke
Water Street
E. ‘Holbhy
Gazrote
Boys Own Mission Band holds January meeting at United Church
The Rockwood Boys Own Mission Band met Sunday in the United Church Sunday School room with good attendance. Officers for the year will be installed at the February meeting and various church and community notices were read. The report showed strong 1943 1944 standings and a notable gift acknowledgement from Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Gorion Harris
Chariie Maw
Sick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Gifta
Mizsion
Christiang
Bruce Hosking
Wayne Wasking
Georgie Gordon
FL Moore
Stleet
Johnstone
Acton
Misa
Margaret Strachan
Guelph
Arthur Street
General Hospital
Misa M. Strachan
John Strachan
John R. Warris
Tom Nusk
England
Rusk
Gloral Peal
Thomas Grant
Ward
Camp Borden
George Day
Wayersville
Russell Hepburn
Rockwood Academy
John Hales Reed
Jobin Henry Reed
Medicine Hat
Alta
Tate
Rew
Mimosa
Ont
Bedwood
John Wendick
Alberta
Hves
Sask
Fergus
Mimoxu
the. John's Church
Fred Hamilton
Oall
James Lowry
McIvor
Ralph Ewers
Murray Thatcher
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Obituary and social notes from Bradford area events
Mrs Albert Scanlon attended a relative's funeral in Bradford. Mrs C A Williamson of Guelph visited relatives D G Robertson. Mr and Mrs F Brydon attended the funeral of Peter Currie in Caledon. Pte Arnold Sunter of Camp Borden spent weekend with wife and daughter. Sunter attended his grandmother Mrs A Hurren's funeral in June. Uren Construction moved gravel operations to winter quarters at Orillia. Miss Grace Burrows of Guelph confined with chicken pox. The Farm Forum met with Prof W Tolton as speaker. Mr Beamish of Palermo bought the Stubbington farm on the Sand Tinekets Poseidon. Communion service at local Presbyterian Church led by Rev McKerse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Scanlon
Bradford Oase
C. A. Williamson
Guelph
Ainter
D. G. Roberttson
F. Brydon
Peter Currie
Pte. Sunter
W. Tolton
Lene O. A.C
Beamish
Palermo
Stubbington Farm
Tinekets Poseidon
McKersde
New Year Brings Optimism and Health Updates
The community greets the new year with improved flu conditions and renewed hope. Mr George Amos and Mrs Amos show signs of recovery while Rev C L Poole and Mrs Poole visited Toronto. Mr Lloyd Campbell has joined the Navy in Hamilton awaiting orders. A large congregation attended the community church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Amos
Amos
C. L
Poole
Toronto
Lloyd Campbell
Navy
Hamilton
Campbellville Notes and Local Arrivals
Campbellville report lists residents returning home after holidays and social visits. Snyder of the Signal back in Minnesota, Miss Grace Laking resumes duties in Volonte, and the Quelph Peesbhutorial held at Knox Church Guelph. Attendees include N C Manalic J K Mahon Jane Hood Joan McVhall Carrie McMhall Milas Joyce Cowper and more. Walter Ferguson and family visited relatives, W O Oke of Listowell moves toward Guelph Junction with Feed Sonncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rp. AC
Snyder
Minnes Rupert
Eugene
Bane
Grace Laking
Volonte
Bution
Knox Church
Guelph
Foam Camphallville
Meadames N.C. Manalic
J. K. Mahon
Jane Hood
Joan McVhall
Carrie McMhall
Milas Joyce
Community Mourns and Church Plans Annual Meeting
The community extends sympathy to James Lawrie and family. W. F. Darby and family visit Lowville. Mrs Duncan Moffat and Jean spend time with Mrs Loghs Robertson. Ebenezer United Church holds annual meeting in the church basement and prepares reports from church departments. Mrs Gilbert Kingsbury’s illness is noted with wishes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawrie
W. FF. Darby
Knatchbull
Ebenezer United Church
Gilbert Kingsbury
Ebenezer
Georgetown Hockey Season Set With New Arena
In Georgetown a hockey season is planned with the arena board finalizing start details. The No 24 Basle Training Centre team from Brampton will host all home games in Georgetown next week. A Georgetown Intermediary team is formed as part of efforts to boost local sports with potential ties to the O H L A and Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Lions Club
Fenton Falls
A. C. Welk
Heng
Basle
Brampton
Georgetown
O. HL. A. St Ll
Guelph
Herald
Limehouse Tea Indies Meet Highlights January Gathering
Limehouse W. Tt. group met at Mrs. S. Wright's with opening exercises and a talk on bygone Limehouse days. Seventeen knitted items were completed for the Red Cross and a box of used clothing and quilts was partly weighed. Mrs. Miller was named January funds convenor. The first "Care of Clothing" morning was set for January 7 at Mrs. Kirkwaterick's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
S. Wright
FE. Miller
Rev
C. C. Cochrine
Fire alarms Oakville home on Monday afternoon
Mrs Jennings on Watsin Avenue reported a roof fire to a passer by who notified her door. The record notes relief and wartime family losses including Flight Lieutenant H Keith Lefroy killed in Berlin air raid on November 2. Commander Hugh F Pullen awarded O B E in New Year honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Jennings
Watsin Ave
C. H. Lefroy
International Red Cross Society
H. Keith Lefroy
Herlin
Hugh F. Pullen
North Atlantic
O. B.E
Deans
Cpl
John
Bob” Neilson
Fanners Should Be Ready For Postwar Period Says Allard
Oscar Allard of the Dominion Experimental Farm at Sonnexve urges farmers to plan for the postwar period while wartime production continues. He recommends inventorying current stock, noting home and farm building needs, listing machinery to be replaced, and estimating labor requirements to ease readjustment after victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oecar Allard
Duns- Arations
Dominion Experimental Farm
Sonnexve
Que
Allard
Atook
Saint John Chief Invested as Scout by Ottawa Leader
Horace K. MecLooxe of Saint John NB, tall and heavy, was invested as a Scout by Chief Executive Commissioner John A. Stiles of Ottawa during Stiles' Maritime tour, hailed as perhaps the big great Scout in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pallee
Horace K. MecLooxe
Saint John
John A. Stiles
Ottawa
Maritimes
Bureaucracy and Rationing Edge Tea and Coffee Policy
The article discusses Ottawa fears of continuing rationing and the potential return of shortages in tea and coffee. It argues bureaucrats may resist easing controls, favoring the tea trade, and notes inventories and shipping uncertainties as war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cantral
Ottawa
Wheen
Paffen
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Oakville
Cawada'n
Biggent Hogdt
Polo
Mr. Church
Golden Harvest Feeds
Chick
Stewart Elliot Telephone
Bray Chicks
Thian
Hray Buyern
Merrion Crow
Wankleck
Edward Lowe
Parl Road
Guat
Kira
Walter Quyde
Bimani Bool
Ian
Fred W. Bray
John Street North
Hamilton, Ont
Geo. C. Brown
Norval Ln
R.A.F
Flying Magnet
R.A F
Wellington
Porte
Charch News
Abad
Rerson
Wyusnane
Jesus
Prechusterian Church
Dora Thomson
Billmater
Willow Street
Baptiat Church
Acton Mey
Sohn
Woarship Servicw
Clel
Brown
Drapelst
Oh-H
Lou Black
Tons Beagle
Tatoo
C. Beamer
Clearence Coles
Sooo. Faguessing
George Rosa
Whoman Bigby
Thomas Higby
Trurton
Harry Watehhouse
Leatherland Acton
Satur
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Preaider
Swacwhamer
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