Obituary notices and births in Toronto area 1942
A mixed set of birth and death notices from Toronto area hospitals and residences announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Duncan Mroreat and the engagement of Elizabeth Ort to Irby Williams. Obituaries report Cecelia Dancy age 73 in Adat Ontario, Virginia Ferguson, David Duncan Wren formerly Acton, and Emily Jane Matthews Brown with funeral details and locations.
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Eae
Goa
Duncan Mroreat Daugh
Jean
Williams
Pavilion
Toronto Western Hospital
Janus
de Ty Irby - Williams
Elizabeth Ort
Henderson
Doris Cletana
Toronto
Ital
Ma Oa
Leely
Acton items note schedules and community efforts
The Free Press reports garbage collection delays and a new timetable, Acton teachers and pupils enjoyed a skating party at Acton Arena, and Red Cross groups sent quilts and blankets. Also noted are tax changes, wartime funding, and a cable confirming Pte Wilfrid Waldie arrived in England with the latest contingent.
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Acton Continuation School
Acton Arena
Pte
Wilfrid Waldie
R-C.a.m.c
England
Alfalfa Wilt Threatens Alberta Irrigated Lands
Edmonton reports bacterial wilt of alfalfa spreading in irrigated sections of Alberta. Heavy irrigation accelerates damage, especially in spring. avoid runoff from diseased fields to healthy ones. Late fall cutting weakens plants and increases susceptibility.
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Edmonton
United States
Alberta
W._ Cormack
Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology
Mr. Cormick
Budget Woes Prompted Four Mistakes in Balance
Mr. Tompkins laments the difficulty of keeping a budget straight. Mrs. Smilthkina confesses this month she made four mistakes to balance her budget, underscoring common financial stress.
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Mr. Tompkins
Mrs. Smilthkina
Death of David Duncan Wren in Outlook Saskatchewan
David Duncan Wren died about 9 o clock Thursday December at his Outlook residence after a short illness the immediate cause a heart attack. Born Acton Ontario November 5 1874 he moved west in 1905 homesteading near Gilroy then to Tugaske where he ran a bakery and grocery before retiring in 1921 to work for N M Patterson Elevator Co Ltd. He moved to Outlook 1937 and was active in Masons Royal Arch Eastern Star and United Church. He leaves a widow three daughters two sisters and many grandchildren funeral held December 13 at the United Church Tugaske with Masonic rites.
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David Duncan ‘Wren
Outlook
Dave Wren
Acton
Ont
Exeter
Miles Janet Upshall
Ontario
Gilroy
Tugaske
N. M. Patterson Elevator Co. Ltd
Wren
Royal Arch Masons
Huron
Order of the Eastern Star
United Church
Angus Matheson
Central Butte
E. R. Phillips
Josie
Slaters
A. McTavish
Janet. Eyre
Seaforth
James Haraton
Masonic Lodge
Soybean Interest Grows Among Western Farmers
Dr. P J Olson of the University of Manitoba reports rising western interest in soybean production since the war began. Soybeans offer protein for plastics and livestock feed, with potential as a plastics substitute due to casein shortages.
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Winnipeg
P.J. Olson
Plant Science Department
University of Manitoba
Olson
Manitoba
London laborer earns seven pounds ten for week
A bricklayer's hod carrier on a government Admiralty project in London earned 17 pounds 10 shillings for a regular week, reflecting improving wages for laborers.
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London
Canada trade outlook cited for UK US and South America
The Current Review of Agricultural Conditions in Canada notes strong demand for Canadian food products and war materials in the United Kingdom and a vigorous trade with the United States. It says the path is prepared for development of trade with South American countries if shipping is available and foreign exchange issues are resolved.
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United Kingdom
United—States
Canada
T's Eight Thirty radio show debut by Byng Whitteker
Genial CBC announcer Byng Whitteker takes a new spot with the CBY Ten-Ten Club. The program T's Eight Thirty airs at 8 30 a m on weekdays with recordings, commentary and chatter.
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Byng Whitteker
CBC
Whitteker
Recreation Education in Leisure Time from the Y Column
The Y Column discusses leisure, education, and recreation, noting how industrial life frees time for enjoyment. It cites two propositions: varied experiences aid happiness and active participation enhances enjoyment beyond spectatorship. It also reports on a Wednesday Mens Class with three volleyball teams and a chocolate tournament. Johnny Gray.
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M.C.A
Plan Red Cross And to Russia
London reports Lord Beaverbrook forms a committee at the Supply Ministry to coordinate British Canadian and United States Red Cross efforts for Russia. Red Cross groups are completing involuntary purchases of drugs and surgical instruments needed by Russia. Sir Stafford Cripps notes serums are also required and Canada is expected to supply some items.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
United States
Red Cross
Russia
Sir Stafford Cripps
Canada
First Game. Wor by 7-4 From Milverton First Game
Milverton battles back to a 7-4 victory after a 3-3 regulation tie. Norm Morton and Meron score on a late burst as Reinhart faces several saves and a rebound finish. Guelph Acton Wool Combers and Milverton Stratford Reinhart labeled players and positions in a lengthy game recap.
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Alump
Norm Morton
Inalde
Moran
Ideala
Smith
Milverton
Jack Kentner
Jack
Mt 3
Creater
Reinhart
Meron
Asalat
Goot- Uler
Ridley
Guelph-Acton
Neath
Wickham
N. Morton
Meror
Brush
Zach
L. Marzo
J. Kentner
Marzo
Milverton-Stratford
Peck
Baird
McQuade
Libett
Wings
Yost
Goettler
Gropp
Carnegie
Dempsey
Dave Johnaton
Galt
Waterloo Takes Second in Close Preview of Game
The Guelph-Acton Wool Combers lost 5-4 to Waterloo-Preston in Preston. Waterloo led most of the game as Guelph fought back in the third with a late rush and two goals. Meron starred for Waterloo, while Kentner and Marzo anchored Guelph’s defense amid a busy night of penalties and period-by-period scoring.
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Guelph-Acton Wool Combers
Waterloo-Preston
Préston
Guelph
Waterloo
Neath
Ewings
Meron
Brush
Couling
Ridley
Zach
L. Marzo
Cosens
Gaal
Dewartz
Schlute
Cleuka
Bauer
Hinschberger
Goad
Schmidt
Huber
Nelmes
Lang
Chard
Dave Johnston
Gait
Hinsch- Polpct
Acc Eee
Maple Grove Literary Society Hosts Evening of Music
The Maple Grove Literary Society met with President Wm. McNabb presiding. A readers’ page from The Gazette was read by Yamon McNabb, a duet by Mrs Wallace and Mrs Ramadon entertained, and Myrtle Maude sang Beautiful Dreamer. Donald Titt demonstrated woodwork as the group closed with the National Anthem, lunch, and dancing.
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Maple Grove Literary Hiocraty Wold
Wm. McNabb
Saldolee Ny
J. Seaham
The
Gazette
Noway
Yamon McNabb
Mra Wallace
Ramadon
Milas Myrtle Maude Mang
Ingenious Rats In Old England
London report from CP describes a Ministry of Agriculture campaign tale about clever rats. A farmer recounted a night interruption as a rat pushed apples down cellar steps to another rat at the foot, then returned for more.
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London
Ministry of Agriculture
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Acton District Red Cross
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Johnny Gray
B. D. Rachlin
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Morton
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Lindsay
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ROYAL
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Gene "Nerney, Bruce Cabot
Sundown
Tuereday
Thorkh
Jimmy Durante
Jane Wyman
Humphrey
Conrad Veidt
Frank McHugh
Timues
Dan
Greta Garbo
Melvyn Douglas
Mill Street
Mill
Main Street
Maclean's
ODER
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National Picture Monthly
Canadian Homes Journal
Chatelsine
Canadian Poultry Review
Family Herald & Weekly
Star
Rod & Gun
Bros
QNE
Liberty
UT Magazing
True Story
Silver Screen
Christian Herald
Flower Grower
Seisness&_Discovery
American Girl
Parents’ Magazine
Screenland
Canadian Home Journal
National Rome Monthly
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Macleans
American Magazine
National Home Monthly
Famaily Herald &i~Weekly Star
Clie
the National Pie Monthly
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Pareal Magastia
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Acton Free Press
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