Neighborhood Notes on Local Visitors and Promotions
Everton Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Hamilton Hockwood Mrs George Robertson Mr Hugh Robertson and Joyce Rion Guelph Hand Mr Omar Parker and Mrs Jennings Acton visited Mrs D H Parker Ospringe Mrs Harvey Jextin visited Mrs James Strathern Ospringe Mrs M McLeod of Exetor spent the weekend with Rev J P McLeod and sister Mabel Malcolm McLeod and Mr McLeod of Sydney N S visiting Mr W Morrison Caledon Road Rev J J McLeod Robert McCutcheon promoted to LAC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Fred Hamilton
Hockwood
George Robertson
Hugh Robertson
Joyce Rion
Guelph
Dave Parker
Sharon
Galt
Omar. Parker
Jennings
Acton
D. H. Parker
G. G. Robertson
Oxpringe
Mra. DL
CG. Robertson
Harvey Jextin
Walker
James Strathern
Ospringe
Norman MelLeood
Execlor
J.P. Bmcleod
Mabel
PO Malcolm McLeod
Mr. McLeod
Sydney
N.S
Wim
Local W M S Meeting At Newton Home
The January W M S gathering at Mrs Newton's home had eleven ladies, reviewed the first chapter of a British Guiana study book, and read verses with "again" in them. Mrs Newton provided refreshments. The February meeting is planned at Mrs Norton’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
British Guiana
A. Norton
Mark
J. Ellearby
Fred Brown
Mexum
Y. W. Nickell
Barden
Mian Dorry Warding
Messrs. MacDonald and
Scott
Young People's Society
Shirley Wriicht
Ebenezer United Church Holds Annual Congregational Meeting
Nassagaweya notes report a well attended annual meeting with goal reports from church departments. The item lists visits by residents to Campbellville Toronto Stouffville Dublin and Bloomsbury quilting events and welcomes new birth announcements and family visits.
Oakville Officer Receives OBE In New Year Honors
Lt Col M Y A Dury of Reynold Street Oakville is named in the New Year Honors list for the OBE. The item notes local residents’ wartime service and a dramatic ice rescue by Bhb Leonard and El Currie. It also mentions deaths, returns from abroad, and a roadside assault reported near the Savage home in nearby records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MY. Y. A. Dury
Reynold Street
Ann Adamson
Tuscan
Arizona
Wm. Gabraith
Ted” Davis
Fleet Air Arm
HLMS
William Sackfield
Margaret Sackfield
Dundas Street
Italy
Bennett Savage
Lind
Toronto
Rockwood School Board Elects Waller At Special Meeting
At a special meeting the Rockwood School Board elected Dr K B Waller to a position after Mr Chester Blank withdrew due to inability to serve. Attendees reported a good turnout and lively discussion. Local and distant residents attended social and church events through the week with multiple visits to family and friends. Community activities included a United Church annual meeting and a Sunday visit by Ernest Wamittan to Fairview Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Waller
Pthcep
1Chester O. Blank
Rockwood
Roy Day
Toronto
Kenneth Guild
Trenton
Hector Lambert
Camp Orden
Harvey
Thatcher
London
Weaton
Harold Yrloce
Garry
Kitchener
Mra
Was. Duby
Kenneth
Guelph
Porter
The
United Church
Ernest Wamittan
Teranta
Hin Rlaters
Fairview Farm
January meeting notes of the Bury Bowl Club recount losses and plans
The January meeting of the Bury Bowl Club in Nassagaweya listed fifteen members and 32 entries, noting a death in the Watts family and plans to continue dances and buy a club steamer. Donations to Greek Relief Fund Acton War Service League Salvation Army were approved, and quilts and auction items were discussed along with a social lunch and thanks to hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
J. J. Kennedy
Neil Martin
John Willson
Bert Auliffe
Sam Franks
S. Robinson
Greek Relief Fund
Acton
W. Kennedy
C. E. Davenport
Edgar Howden
Hornby
Roy Woods
Campbellvile
Misa Pearl Kennedy
Milton
Nell Martin
Bert ‘Auliffe
Herbert Auliffe
Dundas
Brookville Hall
Ladies’ Aid
Jon
Lowville
Misa Betty Richardson
Terra Cotta News From Torra Cotta and Surroundings
Residents report improvements in Mrs A Eaves and Mrs W F Hunter families after illnesses. Norrie buys bush land near Rockside with a wood cutting gang. Mrs J Webster of Caledon visits Terra Cotta friends. Mr and Mrs John Duncan of Toronto spend Sunday with Terra Cotta friends. Citizens shocked by a sudden incident in Toronto involving William Lang of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eaves
Consumenia
W. F. Hunter
Norrie
Rockside
J. Webster
Caledon
Torra ‘Cotta
John Duncan
Toronto
Village honors Mooney family with tribute and gifts
A large crowd attended a farewell event for Mrs. Mooney and daughters in the village. Harvey Dearing spoke as chair, praising Mooney’s 60 years of service to the community. Mrs. Ballantine read a tribute, gifts included crystal table lamp, mirror, a Bulova wristwatch, and a gold locket with earrings. Dancing followed with Fisher’s Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mooney and Daughters
Harvey Dearing
Mooney
Wim. Ballantine
Mra. Mooney
Alf. Dickson
Jesse Rend
Milas Lorraine
Miss Bottle Hayward
Mixa Etholyne
Exohire Asplant
Miks Etholyne
Muse
Fisher
Burlington notices and local council plus society reports
Burlington town records show public and high school hockey reforms after a weekend incident on Brant Street. Emergency plans include snow plow purchases. Reports from the Burlington Agricultural Society annual meeting and the Burlington and Nelson branch C F pledge to name a Federal candidate with clubs naming by January 15 and nominees replying by January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Waakedy
Brant Street
Ion
Birthe
Burlington Norticultural Society
Knox Church
Society
Fnd
Burlington and Nelson
C.F
Ballinafad United Church Annual Meeting Report
The Ballinafad United Church annual meeting held January 10 in the church presided by Rev. A O W Foreman reported all societies meeting objectives. The Women’s Association met at Mrs Snow’s home with Mrs Snow presiding and members paying dues. A mix of readings, music, and a Red Cross tea were on the program. The Mission Circle met January 14 at Miss Asvnle Stow’s, with news of Mrs Menemy’s improving health. The community extends sympathy to the Johnstone family. Robt McEnery reported a letter from Bob Curry serving in Italy. Attendees joined a euchre and dance in Erin sponsored by the Costarvale Women’s Institute and enjoyed Old Time Fiddlers music by the Guelph Orchestra group. Mrs Annie Vannatter of Georgetown visited Robt McEnery. A number attended the Soup Stock show at Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BallInafad
Mable
Starrett
Guelph Orchestra
Annie Vannatter
George_ town
Robi. McEnery
Acton
Fire Brigade reports 14 fires at annual meeting
At Georgetown, the Fire Brigade notes 14 fires attended in the past year with damages estimated at 15075.00. The report also records the death of Pte. Sosyph Kendall of Coorge town in Italian action. Other items include holiday traffic, thefts and a Ford road incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithat
Ifires
Cregret
Pte
Sosyph Kendall
Hazellan ‘Hale
England
Arsennal
Stront
Grace Mikado Band and YW Auxiliary Meet in Campbellville
The Grace Mikado Band held a gathering at Mabdirts con on Saturday January Hoh with Aloe Sharpe opening the program and scripture. Members Gore Campbell and Marana food participated. after the program they quilted blocks and enjoyed refreshments. The Baly Young Women Auxiliary met at Olive Mahon's home with Laura Lack presiding and officers installed by Mrs Monzles. The fundraiser statements showed funds allocation. the YW applications were described as satisfactory. The W M S of St David's Church met at Mrs St C Men zies to quilt two quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mikado
Atuth ‘Mabdirts
At Penident
Aloe Sharpe
Alo
Gore Campbell
Marana
Olive Mahon
Celicht Ameambeors Spredont
Hrealdont
Mins
Laura Lack
Fronnurer
Hind Boen
Mra. Monzles
W.C. Monzles
Laura Blair
Jamen Robertson
Sadie
Sec‘ratary
Verle Vansickle
Robertaan
Mra
Verle Vansiekle
Fanny Crosbie
Misa Binek
Dacinty
Mieon Tshe
W. M.S
St. David's Church
Funeral Rites for Margaret Smith Held in Eden Mills
The funeral for Margaret Smith was held Thursday afternoon at her brother George Smith's home with a private service by Rev. W. J. Midvar. Messages of sympathy went to Mr. Smith and to Mrs. Ford of Guelph and Mrs. Baldwin of Toronto. In Helwood Lloyd Coulson visited his parents A. J. and Mrs. Bradley. Jean Robertson spent the weekend with friends in Clifford. The congregation held a Presbyterian Church annual meeting with pot luck supper, reporting satisfactory results and re electing most officers. Alma Watson announced the arrival of a daughter, Margaret Helen. Mrs. Donald Clark attended the wake of her sister in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
W. F. Darby
Campbellville
Mra
Malcolm Moffat
Nell
San Toronto
Donald Moffat
VW Watson
Elmer Pricket
Buffalo
Nly
Nussavawega
Messia
Donald
Harold Ferguson
Marion Fernson
Toronto
Stouffville
Wm. Near
Kitchener
Nassagawega
Ross Patterson
Duncan Moffat
Bloomsbury
Dublin W.yt
Margaret Smith
Phuraday
George Smith
W. J. Midvar
Smith
Ford
Guelph
Balwin
Lloyd Coulson
A. J. Bradley
Helwood
iMrge Jean Robertson
Clifford
A. Nob- Inkon
Warvey Wharton
Murray Dyer
Presbyterian Church
George McAlpine
Jamon Gilbertson
Gordon Blacklock
W. MclLean
McIvor
WI MacDonald
Alma Watson
Margaret Helen
Donald Clark
Hamilton
Coincidence Seen In Sub Sinkings
Portmouth reports a wartime coincidence as Warrant Officer E S Fawcett recalls May 1918 when his submarine group sank a U boat in the Atlantic with a torpedo and, in May 1943, the frigate he served on likewise located and sank a U boat near the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Atlantic
E. S. Fawcett
Obituary and local notices from a troubled town page
A wall known president of Rin Township William John Cook passes away after a lengthy illness. Congratulations go to Charles Burchul for completing the Faculty of Medicine at University of Voronte. Frank McAliater dies at age 70 in Nelson on Friday January 7th. Acton players perform in a hockey event with a 3 1 score for Acton. Bonar Magill and W G Magill are mentioned with travel and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Cook
Januay
Bath
Charles Burch- UL
Fini
Faculty of Medicine
University
Voronte
Frank McAliater
aterAromn
Aléanor
Acton
Blabung
Dela Hockey
Toave
Trent Laka
I. Py
Halifax
W. J
Potuwawn Advocate
Fragmented Notes Tie Disease and Archaeology in London
Fragmented text warns about a contagious disease in animals and stresses veterinary action and isolation measures. It references a Saxon archway discovery under a bombed church in London, described as a significant season's finding amid wartime ruins.
British Diplomatic Service Member Recalls Nazi Threats
A former member of the British Diplomatic Service recounts prewar Berlin and German expansion remarks. He recalls Goering praising a target and notes bombings in Rotterdam London Coventry and Maidenhead, plus forecasts of a blitz within three years, while warning against unchecked German power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diomatic Service
Berlin
IBEC
Rocon
Ihe R
Goering
Condon
Juley Galum
Hitler
Tne
Prague
Rotterdam
London
Coventry
Bole
Bmitley
Waghead
Germany
Urithih
War Board caps ammunition output during wartime
The War Times Orioes and Trade Board announced production limits on ammunition in Canada. Overall output will be about seventy percent of a normal prewar year's level. Despite licenses, production will fall and supply for essential needs will be prioritized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orioes and Trade Board
Macneuvar
Carder
Royal Family Inspects Sandringham Crop Harvest
The King Queen and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose tour Sandringham Park during a wartime food drive harvest. The royal party traverses a half reaped barley field as the Queen drives a governess cart and the King with the princesses bicycles to save petrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Park
Sandringham
Britain
Morfolk War Agricultural Executive Committee
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Sandringham Park
Ambiguous OCR Text Summary Card
No readable event or clear names. Fragmentary lines mention people and locations without coherent report. Unable to determine a specific event, date, or organization from the provided text.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Thomas Rigby Acton Ontario
Notice to creditors claims against the Estate of Thomas Rigby late of Acton Halton County Ontario. Claims must send particulars and proof to the executor before January 31 1944. Assets will be distributed to those legally entitled for claims filed. Dated Acton Ontario January 12 1944. Executor Harry Waterhouse by Solicitor F Leath Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rigby
Acton
Halton
Ontario
Harry: Waterhouse
F. Leath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Everton
Limehouse
Oakville
Nassagaweya S. S. No
Orton
Burlington
Georgetown
Eden Mills
RENN
BN Chere
Gondon
Golden Harvest
Stewart Elliot
ACTO
Milton Town Hall
Hialton
Leitch
Ont. Agricultural Commisson of
Jonson Farmers
Walton Crop Improvement Ass
Edwin Warrop
J. E. Whitelock
Qatenic
Barennage
Bower Avenue
Cisrat
Janath
Wiuytenion Chandy
Canada
Eg Oroel
Aces Ate
BUREN
WGN
Winnister Mande
wWidlow Street
Tancary
Waller
McQlary
Hla
Sanday Tam
Held
Hood
Ryan
Man
Lan
Drurn
Pan
Utes Young
Januatov
Temperknas
Moet Cardan Wigner
Wellington
Pww
Haspan — Union
Young Yaple
Kon. Gidenple
Wardaar
Reef Brown'r
Liee
NEA
Tour Linck
Tan Seasyle
Cuelph
Tamilton
Wirhway
Tatoo
Marke
C. Beamel
Raguering
Nukkagaweya
Unfder
Ydutlew Ta
Cammenece
Camphaiville
Chas, F. Noinish
Vilage of
Actos
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