Omega Club Receives Officers and Local Visiting Guests
Mrs A Lo Atton and Marley visited Toronto with daughter Agnes Armatrong after a recent Omega Club gathering at Mrs John Hurd’s home. Officers for the coming year were elected, followed by refreshments. Local members Harold Redman and others are serving training in Kitchener. Mrs Av Everson and Mrs A Wilson visited relatives last week.
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A. Lo Atton
Marley
Toronto
Ins. Archinirpingds
Mixes Agnes Armatrong
Omega Club
John Hurd
Harold Redman
Aay Dearing
John Larker
Clifford Watson
Celebrate James Grant on eighty fifth birthday
Congratulations are extended to Mr James Grant on his eighty fifth birthday celebrated January 11th. Mrs Grant is usually active despite age. Several articles note visits, travel, and local social events including war work fundraisers and refugee efforts.
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James Grant
Death of Ballinafad resident James Harding in Erin
Mr James Harding of Ninth Line Erin died suddenly returning from a bush load of wood his death attributed to a heart attack. Funeral held at United Church Ballinafad with Rev A O Foreman officiating interment in Ballinafad Cemetery pallbearers named many community members extend sympathy. The January WLA United Church meeting at Mrs J Snow’s home featured President Mrs Perryman presiding and a Cross tea social with songs duets and piano solo. Expressions of condolences went to Mrs Cole vy and family with details of local movements and attendees.
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James Harding
Erin
United Church
A. 0
W. Foreman
Ballinafad
McLaren
WLA
the United Church
J. Snow
Perryman
H. Hills
At ‘MyEnery
Bette
Wo Dek
United’ Church
Io Hamilton
Ted Jamp
Ro McEnery
Snow
Hots
Prange
Mikes
Lena Aint
Georgina ‘Berryman
Phstis
Phesston
Cather
Super Mra Carsaty
Cue Ph. Rs
Guelph Hospital
Cole
Guelph
J. Soper Wan
Preston
Henry ‘Hagte
Eden Mills Women Share War Time Meeting Notes
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute wi n held at the home of Mrs. Vaterhalt Streest Albertson opened with a poem and community singing. Members approved donations to the London Distress Fund and Red Cross and heard an inspiring address on Parliamentary Procedure by Miss C Synott District President. Several local visitors and guests were noted and reports mentioned residents ill with colds or rheumatism and a neighbor recovering from illness.
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Faterhalt
Streest Albertson
J. Mack
England
Canada
London
Misa C. Synott
Nelson
Mira Synott
Sunday Visitors Reach Home After Hospital Stay
Local residents hosted and visited friends including Mr and Mrs Dalton Cookaville Mr and Mrs Thomas Appleyard Georgetown Mr and Mrs William Webb Guelph Township and Mr Stanley Tovell who returned home after a stay in hospital Mrs Alex Kingsbury of Toronto on leave over the weekend Ry Fisher visits Carlisle with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Dickleson Mrs Alvin Fisher hosted the monthly Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church D S McTavish Acton visited the village The Women's Institute heard a temperance talk by Mrs A O W Foreman Ballin fad and papers by Dorothy McKenzie Edna Cook The Red Cross representative Mrs Geo Young resigned and Miss Dorothe Renae and her mother Mrs Nun McKenzie agreed to serve Arrangements for a refreshment booth at Mer o Jacksons sale to benefit the Red Cross Notun lunch and social time noted including Rd Coal leaving Thursday for Guelph for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Webb
Dalton
Cookaville
Thomas Appleyard
Familly
Georgetown
William Webb
Guelph Township
Stanley Tovell
Alex. Kingsbury
RCAFL
Toronto
Ry Fisher
Don Dickleson
Carlisle
Alvin Fisher
Ladies’ Aid
Presbyterian Church
D. S. McTavish
Acton
Women’s Institute
Gordon Aitken
A. O. W. Foreman
Ballinnfad
Kaido
Dorothy McKenzie
Edna Cook
Guelph
Erin Township News Briefs Include Births Deaths and Property Move
Residents report changes as Mrs Recordiland tak 9 purchased the residence occupied by Mrs Mc Fault and will take possession soon. Congratulatory messages note Mrs Robert Doda on her 81st birthday January 10. Shanws Harding of Erin Township died suddenly of a heart attack while at work in the bush. Dr Gear and Coroner Dr Pritchard ruled natural causes and no inquest.
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Recordiland
McFault
Frome
Campbell
Heighboring
Point
Robert
Doda
Alton
Shanws Harding
Erin ‘Township
H. Gear
Pritchard
Guelph
Oakville records oath as new officials take offices
Hedda and the Oakville council held an afternoon meeting in the County Chambers on Monday morning. New officers took the oath and assumed duties after approving pay scales for township labor and maintenance staff. The session focused on the sale of a local title and the transition of practice to W. A. Chinhota KC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedda
Oakville
W. A. Chinhota
Cornell
Arivera
Monitay
Milton Board Elects Chairman for 1941
The Public School Board of Milton held its annual meeting yesterday evening electing RoW. Fox as Chairman for 1941. Volunteers from Frobert ron Co. Ltd contributed 198.25 to the British War Victims Fund via the Telegram. Miss Martha Reid of Milton completed a three year course at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Wan
Frobertron Co. Ltd
Toronto
J 'Velegram
Martha Reid
Milton
Guelph General Hospital
Donald ‘Timbera
Ernest Pi
Burlington Fire Brigade Saves McGrath Cartage Barn on John Street
Burlington action by the Fire Brigade prevented destruction of a barn belonging to McGrath Cartage on John Street. The 1940 vital statistics show 29 births 59 marriages and 29 deaths in Burlington with a net reduction of 5558 23 in total expenditures from the previous year. Red Cross campaign in Burlington for 1940 is reported as a failure.
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Burlington Fire Brigade
McGrath Cartage
John Street
Srogz
Piria
Burlington Alrps
Burlington
Marriagx
Hamilon
Red Cross
Sinclair Richardson
Avas
Gazette
Christians in Dugouts feature in New World Magazine
In the February New World Magazine a two page feature profiles missionary life in Chengtu China. Dr R O Jolliffe and his wife long time United Church missionaries describe war impacted conditions and show hoboes and bombing victims among other scenes.
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The
New World Magazine
Chengtu
China
Rockwood
R. O. Jolliffe
United Church
Gange
Asia
Jolliffe
Chas. “Jolliffe
Ontario
Annie Jolliffe
R. O. Joliffe
A. Little
Joseph Moore
Guelph General Hospital
MOS
Khoxw Church
Guelph
Taylor
Pinkerton
Earth Rayer
Muncy
Wesley Harris
University of
Canteens Smashed by Raiders Across Provinces
Report from London notes seven MCA mobile canteens in provincial cities were smashed by Nu Z raiders as firefighters battled blazes. A note says passenger trains may face air raid driving limits in England with blackout rules easing to 25 miles per hour from 15.
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London
England
Binstead
Banff Queen Wins Winter Carnival Relay Role
The third Aworkapirlle Bering Queen of Ranft's Winter Carnival, Hatta of Spoksne Washington, was elected to relay duties for Western Cannon's grant Winter Carnival. Her first official act proclaims the dates of Minveart carnival at the implemented resort from February 16.
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Bering Queet
Ranft
Hatta
Ahertne
Imple
Obituary and City Council Gathering Report
An obituary notes the death of John Edward Jenvier at 65 in Toronto with address 2 Westminster Avenue. The piece also describes a Georgetown event and a mayoral dinner at the Mephiban House with PB Harrison chairing speeches and guests joining after the first meeting.
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Charles ‘N. Bhick
Seattle
Washington
acadeMera
Hugh, Black
Meflihban
PB. Harrison
Farmers urged to adopt system of farm records
A two day Farm Management Course conducted by the Agriculture department was held in Niagara Falls, drawing Halton and Marion County farmers. Speakers endorsed maintaining farm accounts, cost of milk production data, and continued government support for the Cost of Milk Production Survey and Farm Management work.
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Agriculture
Narnhy
Federal
Ontario
Marion County
Messrs
Hi It
Hare
G. C. Retson
Federal Economics
Civikian
Halton
Eestite
Caltnisminitt
H. R. Hare
Mr. Hare
Cours Agricultural
Joy Whitelock
Messrs. Hare and
Retson
Special Health Education Courses for Halton Parish Women
Special courses in health education for Halton parish women run under Ontario Department of Agriculture. Courses, led by Miss Jean Malcolmson, will be held in Brookville Trafalgar Stewarttown Nelson in February for afternoons. Open to all ladies with no charge. aim to prepare farm women for epidemics during wartime. Contact Agricultural Office Milton for details.
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Auspces
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Brookville
Nelson
Trafalgar
Stewart Towns
Duruie
Jean Malcolmson
Ron
Stewarttown
Agricultural Office
Milton
Halton County Council Seeks Reinstatement of Police Officers
The Halton County Council passed a resolution lamenting the transfer of two provincial police officers. They urged the Attorney General to reinstate one or both officers due to the council’s confidence in their law enforcement. A copy was sent to the Attorney General’s Department and the Police Commissioner.
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Hunmne
Gihert
Council
Wilmer
Courre
Cleave
Blimey
Witton
Hillmoor
Mr. Cleave
May
Craig
Ume
Halt
Conant
Mr. Blair
Mr.Finney
Blair
County Council of
Halton
Attorney-General
Meeting Minutes From Winter County Council Session
The record notes actions by the County Council including motions by Mr Chalners and Mr Camphell regarding teachers and auditors for 1910. It records a by law to authorize borrowing to cover expenditures and appointing representatives to the Children’s Aid Society for Hintton and Peel. The session adjourned to meet at 10 00 a m on January 28.
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Tiakeolack
Chalners
Camphell
Fehders
Atxotte
Aull
Finney
Lal
Out of Luck on a Christmas Walk in Scotland
A wandering American on a Christmas walk in Scotland encounters a rough figure and learns of a reward offered for his capture. The exchange is tense and cryptic, ending with an unresolved, puzzling note.
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Scotland
Harrow Road
Prisoner of War Listed Amid Army Casualties
Saide CP Lieut Dr Macray and former Scottish rugby player Uhrer quarters are noted in an army casualty list with a parisoner of war designation.
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Saide
Macray
R. AM
Scottish Rugby Uhrerquarters
Washington Fatal Heart Case Saves After Surgery
A Washington report notes 17 of 26 heart injury patients survived after prompt surgical care. Medical officials emphasize rapid treatment to improve outcomes in critical cases.
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Washington
Old Newspapers Sought for Special Purposes in Manchester
The Ministry of Supply seeks old newspapers for special purposes. Local counties arranged collection and delivery to the Ministry, aiding urgent wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Ministry of Supply
Abe
Ministry
Religious Calendar Item Promotes Church Meeting
The notice announces a church service and prayer time scheduled for January 24 at 7 20 pm. Rev G Clifton Gilford appears as minister with a message of life understanding and hope and asks parishioners to stand by their church.
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Hfs ‘P
Presbyterian Church Service and Notices at Acton
Sunday January 26th 194t 11.00 am The Matter of Loyal 2 20 a m The Sabbath Beshoal and Richie Class The Cotter s Saturday Noejglat The Yount yple s Child Monday January 27th Burnw Night Sacral Always Welcome
Baptists of Acton Hold New Year Services
Acton Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev. Br. G. Haxter announces Sunday worship at 1.07 am January 2nd 1941 with the sermon On the Potter's Wheel. Church School at 2.00 pm BY PO. Wednesday prayer meeting at 3.00 pm. a welcome to all contains a friendly community call.
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Acton
COR Leatherland
Wanted to Buy Childs Go Cart In Good Condition
Person seeks a child's go cart in good condition. Apply Mrs of Oakes, phone 10, Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OF. Oakes
Acton
Notice of Application to Ontario Legislative Assembly
CCP CLEATHERLAND. fora kt Sa soleitor for the Applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly OF
Province OF
Ontario
CCP Cleatherland
Fora Kt Sa Soleitor
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