Local Social Notes Of Weekend Visits And Weddings
Mis Grace Lantz spent the weekend with friends in Toronto. Pte and Mrs Cliff Dale of Galt spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Stuart Lantz. Mr and Mrs Alexander Macdonald quietly celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Osbert Pittman visiting his aunt Mrs B S Enioff at Sussex Cargo on Saturday morning. A B E McDonald of Sarnia spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Alexander Macdonald and Mr Macdonald on Church Street. Sutelitta Chesley spent several days at Mr G O Lyntz's before returning to Sussex Military Camp in New Brunswick. Mrs Jas Symon suffered a compound fracture of her left arm after a fall at home Saturday evening and has returned from hospital. well wishes for recovery.
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Mrs. Alexander Macdonald
Cnr
Osbert Pittman
B. S. Enioff
Sussex Cargo
A. BE. McDonald
Sarnia
Alexander Macdonald
Macdonald
Church Street
L.bdr
Fem. Sutelitta
Chesley
Apent
G. OY. Lyntz
Sousex Military Camp
Sussex
New Brunswick
George
Hitler
Willy
Gine
London
Pirl
Am Breter
Bloomsbury Society Debates Preferences For A Wife
The Bloomsbury Literary Society met Friday January 17 with President Clarence Wilson in chair. An instrumental piece by the orchestra preceded Cameron Kitching's speech and a Marion Ferguson reading. the debate asked if a good natured slayven is preferable to a tidy crink for a wife. Rosa Patterson and Clarence Wilton supported the affirmative. WII Dodds and Mansell Nellis the negative. The meeting closed with the National Anthem, euchre, prizes to Mrs. van Goorn and Archie MacPherson, followed by lunch and a social hour.
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Bloomsbury Literary Society
Clarence Wilson
Mac McLaughlin
Alex. Near
Martin Hassard
Cameron Kitching
Marion—Fergunony
Epesen
Martin Haseard
Rosa Patterson
Clarence Wilton
Wii Dodds
Mansell Nellis
Dociglon
Waa
van Goorn
Archie MacPherson
jLunch
January Meeting of Nassagaweya Institute
The Nas sagaweya Women's Institute held its January gathering on the 15th at Mrs. Wilfred Kennedy’s home with Vice-President Mrs. W. C. Butlard presiding. Fifteen members attended and discussed New Year resolutions and meeting improvements, with no major business. A rag rug made from old silk was shown, Home Economics was led by Mrs. Morton, and members read on housekeeping and Hitler before a closing prayer and social.
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Nassagaweya Women's Insitute
Wilfred Kennedy
W. C. Butlard
Federal Women's Institute
Women of Britain Stockings Drive to Meet Demand
The article notes British fabric makers boost production as wartime shortages of red hose and home textiles persist. Women dominate the labor force with men taking on essential tasks, while export groups ensure steady raw material flow from invaded and other nations to supply Royal and international markets.
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Britain
Dutlony
Britaan
Belgunt
France
Atrich
Algebaen -Catablahed
Insurance review helps ensure proper coverage
Advice urges readers to assess their insurance distribution and underinsurance before a claim. The notice promotes advisory services to review policies, identify coverage gaps, and resolve insurance problems with no obligation.
Theatre lineup and comedy and cartoons preview
The notice lists films and acts including Thrilling horroe race with Robert Young Lewis Stone and Maureen O Sullivan comedy Nutty But Nice cartoon Professor Offkeyski Chapter 4 Green Archer and features Little Tough Guys Dead End Kids with Nan Grey Gallopin Gals Fox Nova Monday January 7 He Stayed For Breakfast with Loretta Young Melvyn Douglas Crimp Doesnt Pay Eyea of the Navy and Band Carl Hoff.
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Robert Young
Lewis Stone
Maureen O'Sullivan
Professor Offkeyski
Green Archer
Nan Grey
Fox -Nova
Loretta Young
Melvyn Douglas
Maple Grove Society Organizes War Savings Stamp Sale
The Maple Grove Literary Society met Friday evening in the schoolhouse. Doris Watson presided due to the absence of the President and Vice President. A War Savings Stamp sale was planned and a department for this work formed with Melissa Ruth McKay as convener. The program featured readings, music, recitations, a quiz contest won by Margaret Tagle, and other entertainments.
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Maple Grove Literary Society
Ade Eehoolhouse
Ihie
Doris Watson
Meliss Ruth McKay
Plarve- Tasne
Mos. Plank
Jos Graham
C/O
Plank
Art Naughtine
Jos. Grahams
Harvey Bayie
Margaret Tagle
Darnessy
Awedinh Defence Loan Subscribed Total 800 Million Kroner Public
The Stockholm ICP Sweven neutral defense loan aims to bolster national defences with a total subscription of 800 million kroner. The public subscription period ran from May to October, marking a major funding effort.
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Stockholm
OOO
Berlin reports bridge destruction and partial recovery after war
A fragmentary Berlin dispatch notes that about 1 500 bridges in France were destroyed by war with 800 reopened. further details from German authorities are unclear.
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Berlin
France
van Athw
Sweden test folding aki with intact elasticity
Stockholm reports a folding aki described as two parts with time to perfect its design. Officials claim elasticity and strength remain unimpaired, suggesting successful craftsmanship despite the split form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Letters From English Friends in Wartime
Letters describe nightly bombing raids over England and the emotional strain on residents. George and Florrie recount evacuees, rationing tea and margarine, and family here as they await Christmas. They praise a friend for tea and sardines, thank for parcels, and express hope the war ends soon with God’s help.
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Ciara
Charlie Knight
Coventry
George
Annie
Liz
Clara
Jiv
Rogle
Christmas Wishes Under Bombing Skies in Wartime Letter
A wartime letter from England dated December 15 describes fear and hardship from nearby bombings. The writers relay relief at receiving tea and food, memories of London air raids, and concern for relatives as evacuee teachers worry and homes endure damage. They express hope for a peaceful future and Christmas visits despite danger.
Phantom Professors in Washington Research Programs
Fragmentary account notes alleged phantom professors connected to major universities. Text suggests missing professors loaned to the government for confidential work in Washington and other scientific centers.
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New York
Cal
Sauaences
Goseranent
Washington
Otter
Bank Holiday Adjustments Spark War Time Shortages
War related shortages force banks to adjust operating days around New Year and January holidays. Public notices indicate closures or altered hours as staff consolidate holiday time. Community routines face disruption due to wartime staffing and logistics.
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Launday
Utah
Man charged with murder of Irishman with razor
Angelo Minchello, 61, pleaded not guilty to murdering Ernest Suvaring, an Irishman, with a razor. The taunts and wartime insults cited as context in the case.
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Manchester
Ernest
Healy
Italy
Angelo Minchello
Weekly War Commentary and Front Page Quoted Dispatch
A dense World War II era snippet reports on British and Allied actions in North Africa from January. Churchill’s Glasgow speech outlines aim to extirpate Hitlerism, while Bevin details manpower needs. Roosevelt’s oath reaffirms democratic commitment as Kennedy and Winant discuss Britain support. Tobruk assault and Eritrean frontier moves noted.
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Widleriai
Glasgow
Churchill
Britain
Europe
Walery Hopkins
Rappgoevelt
Barta
Tobruk
Libya
Bardin
Royal Air Force
Elmowhere
North Africa
Eritrea
Kassala
Sudan-Eritrea
Poinia
Ethiopia
Italy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Democrac
Washington
John G.winant
New Hampshire
Social Security Board
Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
House of Commons
Ernest Bevin
Exerton
Halton Wolstein Club Elects 1941 Officers in Walton
The Walton Wolstein Breeders Club in Palermo Hall elected J C Belt as President for 1941 with J G Taggart named influential speaker. Officers include W T Biggar as Vice President A T Woodley as Second VP and V Lawrence as Secretary Treasurer along with a slate of directors. Over 100 members attended, after a noon dinner prepared by the South Halton ladies.
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J. G. Taywart
Muniater
Saskatchewan
Canadiaa- Bacon Board
J.B. Reynolds
Toronto Mille Produters
Walton Wolatein
Broetory
Holl
Palermo
Hall
United States
Canada
Alberta
U.S. Pacific States
Tageart
Bank of Nova
Fr. Westrey
Frank Stark
Milton
Royal Banks
W. O B. Somerset
Dave Jington
Byron
Jenvey
Western Ontario
Halton’ Club
Anwocln“flan
Walton Preachera
J. BE. Whitelock
Wclub Executiverap Ac
Campbellville
J. C. Bell
Freaman
W. T. Biggar
Oakville
A.T. Woodley
Vv. Tawrence
Eg Ioannie
Jtohin
Son
Craig Reid
Nassagaya
Frank Stinehart
Nelson
Troas Segaworth
Fred Hamilton
Trafalgar
Claude Picket
Emerson Ford
Halton
John Shepherd
Acton Scouts And Cubs Memorial Service
The First Actors Box Scout Troop and The First Acton Wolf Cub Pack plan a memorial service for the late Chief Sebut Lord Raidens Powell at 11:00 a.m. next Sunday January 26. A full dress parade will form at 9:45 a.m. and march to the church bearing troop and pack flags. Former scouts rovers and cubs are invited with parents and friends welcome.
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Acton
Sebut
Raidens Powell
King increases drink by 50 percent since 1913
A Canadian temperance report notes a notable rise in alcohol consumption since 1913 with a marked 50 percent increase in drink use. The report attributes the trend to broader social shifts and calls for policy review.
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Toronto
Britain
Canada
Operance Dalene
George Medal Awards Honor Bravery in Air Raids
A list of 15 recipients includes a junior nurse among 10 constables two firemen and two railwaymen awarded the George Medal for conspicuous bravery during air raids in London.
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London
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Eldon McLeane
Robinson Bros
Georgetown
Bank’ of Commerce
Helstein
Seoul
Scouts and Curs
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MR. Amos Mason
Alice Street
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