Wartime casualty notices from Oakville enlistment tale
Official notifications detail wounded Pte Frederick Barker in Normandy on July 4 while serving with Lore Scots later Cameron Highlanders as dispatch rider. Flying Officer Frank Thomax, 22, killed in action July 8. Trooper Altuter Richard Hurst, 22, died of wounds July 2. Record Star report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Robert Barker
J. H. Barker
Normandy
Lome Scots
Freserve
Lore Scota
Cameron — High Landers
Frank McDonald Thomax
Ranald Francis Thoma
Kerr Street
North
James RK. Hurst
Colborne St. Wenet
Altluter Richard Hurst
Local Social and Military News From Ontario Town
Frances Watson wins enrollment prize as families and service members travel and visit in Caledon Acton and Midland. Canadian Army and RCAF personnel including Gordon Fisher and George Robertson spend leaves at home and on duty. Farm Forum meets on electrical beautification as residents visit Richmond Hill and Erin with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Watson
Robert Fisher
Fatailty
Elwood Peavey
Caledon
James Struthers
William Struthers
Acton
David Stewart
Midland
Gordon Fisher
Canadian Army
Wout Coat
Hia Parenta
George Robertson
N. E. McKinnon
Billeburg
W. C. Jackson
Farm Forum
Arnold Sunter
Gall
Marion Hurren
Erin
Ruth McDonald
Allanbury
Rockwood Notices Mark Funeral of Wm M Croft
Large turnout from Rockwood and nearby areas attended the funeral of Wm M Croft with Rev J C Grier of Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph officiating in place of Rev W J Melver on vacation. Floral tributes signified high esteem and the session of Rockwood Presbyterian Church sent a wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwool
Wm. M. Croft
J. C. Grier
Knox Presbyterian Church
Guelph
W. J. Melver
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Tharp
Presbyterian Church
Schofield
United Church
John Hamilton
Alvin
B. Root
Calla Kitching
M. Clarke
Wasaga Heach
Harrington
Strathford
Conn
Thomas
Ansonia
Richard Harris
James A. Milne
Rockwood
Jimmy
Italy
Neil McNabb
J. K. Munnin
Toronto
Laurel Ladies and Milas Cummins shine at U S Championship
Mary Cummins of Georgetown placed third in the 200 meter event and the Laurel Ladies Relay team finished third in the championship relay. The item notes ongoing wartime losses and returning soldiers with brief local mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Mary Cummins
Marriyton
Penn
USA
Uhis
Laurel Ladien Athletic Club
Toronto
United States
Mary
Laurel
William Bowman
John Bowman
France
Lheut
Bowman
Alex. Miller
Glenwilliama Jaat
Canada
Moat
Pte
Miller
Lorne Scots
Horald
Local Notices From The Parish And Farm Improvements
The article notes Erin Mixw Blanche McEnbry assuming duties at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Ghelph. It reports Christ Dindipl church interior remodeling with new paint and carpet. Harry McKinney completed a modern milk house at an old farm. A lightning strike damaged C. K. Overland residence wiring, a nearby grocer was startled, and Mrs Yarron experienced a shock from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixw
Blanche McEnbry
Haw
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Ghelph
Congregation of
Christ Dindiploe
Thole Church
Harry McKinney
Old Farm
C. K. Overland
Lloyd Lyons
Mra
Jameun
Mrs. Hurren
Nassagaweya Garden Party Yields Notable Receipts
The Nakxagawoyg Dusy Boos Club hosted a garden party on the Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church lawn last Tuesday. Despite weather uncertainties the show by Jack Prudence and troupe drew a crowd, with receipts totaling $176.95 and additional donations expected to enhance funds for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nakxagawoyg Dusy Boos Club
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Jack Pudence
Hamilton
Lou Payne
Dick McDermate
Doreen Easton
Tops On Taps
Jim Parker
Clifford Volkzoy
Dixie
Bert McAllister
George Wood
Jack Prudence
Mantor
Thos. Kennedy
Tommy
Robert Stewart
No. 7
Elliott
Guelph
Sam Frank
Wilfrid Kennedy
Matthew Job
W. ¥. Britton
Brampton
Grace McLaugh-an
Norval
James Evans
Frank
Jeffery-Evans
Georgetown
C. E. Davenport
Tpr
Arthur Davenport
Camp Borden
Milas Florence Dunham
Aurora
Norma Brown
Campbellyisle
Walter Freeman
Fire and wartime notices in Burlington and area
A Burlington report describes a fire on the Queen Elizabeth Way near King's Road destroying a car owned by Duncan Laggle of Hamilton. It notes injuries to Robert Held and mentions military service updates for local families including Term W. McCallum and Cpl Dick Walsh in Italy and Normandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth Way
King's Road
Cire
Duncan Laggle
Hamilton
Robert Held
Freeman
Allandale
C. Ni 16
Cpl
Dick Walsh
Sth Armored
Italy
Cpl. Walsh
Charette
Community notices and visits from the LIMEHOUSE parish
The report lists a Thursday meeting at Mrs. A. W. Norton s home with twelve ladies and a lunch. A hospital fund collection and a local tea entertainments are noted along with a parish lunch and annual Congregational events at Stanley Park. Several residents visit relatives in Hamilton Toronto Guelph Georgetown and Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.omlom
A. W. Norton
Worlplure
Uwe
As. Pall
Mira. Grant
Grant Tuadel
W.T. Milly
Ronald Grathmer
L. Campbell
Hamitton
Mixa Joan Castle
Mika Yvens
Fred Brooke
M Ttle Kon
Hosker
Barbara
Guelph
Marlo
Marlory Roo
Georgetown
E. Miller'a
Dennis
Spont
A. Hi
Mra, i
Law of Brampton and Children
Dorothy McDonald
Glaby's
Warvost community gathers to honor returning Pte Murrey Donavan
A large crowd at the family home welcomes Pte Murrey Donavan back to Cohort Military Camp. Rev C L Poole officiates as Alan Marshall reads the note of appreciation and George Kennedy presents a wrist watch. The event honors Donavan as the second son serving the King with his brother Herald in Italy. Lunch follows and neighbors share warm wishes amid the garden party at Presbyterian Church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warvost
Canada
Murrey Donavan
Cohort
C. L. Poole
Alan Marshall
Marshall
George Kennedy
Murray
Henry Donaven
Herald
Italy
Presbyterian Church
Edna Roberts
Jennie Whitley
Acton
Mastera Duncan
Douglas Campbell
Kilcoo
Minder
Overseas Mail Sun. June ob
Letter from Corporal William Footlit thanks Mr Dille for sending the paper and news from Acton. He expresses pride in Canadian troops and local support, noting hometown figures like Noel McNabh and Cookie Baylie. He thanks for letters, paper, and treats, and signs off as Y. Cpl Footlit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Mr. Dilly
Ohana
Dille
Acton
Cotta
Noell
Nabh
Cookie
New Honey Price Order Splits Zones In Canada
The new price order set June 46 as start, raising returns for No 1 white honey and creating a two zone system in Canada. Zone 2 covers western and maritime regions with higher wholesale prices to align with Zone 1 delivered prices. Zone 1 sets wholesale bulk prices at 12 cents per pound for No 1 white honey and 12 cents for other honey fob shipping point. A 1.25 cents per pound processing allowance applies to pasteurization and granulation, not available for dark honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Canada
Erith Columbia
Maritime
Quebec
Compton
Richmond
Drummand
Yamaska
Mackinonge
Abitibi
Common Dick Weed In Weed Notes
A fragment notes the common chickweed weed described as hardy and widespread in Dominion soils. It states seed is small and often found in clover and timothy, with many samples at Timothy rejected due to chickweed presence.
Acton Community Notes Include Softball, Drownings, Births
Twenty years ago civic holiday in Acton featured the ladies softball at Brookville. A local otter visitation touched Eng mah Acton and churchgoers. William Allison, son of Mer and Mew Allison, drowned at Goderich in May. July 14 1924 saw Drummond Acton birth, and July 20 1924 notes mention Elizabeth McEnery Sinclairland passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Brookville
the Otter
Ste Many Hriteain
Willian Allison
Mer
B. Allison
Goderich
Wee Lo
Davin
In-Krin
Hichard Davis
Nallinafad
Clars Filizabeth McEnery
John Hineclair
Safety device saves pedestrians in Frisco streets
In San Francisco a traffic bureau officer Ved Andrus uses a loud speaker car to warn pedestrians of danger at a busy intersection. He urges care and patience while the warning message causes riders and bystanders to pause and seek safer crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAN Fransisco
San Franisco
Andrus
Traffic Bureau
Walt
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Neighborhood News
Oakville
Ospringe
Nassagaweya
Burlington
Limehouse
Moffat
Overseas Mail
Cause of Freedom
The
Free Frees
Drummond Ta Acton
Mew Pramnond, Han
Saftev
Hugh Austin
A. Floyd Smith
Watches — Clooks Jewelery
Quebec Street
Weat Guelph Ont
F. L. Wright Realtor and Insurance
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Assodate
Canadian Association Real Estate Beams
Ontario Association Real Estate Boards
Fire and Casualty Insurance Agents
Associatio
Cunningham Acton
Ion
Menard
Preas Olfion
M. 3
M. McPsiail
Notich Tey
Wrank Hompif
Hon Main St
U . Py Gom
Orr
C, Mccoy
Rawleigh
Dept
Montreal
Enahle
Apply
Arthur Swackivamer
Phone Ord
Atraved
Uniteraigned
Hhorthom
Yorkshire
Eas Abe
Nelson 'Township
Lloyd Crawford
Bia Farm
Nelson
Guelph Road
Campbellvile Unil
Lawville An
Durham
Horeford
J. A. Elliott
Mill Street
Erome Alernain
MOOK
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