Neighborhood News brief on storms and local damages
Ballinafad notes Miles Ridler and Nora Binnie holidaying in Ontario. A heavy electrical storm damaged Al Swindlehurst’s house injuring a barn and killing a calf. Wm Hitchock’s cow died. Manszah Campbell’s barn roof damaged and power cut. Crops benefited from rain. Robert McEnexy visited Cripps at Meaford. Mrs Anderson hospitalized. Baby Band picnic hosted by Mrs F J Shortill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Jean Ridler
Kitchener
Nora Binnie
al. Swindlehurst
Strick
Wm. Hitchcock
Manszah
Campbell
Robert McEnexy
Local Social News and Holiday Travels Across Town
Orton Bert Green and family returned from Holidays at Lloyd Millar’s home in Hamilton. Erin school entrants from here were Donald Watson Wilmm Thompson and George Findley. year’s work passers Melba Dearing Lealia Ballentine and Wm Courtney. Mrs Joyce McConnell Alton and Mrs Magie Guelph visited parents Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson. Mrs Frank Redman hospitalized in Orangeville for treatment. Hallam Wilford and son Grant visited Toronto. Arnott Wilkon and family back after holiday with relatives. J K Courtney Billy and Wm Donaldson Paul holiday at Wasaga Beach. Meiklejohn visiting Nevilla home. Walter Shaw Streetaville spending holidays at Wm Shaw’s. Wee Awroy baby from Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto home and improving. Wm Ballentine bought the house lot and City Service garage from Viane Ness will continue Alf Dickson’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Green
Hamilton
Lloyd Millar
Erin School
Donald Watson
Wilmm Thompson
George Findley
Melba Dearing
Lealia Ballentine
Wm. Courtney
Joyce McConnell
Alton
Magkc
Guelph
Robert Jackson
Frank Redman
Lord Dufferin Hospital
Orangeville
Hallam Wilford
Son Grant
Toronto
Arnott Wilkon
J. K. Courtney
Billy
Wm. Donaldson
Paul
Wasaga Beach
John Awrey
Wm. Ballentine
Viane
Ness
Alf Dickson
Community Notes From Eden Mills and Nearby
Mrs A J Bradley returned home after five weeks with her daughter Mrs Lloyd Coulson and Mr Coulson. Mrs Wm Campbell of Toronto visited Mee James Howleson for a week. Mrs George Robertson spent a week visiting friends in Toronto and Niagara Falls. Mrs Hugh McPherson and child ren stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs W Woods at Arkell. Mrs Ronnie Ingle and son David moved to the village and are living in Mr Jeff Burrows house on Station Road. Rev Mr Sharp of Guelph filled the Presbyterian pulpit for two weeks while Rev W J Medver and Mrs Melvoy enjoy holidays in Muskoka. Pte Lorne Lee returned to Hamilton after furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs N Lee. A large gathering honored Mr and Mrs Garnet McDougall now Wilda Gilbertson with a town hall reception including an address, lamp, table and ornament. evening featured games and dancing. Mrs John Smith of Guelph stayed with Mr and Mrs Roy. Mr and Mrs Frank Lemmer and Attle son Guelph visited Mr and Mrs J D Lowrie. Mrs Manville Taylor and Miss Olive of Stratford also stayed in the Lowrie home on Sunday. Mrs Will Currie and family of Toronto are holidaying with Mr and Mrs George Thomas. Sympathy is extended to Mrs George Gordon and sons in their bereavement. During the electrical storm, Clarence Ramsey's house was struck but did not catch fire. The hall storm in this district followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bradley
Lloyd Coulson
Coulson
Wm. Campbell
Toronto
Mee
James Howleson
George Robertson
Niagara Falls
Hugh McPherson
IV. Woods
Arkell
Ronnie Ingle
David
Jeff Burrows
Station Road
Mr. Sharp
Guelph Hia
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Medver
Melvoy
Muskoka
Lorne Lee
Hamilton
N. Lee
Attle
Guelph
J. D. Lowrie
Manville Taylor
Olive
Stratford
Will. Currie
George Thomas
George Gordon
Rock-a- Long Institute
Sim McLean
Quartette
A. J. Elliott
Albert Gray
J. D. McNabb
Freeman
Reading
John Alton
Masters Ne
Masters Nell
Norman Lambert
Frank Guild
OW Nightingale
Ida Nightingale
McCutcheon
Cunningham
Frances Gibb
Gee
Harwood
Geo, Warwood
J. Ayles
Dorla Watson
Leonard Nightingale
Annie Jolliffe
Guelph General Hospital
Hin
Gorton
Rockwood
Moffat
Ice
United Church
John Ward
W. ¥. Taylor
Dorchester
George Simpson
Mount Yona
Mastera Nell
Naeman Yambert
Masonic Order
Rockwood Cemetery
Taylor
J. Ward
Walker Lodge
Mombeora
Geo
Poston
John Henderson
Chas
Lasby
A. M. McPherson
Fulton
F. Wilson
F. Rife
W. Watson
Gordon
Bella Kitching
Nell
Ross
Janos W. Gonton
Port Hope
Willam
Ufe
Camp Brobouf
Pregent
Billy Milno
London
Angus Carter
Murdo Munro
Wamilton
Joan
Vowltt
Forwusty
Oswald Meadows
Norman Matthews
Fred Lambert
Max Milne
Lloyd Hunter
Cainaville
FB. Nickel
Mias C. Campbell
Norwach
Tharp
Guelph Onpain
W. J. McYvor
Ferndale
Gileon Organization
Stewart S. Royce
Edith Royce
R. N
Midland
Douglas Patterson
Richard Hewat
W. J
Mr. Taylor
Jack Laverty
Everatt Coates
Georgetown Notices Toasted By War Losses And Updates
The Evans family learns elder son Flying Officer John Taylor Evans was killed in action on July 14 1944 with burial July 28 at Kirk Andreas Church Yard Wate of Man. Pte James Collier ill in Christie Street Hospital Toronto after returning from Italy. Capt Max Strang deployed in Normandy reports France like Canada and berets amid Line of Communications duties. Sergeant George Tarzwell of Toronto Limehouse Georgetown killed in France after three years overseas with the Queens Own Rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Evans
John Taylor Evans
Kirk Andreas Church Yard
Wate
Man
James Collier
Italy
Christie Street Hospital
Toronto
Collier
Smith and Stone Ltd
Jimmie
Max Strang
J. A. Strang
Herald
Normandy
Max
England
Canada
Strang
George Tarzwell
Warry Tarzwell
Limehouse
Georgetown
Queen's Own
Rifles of
Passages of Sorrow and Storms Hit Nassagaweya
An obituary notes the death of George Gordon in Guelph General Hospital after a long local life. The piece also reports severe storms causing livestock deaths at Corwhin and grain damage, plus injuries to Mrs. Near and two daughters during a lightning event.
Local Social News and Church Picnic Highlights
Sunday visitors at the McCutcheon and Heads homes included Duncan Kingsbury Mitchells and Janet Mitchell, and Mr and Mrs Charlie Mitchell from Guelph with Fred Murray and Gordon of Aeton. The Sunday School picnic on church grounds featured races for all ages, a short program, and a later sacred program planned for July 30 by the Women’s Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TN. D. McCutcheon
Barvey
Duncan Kingsbury
Charlia Mitchell
Janet
Kitchener Howl
Guelph
Myra
Fred Murray
Mrr
Gordon
Aceton
G. G. Robertson
Fay Ky
Jomea Black
Ir lor-Dampler
Church of Christ
Bert Parraman
W. Hi
Hortop
Beth: Mc‘Enery
David Lovey
Barbara ‘Pylack
Tommy Fountain
Barbara Pylack
Dorothy Weatherson
Teddy Fountain
Muriel Bonham
Jimmy Fountain
Hepburn
G. Young
Misa Reta Doughty
Willy Winning
Women's Missionary Society
Rockwood Concert and Obituary Highlight Rockwood News
A Rockwood community event under the Rock-a-Long Institute hosted a sacred concert at No. 8 School with Mr. Sim McLean as chair. The program featured quartets, solos, duets, and readings, raising about 27 dollars for soldier relief. The issue also notes the death of Mr. George Gordon after illness, his civic church service, and funeral details.
Retirement Celebration for Wm McPhail Draws Local Friends
The celebration at James Robertson’s home honored Wm McPhail on his railroad retirement with a surprise party and euchre. Guests presented two travelling bags, a lunch was served, and wishes for good health were offered. Nearby, Guelph Junction received a fresh paint coat while additional notices mention funerals and local visits in Campbellville and Rockwood communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McPhail
James Robertson
McPhail
WcPhall
Frank Quinlan
Tea sale raises funds at local society event
The tea gathering, aided by favorable weather and active society members, raised over thirty dollars for the society. Miss Marion Ellis visited grandmother Mrs. Morse. A surprise party for Mrs. Morse at her home last Saturday featured relatives and friends including St. George's W. A. members who gave a necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ellis
M. Morse
Montgomery visits BBC and recalls war career
Sir Bernard Montgomery tours Broadcasting House and views The Brains Trust recording and BBC exhibition gear for war correspondents. The future commander, born 1887 in London, recalls Dunkirk service, early leadership on the Western Front, and rising through the ranks to command the Third Division in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Montgomery
Britann
British Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting House
the Brains Trust
BBC
Egypt
Alamein Front
France
Dunkirk
South East Command
Hobart
London
H. H. Montgomery
Tasmania
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Western Front
Staff College
Quetta
India
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