Three Generations Welcome Betty Jean at Unionville Pavilion
Announcement notes the birth of Betty Jean to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rus sell at the Private Patients Pavilion Tor onto General Hospital on Wednesday June 20 1940. In memoriam Alfred Boner remembered by his wife Barbara Soper with a note on time softening grief.
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Russell
W. J. Russell Unionville
Jean Kennedy
Toronto General Hospital
Wednane
Betty Ean
Boper
Alfred Boner
Batk
Barbara Soper
Acton Free Press Notes Local Life And Events
The Acton Free Press reports damp weather, foggy nights, and garden growth. It notes King’s birthday holiday, July reunion plans for former pupils, and local efforts like Learn to Swim at the YMCA. War coverage appears weekly alongside town news and a Nassagaweya plane landing story.
Too Accommodating Preacher Impromptu Hymn Choice
A special preacher avoids preplanned hymns saying he rarely knows his sermon until behind the pulpit. The vicar suggests singing one for those at sea to fit the moment.
Sambo Confronts Delay After Mule Incident
A dialogue depicts a Black servant Sambo apologizing to his employer for being an hour late after claiming a mule kicked him. He explains the mule’s kick diverted him differently, prompting the employer to remark the delay. The exchange highlights workplace racially charged phrasing common in historical texts.
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Yves
Sar
Sambo
Woman’s Gift-a-Free-Will Offering Supports War Effort
A Timmins Ontario contributor presents a monthly gift to Canada’s war effort, with 1 50 from a lady donor highlighted. The piece notes Honorable J L Ralston, Minister of Finance, and frames the offering as a regular charitable gesture during wartime.
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J. L. Ralston
Timmins
Ontario
Canada
Confused Call Reveals Ambiguity Among Six Names
Fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker trying to identify a caller among six potential names Ludwig Larry Dick William Scader George. The exchange highlights confusion over who is on the line as the caller asks for clarification.
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Ludwig
Larry
William
Scader
George
Visitor and boy discuss skills on a radio show
A visitor asks seven year old Johnny about his progress on a radio program. Johnny replies he is not doing as well as some boys but can stand on his head with his feet against the wall.
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Johnny
War money gifts pour in from citizens and officials
Contributions for war purposes continue to reach the Government almost daily. A gift of $100,000 from Lieutenant-Governor E. W. Hamber of British Columbia is outstanding. An Ottawa woman who wishes to remain anonymous sent to 2,000.
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E. W. Hamber
British Columbia
Dra
Hamber
An. Ottawa
Sars Keith Winnipeg and Firstbrook Obituaries
Obituary notes for H SARS Keith of Winnipeg born Acton Ontario served with 108th Battalion from 1915 to 1910 and survivors Angus Keith Winnipeg Beach Mia Sutherland Toronto. funeral at Gardiner's Home Brookside Cemetery. Mrs James Firstbrook dies at home on Bower Avenue after long illness. previously Annie Collie. survived by two sisters. private funeral service conducted at Johnstone Rumity with Rev Gifford. interment Fairview Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
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H. ‘Sars Keith
Winnipeg
Earl_Keith
Juris
Emilica” ‘Avenue
Mr. Keith
Acton
Ontario
108Th
Angus Keith
Winnimg Beach
Mia
Sutherland
Winnipeg Beach
Leverty
Toronto
Gardiner’s
J. A Bowman
Brookside
Winnipeg Free Press
James Firstbrook
James Firatbrook
Bower Avenue
Arthur
Firstbrook
Annie Collie
Frederick Storey
W. H. Storey
Pred Jy
Gibson
Regina, Sask
Howe
Listowe
Loss of Robert Alexander In Esquesing Township
The family of Mr. and Mrs. David Joe mourn their son Robert Alexander who died at thirteen months old in General Hospital Guelph after a brief illness. Funeral held Friday from their Esquesing home near Acton with Rev. H. L. Beamie officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Uncles Stanley Joe Walter Linham and William Cutts and cousin William Thomas of Hamilton served as pallbearers. flower bearers listed among relatives and friends.
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David Joe
Robert Alexander
General Hospital
Guelph
Esquesing Township
Acton
H. L. Beamie
Fairview Cemetery
Grandpa Linham
Rupst
Ruth
Walter
Moss
Walter Fryer
G. W
Olive Perry
Toronto
Everett
Jane
Hardy Barnhill
Norval
Wh. MenArthur
Dorothy
Mullin
Co. E. Cutts
Molly
Henry Sayers
Mitchell
Kathleen
Maud's Social Moves Spark Tongues Around Town
The page notes Maud's marriages and divorces as rumors in gossip circles. Alice comments on her relationships while Gladys remarks on her social circles and entanglements.
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Alice
Maud
Gladys
Allied Commander Leads Near East War Effort
A photo shows General Eugene Mittlehouser, newly in command of Allied Armies in the Near East, succeeding General Weyrand. He met with the Turkish general staff and Ismet Inonu as he takes charge, after leading the French Expeditionary Force in operations.
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Eugene Mittlehouser
France
Near East
Magime Weyrand
Germany
Mittlehouser
Ismet Snonu
Mitllehouser
Porce
Norwegian Campaign Echoes Reach Canadian Relatives
Enquiries from Canadians with relatives or friends believed to have joined the Norwegian campaign pour into the Prisoners of War Information Event led by Lt.-Col. H. Stethem. Delays arise from uncertainty whether prisoners are held in Norway or moved to German concentration camps.
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H. Stethem
Norway
Germany
Canada pledges resolve to support Allied might
Prime Minister Mackenzie King sent a cable to Winston Churchill reaffirming Canada’s determination to see the war through. He closed with a call to muster utmost strength to make a final contribution to the triumph of might and will prevail.
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Mackenzie King
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Canada
Equalized Assessment Debate in Ontario County Council
Acton Ontario resident criticizes a County Council report on equalized assessment, arguing the figures cited were not discussed as amendments and that current equalization is unfair to several municipalities. He notes past costs, seeks fairer adjustments, and mentions local data for Milton Georgetown Burlington Oakville Trafalgar Nelson Esquesing Nassagaweya.
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Milton
Georgetown
Burlington
Oakville
Trafalgar
Stuune
Villare
Acton
Nelson
Justice Righ Fade
Village joke twists math with insult in short quip
Two students meet the village idiot. One asks what is 100. He replies Tam one and you are the two nothings in a sharp exchange of crude humor.
War Contracts Totals Near 14 359 By DP War Board
The Department of Munitions and Supply and its predecessor the War Supply Board have awarded 14 359 contracts, amounting to about 194 million dollars in total.
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Department of Munitions and Supply
War Supply Board
Hitler eyes on Canada in war period claim
Paris columnist Gabriel Hanotaux cites a Le Temps remark from April 20, 1940 stating Hitler views Canada as a potential target for annexation in a victorious outcome. The claim appears in a wartime commentary noting strategic “vital space.”
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Hitler
Canada
Gadbriel Hanotaux
le Temps
Paris
The Ladies and the Press Toast at Luncheon
At a luncheon of newspaper men, a toast declared the ladies second only to the press in the dissemination of news. The remark underscored the role of women in journalism and public life.
Insurance notes show premiums stopped after Samuel Johnson’s death
An insurer sent a $3,000 report in Samuel Johnson’s name. Premiums had been paid for years but halted, and after brief delinquent notices a reply arrived stating Mrs Johnson cannot pay more as Sam Johnson died last.
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Samuel Johnson
Sam
Johnson
Quack cures and curious questions in a quirky column
A collection of odd lines and riddles about cleaning smoke from rooms with vinegar, choosing the birch as the best tree for order, county clues in England, fashion trends, and wordplay on early grass and sculptors studios.
Chief's Secretarial Typewriter or Chief's Teeth?
A humorous exchange questions whether the rattling sounds come from the chief's secretary's typewriter or the chief's teeth as auditors review the books. The brief quip underscores an official audit setting with playful wordplay.
Ghostly guest walks before breakfast at hotel
A narrator recalls a hotel porter asking a guest to walk instead of galloping in a revolving door. The guest explains he is taking a walk before breakfast. a ghostly companion warns not to go too far while awaiting a telephone call.
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Sid
Canadian Government War Gift Donation by Lieutenant Governer
Lieutenant Governor E. W. Hamber and Mrs Hawsber of British Columbia donate 100000 to the Canadian Government for war purposes.
Young Ladies Gym Class Sets Trip to Norval
The Column Y Plans are completed for a Tuesday evening gym class trip to Norval on Monday. Members invited to join at the Yoourt 6-15 H. Camp folders distributed to boys. registrations signed by parents due at the Y by Saturday June 15.
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Norval
Yoourt
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