Limehouse Events Mix Bazaar Concert and Garden Party
Limehouse hosts a busy schedule with a bazaar a church anniversary a concert and a garden party all before June ends. A War Savings Stamps target of eighty dollars for S. S. No. 9 was due by June 30 and had reached three fifty four by May 31. Local gardens show peas in bloom and greens abundant as visitors from Toronto Mr Harry Knudsen and daughters call on Mr Et Serby and Allan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Ruddell
Harry Knudsen
Toronto
Et- Serby and
Allan
Local notices from Guelph and nearby townships
Miss Isabelle Seamon of Guelph vacationing with parents at their home. Alvin Fisher reports a new milk house. Laurine Webb of Guelph Township visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson. Mrs Leslie Webb moved to a new home in Guelph. Webb family member remains in Guelph General Hospital awaiting transfer home. Dust coating on the highway noted by villagers. John Aitken, Gordon Aitken and family visited sister A McKinnon in Brampton. Roy Thompson of Hillsbury visited his uncle and aunt B. and M. McKinnon. George Pearen of Rockwood called on Mrs M. Aitken. Mrs L Nelson spent weekend in Toronto. Mrs Arnold Sunter and Gail and Mrs M Hurren of Erin visited Mrs E Sunter. Roas Beamish of Collingwood visited, daughter Margaret returning home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Seamon
Guelph
Alvin Fisher
Laurine Webb
Guelph Township
George Robertson
Leslie Webb
Webb
Guelph General Hospital
Rockwood
M. Aitken
L. Nélson
Toronto
Arnold Sunter
Gail
M. Hurren
Erin
E. Sunter
Roas Beamish
Collingwood
Margaret
Local Families Visit Area Members and Club News
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lane visited Mrs. Nelson Moore in Acton. The Jacksons of Toronto were weekend guests of the Robt Jacksons. Wm Gregson and family visited with Archie and Wallace Gregson. Rev Bellsmith attended the United Church Conference in Toronto. Onwego Club met at Seane and Jacksons for June. Nokes of Toronto spent the weekend with the Harveys. Russel Watson and daughter of Galt visited relatives. Merklejohns of Brampton spent Sunday with the Nevills. Miss Mane Atcheson of Hillsburg visited relatives. A successful Community Hall dance was held last Saturday. another is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lane
Nelson Moore
Acton
Jim Jackson
Toronto
Mire
Robert Jackson
Wm. Gregson
Arthur
Archie Gregson
Wallace Gregson
Bellsmith
United Church Conference
Onwego Club
Seane Jackson
Jas. Nokes
Harvey Dearing
Russel Watson
Galt
Mane Atcheson
Hillsurg
Little Shirley Kirkwood breaks elbow in mishap
The report notes Ballinafad resident Little Shirley Kirkwood suffered a minor elbow fracture after a fall. The Mission Circle gathered Friday night at Miss Elva McEachern’s home. Reverend and Mrs. Foreman attended the Erin wedding of Ruby Culp and Stanley Corbett with the Rev officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Kirkwood
Mission
Elva McEachern
David McEnery
Guelph General Hospital
Cameron McEnery
Melville Church
Merriam
Foreman
Ruby Culp
Stanley Corbett
Erin
Rockwood Funeral for Fred Hamilton Draws Wide Attendance
The funeral from the late home last Wednesday afternoon drew many visitors from distance to honor Fred Hamilton. Rev Canon Smith of Oakville conducted the service with Revs E A Brooks and P A Sawyer assisting. Interment was at Rockwood Cemetery. Anniversary services at United Church followed with music and readings by local residents.
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Fred
The
United Church
C. E. Kenny
D. D
Norfolk St.United Church
Guelph
J. Ward
LA. E. Binck
Dublin St. United Church
Inchange
Weede
Neal Haren
Leona
Frances Gibb
D. Ward
Barbara Ward
Moffat
Arkell
Helen Bayne
Rockwood
J. Ayles
Fred McArthur
Donald
Mra J. Ayles
St. John’s Church
Canon Smith
E. A. Brooks
Oakville Council Faces Public Health Chief Resignation
Mia Mildred Jarvis resigns after ten years as public health supervisor. Willis overseas three years with unknown injuries. Town plans sewage disposal plant costing 85 000 to serve east and west sides, authority given to call funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Mildred Jarvis
J. R. Brown
Wesday
Syma. J
Willis
Acoalinchee “Tes
Italy
Syma. Willis
Rhyme Family Moves Into McAlister Residence
Mrs. W T Rhyme and family have moved into the Frank McAlister residence which they recently purchased from the McAlister Estate. W J Wilson shipped twenty five cows to a buyer in the United States market for top grade cattle observed. L G Matthews remodeled the front of the Roxy Restaurant and renovated the interior for a modern smart appearance. George Knight found a young Lynx kitten while loading logs at W F Gray property on the seventh line Erin and hopes to raise it. Mr J H Gibson received a treat from his daughter Doris Parsona Bathurst NB in the form of 25 lobsters cooked and ready to prepare for the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Rhyme
Frank McAlister
McAlister
W. J. Wilson
United States
Wilson
L. G. Matthews
Roxy
George, Knight
W. F. Gray
Erin
J. H. Gibson
Doris
A. T. Parsona
Bathurst
N. B
Georgetown War Losses and Local Notices Compile Tragedy
Georgetown suffers wartime losses as Tpr H Conn aged 25 is reported missing in action in Italy. Pte W G M Browne also listed missing in action in Italy. Local council notes a Liquor Control Board cheque for hotel authority fees. Wong Soon dies at Chinsee Laundry, Mr Lyon found dead, and news of Flying Officer William Murphy reported by RC Headquarters Ottawa via Red Cross information.
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Georgetown
Tpr
H. Conn
William Conn
Italy
Gordie) Browne
W. G. M. Browne
Browne
Norval
Ytaly
Liquor Control Board
Hotel Authority
Wong Soon
Chinceo
Lyon
James Murphy
William Murphy
R. C
Campbellville Social Notes and Naval Visits Overview
Miss Annie Holmes of the Bank of Nova Scotia enjoys holidays. L/Cpl. Robert Eliott of London visits his sister Mrs. McPhail. Jack Snyder and Pte. Robert Snyder from Kingston and Simcoe spend the weekend at home. RCAF Ronald Roberts visits from Tor onto with his parents. Murray McPhail visits Windsor. Mrs. Beatty returns home to Ridgetown. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts return from Montreal. Ross Laking of Windsor, Navy, visits home. Lloyd Mathies furlough at relatives returns to Kentville N.S. to duty. Campbellville Women's Institute meets at Mrs. John Campbell’s. president Mrs. Cameron Agnew presides. Delegates Mrs. Howson Lush and Milas Buck report from Acton. paper on synthetic rubber read by Mrs. Geo. Inglis. Six cases of jam donated for overseas. Mrs. Howson Lush and Mrs. Geo. Black to plan next year’s programs. Mrs. Lloyd Crawford reads on Donald Gordon. Mrs. John Campbell discusses dehydrated eggs and potatoes for overseas shipment. Mrs. Lloyd Crawford presents motto. Easter box thank you from Miss Wilma Bell read. present given to Mrs. Howson Lush. Refreshments served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Holmes
Bank of Nova Scotia
L/Cpl
Robert Eliott
London
T. McPhail
Sigma
Jack Snyder
Kingston
Robert Snyder
Simcoe
Ronald Roberts
R.caf
Toronto
Murray McPhail
Windsor
Beatty
C. A. Eli
John Campbell
Lloyd Crawfon
Wilma Bell
Gravenhurst
Howson Lush
Cameron Agnew
Sadie Buck
Lloyd Crawford
Sea Cadets join Hingston crew for summer voyage
Charles Marsh Jack Gates Percy J Comley Jens Weller and Capt Day of the local Sea Cadets depart Monday to serve on the U S Hingston sailing from Toronto to Prescott for the season. Edward Oliver foiled a garage break in at Campbells Corners by firing at an intruder who escaped on a bicycle. Ontario School Board delays four room East Front addition awaiting Ontario Municipal Board sanction. Lions Park hosts a day service called by Mayor J Gordon Blair with prayers and songs. Dr A P Cadera? Cadéau of Burlington featured in radio discussion on International Relations and Peace at a Winnipeg convention with Canadian delegates.
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Charles Marsh
Jack Gates
Percy J.comley
Jens Weller
Capt. Day
Sea Cadets
U. S. Hingston
Toronto
Prescott
Campbells Corners
Edward Oliver
Oliver
Ontario Municipal Board
Lions Park
J. Gordon Blair
A. P. Cadéau
Burlington
Winnipeg
Canada
Garzette
Nassagaweya and Naz Naz in War Prizes and Community News
A report from Nassagaweya notes Sgt Karl Frank securing two firsts in track events and a third in the 880 yard dash, with Pte Gerald McLeod and parcels sent from the school. The Busy Bee Club quilts at Mrs Stan Robinson’s home, a Federation of Agriculture meeting in Brookville Yall with Dr Schofield, and a Jr Red Cross social at the school. Mrs Stewart and pupils hosted parents to view articles bought for Britain, including garments and an afghan, plus a scrap book made from funny papers. Read messages from Sgt Karl Frank and Pte Gerald McLeod. Euchre, prizes, and songs followed with local musicians. Comments praised teachers and pupils for their display, with thanks to the musicians and a God Save The King farewell. Mr and Mrs W Britton and other local visits are noted, as well as Ms Cole resigning and Mrs Evans replacing her.
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Busy Bee Club
Stan. Robinson
Federation of Agriculture
Brookville Yall
Schofield
Ontario Veterinary College
Karl Frank
Italy
Gerald McLeod
Davenport
Wilfred Frank
Budd
Wilfred Kennedy
Herb Smith
Bruce Johnson
Ray Johnson
J. J. Kennedy
L. W. McMillan
Mr. Davenport
God Save the King
Pearl
Marie
Mrs. Pettit Becomes First Woman on Halton County Council
The article reports Mary Pettit as the first woman to join the Halton County Council. It notes budget allocations across departments, park recreation proposals for Milton, and plans to advertise Halton County in Britain for postwar trade. By-laws include equalizing assessments and a 42 mill rate with detailed allocations. The council set monthly meetings for efficiency and prepared prize-winning student letters from Halton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pettit
Milton’ Board of Trade
J. M. McDonald
J. M. Campbell
Board of Trade
Milgon
Hillmer
Great Britain
Stanley Hall
P. P
Halton
Opinnion
Hillmer and Craig
Walea
Europe
Gilbert Ralzed
County Council
Councell
Gilbert and Robertson
Mascot Rex Skips Rationing at Mossbank Base
Rex the 200 pound St Bernard at No 2 Bombing and Gunnery School here eats 63 pounds of food weekly under rationing. Airmen praise his size and temper, noting he can handle many petting sessions and performs multiple tasks for the station. Plans to send Rex to test pilots with a brandy key are paused until he learns permit rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossbank
Rex
Bernard
Lancaster
St. Bernard
Acts of sale and notices in Acton classifieds
A collection of short classified items from Acton listings including sold items like a single wooden bed and a Chesterfield suite, farm for sale under various names, livestock and go cart notes, rooms to let, hay to let, and help wanted notices. Several entries reference the United Church parsonage sale and farm purchases, with addresses in Acton and Georgetown.
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Neighborhood News
Ospringe
Orton
Ballinafad
Fred 3. Hamilton
Boy Scouts
Keith Hamilton
S. S. Royce
Sims McLean
Roy Young
Peter Sim
Arch McNabb
A. J. Elliott
Wm. B. Royce
William Pasmore
Mesara
John Lister
K. B. Waller
J. H. Gibb
Chas
Mra N. Black
Mra
Geo. W. Peal
A. Weichmann
San Fransisco
Cal
Mra. Pett
Hamilton
Irene Hamilton
Chicago
Charles
Eator Terontis
Alster
Annie
James
Margaret Hirtz
Regina
Masters Nell
Norman Lambert
Mias Anntle Jolliffe
Wm. J. Peal
Reuben Squires
A. L. Squires
Oakville
Campbellville
Nassagaweya
S.naz
Mield
Sgt
ROYAL
Dick Powell
Lucille Ball
Betty Grable
Veronica Lake
Franchot
Anna Neagle
Richard Greene
Yelllow
Wally Brown
Sarz
Ivan Harris
Bower Ave
good _ condit
Frank Gibbons
Willow Street
Rom Gale
Nemagwweya
Nassaga and Esquesing
gaLz
United Church Parsonage
Timothy
Alex. Joe
Purchasrto
J .C
Fr. Hierlann
Actos
Agus
HAY
S. Wiggins K. R. No
Highway 25
Foe
F. Holmes
Helen
Inge
Jw. A. Culloch
Stone
FREE
Selon Holidaya
Cuwh
Garage A
Meixane
Don Bilown
Bower Avenue
D. W. Lindsay
Crescent
Barred Rock
New Hampshire
White Rock
Sussex
Aseay Fergus
Ontario
Hebbery
West End
Marden
Aries
Roy Hindley
Acton Town Hall
Lakeside Chapter
Aoe P.M
War Services Leagues
Quebec Street
Weat Guelph Ont
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