Local society notes and engagements highlight weekend visits
The column lists numerous visits and greetings across towns including Toronto, Gaft, Petersboro, Hornepayne, and Pontiac. It notes hospital treatment for Mrs. Wm. Johnstone, engagements for Vern Matilda, and wedding plans for Willard Sanderson and Vern Matilda Longatreet with RC A F service details. Card of thanks closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnstone
Toronto
M. C. Longatreet
Georgetown
Vern Matilda
Willard Sanderson
R.C.A.F
Walter Sanderson
Peterborough
Community honors Pte. L. Graham before transfer
A gathering at the Williamson home honored Pte. Lawrence Graham prior to his transfer to another station. Activities included progressive, Chinese checkers and community singing. Prizes awarded featured men’s high to D Bates and others, with a military wrist watch and money belt presented to Graham by Mrs. Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Williamson
Lawrence Graham
D. &. Bates
D. E. Bolus
H. Robson
Churchill Ladies Association Met At Mrs F McArthur S Home
The June meeting of the Churchill Women's Association was held at Mrs F McArthur's home with Miss BE Russet in charge. Scripture was read and prayers said as plans for a fowl supper and a Chinese tea for China relief were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Women's Association
F. McaArthur
Revo Foreman
A. Keerux
China
F. Swackhamer
British Russian Co operation on Education Pages
London reports a cam page for closer British Russian cooperation as London and Home counties schools prepare albums recording school life to be sent to Russian children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rats In Wheat Store Prompt Fence to Stop Escape
Farmers in Bromley Enga CP confront rats invading a rick of wheat during a harvesting operation. Frederick Thomas Banfield faces court costs after attempting to seal the grain with a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley
Enga CP
Frederick Thomas
Banfield Tatler Co
Stu
County Council Keeps Assessment Unchanged After War Delays
County council debated equalized assessments noting Naran Rawaya's view of high counts while others expected no change until after the war. A by law to restore prior equalization was passed and finances totaling 10 239 28 were approved with renovations to clerks and treasurer offices deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleaver
Hillmer
Anniversary services mark church week in St Johns United
The article notes that St Johns United Church holds anniversary services next Sunday with Rev R Davison as guest speaker. It also reports community notices of local visits and social events including a wedding shower at Cookes Schoolhouse for Arnald Somerville and his bride to be. The Onwego Club met for June, with Trene Huntley receiving gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsville United Church
Rees
Erin
Lloyd Lyons
J. Watson
A. L. Atton
Atton
Toronto
George Watson
Galt
Bettie Hayward
L.’.Watson
Lorena Locker
George Cook
Ospringe
Edna
Henry Graham
Miss L. Bessey
Leonard Bessey
Hillsburg
Stratford
Graham
Mrs. Graham
Zurich
Mr. Bessey
Mrs. Hurd
Cooke's
Arnald Somerville
Harvey Dearing
Trene Huntley
Georgetown Garden Farm Sold to Hibbert in Georgetown
Mr J F Humphrey of Norval sold his garden farm to Mr A E Hibbert of Georgetown. Red Cross campaign in Georgetown district surpassed goal with about 4200 in cash and pledges. Mrs Harold Cleave hosted Rebekah Lodge sewing meeting with 24 members and plans for a lawn tea and picnic. Captain H M Kennedy of North Bay visited family. he is a Quartermaster Adjutant to the Colonels. Herald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F.humphrey
Norval
A. FE. Hibbert
Georgetown
E. V. MacCormacknd
Howard May
Red Cross
Harold Cleave
Rebekah Lodge
H. M. Kennedy
North Bay
New Zealanders Must Replace Old Lamp Bulbs Before Buying New Ones
Wellington authorities announce a new rule requiring consumers to surrender old electric lamp bulbs prior to purchasing replacements. Officials say the measure targets energy efficiency and waste reduction amid ongoing lighting reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wi.c
New
World War II Weekly War Commentary Broad Update
The piece reviews Japanese Aleutian activity and Attu landing reports, notes American naval victories at Coral Sea and Midway, and discusses potential impacts on Alaska and North American defense. It also covers Soviet-British-American talks, Kharkov battles, and Libyan Tobruk fronts with Rommel, detailing Axis and Allied moves and air actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attu
Aleutian Archipelago
Coral Sea
Midway Island
Aleutians
Alaska
B. C
U. S
British Columbia
Canada
United States
Midway
Lexington
Hawaiian Islands
Mid-Pacific
Southwest
Aleutian Islands
Navy Department
Washington
Attu Island
8Th Army
Tobruk
Mediterranean
Sidi Rezegh
Acroma
el Adem
Cedarvale Friends Honor Bride and Groom at Presentation
Last Friday at Cedarvale school, friends honored Kenneth Hall and his bride on their marriage. A program featured music by multiple performers, recitations, dances, and a read address of best wishes, followed by gifts of a china cabinet and blankets and a luncheon with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarvale School
Kenneth Hall
Robert McCutcheon
Wood
Ada Currie
Vie Cunningham
Hugh McMillan
Lois
Wilma Butler
Ruth
Ed. Smith
Mabel
Thelma Hardy
Aveline sCunningham
Richard Shortt
Harry
Mechiar
Kenneth Hallo
Eleanor Griffin
Reid
Hall
Milk price rise in Acton and Milton markets
An order by the MYK Centre Board of Ontario raises milk prices to 12 cents a quart and 1 cent a pint. Producers in Milton will receive 2.10 dollars per cwt for similar quality milk, with Acton distributors retailing part of milk in Hillsburg and Erin. The increase aligns consumer and producer returns with Burlington Oakville Georgetown markets and took effect June fifth, with Wartime Prices and Trade Board concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYK Centre Board of Ontario
Milton
Acton
Hillsburg
Erin
Burlington
Oakville
Georgetown
Prizes and Trade Board
Red Cross Converts Washington Hotel for Troop Leaves
The American Red Cross in Great Britain has taken over the Washington Hotel in May fair to provide sleeping quarters a ballroom and a cinema for American troops on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Red Cross
Great Britain
Washington Hotel
Mayfair
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Mro
Frank Gibbons
Delaine
Bill Bradshaw
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Wm. Waller
Roy Elmer Dunn
Petersboro
Mra
Noy McDougall
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Mrs. W. M. Cooper
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Pontiac
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C. B. Swackhamer
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Beeton
D. L. McDougall
Winnipeg
Mr. McDougall
Mrs. McDougall
R. Elliott
Miles Elliott
Miss Grey
Mr. Clifford
Community Party
Pte. L. Graham
Churchill Ladies’ Association
MRS
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George Wallace
Yonge St
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Dally
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Pattee
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Harold Wiles
Gray Coach
R. B. McEachern
Ranssinthes
W. R. Lashbrook
Mill Street
Olsen & Johnson
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Burma Road
Laraine Day
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