Eramosa Council Approves School Area Plan
Eramosa Township council gave third reading to a by law creating a larger school area and a five member township school board to be elected at municipal elections. The plan, effective December 25, extends control of all school sections to the township board with Rockwood classes under the continuation school. A one mill provincial subsidy will follow the area plan. roads will be opened by a caterpillar snow plow by March. tax collection steps were approved to pursue arrears, including 1914 taxes by June 1.
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Framosa
Whem
Acchool
Unk i
Rockwood
Department of Education
Bramoor
McCaw Wins DFC After 60 War Missions
Technical Sergeant Jack McCaw, DFC, a former bomber crewman with the Royal Canadian Air Force and later the United States Army Air Force, has returned from overseas after 60 missions over Germany and Italy. He is visiting relatives in Rockwood, Niagara Falls, and carries multiple decorations including the Presidential Citation and European African Middle Eastern theatre ribbons.
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Jack McCaw
George Graham
Rockwood
Germany
Italy
Sergi McCaw
Bert Lockett
McCaw
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Graham
Royal Camadian Air Force
Hamilton
U United States Army Air Force
Aiyo
Ontario debate defers family allowances discussion
In Toronto the Ontario Legislature deferred further talk on family allowances after Premier Drew asserted government intent not to block the federal act. The session included talk of a confidence vote if the opposition and Liberal strength aligned against the government.
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Toronto
Maret Dst
Ontario
Drew
Combines
CCF
Prinetp Aftay
MISS FE AND MASTERS ADDRESSED DUBLIN ACTON
A Dublin Acton meeting of the Trstitutes was addressed by Miss Elizabeth Master and presided by Mrs Dalton Barber. Mrs Gen Someratic and Mrs B Anderson received thanks for organizing. vocal solos by Mrs Murray Clark and Miss Bella Mossell plus piano by Mrs Gowdy. Tea and light lunch followed the singing of the National Anthem.
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Dalton Barber Pawsdent
Dublin
Acton
Roos Church
Elivas Beth Master
Murray Clark
Bella Mossell
Mors Gowdy
Tappin
Avton Branch
Gen. Someratic
B.anderson
Acta Broud
Acton Welcomes Two More Servicemen From Overseas
Two Acton servicemen return from overseas this week. Pte Albert John Irvin arrives home wounded in August while serving with the Highland Light Infantry. Flying Officer Irwin Luke McKeown completes a year and a half tour, back safely with his crew.
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Acton
Albert Johnn Irvin
Irwin A.uker McKeown
Ad Irvin
Seremya Eiane
John Lavin
Ster Anne
F.O. McKrown
Luke
Missing Flight Sergeant Beaumont Believed Lost In Action
Flight Sergeant Lawrence Beaumont of Glen Williams is reported missing in action over Germany. Born in Glen Williams, he joined at 17 in Toronto after schooling in the village and Georgetown. He trained in multiple bases before being deployed overseas last April and recently marked his 21st birthday.
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Lawrence Beaumont
HCA
William Beaumont
Glen Wilams
Germany
Teir
Beaujmont
The
Glen
Georgetown
Toronto
Trenton
Prince Albert
Rivers
Manitoba
Summerside
Loyalty Night At Meeting Of The Knox YPS
The Josatty meeting of the Knox Young Peoples Society was held in the Sunday School room. Magnpernr read the Serpe ture and Gladys Triceded a pr ay Mr Phomsyn conducted the oa and Babe Rosgell read a paper on Young Peoples Societies. Ross read the topics What makes a Streuss of i tiastian Eafe.
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Kiros Young Peoples Society
BT Magnpernr
Gladys
Phomsyn
Babe Rosgell
Young Peoples -Societiess
Ross
First Robin Sighted in Acton Reported Monday
A tampered report notes the first robin seen in Acton on Monday, with speculation it may be frost bitten. Customs Officer Wim Middleton reportedly sighted the bird, described as possibly the year’s first red breast, signaling early spring.
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Robin Vin Acton
Robin
Drst Jhorbinger
Acton
Wim. Middleton
Syobin
Mat " Moinguy
Weekly War Commentary on Yalta Plans and Allied Progress
MICHAEL O'MARA surveys the Yalta conference outcomes and Allied strategy, noting Roosevelt and Stalin's joint pledges, Sir Arthur Tedder’s western and eastern coordination, and the push on Germany. Reports of Soviet advances toward Poznan and Breslau, American island campaigns, and expected raids on Tokyo conclude the update.
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Germany
Isa
Hussia
Crimea
Bronnandry
Arthur ‘Tedder
TRA
Unie Maater
Aie
Middle East
Fcr
Ricky
Links
Eisenhower
Knox Church Choir Presents Fine Concert
Knox Church Choir offered a well received program with Mr Charles Kirkness thanking the artists including Mr Salt Mr Landsborough and Mr Spetivos. The concert featured musical preludes solos and choruses with pieces like Beautiful Dreamer and Londonderry Air and concluded with a supper hosted by the Lawless Aid of the Church.
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Kroon
Charles Kirkness
OF Salt
Chas Tandsborough
Spetivos
F Salt
Mr. G. Maussell
Seger RO Vansen
Misa Ho Rosell
Wo Burton
Mase
Mr G Mussette
Minas Joyer
Press Freedom Resolutions Passed At Can Weekly Conference
Unanimous resolution from the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association calls for enshrining press freedom in postwar international treaties. Prime Minister King and Bank of Canada Governor Graham Towers attended with other officials. The group plans a future war conference in Quebec and urges guaranteed rights to interchange and distribute news by any means without discrimination.
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CYP Pawa Cctm
Tredom
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Entealaloeld
King
Graham Towers
Bank of Canada
A. D. Dunton
Wartime Information Board
F.W Galbraith
Red Deer
Alta
Association
Quebec
J.B Carnwell
War Assets Corporation
Rovernment-owned
Seston Dance
Acton
Europe
Praig
Canada
Skating Carnival and Full Moon Dance Week at Can ada church
Community event listings announce a skating carnival at Cearcetown Arena on March 4 with prizes and a 25 piece band. A vesper service led by AC Stewart is noted for Sunday at 2 00 pm. Baptism blessings and a monster dance floor show follow March 6 with a dance program and admission rates.
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Cearcetown Arena
Pritas
AC Stewart
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Ragy
Guelph da Tyme
Fuldlers
moueth Arm@ories
Ted Williams Drehosthar
Scouts and Cubs Observe Scout Week Across Activities
Scouts and Cubs marked Scout Week with services at Mil Street and a ceremony at the Soldier's Monument. Rev Fortes Thomson delivered an evening message at Kage Church, Open Night featured at the Scout Hall with games, knotting contests, first aid demonstrations, and badge presentations. The Cougar patrol led by Taong Daviceon won the best patrol cup, and Assistant Scoutmaster Jack Mainprise received the cup for the scavenger of service. Cocoa, hot dogs, and cookies capped the event for participants and friends.
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Mil Street
Turing
Rev Fortes Thomson
Guba
Stoutmaster
F.thomson
Taong Daviceon
Jack Mainprise
Overseas Mail Letter From War Unit Thanks Auxiliary Services
A wartime letter expresses gratitude to the Auxiliary Services for regular mail and cigarettes boosting morale. The author recalls a hockey defeat to the Engineers, mentions Scot McIntosh from Chatsworth, and praises the Canadian Legion show organizers and Army entertainment.
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Ark Serma
Whule
Chandr Sun
Engineers
Scot McIntosh
Chatsworth
Owen Sound
Hamburg
Harold Mooney
Clem
Canadian Legion
Canadian Army
War Services
Elsley Arnolds Wedding in Toronto Church
Miss Joyce Arnold daughter of Dr and Mrs Ernest Franklin Arnold wed MacFadden Elsley son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Elsley at Triads United Church Toronto. Rev Arthur Orvan Allie officiated with music by Rev McBouck. Bride wore flamingo red dress and matching hat with white gardenia corsage. The couple left for a skiing trip in the Laurentians.
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Triads United Church
Toronto
Joyce Arnold
Ernest Frankiin Arnot
Barnaby Boulevard
MacFadden ‘Elsley
Charles
A. Elsley
Camp Hellville
Arthur Orvan Allie
Bouck
W. B. Blaley
Pottine
Laurentians
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University of Toronto
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Research Department
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France
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Sir Arthur
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