Local visitors and returns across Pamour and Hamilton
Mir Jack Reid of Pamour hosted visitors this week and Dorothy MacPherson and Mary Chalmers visited in Toronto. Margaret Arnold traveled from London University for the weekend while Jean Lambert Flora Sayers visited Hamilton friends. Hazel Wilson a nurse in Toronto was home for the weekend and Mrs Leslie Swackhamer stayed with relatives in Hamilton. Dorothy MacArthur is recovering well after appendicitis surgery and Dorothy Ellison spent a week at the Lemon and Cripps households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Jack Reid
Pamour
Dorothy MacPherson
Mary Chalmers
Toronto
Jean Lambert
Flora Sayers
Hamilton
Hazel Wilson
Western Hospital
Leslie Swackhamer
H. C. Swackhamer
Miias
Dorothy Ellison
Pred Lemon
Darwin Cripps
Kenilworth Family Mourns Beloved Husband and Father
Mira Chas. Robinson and daughters of Kenilworth with Miss Emma of Acton gratefully acknowledge sympathy and floral tributes following the death of the beloved husband and father. The family will always cherish the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Chas. Robinson
Kenilworth
Emma
Acton
Woodside Literary Society Hosts Bannockburn Club
The Woodside Literary Society welcomed the Bannockburn Club with a Friday evening program. Margaret Thompson and Doris Fines read, Rhea Burgess played piano, Frank Young performed a humorous recitation, a two act play The Red Lamp was staged, Wilfred McIntyre led dancing after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside Literary Society
Qvisll
Bannockburn Club
Margaret Thompson
Doris Fines
Rhea Burgess
Margaret Brown
Frank Young
Wilfred McIntyre
Mrs L L Skuce Addresses Knox Young People
Mrs L L Skuce addressed Knox Young People in a Monday meeting at the school room. The program opened by Vice-President Miss Donaldo McPhail featured scripture, solos by Wanetta Smith and Bella Roszell, cornet by Ted Whelan, and an address on Service by Mrs Pred Anderson. Norman Wright sang with guitar accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Donaldo McPhail
Pred Anderson
Wanetta Smith
Bella .Roszell
Ted Whelan
Milton
Halton
SEXTONS NEWSPRINTS EXAMINED BY CENSORS IN TWO MONTHS
The Office of the Examiner of Publications reports that 23,000 publications were examined from late October to December, totaling about six tons of newsprint. Eleven linguists and editors handle the workload, with cooperation from the Censorship Coordination Committee. Publications span English, French, and twenty distinct foreign languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sextons
Examiner of
J. S. Roe
Examiner of Publications
Censorship Coordination Committee
Thas
Ottawa arrests under Defence of Canada Regulations
Harry Binder, 36, has been arrested in Ottawa on charges under the Defence of Canada Regulations. Louisa Binder, 23, and Roy Saunders, 26, are also being held in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Binder
Ottawa
Louisa Binder
Roy Saunders
Fireside Hours and Youth Clubs For Acton
A town committee from two Young People's groups of four Protestant churches met at the YMCA to plan Sunday Fireside Hours starting next Sunday at 8 30 pm with coffee served afterward. Acton youths invite all to attend and a discussion on forming a local Y M C A club is planned after a visit to Guelph Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Ymc.a
Acton
Acton Association
Guelph
Y's Men's Club
Tanners Headed to a Second Chamionship
The article discusses lacrosse drama as the Tanners seek another championship by challenging Waterloo for playoff positioning. It notes Georgetown’s recent win over Lucknow and anticipates crowds for a clash that could revive memories and set up final games.
War Supply Board Orders Jam and Marmalade for Troops
About forty orders placed since November Tat by the War Supply Board to supply enlisted men with jam and orange marmalade. Combined orders total 14600 dollars and cover strawberry raspberry plum jams and orange marmalade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Supply Board
Canada
Chilly Bet Ends with Tragic Transfusion Tale
Two men share a grim wager about a woman who lent her blood to a sick man. The punchline reveals the donor's pint saved nothing as the patient froze to death, highlighting a dark, morbid joke from the era.
First Canadian Chaplain Appointed to RC AF
Rev. W. Ewart Cockram of Toronto becomes the first chaplain named to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The last war saw Canadian pilots serving with the RAF. As a United Church minister his appointment signals further chaplaincies from other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.af
W. Ewart Cockram
Toronto
R.caf
RAF
United Church
Cockram
Unity in War Time Canadian Public Supports War Effort
A speaker urges Halton electors to set politics aside as Great Britain and France declare war. He argues national unity, emphasizes unity across colours creeds and races, notes French Canadian and British born divides, and praises the King Government for measured action leading to unity before wartime voting. He mentions Duplessis and the Local Board aims for tuberculosis testing in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Canada
House of Commons
United Canada
Duplessis
Quebec
Preach Canada
Four new chicken pox cases in one family report
Local health bulletin notes week ending March 2 with four new chicken pox cases in a single household. advises cautious child care, milder weather, changes of damp clothing, and keeping children home from school until throat and nasal discharge clear. Warns TB risks from neglecting colds and infections.
Pay and Allowances in Army and Navy Compared Closely
Figures from the Department of National Defence show Navy pay compares favorably with Army. A married seaman earns 185 dollars daily plus a wife’s marriage allowance totaling 7800 dollars monthly for six months of apprenticeship. Private soldiers receive 1.30 dollars daily plus 35 dollars for a wife. combined monthly totals vary by number of children with Navy allowances extending to four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departied of
National Defence
Army
Navy
Clergyman Surprised by Powder Puff Parade
A clergyman surveys a large congregation and humorously notes their bright faces. The moment turns comic as ninety two powder-puffs are suddenly produced, prompting lighthearted reaction among attendees.
Escape After Hen-Roost Raid Endangers Two Men
In a rural scene two men flee after raiding a farmer's hen house. Sam asks Laws why pursuers stay close as Mose cautions to hurry. More urges continued speed and notes the pursuers are not filing but buckshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Sam
Manion Fails to Rally Unity in Canada's Hour of Need
A letter criticizes Dr Manion the Conservative leader for not supporting Canadian unity during wartime. It claims he offered no press release radio broadcast or public speech and accused him of sulking in his tent while Quebec Liberal ministers pledged resignation if Duplessis won. It notes strength in Red Cross and War Loan support showing unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lapointe
Quebec
Duplessis
Manion
Conservative Party
Canada
Red Cross
de. Manion
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