Social Visits and Engagements Across Toronto Acton Calgary
Mr George Day of Rockwood and Mrs R H Wansbrough hosted friends last week. Frances Kenney visited in Toronto and Whitby with peers. Dorothy and Louise Bridges from Toronto spent Sunday with relatives in Acton. Mrs F Hilton improving after an operation. Mrs G Lazenby back from appendicitis surgery. Mr George Leslie, Esquesing Township treasurer, recovering from a serious illness. son J C Leslie plans to return to Calgary by plane tomorrow. Engagement announced for Lucy Irene W D MacArthur to Ian MacDonald with marriage planned at end of March.
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Dorothy and
Louise Bridges
Toronto
Acton
F. Hilton
George Leslie
Esquesing Township
J. OC. Leslie
Calgary
W. D. MacArthur
Lucy Irene
Ian MacDonald
H. A. MacDonald
Mrs. MacDonald
Card of Thanks for Lydia Family Bereavement
The family of the late Mrs. Lydia acknowledge heartfelt thanks for condolences and flowers. They also thank those who assisted in the bereavement and Rev. E G Baxter for his kind services.
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Lydia of
E. G. Baxter
New British Sisal Process Boosts Fibre Yield and Exports
A British development in sisal fibre processing promises broader use and higher export potential. The newer machinery handles the leaf fibre more gently, cutting losses from breakage, producing finer strands suitable for new Empire fibre products. Each unit yields about 1,000 tons yearly and costs roughly £4,500.
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United Kingdom
War Regulations Act Tightens Camp Censorship in Canada
An order by Acting Secretary of State Ernest Lapointe makes it a punishable offense to smuggle letters newspapers clippings and other articles into or out of Interment Camps in Canada. Violations face summary conviction fines up to 500 and terms up to twelve months. indictable offenses carry fines to 5000 and up to five years in prison.
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Canada
Ernest Lapointe
Entry Rules for Royal Canadian Air Force Special Reserve
Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan entry to the Special Reserve of the Royal Canadian Air Force for elementary tying will be through enlistment. No commissions in this category will be accepted. Air man pilot applicants must be 18 to 26, air observer and air gunner 18 to 32. Education required is Junior Matriculation or equivalent. Appointments to the generalist still open to experienced pilots with about 200 hours of flying.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Camouflage Sought to Ease Man's Medical Fear
Pale and agitated, a man begs plain English from a doctor. The physician bluntly diagnoses the issue as sheer law ness, prompting the man to request the scientific name to report to his wife.
Boy Recites Shakespeare Line at Local Speech Day
A young participant on the platform began with Friends, Romans, countrymen and a note about the Jones boy. Mothers in the audience shared quiet emotion as the scene unfolded amid a day of speeches.
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Regarn
Jones
Inlicitor Probes Alleged Misconduct Amid Divorce Tale
A fragment from a 19th century column portrays an inlicitor labeling a husband’s conduct as that of a blackguard. The wife protests, saying she came for advice on divorce rather than hearing accusations of abuse.
Tigers Triumph In Final Acton Waterloo hockey clash
Acton and Waterloo faced off in a season finale with Acton securing a 5 4 win. The piece notes multiple early games between the teams and praises the Acton club, its manager Vic Rumley, president W J Beatty, secretary J Creighton, treasurer W K Graham, and the executive for their efforts.
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Vic Rumley
W. J. Beatty
J. Creighton
W. K. Graham
Wwo
Unknown soldiers present at sermon as names identified
The four late attendees reached seats as the preacher began and a sergeant announced two soldiers named Jock McTavish from Glasgow and Willie Hope from Belfast, introducing the others in attendance.
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Paul
Cephas
Jock McTavish
Glasgow
Willie Hope
Belfast
Wise in Her Generation dialogue fragment
A dramatic exchange unfolds with Mister Mac Nab accusing Miss Ballamy of skipping work. She retorts that trust corrupts judgment when one is made to feel secure, implying moral compromise in their dynamic.
Notice to Creditors for the Estate of Ebenezer Beswick
Parties with claims against Ebenezer Beswick late of Acton Halton died about February 2 1940 must send particulars and proofs to Co F Leatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for executors Miss Beatrice Hills R R 1 Georgetown and Mrs Phoebe Warne R R 2 Acton before March 30 1940 for distribution of assets in accordance with Section 51 Chapter 165 R S O 1937 dated March 14 1940
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Ebenezer Beswick
Acton
Halton
Treasurer's Sale of Lands for Taxes Acton Halton
Notice from the Village of Acton Halton announces a tax sale of lands in arrears. A warrant dated January 2 1940 orders sale at 2 pm June 10 1940 at Acton Town Hall if taxes and costs are unpaid. Listings published March 2 1940 in the Ontario Gazette show amounts due and total bids.
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Acton
Adam
Ontario
National Government and wartime unity in Halton
In a concluding campaign letter to Halton electors, the author argues Canada must unite across parties and faiths for war effort, discusses past union government and Mr King’s independent boards, praises wartime price and living controls, and urges voters to support him while dismissing opposition charges.
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Manion
Canada
Liberal Party
Borden
King
Drew
Hepburn
Ottawa
Graham Towers
Bank of Canada
Hector McKinnon
David Sim
Fraser ‘Elliott
Atkins
St Patrick's Tea and Sale at the Y Girls’ Club
The Junior Y Girls led by Miss Helen Ostrander hosted a St Patrick's afternoon tea and candy sale in the Y gym on Tuesday 4 to 6 pm. About seventy five guests attended. proceeds support the Girls' Summer Camp. The gym was decorated in green and yellow and staff included Mrs C Mathews Mrs E B Force and Mrs F Salt.
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Helen Ostrander
St. Patrick's
C. Mathews
Mm. E
Bie E exhibit at 1940 Seed Fair Held Last Week
The 1940 Seed Fair featured Bie E and Early Oats categories with exhibitors including J. H. Wilmot Milton J. Picket Sons Hornby Frank Wilson Georgetown Urban Oats F W Ruddell Georgetown Woodlands Orchards Bronte M T McNabb Sons Georgetown and many others. Judging winners included Juniors Jack van Goozen Geo Fisher Grant Allan Dirk vanGoossen Ward Brownridge and Seniors Gordon Leslie John McNabb Walter Reid Johnston Neelands George Henderson.
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J. H. Wilmot
Milton
John Picket & Son
Hornby
Frank Wilson
Georgetown
F. W. Ruddell
Woodlands Orchards
Bronte
M. T. McNabb & Sons
Reid Bros
R. J. Graham & Son
R. S. Heatherington
Freeman
Col
D. H. C. Mason
H. L. Hutt
Gordon Leslie
Acton
Hugh Reid
Thos. J. Brownridge
Geo
Fisher
J. Brownridge
A. E. Woodley
Seward Wilson
J. H. Willmott
Morley
Jack van Goozen
Geo. Fisher
Tie
Grant Allan
Dirk vanGoozen
Ward Brownridge
John McNabb
Walter Reid
Johnston Neelands
George Henderson
Geo. Hamilton
Donald Peer
Angus McNabb
Harold Brown
Wm. Lucas
Richard McLaughlin
Bob Allan
Elwood Johnston
Lloud Fisher
Jack Turner
Nebraska Preacher Chides Rear-Row Mischief in Sermon
A Nebraska preacher on a Sunday night urged discipline for young men flirting with girls in the rear of the church. His stern call drew laughter from the congregation as he wondered why the remark provoked amusement.
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Nebraska
Unclear blackout scene spurs hopeful political note
A pedestrian hit during a blackout is cared for at home as a doctor warns of permanent damage. The woman responds with a hopeful view, urging unity after the election to protect freedoms for Canada and the world. Signed Hugh Cleaver.
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Canada
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George Day
Rockwoold
R. H Wansbrough
Frances Kenney
Whit‘fy
G. Lazenby
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Master Robbie
R. H W. Wethsbrough
R.c.af
Abi
Blackguard
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie Birks
W. T. Patterson
R.D
Wyndham
Guelph
Maher Shoe Store
Rawleigh Products
Parkelp
J. L. Kingshott
School Lane
Ford Standard
Dodge and
Desoto Cars
A. McIsaaq
C-A-R Insurance
F. L. Wright
Tigers
Tanners
Walters
Waterloo
Waterlo
J. K. Gardiner
John ST
Gregory “Theatre
Victor Herbert
Allan Jones
Mary Martin
Lane
Jeff Lynn
Claude Rains
Cartoon
Pox News
Judge Hardy & Son
Ebenezer
County of Halton
Guelph St
Tip Top
Can
Pallant’s Clothing
Mill Street
Ville
Bruce Reid
Fred Hall
Claude Picket
Ivan Taylor
John van Sickle
Craig Reid
Geo. Bredon
Lloyd Millar
Gordon Fisher
Martyn Heslop
Hughes Cleaver
Liberal Headquarters
Bell Block
Mill and
Frederick Streets
Teirnturgh
Mlimabeth
Policewa
Women's Auxiliary Forces
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