Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Weddings
A series of brief society items from Bradford Bracebridge Toronto and area record visits weddings and family gatherings. Attendees include Mr Jim Scanlon Mrs Pouleau Mr and Mrs Geo El Hatt Mr and Mrs Chas Blanl Mr and Mrs G W Manles Mrs Elizabeth Moore Miss Marion Thompson Miss Pat Harrop L Cpl W M Callier Mignon Josephine Coughlin Marie Clayton Harley Brignatl and others visiting relatives and friends in towns such as Bradford Acton Georgetown Dolley Varden and Milton Heighto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pouleau of
Bracebridge
Mrs
Geo. el- Hatt
Edwin ‘Currie
Bobby
Milton’ Heighto
Wm. J. McDonald
Georgetown
Angua McDonald
Dolley Varden
Wedding in Toronto Church Sees Sara Jackson Wed Howard Best
Miss Sara Marion Jackson of Toronto married Howard Cecil Best of Simeone Ontario at Bloor Street United Church. The Rev H McLeod officiated. bridesmaid Mina Laura McMillan wore rose crepe. reception at Glendale Mansions. couple to reside in Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloor Street United Church
Sara Marion Jackson
Toronto
Hugh Jackson
Howard Cecil Best
Best
Simeone
Ontario
H. McLeod
Mina Laura McMillan
Allen Stockwell
Kenneth Beal
Glendale
Xroom
Woodstock
Ballinafad Friends Honor Bride and Groom With Shower
Ballinafad friends gathered for a social evening honoring Stewart Russell and his bride Jean Peavey. A program featured duets by Perryman and Charke, readings by Mrs. Jesse McEnery and Mrs. Robert McEnery, and an address by Florence Sinclair wishing the couple happiness and lasting affection. Gifts were presented as tokens of regard and gratitude was expressed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Stewart Russell
Jean Peavey
Misses Perryman
Jesse McEnery
Charke
Betty
Robert McEnery
Florence Sinclair
Jean
Stewart
Baltonstad
Ryder Wynne wedding at St Josephs Acton
A quiet wedding was held at St. Josephs Rectory Acton on Saturday with Rev Fr Morgan officiating. Betty Madellene Wynne and Roderick Millar were married. guests included Trooper John Surbey and Cpl Donald Ryder among out of town attendees. The reception followed at the bride's Lake Avenue home with a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Rectory
Acton
Fr. . Morgan
Betty Madellene
John Surbey
Lake Avenues
Frank Pink
Margaret Dunn
C. McCrea
Wr. Maddox
Hamilton
Cpl
Donald Ryder
SA Thoman
Pte. 3Ep. Williams
Camp Borden
Tpr
J. Surbey
London
Ray Gibbons
R.A.F. Port
Yungblut MacPherson Wedding in Mount Forest
The Rev J W Pratt united Jean Helen MacPherson and Lorne Eckhardt Yungblut at United Church parsonage Mount Forest. The couple, guests from Mount Forest and Acton, plan a motor trip to Toronto and settle in Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appratty
Skopt Ince
Ating United Church
J. W. Pratt
Jean Helen
George MacPherson
Mount Forest
Lorne Eckhardt Yungblut
John Yunghtut
Lillian MacPherson
A.C. Gordon Yungblut
Rcaf
St Thomas
Queen Street
E. Smith
John Yungblut
George Bowman
Earl Graham
Acton
Elizabeth Mather
Bert Hunter
Egremont
Walter Brown
Belleville
Toronto
Ontario
Women Rising to Key Roles in War Plants Across Britain
Women in Britain take on major factory posts in war plants filling roles previously held by men. They serve as inspectors and supervisors in aircraft and other production plants, overseeing up to 500 workers. Their rapid learning and adaptability mark a shift as the nation expands its wartime output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Ministry of Labor
Trenals Aus Chess
Tore
Deep Breathing and YMCA Health Notes Share Air Tips
The column extols pure air, deep breathing, and ventilated rooms as vital to health. It explains oxygen's role in blood flow, cell building, and warmth, and urges embracing night air and draughts. YMCA groups will showcase rhythm and gymnastic activities May 15 and 16 for parents and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Aoo
YMCA
Canadians Cut Scots Timber in 1941 Expansion
The Scottish timber trade showed a busy 1941 with growth in home brown wood. Canadian Forestry Corps units in Scotland helped keep sawmills full as imported timber was converted to local dimensions. Demand remained strong and supplies were available, with prospects for continued conditions to curb overseas imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Forestry Corps
Scotland
G. B. Johnson
Glasgow
Italians Coming But Theyre Bees
Report about a surge of bees imported into Manitoba from southern U S states amid border tensions. The article argues the presence of these Italian bees is not peaceful and urges Canada to desist wartime efforts by increasing honey shipments to counter the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canweta
Manitoba
Alabama
Missiseppo
Louisiana
Georgia
Travel Contract For Erin Two Reworded By Township Council
The Erin Township council met in Habsburg on May 4 to note business. The accident insurance policy was renewed for a premium of 50.25. The county treasurer was ordered to withdraw overtarn properties from tax sale. Telephone charges of 20.81 were charged back to the telephone system. The gravel tender was reworded with bids for crushed gravel at 0.70 per cubic yard and accepted. Sheep were destroyed for 45.50. road expenditures 10.07. adjournment to Hillsburg on June 1 for court and assessors business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Habsburg
Bmnggineer
Cornell
Hillsburg
Erith pool becomes emergency water source for 204000 people
Erith Kent, normally fed by the London Metropolitan Water Board, surveyed 14 deep wells and found 70 000 gallon swimming pool as the most prolific source. With pumps delivering 404 000 gallons daily and a 10 000 gallon reserve, the pool could supply about 204 000 people at two gallons per person per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Metropolitan Water Board
Council
National Fire Service
Erith
Paying Big Price To Help Win War
SUTPON IN ASHPTBED England pay not paying greater price to help win war labor minister Bevin says many have left good jobs for service. He appeals to employers to offer promotion and better conditions as workers join up. An advertisement in London papers offered two maids as inducement. A Briton is lucky if he can get one of three eggs monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
I. E. Harrop
Sutpon-In-Ashptbed
England
Girler
Bevin Ani
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Scanlon
Bradford
Chas. Blanl
G. W. Muanles
Ellzsbeth Moore
Listowel
Wm. Johnstone
Marion Thompson
A.T. Brown
Pat Harrop
R.N
Grace Hospital
Detroit
Michigan
McFadden
George Elliott
Garfield McFadden
W.M. Callier
Newmarket Training Centre
Mignon Josephine Coughlin
Marie Clayton
Notre Dame Academy
Watardown
the Tatter
Harley Brignatl
Douglans
Robert
Robert Noar
Earnest Noar
Ernest
Ballinafad Friends
Mes Vannatter
Mes
Hilts
Jean Ath Brewert
Arto
Amsterdam
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yo ‘St
W. T. Patterson
Wyndhiam
Guelph
Maher Shoe Store
Young
Oly
RK. D. Rachlin
Real Estate & Insurance
F. L. Wright
Insurance and
Cooper Blog
Abbott & Costello
Martha Rayer
Florida
Joe Smith
Robert Young
Marsha Hlunt
Walt Dusney
Pos
Cary Cooper
Barbara Stanwych
Ryder-Wynne
USA
Yungblut-Mcpherson
North Britain
U. S
Prairie Province
Erin Two
Thames
Kent
Voss Youve -Sun
Tinge
Cimney
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
T. H. Wylie
Buchanan
Pallant’s and
Acton, Ontario
Home Defence
Reserve Army
Er Veton
F-L-Wright’s
Almoury
Reeve’s Office
GOD Save
the King
J Mo McDonald
Reeve
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