Social Roundup of Visits Amid Regional Travel
The notes record visitors and greetings across towns including Agincourt Kenilworth Regina Sask Detroit Toronto Brampton and Mani toulin Island. Persons named include Ruth Nelson Emma Robinson Geo Molozzi G H Lantz R J McPherson Ettle Die Stanley Barton B Rookes Fred Oshton Frank Freagan Francis Bowen Rowes John Lambert T K McCallum Clifford McDonald George Bishop Nelson Lambert Miss Helen Robertson Elmer Pfam G G Robertson D G Robertson and others. It notes Postmaster J C Matthews returning to work and various family visits in the week.
Local Social Notes Highlight Camp Borden Visit and May Meetings
Mr Forest Smith of Camp Borden spent the weekend at his home. Mrs Bennie of Toronto visited the district briefly. Mr Brandon Crewson plans to move his family to Milton for work. Mr Duncan Ferguson has recovered and can be about. The W A held its regular May meeting May 13 at Miss J Givens home with President Mrs Perryman in the chair. Readings by Mrs Shortill and Mrs Perryman and a contest followed by a Red Cross tea. The May Mission Circle met at Lena Perryman Man's home with President Margaret Sinclair. Devotionals by Joanna Shortillo and Lena Perriaman, music by Frances Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Smith
Camp Borden
Bennie
Toronto
Brandon Crewson
Milton
Duncan Ferguson
W. A
J. Givens
Perryman
Starrett
Vannatter
Shortill
Margaret Sinclair
Joanna Shortilo
Lena
Unclear OCR note on census timing and risks
Fragmented text discusses a Canadian census forthcoming in weeks with uncertainty about final figures and potential errors. It mentions counties, cities, and months for a broad nationwide estimate and possible delays but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drastit
Aus
Racing Asset London Faces War Morale Debate
A wartime debate questions killing racehorses in training to preserve oats for morale. Minister of Agriculture Robert Woodson opposes the move, arguing for continued racing as a morale booster and asset in national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
CPO
Sail
Agricalture
Robert Wbdson
Y's Men Club vs Young Men's Club softball upset noted
A local column recalls a park softball game between the Y's Men Club and the Young Men's Club ending in debate over the final score about 12 to 9. It mentions the Penny Carnival fund drive, a May fireworks event, and upcoming Y's Men Club and YMLCLA meetings with supper served and remarks by Glen Nixon.
Robertson Graff Wedding Saturday At Ballinafad
Grace Dorothy Graff daughter of Mr and Mrs Graff of Churchill married James Webert Robertson at the Ballinafad Manse. The ceremony was officiated by Mr Foreman. Attendants wore Royal Blue crepe and pale blue attire. A small reception followed at the siblings’ home with spring flowers and apple blossom decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafid
Grace Dorothy Graff
John Grate
Graff of
Churchill
James Webert
Robertson
Robert
Foreman
T. Gordon
Frank Freeman
Barton
Men of Acton and Camp Borden Service Muster
A fragmented veterans list shows men from Acton with Army Navy and Air Force units at Camp Borden and Toronto depots. Names include Jag James RTI, We HL Rogers, Pte. Lawrie Atkinson and Pte. Norm Tremens ea, among others, marking training centres, battalions and dental corps attachments across Ontario and Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Army
Navy
Air Force
ATL
Camp Borden
Pee
Coleman
Bgt
Reo
URC
Nickle
Kingston
Ontario
Lawrie Atkinson
CASE
Mepantic
Rogers -Burg2
Nase
Stanley Barracks
Toronto
Bog
Varey Wis
Porontocont
Edward A. Clifford
Jaazan
Tt Light Field
Amb
Hclablc
Norm Tremens
Ea P
Per, Cordon ‘Titus Clasp
Stantes
Barracks
J. Norman Bo Wright
Lorie Scala
POD
HE Regt
Marriage Blessing Unites Ruth Taabels and Paul Beverley Bard
The event joined Ruth Taabels daughter of Mr and Mrs Mos Nally with Lieut Paul Beverley Bard son of Mr and Mrs CoH Barber. The ceremony occurred atop St George Chuck on Thursday May ninth at six pm as reported by the Herald from the Royal Connaught Hotel Hamilton.
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Tataset
Pachoen
Royal Connaught
Hamilton
Pritay
Ruth Taabels
Me O
Fred Mos Nally
Paul Beverley Bard Bersson
Mro
Coh Barber
St George Chuck
Herald
Chaves
Canadian Veterans list names scattered from WW era unit pages
Fragmentary OCR shows a roster style note with multiple Canadian military names and units such as Veterans' Guan Of Canada and Pte. Hugh O'Rourke alongside other individuals like Pte. George Melvih and Pte. Afex McDonald. The text appears to be a damaged roster or notice referencing various barracks and locales.
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Nu Warracks
Wallfrex
Afex, McDonald
AJ McDonald, Wan
LC Coy
Vvet. Cil of Canada
New Toronto
Pteary
Davidson
Orton News Mix Includes Plane, Theft and Local Visits
An aviation mishap report notes a pilot lost en route to Pampon with diversions via Guelph before locating. Gas pumps were broken into by suspects linked to Dicksons and Wa Lanes, fuel oil stolen. Community chatter mentions the ORR service, local residents and visiting relatives in Toronto Marsville and Elora.
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Windsor
Ebel McGittsfield
London
Guelph
ROA
Dickson's
Wa Lane
Elora
Miriam Spence
Toronto
Oweek
Koenry
Archie Wilson
Ballentine
George Watson
Mary Bogs
Marsville
Miss Boxee
Mrlo
Wallace Gregson
AJ Gregson
Phil Cutter
Graduation Notice Highlights Local Attendees in Memorial Hall
In Memorial Hall on Friday, MRU Jesse King graduated from Guelph with attendance by Jimi Yrs Henry NT Winston Mervyn Tarbert and others including John Bigs and fimily, Mr and Mrs Courtney and Billy visiting Toronto. Mrs Habbo Elmira visited Mrs Thomas Dearing at Wa Ballentine's home. she is formerly Gertrude Cole, daughter of Revo and Mrs Cole, longtime pastor of Orton Unita Church.
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John Bigs
Fimily
Robert King
Jesse King
Guelph
Memorial Hall
Courtney
Billy
Visipal
Toronto
Habbo
Elmira
Thomas Dearing
Wa. Ballentine
Gertrude Cole
Revo
Cole
Orton
Unita Church
Aygo
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Mias
Ruth Nelson
Agincourt
Emma Robinson
Kenilworth
L.A.C. Geo. Molozzi
Regina
Sask
G.H. Lantz
Nl Sutclite
Detroit, Mich
R. J. McPherson
Misa Ettle
Stanley Barton
B. Rookes
Fred . Oshton
Brampton
Frank Freagan
Lac
Francis Bowen
Rowes
John_Lambert
T. K. McCallum
Saskatoon
A. KE. Nicklin
Thee Wert
Clifford McDonald
Lorne Scots
Standard Barracks
Geo. Bishop
Manitoulin Island
A. H. Bishop
al. S. Dillon
R.C.N
Esquimaltae
Chum
J. B. Cook
Newfoundland
Nelson Lambert
J. C. Matthews
ain’Mie
Norman Rovers
Yar Street
Helen Robertson
Elmer Pfam
Buffalo
G. G. Robertson
Everton
D. G. Robertson
Douglas and
Kenneth
Ospringe
Geo. Young
Town. Line
Lloyd Robertson
Allan
Ballinafad
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Wyndnam ST
Guelpsi
Maher Shoe Store
Ye A
Geo. G. Brown
Norval
Georgetown
Consult
Wright General
Cooper
Acton Y
Acton Ymlcla
Glen Nixon
Yaeclas War Services
Lynchbridge
Cubure
Eadus
Woek
J. H
Boulton
Acton, Ontario
the Canadian Wool Co., Limited
Metropolitan Building
Robt, Anderson
Allan Kirkness
Bus. Morton
Dufferin
Hatdimand Rifles
Nings
AJ. Buchanan
Harold Skirling
William Withers
Andrew Wilson
Douglas Price
Frances Papillon
Plourde
John Waterhouse
Coyal Canadian Dental Corps
RCA
DG. Ryder
Tt Clinic
C.D.C
Manning
R.ca.f
Clarke Powers
Clinie
Manning Depot
Clifford Dale
HLTA
Flamilton
Holloway
Alp
Chatham
Ont
Cnr
AL McDonald
Rclaci.c
Petawawa Camp
Allan Leishman
Baboso
Canadian Dental Chimie
Trenton
MPO
Lorne Neots
George Airdrie
Wm. A. Airdrie
Ivan FL Brigg
J. Irving Loree
Rise Depot
Geo. Inglis
Bo Co
Hamilton Barracks
Elliott
Ppa
C.aa
Ro O'Hara
Robt Heatley
Ss. A. James
Cpl Scriven
LW. Buatst
Canadian Provost Corps
North Bay
Chapman
AC1
Rs&t. Reonf
Halifax
SOS
Hector No Lambert
Rss
ANS
RCAF
Port Albert
Foo
Turner
FCP
Summerside
OWCAR
Trentes
Onttio Malosgi
Wan
Areytee
Tad Poul
Prenton
Walseth
Neo Borgir
Wenneth Bouck
Roki
No’ 5 Equip Depot
Ecar Moneton
Neb
Wagsen
Acrortt
Medical Service US
St Thomas
Ont Joo Tashy
Galt
HELV
Dron
DEMME
HAC
Darkyards
Gregory
Fribaw and
Svitcrd
Wyoming
Pri
Wallis
Whe
Arress Rife
Mtard Ray Milland Cartoon “Mummos
Lewes
Puppa Soo Bon News
Munich
Ren Harrison
Margaret Tae Wooood
Filsa Manwell
Pete Sith
Deanna Durbin
Thurulay
Apa
Jack Kingshott
Rawleigh Products
Fuller
Lane
Wnkburg
Jimi Yrs
Henry NT
Winston and
Mervyn
Tarbert
Leo
Wellesley
Renalia
Kelly & Aiken, Cillectors
Orangeville
McLaren
Gherkins
Mclare
Lynn Valley
Jar
Newport
McGorrath's
Wedgewood
Keloo
Erie
Butcher Ali Wire
Jwaa Neues
Carroll’s
Oxxyydol
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