Local News Briefs From Toronto and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Cummings of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Leslie Jackson last weekend. Mrs James Nevilly planned a Toronto visit with relatives. A large gathering honored Mr and Mrs Gordon Fines at the community hall, presenting a studio coach. Mr and Mrs Wm Shaw moved to Guelph for a new home. Mr Ken Ballentine of Brampton spent the weekend here. Local parents attended Fergus commerce events last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Ballentine
Brampton
Fergus Commonceme
Local notables mark winter approach and real estate transfer
Moffat notes that winter nears after a pleasant fall and reports a significant village real estate transaction as the Duncan Campbell home passes to Hitchen, with December 1 arrival anticipated. The issue also covers a School Association meeting, Remembrance Day service, travel for judging stock, and a church bazaar with local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Duncan Campbell
Hitchen
Canada
England
Tettle
Home and School Association
Wilkinson
No. 3
Hoye
Bob Thomas
Guelph Junction
W. A. Fraser
G. C. Amos
United States
Sodom
Chas. Roberts
C.P.R
Toni Sewrey
Barrie
Mil-ton District W I hosts co op program and hospital sod fire
The NASSAGAWEYA No 7 W I district held a co operative program Salads the year around at Milton organized by the district W I. The Busy Bees W T met at Mrs Peter McLean’s with 17 attendees. A presentation for Mr and Mrs Harold Bell was held at Brookville to mark their marriage. Princess Elizabeth wedding coverage promised a radio broadcast for No 7 school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Coxe
Oscar “Locker
Busy Bees
W. I
Milton
Radio Farm Forum
No. 7
W. T
Peter McLean
Harold Broomer
Anne
Toronto
Stan Robinson
Margaret Robinson
Ancaster
Heatley
Guelph
Barlow
Harold Bell
Brookville
Mra Bell
Dorothy Gates
Alf Allen
Rees W.T
McLean
Stan, Robinson
Campbellville Church Group Meeting Recaps Volunteer Work
Mrs. MacNeil hosted Grace Mission gathering with 16 girls in attendance. Joan King led prayer and program including scripture, recitation and talk "Sh era Hears Now Voices" with sewing, lunch, and a visit to the Manse. St David's Ladies Aid planned bazaar and approved life membership funds for WMS and Food for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gilmotor
St. David's Church
J. K. Mahon
George Inglis
E. J. McPhail
W.M.S
Britain
Indies
Moving pictures and local concerts entertain Rockwood
Rockwood residents enjoyed two film programs and a Knox Church choir burlesque in recent days. The Week-end events featured The Duke of West Point and Tears of Royal Mounted, plus Suppressed Desires and Not Tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursiday
Tom Brown
Joan Fontaine
John Grant
Minnie Nickell
Toronto
J. K. Hunter
Moffat
Gordon Carter
Jamaica
Truro
N. S
Richard Harris
Charles Harris
C. Gordon Harris
Caistorville
Vineland
R. B. Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Vineland Experimental Farm
Niagara District
Charles Harr
Burlington parish rolls up 210 names from two world wars
A display in St Luke s Anglican Church shows an honor roll of about 210 parish members who served in World Wars I and II. At a Burlington Lions Club meeting at the Brant Inn a $500 grant was given to the Chamber of Commerce for the Junior Community Band. L L Skuce Halton public school inspector spoke to the Burlington Masonic Lodge on education trends. A Boy Scout Group Committee meeting at the new headquarters impressed attendees with its renovations. Mrs Melvin Hood saved her daughter from a Great Dane attack. The High School Board discussed night Citizenship classes and may start them in the new year if enrollment allows. Gazette notes a sea serpent whistle. China reports a human headed spider captured in Nanking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Anglican Church
Lions Club
Brant Inn
Chamber of Commerce
L. L. Skuce
Halton
Burlington Masonic Lodge
Gazette
Limehouse Church Kids Attend Mission Band Evening
Mrs J McCall in charge of the children’s department at Riverdale Presbyterian Church Toronto hosted a Hall program with a hot dinner. Ross Norton received a Mission Band plaque and Nel Benton a pin. Dr Padmanabham of India visited and answered questions. Five new members joined the church. Service times shift to 3 pm on Sunday November 24 with Sabbath School at 2 pm. Visitors included the Scotts and the Morrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCall
Ehlren
Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Gleby
Mission Band
India
O.A.C
Cochrane
C. C. Cochrane
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Lane
James Scott
Galt
Ted Morrow
Elane
Andrew Mino
Milton Receives Revised Assessments and Fire Incidents Reported
Milton by the Court of Revision lists a total assessment of 1 215 853 with ward populations East 199 North 717 South 975 Rae t f sessment. A garage fire on Main Street caused about 1000 damage after children played with matches. Mrs G E Goddchild’s quick actions averted serious damage as grease caught fire in her kitchen. Frank Wilson elected president of Halton Cream Producers Association with Heatherington reappointed secretary and Wilson and Peacock named district representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revision
Milton
North Ward
South Ward
Local notices from Guelph area residents and events
Mrs Ward Hruce and her young son returned home from a hospital. Mrs Kalthofe and Mixa Dorta Fines attended the Women's Institute conference at the YWCA in Guelph on the Cotton project. Malcolm Lelteh, a first year student at Guelph College, ranked 46 in his class. Mr Dan McLean of Acton won a visitor on Sunday. Mr and Mrs D B McKinnon were guests of Mr and Mrs Robertson. Mr and Mrs Victor Benmleh spent time north. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Arthur Harris's home and quilted a quilt with refreshments served by Mrs Mricis. Gordon Flaher, visiting his parents, left for Rouyn Quebec for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. McKinnon
D. G. Robertson
Henry Jackson
Guelph
Victor Benmleh
Ladies Aid
Arthur Harris
Weekend Visitors and Local Calls Across Gilford and District
Everton visitors include Mr and Mrs Harold Wright and family with Mr Wm Gardiner Mr Russe Harold Gardener and Miss A Gar ener of Gilford Mrs Redford and son Churchill. Nearby visits feature Rob Robertson and Bobby with Minonic era Loadacont. Several couples, including Harvey Jestin and Ted Jestin, shared time with friends in Guelph and Dashwood. Harold Wright’s home wired for electricity and the Wrights attended a college dance at OAC Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wright
Wm. Gardiner
Russe
Harold Gardener
A. Garener
Gilford
Ted Jestin
Jack Grant
Guelph
Tom Cook
Erin
Geo. Jestin
Alf. Boles
Lorne Boles
Dashwood
Charles Fountain
O.A.C
Mechanical Engineering Research Station planned in Scotland
Britain plans a Mechanical Engineering Research Station in Scotland with sub stations for fuel building and road research. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research will select a site to carry out foundational industrial engineering research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Scotland
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Orton
Nassagaweya
SS No
Princess Elizabeth
Campbellville
Rockwood
Burlington
China
Nanking
Limehouse
Ospringe
Everton
Mechanical Engineering Research Station
Elizabeth Arden
Cooper’s Drug Store Mill
St. Acton
Ladieis
Flanelette
Acton
Roxy
FBI
Oxford
Victor Mature
Ssenger Tragy
Katharine Hepburn
Robert Walker
Melvyn Douglas
Sea of Glas Thaxter
Buchanan
Carey
Nelson
Robert Montgomery
Audrey Trotter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!