Nassagawey Wind Storm Impacts Harvest and Fencing
A wind storm last Thursday damaged apples and pears ready for harvest and split several trees in Nassagawey district. Barns lost shingles and there was little rain. Farmers welcome Tuesday rain aiding fall plowing. The Women's Association of Ebenezer United Church plans a meals tent at the Peterboro Provincial Plowing Match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Milton
Women's Association of Ebénezer United Church
Peterboro
Orton Honors Pte Armstrong With Community Gathering
On Sept 24 in Atcon Hall friends of Pte W L Armstrong, Veterans' Guard of Canada, honored him with a billfold gift. Percy Chapman presented the address praising his defence of home and liberty as Mrs Armstrong and supporters joined in the tribute. Armstrong, returning to Red Rock after a fourteen day leave, voiced thanks and spoke on the war effort before refreshments and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
W. L.armatrong
Veterans’ Guard of Canada
Atcon Hall
Bnidd
A. Wilson
Canada
L Ile
Armstrong
Red Rock
Ontario
Infant Marie Shepherd Dies Suddenly in Terra Cotta
Marie Shepherd infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shepherd of Terra Cotta died suddenly on Saturday September 20 funeral held Monday from the family home conducted by R K Lemkay Glen Williams United Church burial in Glen Williams cemetery Sympathy extended to the bereaved parents. The town discusses corn cutting and local weather damage from last week s gales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Shepherd
Charles Shepherd
R. K. Lemkay
Glenwilliams United Church
Glenwillliams Cemetery
Mral Fe
Annie Puckering
Toronto
Jas. Marchment
Christie Street Hospital
Vickers
John Inglis Co
A. MacDonald
J. A. McKane
Thieves Raids Target Orchards Nestled in Nelson Township
Constable Hunt reports orchard and vineyard raids in Nelson township. Burlington Water Commission pumped over a million gallons in September, a record for a single day. Stanley Duval, Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force, returns from Halifax for two weeks leave and heads to Trenton for further training. A Burlington high school postcard sale note crosses the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrult
Nelson Township
Constable Hunt
Burlington Water Commission
Commission
Stanley Duval
Royal Air Force
Halifax
Trenton
Burlington
Germany
Ontario
Canada
Gazette
Georgetown Church Gifts Marquis Table for Bride
Georgetown Baptist Church members presented Mr. Lewis Laird of Toronto with a walnut table on the eve of his marriage to Miss Bessie Summers at Boon Ave Baptist Church in Toronto. A correspondent from overseas praises George Riddall of London Ontario now with the 11th Canadian Field Ambulance Corps for boxing fame in Canada and England, hoping he headlines at Maple Leaf Gardens after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Baptist Church
Lewis Laird
Toronto
Bessie Summers
Boon Ave. Baptist Church
George Riddall
11Th Canadian Field Ambulance Corps
R.C.A.M.C
London
Ontario
Local Visitors And Travel Notes From Wingham Brampton and Beamaville
Mr and Mrs C McEnery and Ern east with Chester Swindlehurst and Harry Shortill visited friends at Wingham on Sunday. Miss Janet Young and Miss Maud Young visited friends at Brampton last week. Mr Alex Irvine is on the sick list under a doctor’s care, Mr Jonn Cote returned home Saturday after a two week holiday at Beamaville.
Oakville council sets corvette dedication meeting date
Oakville council to hold Monday eight pm session in the council chambers to arrange the dedication of the corvette Woakville. A fire or demolition destroyed a barn on Mrs. R. W. Bruce Smith Summer Avenue with an estimated damage of two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bruce Smith
Summer Avenue
Toa
Centrals
Mac Dennis
Kenneth Preuter
Argyla and Sutherland Highlanders
Baines
Oakville
Gibson
Lunan
Barnes
Limehouse Church Rally and Local News Notes
Limehouse rallied at the Preasby terian church with Gordon Price reading Scripture. Darlas Harding sang, Rev. Cochrane gave the address. Wind storm caused some damage and a period without hydro. Quilts for overseas refugees were finished by Limehouse ladies. Red Cross socks knitted by Mrs. Witt and Mrs. Davies noted. Local visits include Mr. Nickell of Royal Oak and various Ontario relatives. Families spent Sundays at cottages. wedding guests from Stroud noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Price
Darlas Harding
C. C. Cochrane
Limehouse
Red Cross
A. Witt
E. Davies
Mises Margaret Swackhamer
Jno
Nickell
AJ W. Lane
Ted Morrow
Toronto
Bob Lane
Georgetown
RK Lane
Bart Scott
Garry
Matton
Proctor
McKinnon
Nickells
Dennis Hill and
Blake
Hamilton
Milla
Othe Walla
S. M. Wright
Miss Shirley
Wm. Gowdy
Buffalo
Edward Gowdy
Tan’ Hospital
Sutherland
J. Rh. G. Sutherland
Community honors John Lynch as he leaves Rockwood
Last Friday in Town Hall Rockwood honored John Lynch receiving a wristwatch as he prepares to move to Toronto. The program featured music led by Fred McArthur and speeches from Rev. Father Kehoe Rev J Ward and local officials plus gifts to Mrs Lynch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
John Lynch
Carl Weltzel
Treng
Horticultural Society
George Oakes
R. F. McWilliams
Brittania
Fred McArthur
Shirley «Redfern
Allan Gordon
Donald McArthur
Jack Garstang
R. Powers
Mesdames A. Beard
F. McArthur
A. Cantelon
G. Clemens
Planiat
F. McWilliams
Father Kehoe
J. Ward
J. A. Little
Leonard Nightingale
J. Lynch
Lynch
Rockwood Continuation School
Fred Lambert
J. Ayles
W. Gardiner
Mastera Neil
Norman Lambert
Creff
Red Cross Organization
Lambert Twins
Jos. Duby
Frat. Lambert
Eldan Lambert
P.U
Kitchener
Bruce Rnsking
Khe
Guelph-General Hospital
Rockwood
Eden Mills Presbyterian
Churet-on
Clit Meadows
Clarence Lynch
Frat Day
Hamilton
Local visits and family notices across town
Mrs Attonament from Ospringe visited last week with her sister in Tor. Mrs Jas Merrill and Miss Olga of Grimsby called on her brother Pte L W Armstrong recently. Mr and Mrs Elsa of Four Corners visited with Mr and Mrs Wat Lane. Miss Ion McDonald has been visiting relatives in Smith Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attonament
Toronto
Jas. Merrill
Olga
Grimsby
Pinegrove Busy Bees hold quilting meeting and auction plan
The Pinegrove Busy Bees of No. 7 met at Mrs. J J Kennedy’s home with fifteen members. They decided to donate hospital slippers, quilt blocks for the Salvation Army, and fund the Brookville auction sale at Mrs Talbot’s home. A quilt will be put up for sale at the auction, with proceeds to a hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinegrove
Lawrence King
Talbot
Hanving
Speyside
No. 7
J. J. Kennedy
Salvation Army
Thos. Kennedy
Tim Acton Freee
London Hospital Fund
Red Cross
Grant McMillan
Indies
J. Massey
Pearl ‘Kennedy
Charles Lewis
Mary Cargilly
Brooksville Hall
Unla
Wm. McLeod
Quilts from Canada Warm London Air Raid Shelter Beds
Canadian Red Cross quilts brighten a City of London air raid shelter sick bay. The colorful bed coverings provide comfort to evacuees and servicemen taking refuge during bombing nights. The aid reflects wartime international support and civilian morale efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Red Cross
City of London
World Wide Communion Sunday at Historic Church
The 1641 era notice proclaims World Wide Communion Sunday with services at 11.00 a.m. and 12 15 p.m. including the Lord's Supper and Church School. Evening events feature The Magnetism of Christ at 4.00 p.m. followed by official board and Y P U meetings and mid week services with anniversary events on Sunday October 26.
Knox Church Acton Rev Rennie Minleler Manse Witten Strase
Sabbath services announced for October 11 1941 at Knox Church Acton Rev Rennie presiding with minster at Manse Witten Strase The preparatory service is October 2 and the congregation anniversary with guest speaker Rev H G Cleghorn of Preston on October 19 Always Welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyytertar “Knox Church
Acton Revo, Rennie
Minleler
Witten Strase
Thursdnay
H. G. Cleghorn
Preston
Church Local Activities Schedule and Welcome
Sunday events on October 5 1041 list 11.00 a.m. Mr Syd Johnston and 12.15 p.m. Sunday School. Monday 8 p.m. B Y P A in Church. Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Prayer meeting and 8.90 p.m. Choir practice. A Welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd Johnston
Local business and construction notes in Ontario
Erin D. L. Myndell begins building an apartment over Bell's Hardware Store. G. L. Garner expands store space via remodeling. William Donald Sinclair sustains a severe hand injury and is treated at Guelph General Hospital. R. M. Bell carves a limestone head portrait in his window near Belfountain attracting attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Myndell
Bell
G. L. Garner
William Donald Sinclair
Standard Paving Co
Seagram
Ontario
Guelph General Hospital
R. M. Bell
Clearing Auction Sale of Horses Cattle Pigs Fowl and Tools
Public auction to be held Friday October 3 1941 at 1 o clock. Items include horses cows calves pigs fowl grain hay implements furniture and household goods from Thomas Kennedy. Cash terms. Auctioneer Frank Petcie Georgetown Box 413 telephone 391.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kennedy
McCormick
General Electric
Austering
Robbis
McClury
Rome Currie
Franic Petcie
Georgetown
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Neighborhood News
Nassagawey A
Orton
George Kkdalaan
Ward
Jimmy Sargent
Jack Kemshead
George
Herald
Ballinafad
Ray Dean
Raaf
Hagersville
Joy
Hollis
Guelph
Yew
Everton
Bible Society
Presbyterian Church
George Gordon
George H. Pearen
Geo. Gurdon
Ospringe
Nassagaweya S. 8
Quilth
E. P
ST. George's Square
Church of Canada
Acton
A. Walter Fogbury
Bower Avenue
Erin
David Radcliffe
S. T
Dana Rank Petch
Canals
Herresourcia
Guelph Theatres
George Raft
Marlene Dietrich
Edward G. Robinson
Anna Neagle
Ray Bolg
Edward EV. Horton
ROYAL
Ann Sheridan
Jack Qakle
Martha Raye
Sach
Haley
Goha
Cials
Glee
Navy Blues
Ronald Coleman
Caroline
Anna Lee
Young Street
C.N.R
Hunbons
Pk Pron Eee Ree Press
THE
Acton Free Press
Oxford Rams
Alao
A. Harris
H. Oakley
Omatoes
Harker
D. A. Cripps
Ford
J, Massey,sr
Young St
Massey
C. G. Cutts
Co. F. Leatherland
Gurney
John V. Savage
Acton, Ont
Singer Sowa
U Electrics
Singer-Kewing-Machine-Co
Queen
D. Rachlin
Ereditors
Robert Murray McDonald
Malton
Halton
H.S.O
L. McDonald
Leatherland
Act Ontario
Atre Trices
Henrietta L. McActon
Doris Mary Small
Stamford Carlire
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