NASSAGAWEYA NOTES ON FARMING AND FUNERAL
Mar and Mrs Elmer Anderson Tor onto spent holidays with in laws at E Brittons home. Elmer Coxe family from Toronto visited farm home here. S Eliott and sons from Acton visited Grant McMillan. Florence Robinson of Guelph also stayed. Pinegrove Busy Bees held Brookville Hall auction netting nearly $25. Funeral for Henry McLeod held at his son Wm McLeod’s home conducted by Rev Bennie Acton. survivors include wife Littie Jackson son Harry and daughters Mrs T McPherson Mrs A Johnstone USA and Mrs A Campbell. Sympathy to bereaved. School children got half a doll due to teachers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Anderson
Toronto
E. Britton
Elmer Coxe
S. Eliott
Matt and
Bruce
Acton
Grant McMillan
Florence Robinson
Guelph
Pinegrove
Brookville Hall
Henry McLeod
Wm. McLeod
Bennie
Warne
Littie Jackson
Harry
St. Helena
Mra. T. McPherson
Social notes from Erin and district gatherings
Residents and visitors gather for weddings receptions and church events in Erin Ontario and nearby towns. Fri evening guests include Jack McLeod and bride Aileen Stansbury. families in Guelph Walkerton and Welland boast ties. Mission Society meets Burns Church Erin. potato picking and bake sales highlight autumn community life.
Limehouse Women Trade Quilts For Salvation Army Goods
Limehouse gatherings report sewing and fundraising efforts. Members packed seventy two garments and four quilts for Salvation Army and planned a holiday fundraiser. The September Limehouse Women’s Institute and Girls Lookout Club held meetings with leadership changes and charity work, including knitting for Red Cross and BC bulb projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Gowdy
Ellerby
Leader
Milton
Mra. Gowdy
H. Norton
Seaman
Kenneth McDonald
Guelph
Mission Band Quilts for Red Cross Sale Planned
Ballinafad news notes the Mission Band with Miss B Hilts directing completed a quilt to donate to the Red Cross. Mothers urged quilting. Miss Hilts spent a weekend with friends in Galt. Mrs Smith visited Toronto. Mr and Mrs Cecil Soper visited J Soper. Mrs Adam Masales visiting Georgetown with Ferguson nephews and others. Mrs Soper visited Acton with friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
Miss B. Hilts
Red Cross
Galt
Smith
Toronto
Cecil Soper
J. Soper
Adam Masales
Georgetowns
Ferguson Brothers
Soper
Acton
Oakville Plans Ceremony for Corvette Adoption
Oakville residents react to word that Sgt Pilot Bill Archibald is missing after action. A 100-strong town meeting from 36 groups unanimously backed plans to christen the Corvette Oakville Record Star in a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill' Archibald
FR. H. Archibald
Oakville
Visitors and improvements mark Nelson area notes
Mrs Bedford of Nelson visits with daughter Mrs Campbell and Dorothy Weir from Alberta. Mr and Mrs Badger from Halifax visit, bringing souvenirs from their son Pearson with the Royal Canadian Navy. Agricultural Arena gets new floors and seating. Burns Presbyterian Church reopens after redecorating with Rev. A D MacLellan in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Bedford
Nelson
B.C
T. J Campbell
Dorothy Weir
W. G. Magill
Pearson
Yuc.n
Halifax
Burns’ Presbyterian Church
A. D. MacLellan
Everton Social Notes Reveal Numerous Local Visits
Mrs W Usherwood spent a few days in Guelph with daughter Mrs E M Awray and family. Albert McWilliams and family and Miss Mary Forester spent Sunday with Mrs James Black. J P Benham family visited in Guelph with Will Van Norman. Albert Alton and Mrs Robert Patten spent Sunday at Camp Borden and Allison. Jennie Tovell visiting cousin Mrs Stanley Tovell at Ospringe. Wilfred Stinson and friend from Toronto visited aunts Misses Mary and Kate Reed. Beverly Hepburn Acton spent Sunday with John Alton. Rev J P McLeod in Toronto with daughter Mable and son Malcolm. Will Alexander and spouse spent Sunday with J Hamiltons. Fred McCutcheon Acton visited his parents John and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Usherwood
Guelph
E. M. Awray
Albert McWilliams
Mary Forester
Puslinch Apent
James Black
Miss Forester
J. P. Benham
Apent
Will van Norman
Albert Alton
Robert Patten
Camp Borden
Allison
Jennie Tovell
Stanley Tovell
Ospringe
Wilfred Stinson
Toronto
Mary
Kate Reed
Beverly Hepburn
Acton
John Alton
J. P. McLeod
Daghter Mable
Malcolm
Will ‘Alexander
Ling
Iwatter
J. Hamilton
Fred— McCutcheon
John McCutcheon
Rockwood notes church services and community events
Rockwood residents attended religious services in several towns including Toronto and Guelph. The report mentions the Fall Rally at Paisley Memorial Church in Guelph, vocal numbers by Nell and Norman Lambert, and a Red Cross meeting at Miss Myrtle Moore’s home. It also notes health updates and condolences for local families and staff changes at OAC Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Myrtle Moore
Parish notices and greetings from the Disciple Church
Mrs Burroughs of Hanover visits Rev A L Atton and Mrs Atton at the Parsonage. Mrs Atton ill and hopes for recovery. Mrs Leonard Armstrong visiting sisters around Stratford. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Melvin Grant Mimons on the birth last Wednesday. Former members and friends held anniversary services at the Disciple Church with guest speakers from Ridgetown Brampton Everton Erin and Hillsburg. Witlaburg choir provided music. Potato picking is the order of the day with an excellent crop apparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Tawse
Gwen
S. Maltby
Aberfoyle
D. G. Robertson
Lloyd Robertson
Alan
Donald Moseley
Alma Zette
Guelph
Presbyterian
The
Missionary Society
Burns Church
Erin
B. McKinnon
Mra
Isabelle
Charlie
Golden Wed
Toronto
George Young
General Hospital
Women's Institute
Ket Tawae
Mixa Isabelle Scanlon
Wim, McKenzie
T. G. Aitken
Mra .D. Stewart
Missea
Blanche McKinnon
Edna Cooke
W. McKenzie
R. D Burrows
Ket Tawee
R. D. Burrows
France
Yabelle Scanton
Burroughs
Hanover
A. L. Atton
Atton
Leonard Armstrongs
Stratford
Melvin Grant
Mimons
Guelph General Hospital
Tharp
Ridgetown
Brampton
Mr. McLeod
Everton
Women Manning Airplane Plant in England
In a British government air factory, one third of the workers are women. They perform vital roles in transforming raw materials into Spitfire airframes. The plant aims to increase female participation to surpass one per cent of the workforce, handling complex processes from molding to assembly. Housing shortages may hinder future transfers from other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
C. P
Neighbors honor Jack van Goozen on home leave
A Bloomsbury gathering on Monday evening honored AC 1 Jack van Goozen of the RCAF home on leave. The event featured euchre, an address by Mansell Nollis, a military set and money belt presentation, and a community benediction. The reflection praised his service to King and Country, with lunch and dancing to follow. Thanksgiving is planned at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Goozen
Bloomsbury School
Jack van Goozen
R.C.A.F
Alex Near
ACI
Mansell Nollis
Mac McLaughlin
Jack
Mansell Nellis
Erwin Sheppard
Baby of Freeman
Nassagaweyn
Ebenezer United Church
Labor Dilution In War Factories Reported Successful
London reports that dilution of skilled labor in Britain’s war factories has reduced the share of skilled workers from 36 38 percent a year ago to about 10 percent while output has increased. The claim comes from authoritative labor quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beltaln
Crimea Good Ground For Winter Fighting
Describes Crimea as a favorable winter fighting ground due to its mild climate and geography. Notes its coastal windbreak from three mountain ranges, wheat steppes, and the size and importance of Simferapotts as the capital, framing it as strategic Russia’s peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Nicholas T
Florence Night- Ingale
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Adolf Hitter
Nova Scotia
Russian Riviera
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Neighborhood News
Francis Brydon
Montreal
A. Alton
F. Brydon
Austin McCutcheon
Fred Osborne
Son
Fargus
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falls
Arnold
B. Wilson
J. Struthere
D. Stewart
Marvin Cox and Shirley
New Toronto
Reg. Diamond
Charles Bruce
Jack McLeod
Aileen Stansbury
Bronte
Walkerton
Welland
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Rockwood
Forheg
Eldon Lambert
Hamilton
Jos. Moore
Guelph General Trospital
Robert Moore
Lnte
McLeod
Nagsagaweyn
Jad. Do _McPherson
St. Joseph's Hospital
James E_ Keough
Fred Day
O.ac
Air School
John Beard
Ra.f
Trenton
Clarence Royce
Willam Phillip
Wm. B. Royce
Howard Osburn
Jerry Ingram
Dunday
Orton
Spitfire
Bloomabury
Ford Tractor
Ferguson
Ford - Ferguson
Ford
Norton Motors
Ontario
D.S.T
Love Scots and
St. John’s Ambulance Brigade
Jas. H. Gibson
W. F. McEnery
Sec'y-Trens
Blue Mountain
Stewart
Eer Tiloy
Nishai Sal
McCornick
Libby
Campbell
Widmer
Concord
Quality Grocery
Health
Clark
Cavlivlowe
Canmors
Crimea
Good Shoes
R. D. Rachlin
Livestock Truckers’ Association of
Church of Canada
Walter Fosbury
Bower 1 Avenue
Eog. Ridders
Onville
W.M.S
Tana
St. Andrewa Church
Presbyterian Church
H. G. Cleghorn
Preston
B.Y
St. Mary's
Wedneedway
Chase
Acton Free Press
Main Street
Waxman
W. Mark
Durham Bull
Henry Sayers
Naszagaweya—and Esquesing
Rockwood Sheep Club
Gordon Leslie
R. R. No
Gurney
Robinson Clay Products Co
Peel
Wellngton Streets
Sapcrifice
F. Leatherland
Vworkel
Ewer
Suffolkr
Oxfords
Ramutettes
Alno
Algo Chevrolet
Ail & Eieileg
Victokn McCallum
Hod, —“Phiad—bhe—eeyueelay
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Queen W
Court of Revision
Oetaber
Cc. F. Leatherland
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